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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P43

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX60VSonyCyber-shot DSC-P43
Overview
ReleasedMarch 20142004
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type1/2.7-type
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution20.4 MP4.1 MP
Largest image5184 × 38882304 × 1728
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range80–3200100–400
Sensor detail1/2.3-type Exmor R CMOS with approximately 21.1 million total photosites; optical format is distinct from physical sensor dimensions1/2.7-type Super HAD CCD. Sony Ireland specification rounds effective resolution to 4.1 MP; exact DSC-P41/P43 manual gives 4,065,000 effective and 4,231,000 total photosites. Optical format is not a physical sensor dimension
Image formatsJPEG Fine or Standard; no RAW. 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 and square stills plus stitched Sweep PanoramaJPEG (Exif 2.2) still images and MPEG-1 mono movies; no RAW. Exact manual and Japan launch table specify 2304×1728 maximum; Ireland specification incorrectly labels the 4M row 2272×1704
ISO detailOrdinary single-frame ISO 80–3200. Multi-shot Noise Reduction extends to ISO 6400 and 12800 using interpolation and composite exposuresAuto or ISO 100, 200 and 400
Image processorBIONZ XReal Imaging Processor on exact Japan product feature page; 14-bit DXP, Clear Luminance NR and Clear Colour NR in Ireland specification
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24–720 mm equivalent33 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/3.5–6.3f/2.8
Optical zoom30×1×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisation–
Maximum continuous burst10 fps–
Lens detailSony G lens, 11 elements in 10 groups including 5 aspherical elements; actual 4.3–129 mm, five-blade iris. Clear Image Zoom extends reach digitallyFixed physical 5 mm F2.8 lens, equivalent to 33 mm; no optical zoom. Autofocus from 10 cm to infinity. Precision Digital Zoom up to 3× and Smart Zoom up to 3.6× at VGA are electronic crops/enlargements, not optical magnification. No conversion-lens compatibility or filter diameter in maker specification
AutofocusAF-S, semi-manual and manual focus; AF-C in Advanced Sports and movie modes only. Nine-point wide, centre and flexible spot S/M/L areas with Lock-on AF. Minimum focus from lens front approximately 5 cm wide or 200 cm telephotoFive-area multi-point or centre autofocus, Single or Monitor AF and AF-assist illuminator. Focus presets 0.5, 1, 3, 7 m and infinity; not continuous manual focusing
ShutterMechanical shutter: Intelligent Auto 4–1/1600 second, Program 1–1/1600, Manual and shutter-priority 30–1/1600, aperture-priority 8–1/1600. Above ISO 3200 the slowest shutter is 1/4 secondAuto 1/8–1/1000 second in maker Ireland specification; NR Slow Shutter. No manual shutter setting
Burst detailApproximately 10 full-resolution photographs per second, up to ten frames; rate falls with internal or external flash and some modes prohibit burstsMaker Ireland specification gives approximately 0.9-second interval and four-shot limited burst; no unrestricted continuous rate established. Multi Burst stores sixteen subframes in one composite, not sixteen full-resolution stills
Stabilisation detailOptical still-image stabilisation; Intelligent Active movie mode combines optical and electronic correction including rotation–
FlashBuilt-in pop-up flash and Multi Interface Shoe for compatible external flash. ISO Auto range approximately 0.25–5.6 m wide or 2.0–3.0 m telephoto; rear sync and wireless control with compatible external flashBuilt-in Auto, forced, slow-sync and off with red-eye reduction. ISO Auto range 0.2–3.5 m in exact manual. No hot or accessory shoe
Exposure controlsProgram, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, Manual, Memory Recall, Auto and scene modes. Multi-pattern, centre-weighted and spot metering; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps with dedicated exposure-compensation dialAuto and Program with ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps, multi-pattern or spot metering. Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach and Candle scenes. No manual aperture/shutter, aperture-priority or histogram in maker specification
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 60 fps640 × 480 at 30 fps
Video detailJapan specifies AVCHD 1920 × 1080 at 60p/28 Mbps, 60i/24 or 17 Mbps, and 24p/24 or 17 Mbps. PAL-region rates include 50p, as documented by the UK review. Main rate represents the 60p version. MP4 1440 × 1080 or VGA at 30 fps; optical zoom during filming. AVCHD clips approximately 29 minutes; MP4 12 Mbps clips approximately 15 minutes due to 2 GB limit. 4K HDMI output is for still photographs, not 4K recordingMPEG VX Fine 640×480 at 30 fps requires Memory Stick PRO. Japan launch also lists standard VGA approximately 16.6 fps and 160×112 Video Mail approximately 8.3 fps. Mono audio; manual says no zoom during movie recording
AudioAVCHD Dolby Digital stereo or MP4 AAC-LC stereo; microphone reference-level adjustment–
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderNoneOptical
Screen size3″1.5″
Screen dots921,00067,000
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screen–No
Display detailFixed 4:3 Xtra Fine TFT LCD, approximately 921000 dots; five-step brightness adjustment and no touchscreenFixed 1.5-inch TFT LCD, 100% coverage. Maker specification rounded 67,000 dots; exact manual gives 67,200 (280×240). Screen dots are not image pixels
Viewfinder detail–Optical finder separate from LCD
Connections and design
Bluetooth–No
Wi-FiYes–
Battery life (maker's claim)380 photographs400 photographs
Body weight246 g134 g
Release detailSony Japan’s 12 February 2014 announcement specifies sale on 7 March 2014; March precision retained without treating the Japanese day as a confirmed international first-sale daySony Japan April 14 announcement planned May 28 2004 sale, also listed by Kakaku; retrospective exact model coverage corroborates actual 2004 release. Worldwide first actual retail month not established, year precision retained. P43 is not a cosmetic P41 alias: exact manual distinguishes A/V output and supplied battery/charger hardware. No maker predecessor link established
Recording mediaMemory Stick Duo, PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo and XC-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC. Memory Stick Micro and microSD/HC/XC require adaptersMemory Stick and Memory Stick PRO; Duo forms require appropriate adaptor. Supplied 16 MB Memory Stick
PortsMulti/Micro USB with Hi-Speed USB 2.0, micro HDMI and Multi Interface Shoe; HDMI audio during playback onlyMini-B USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, PTP/PictBridge, mono A/V output and DC input for optional AC-LS5 adaptor. Shared manual explicitly assigns A/V output to P43 only, not P41; no accessory terminal
Wireless connections2.4 GHz IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, NFC Forum Type 3 tag and GPS location logging. Maker specifies GPS only, without a compass. HX60 without V is a distinct non-GPS model–
Battery life detailNP-BX1; maker CIPA claim approximately 380 photographs or 190 minutes. Actual movie use approximately 55 minutes or continuous movie use 90 minutes, with individual clip limitsTwo supplied NH-AA-DA Ni-MH AA cells; alkaline AA also supported. Approximately 400 shots / 200 minutes CIPA with LCD on and fully charged supplied Ni-MH cells at 25°C, Fine/Single AF, one shot every 30 seconds, flash every second image and power restart every ten. Manual 9,400 images / 470 minutes is playback, not shooting
ChargingIn-camera USB charging; USB external power supported using optional AC-UD10 adapterSupplied external BC-CS2A/CS2B-series Ni-MH charger, approximately six hours for fully depleted supplied cells at 25°C; not USB or in-camera charging. Optional quick-charge kit times are separate
Dimensions108.1 × 63.6 × 38.3 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA101.2×53.7×35.6 mm width×height×depth, protruding parts excluded in manual
Weight detailApproximately 246 g camera only, or 272 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick Duo134 g camera only in maker specification and Japan feature page; approximately 195 g loaded with batteries, Memory Stick and wrist strap in manual
ColoursBlack in Sony Japan launch–
In the boxNP-BX1, AC-UB10C/UB10D adapter, micro USB cable, wrist strap, shoe cap and instructions; regional mains fittings varyTwo rechargeable AA cells, battery case, external BC-CS2-series charger, mains lead, USB and A/V cables, 16 MB Memory Stick, wrist strap and software CD. Shared manual distinguishes P43 rechargeable bundle/A/V from P41 alkaline bundle

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