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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S800

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX60VSonyCyber-shot DSC-S800
Overview
ReleasedMarch 20142007
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type1/1.8-type
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution20.4 MP8.1 MP
Largest image5184 × 38883264 × 2448
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range80–320080–1250
Sensor detail1/2.3-type Exmor R CMOS with approximately 21.1 million total photosites; optical format is distinct from physical sensor dimensionsOptical 1/1.8-type Super HAD CCD; the optical format is not a physical dimension. Exact instruction manual gives approximately 8,068,000 effective / 8,303,000 total pixels; UK archive rounds effective resolution to 8.0 MP, while Sony launch calls it 8.1 MP
Image formatsJPEG Fine or Standard; no RAW. 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 and square stills plus stitched Sweep PanoramaJPEG/Exif 2.21, Fine or Standard quality; maximum 3264×2448, 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 equivalent37–222 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/3.5–6.3f/2.8–4.8
Optical zoom30×6×
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 6× zoom, physical 7.8–46.8 mm F2.8–4.8. Normal focus approximately 50 cm; macro approximately 2 cm wide / 70 cm telephoto
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 telephotoSingle AF with AF illuminator; no face detection or manual focus in exact UK maker table
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 gives Auto 1/8–1/2000 second; Malaysia exact table additionally gives Program auto 1–1/2000 second
Burst detailApproximately 10 full-resolution photographs per second, up to ten frames; rate falls with internal or external flash and some modes prohibit burstsThree-frame burst with flash off. Exact handbook gives approximately 2-second recording interval; Malaysia maker table qualifies approximately 2 seconds at full image size / 1 second at VGA. UK unqualified 1-second entry is not used as a sustained full-resolution 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 manual Auto ISO range approximately 0.5–5.0 m wide / 0.7–2.9 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 seven scene modes; no manual or aperture/shutter-priority exposure. ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps; multi-pattern or spot metering. ISO Auto, 80, 200, 400, 800 and 1250; no ISO 100 step in exact handbook
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. Optical zoom cannot change during movie recording; approximately 2 GB maximum movie file
AudioAVCHD Dolby Digital stereo or MP4 AAC-LC stereo; microphone reference-level adjustment–
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderNoneNone
Screen size3″2.5″
Screen dots921,000230,400
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 with 230,400 dots in exact instruction manual, rounded to 230,000 in archive/launch material. 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 photographs390 photographs
Body weight246 g185 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 European release planned end-May 2007, German release mid-June and Chinese release June. Fotopolis July 31 2007 exact production comparison describes current retail pricing and confirms sale in 2007; first retail month remains unconfirmed. No maker-confirmed predecessor relationship 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 54 MB usable internal memory in exact manuals and archive table; launch narrative calls it 56 MB. Memory Stick Duo / PRO Duo; no card supplied
PortsMulti/Micro USB with Hi-Speed USB 2.0, micro HDMI and Multi Interface Shoe; HDMI audio during playback onlyCombined USB/A/V OUT connector, mono audio and NTSC/PAL composite video. Exact instruction manual specifies Full-Speed USB 2.0, overriding UK Hi-Speed claim and A/V omission
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 rechargeable NiMH AA cells, approximately 390 shots / 195 minutes CIPA at 25 °C, Fine quality, one shot every 30 seconds, alternating zoom ends, flash every other shot and power cycle every ten. Playback separately approximately 9000 images / 450 minutes at three-second intervals; movie recording approximately 140 minutes, not still shooting runtime
ChargingIn-camera USB charging; USB external power supported using optional AC-UD10 adapterSupplied BC-CS2B external NiMH charger; optional AC-LS5K mains adaptor is separate
Dimensions108.1 × 63.6 × 38.3 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA92.7×62.7×39.3 mm width×height×depth, excluding protrusions
Weight detailApproximately 246 g camera only, or 272 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick Duo185 g body only in exact UK archive and Sony press release; approximately 245 g including two batteries and wrist strap, etc. in exact instruction 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 NiMH AA batteries, BC-CS2B charger and mains cord, dedicated USB and A/V cables, wrist strap, software/handbook CD and instruction manual

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