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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S750

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX60VSonyCyber-shot DSC-S750
Overview
ReleasedMarch 20142008
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; optical format is not a physical dimension. Exact shared instruction guide lists S750 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, with 3:2 and 16:9 settings. No RAW recording
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. Macro approximately 5 cm wide / 35 cm telephoto from the front of the lens; exact shared instruction guide
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; face detection tracks up to three faces and adjusts focus/exposure. No continuously variable manual focus. UK archive contradicts itself on AF illuminator presence, so this feature is unresolved
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 secondUK maker archive Auto 1/8–1/2000 second. Exposure remains automatic in Program mode
Burst detailApproximately 10 full-resolution photographs per second, up to ten frames; rate falls with internal or external flash and some modes prohibit burstsExact Sony handbook hosted by B&H gives S750 approximately 1.2-second interval, maximum three frames at 7M or 3:2, four at 5M, six at 3M, 64 at VGA and ten at 16:9. Flash off; focus, white balance and exposure fixed to first shot. Published interval and finite burst are not 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 flashExact instruction guide Auto ISO approximately 0.5–3.5 m wide / 0.5–2.0 m telephoto, with forced, slow-sync and off modes
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 seven 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 30 fps with mono sound; approximately ten-minute maximum continuous clip. Optical zoom cannot change during recording. Built-in mono speaker supports movie playback
AudioAVCHD Dolby Digital stereo or MP4 AAC-LC stereo; microphone reference-level adjustment–
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderNoneNone
Screen size3″2.5″
Screen dots921,000153,600
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screen–No
Display detailFixed 4:3 Xtra Fine TFT LCD, approximately 921000 dots; five-step brightness adjustment and no touchscreenFixed 2.5-inch TFT, 153,600 dots in exact instruction guide; UK archive rounded 153,000. Dots are not captured image pixels
Viewfinder detail–No separate viewfinder; composition uses rear LCD
Connections and design
Bluetooth–No
Wi-FiYes–
Battery life (maker's claim)380 photographs280 photographs
Body weight246 g128 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 January 23 release planned European availability from end-February 2008; Imaging Resource availability database says March 31 and its May production field review establishes actual sale in 2008. First-sale month remains unresolved across regions, so year precision retained. No manufacturer-confirmed 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 adaptersApproximately 22 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo and PRO-HG Duo. PRO-HG cards operate at PRO Duo speed; no memory card in standard bundle
PortsMulti/Micro USB with Hi-Speed USB 2.0, micro HDMI and Multi Interface Shoe; HDMI audio during playback onlyCombined USB/A/V OUT for composite video, mono audio and Hi-Speed USB 2.0, confirmed exact instruction guide. UK archive A/V and digital-I/O omissions conflict with the manual
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 limitsSupplied NP-BK1 lithium-ion pack, approximately 970 mAh / 3.4 Wh. S750 approximately 280 shots / 140 minutes CIPA at 25 °C, face detection off, one shot every 30 seconds, alternate zoom ends, flash every other shot and power cycle every ten. Playback separately approximately 8000 images / 400 minutes at three-second intervals, not shooting runtime
ChargingIn-camera USB charging; USB external power supported using optional AC-UD10 adapterSupplied BC-CSK external battery charger. Optional AC-LS5K adaptor powers camera but cannot charge battery; exact instruction guide
Dimensions108.1 × 63.6 × 38.3 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA90.8×56.0×26.5 mm width×height×depth, excluding protrusions, exact shared instruction guide
Weight detailApproximately 246 g camera only, or 272 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick Duo128 g body only in exact UK maker archive; approximately 150 g including NP-BK1 battery, strap, etc. in instruction guide. No inferred subtraction
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 varyNP-BK1 rechargeable battery, BC-CSK charger, regional power cord, dedicated USB and A/V cables, wrist strap, software/handbook CD and instruction manual. Memory card and AC adaptor separate

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