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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S730

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX60VSonyCyber-shot DSC-S730
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2014January 2008
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-typeOther
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution20.4 MP7.2 MP
Largest image5184 × 38883072 × 2304
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range80–3200100–1250
Sensor detail1/2.3-type Exmor R CMOS with approximately 21.1 million total photosites; optical format is distinct from physical sensor dimensionsOptical 1/2.5-type Super HAD CCD, not physical dimensions; exact instruction guide lists approximately 7,201,000 effective and 7,410,000 total pixels
Image formatsJPEG Fine or Standard; no RAW. 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 and square stills plus stitched Sweep PanoramaJPEG/Exif 2.21, maximum 3072×2304; 3:2 3072×2048 and 16:9 1920×1080 available. No RAW recording. UK archive contains contradictory 8MP template entries, not used
ISO detailOrdinary single-frame ISO 80–3200. Multi-shot Noise Reduction extends to ISO 6400 and 12800 using interpolation and composite exposures–
Image processorBIONZ X–
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24–720 mm equivalent35–105 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/3.5–6.3f/2.8–4.8
Optical zoom30×3×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationNone
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 digitallySony 3× zoom, physical 5.8–17.4 mm F2.8–4.8, equivalent 35–105 mm. Normal focus approximately 50 cm; macro approximately 5 cm wide / 35 cm telephoto from the front of the lens. UK archive mixes normal-focus distances into its macro row; exact handbook and Hong Kong maker press resolve this
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 telephotoMultipoint or centre AF, with distance presets; no AF illuminator, face detection or Smile Shutter in exact UK maker table. No manual focus
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 secondHong Kong maker table gives Auto 1/8–1/2000 second and Program auto 1–1/2000 second; Program exposure remains automatic
Burst detailApproximately 10 full-resolution photographs per second, up to ten frames; rate falls with internal or external flash and some modes prohibit burstsExact handbook: maximum three frames at 7M or 3:2, four at 5M, six at 3M, 64 at VGA and ten at 16:9; approximately 1.2-second recording interval, flash off. These finite bursts do not establish a sustained headline frame rate
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 flashHong Kong maker table: Auto ISO approximately 0.5–3.5 m wide / 0.5–2.0 m telephoto; ISO 1250 separately approximately 6.9 m wide / 3.9 m telephoto
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, Program auto and scene modes; no manual or aperture/shutter-priority exposure. ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps; multi-pattern, centre-weighted or spot metering. ISO Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800 and 1250
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 60 fps320 × 240 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 recordingAVI Motion JPEG, 320×240 at approximately 30 fps with mono sound; approximately ten-minute maximum continuous clip. Optical zoom cannot change during movie recording. MPEG-1 and VGA claims in secondary launch coverage conflict with exact instruction guide and maker press
AudioAVCHD Dolby Digital stereo or MP4 AAC-LC stereo; microphone reference-level adjustment–
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderNoneNone
Screen size3″2.4″
Screen dots921,000112,320
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screen–No
Display detailFixed 4:3 Xtra Fine TFT LCD, approximately 921000 dots; five-step brightness adjustment and no touchscreenFixed 2.4-inch TFT with 112,320 dots in exact instruction guide, rounded 112,000 in maker press; dots are not captured image pixels. Movies have no audible playback through the camera; external A/V playback provides sound
Viewfinder detail–No separate viewfinder; composition uses the rear LCD
Connections and design
Wi-FiYes–
Battery life (maker's claim)380 photographs100 photographs
Body weight246 g140 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 German release planned mid-January 2008; Hong Kong release planned end-January. Contemporary Les Numériques news dated January 27 states the camera was available on retail shelves, supporting January precision without claiming the first day. That news misstates video and face/Smile detection; these features follow exact maker manuals instead. No explicit manufacturer predecessor 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 adaptersApproximately 22 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo and PRO-HG Duo. PRO-HG cards operate at PRO Duo speed; optional cards are separate from the bare camera
PortsMulti/Micro USB with Hi-Speed USB 2.0, micro HDMI and Multi Interface Shoe; HDMI audio during playback onlyCombined USB/A/V OUT terminal for mono audio and NTSC/PAL composite video; Hi-Speed USB 2.0 explicitly confirmed in exact instruction guide and handbook. UK archive A/V omission conflicts with these manuals
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 LR6 alkaline AA batteries: approximately 100 shots / 50 minutes CIPA at 25 °C, one shot every 30 seconds, alternating zoom ends, flash every other shot and power cycle every ten. Optional NH-AA NiMH pair: approximately 440 shots / 220 minutes; these are not the supplied alkaline cells
ChargingIn-camera USB charging; USB external power supported using optional AC-UD10 adapterSupplied alkaline cells cannot be recharged. Optional compatible NiMH cells require an external charger; optional AC-LS5K power adaptor is separate
Dimensions108.1 × 63.6 × 38.3 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA91.4×61.0×29.1 mm width×height×depth, excluding protrusions, in exact instruction guide
Weight detailApproximately 246 g camera only, or 272 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick Duo140 g body only in exact UK maker archive and Hong Kong press; approximately 189 g including two batteries, wrist strap, etc. in instruction guide. Plastic body per reproduced German maker table
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 LR6 AA alkaline batteries, dedicated USB and A/V cables, wrist strap, software/handbook CD and instruction guide. Optional NiMH batteries, charger, AC adaptor and memory card are separate; Hong Kong launch card/case package is a regional bundle

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