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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T20

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX60VSonyCyber-shot DSC-T20
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2014March 2007
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type–
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution20.4 MP8.1 MP
Largest image5184 × 38883264 × 2448
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range80–320080–3200
Sensor detail1/2.3-type Exmor R CMOS with approximately 21.1 million total photosites; optical format is distinct from physical sensor dimensions1/2.5-type primary-colour interlaced Super HAD CCD; original maker specifies 8.1 million effective and 8.3 million total pixels; manual gives 8,083,000 effective and 8,286,000 total, while current UK support rounds effective pixels to 8.0 MP
Image formatsJPEG Fine or Standard; no RAW. 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 and square stills plus stitched Sweep PanoramaJPEG; native 3264 × 2448, 3264 × 2176 in 3:2 mode or 1920 × 1080 in 16:9 mode
ISO detailOrdinary single-frame ISO 80–3200. Multi-shot Noise Reduction extends to ISO 6400 and 12800 using interpolation and composite exposures–
Image processorBIONZ XBIONZ with 14-bit conversion and Clear RAW noise reduction before JPEG compression; no RAW file recording
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24–720 mm equivalent38–114 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/3.5–6.3f/3.5–4.3
Optical zoom30×3×
StabilisationOptical lens 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 digitallyInternal folded Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar; actual 6.33–19.0 mm
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 telephotoNine-point multi-area, centre or spot AF, with single or monitoring operation and face detection; original maker normal from 0.5 m, macro from 0.08 m wide or 0.25 m telephoto, Magnifying Glass mode 0.01–0.2 m; current UK generic macro row differs
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 1/4–1/1000 second; Program 1–1/1000 second, labelled Manual Mode in current UK support
Burst detailApproximately 10 full-resolution photographs per second, up to ten frames; rate falls with internal or external flash and some modes prohibit burstsMaker up to 100 consecutive images with flash off; handbook gives approximately 0.5-second intervals, longer depending on image size; current UK support gives 0.46 second; no headline fps inferred from these intervals
Stabilisation detailOptical still-image stabilisation; Intelligent Active movie mode combines optical and electronic correction including rotationSuper SteadyShot optical stabilisation; high sensitivity is a separate anti-blur option
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 flashAutomatic, forced, off or slow-sync flash with red-eye reduction; ISO Auto range 0.1–3.0 m wide or 0.25–2.5 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 or Program with ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps; nine scenes; no manual aperture or shutter control
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-1 with mono sound and optical zoom during recording; VGA Fine approximately 30 fps requires Memory Stick PRO Duo, VGA Standard approximately 17 fps or 320 × 240 approximately 8 fps; HD output is for still photographs, not HD movie recording
AudioAVCHD Dolby Digital stereo or MP4 AAC-LC stereo; microphone reference-level adjustment–
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderNoneNone
Screen size3″2.5″
Screen dots921,000230,000
TouchscreenNo–
Display detailFixed 4:3 Xtra Fine TFT LCD, approximately 921000 dots; five-step brightness adjustment and no touchscreenHybrid Clear Photo LCD Plus TFT; 230,000 rounded dots in maker specifications, 230,400 in manual; no viewfinder
Connections and design
Bluetooth–No
Wi-FiYes–
Battery life (maker's claim)380 photographs380 photographs
Body weight246 g127 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 dayOriginal Hong Kong maker announcement specifies end of March 2007; Japanese maker first sale is 6 April 2007 and original US maker availability is April 2007
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 31 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick PRO Duo
PortsMulti/Micro USB with Hi-Speed USB 2.0, micro HDMI and Multi Interface Shoe; HDMI audio during playback onlyMulti-connector for USB 2.0 Hi-Speed and mono AV output; optional component HD output adaptor cable or cradle for still photographs; supplied cable does not provide DC input
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 limitsNP-BG1 lithium-ion battery; maker CIPA claim 380 photographs or 190 minutes with LCD on; manual pack capacity 3.4 Wh / 960 mAh; original US launch prose assigns 340 shots to T20 and 380 to T100, conflicting with UK, Hong Kong and manual T20 figures
ChargingIn-camera USB charging; USB external power supported using optional AC-UD10 adapterSupplied BC-CSG, BC-CSGB or BC-CSGC external charger according to region; AC adaptor cannot charge the camera battery
Dimensions108.1 × 63.6 × 38.3 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA89.7 × 55.7 × 22.8 mm (width × height × depth, excluding projections)
Weight detailApproximately 246 g camera only, or 272 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick DuoApproximately 127 g excluding battery and media; 159 g including battery, wrist strap and shooting accessories
Materials–Full-metal aluminium body in original Hong Kong maker specification table
ColoursBlack in Sony Japan launchSilver, black, white or pink; colour editions share this entry
In the boxNP-BX1, AC-UB10C/UB10D adapter, micro USB cable, wrist strap, shoe cap and instructions; regional mains fittings varyNP-BG1 battery and case, external charger, multi-connector USB/AV cable, wrist strap, software and instructions; mains lead except USA and Canada

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