Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T3
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| SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX60V | SonyCyber-shot DSC-T3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | March 2014 | October 2004 |
| Image and sensor | ||
| Camera type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor format | 1/2.3-type | Other |
| Sensor type | Back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS | Super HAD CCD |
| Effective resolution | 20.4 MP | 5.1 MP |
| Largest image | 5184 × 3888 | 2592 × 1944 |
| RAW recording | No | No |
| Standard ISO range | 80–3200 | 100–400 |
| Sensor detail | 1/2.3-type Exmor R CMOS with approximately 21.1 million total photosites; optical format is distinct from physical sensor dimensions | 1/2.4-type primary-colour interlaced CCD; 5.3 million total and 5.1 million effective photosites |
| Image formats | JPEG Fine or Standard; no RAW. 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 and square stills plus stitched Sweep Panorama | JPEG still images; 2592 × 1728 3:2 mode and smaller outputs |
| ISO detail | Ordinary single-frame ISO 80–3200. Multi-shot Noise Reduction extends to ISO 6400 and 12800 using interpolation and composite exposures | – |
| Image processor | BIONZ X | Real Imaging Processor |
| Lens and shooting | ||
| Built-in lens | 24–720 mm equivalent | 38–114 mm equivalent |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5–6.3 | f/3.5–4.4 |
| Optical zoom | 30× | 3× |
| Stabilisation | Optical lens stabilisation | – |
| Maximum continuous burst | 10 fps | – |
| Lens detail | Sony G lens, 11 elements in 10 groups including 5 aspherical elements; actual 4.3–129 mm, five-blade iris. Clear Image Zoom extends reach digitally | Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar, actual 6.7–20.1 mm; internal optical zoom with automatic lens cover; digital zoom separately from optical zoom |
| Autofocus | AF-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 telephoto | Five-point multi-area AF; normal focus from 0.5 m, macro from 0.08 m wide or 0.25 m telephoto; Magnifying Glass mode focuses from 0.01–0.2 m wide |
| Shutter | Mechanical 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 second | Auto 1/8–1/1000 second; Program 1–1/1000 second; High-speed Shutter scene 1/250–1/1000 second |
| Burst detail | Approximately 10 full-resolution photographs per second, up to ten frames; rate falls with internal or external flash and some modes prohibit bursts | Brief four-shot burst; separate Multi Burst mode does not represent full-resolution continuous shooting |
| Stabilisation detail | Optical still-image stabilisation; Intelligent Active movie mode combines optical and electronic correction including rotation | – |
| Flash | Built-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 flash | Built-in automatic, forced, off and slow-sync modes; maker states improved maximum reach of 1.7 m |
| Exposure controls | Program, 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 dial | Automatic and program exposure with ±2 EV adjustment in 1/3 EV steps; nine scene selections |
| Video | ||
| Highest video resolution | 1920 × 1080 at 60 fps | 640 × 480 at 30 fps |
| Video detail | Japan 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 recording | MPEG-1 with sound; VGA Fine 30 fps requires Memory Stick PRO Duo; Standard VGA approximately 16.6 fps and 160 × 112 video-mail approximately 8.3 fps |
| Audio | AVCHD Dolby Digital stereo or MP4 AAC-LC stereo; microphone reference-level adjustment | – |
| Screen and viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Screen size | 3″ | 2.5″ |
| Screen dots | 921,000 | 230,400 |
| Touchscreen | No | – |
| Display detail | Fixed 4:3 Xtra Fine TFT LCD, approximately 921000 dots; five-step brightness adjustment and no touchscreen | Hybrid reflective/backlit Clear Photo LCD with anti-reflection treatment; sole viewfinder. Current UK support specifies 230,400 dots, rounded to 230,000 in the original Japanese launch sheet |
| Connections and design | ||
| Bluetooth | – | No |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | – |
| Battery life (maker's claim) | 380 photographs | 180 photographs |
| Body weight | 246 g | 146 g (better) |
| Release detail | Sony 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 day | Original Sony Japan sheet gives 15 October 2004 first sale and explicitly identifies the T3 as successor to T1. Regional introduction dates differ |
| Recording media | Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo and XC-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC. Memory Stick Micro and microSD/HC/XC require adapters | Memory Stick Duo or PRO Duo; supplied 32 MB Duo card and adapter |
| Ports | Multi/Micro USB with Hi-Speed USB 2.0, micro HDMI and Multi Interface Shoe; HDMI audio during playback only | Camera multi-terminal connects to supplied Cyber-shot Station for USB 2.0, mono AV output and DC power; PictBridge direct printing |
| Wireless connections | 2.4 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 detail | NP-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 limits | NP-FT1; maker CIPA claim 180 photographs or 90 minutes, with LCD on, zoom cycled, flash on half of exposures and power cycled every ten shots |
| Charging | In-camera USB charging; USB external power supported using optional AC-UD10 adapter | Supplied AC adapter and Cyber-shot Station UC-TC |
| Dimensions | 108.1 × 63.6 × 38.3 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA | 91 × 60 × 17.8 mm (width × height × depth); 17.3 mm at thinnest section |
| Weight detail | Approximately 246 g camera only, or 272 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick Duo | Approximately 146 g camera only; 171 g including battery and card |
| Colours | Black in Sony Japan launch | Silver or black |
| In the box | NP-BX1, AC-UB10C/UB10D adapter, micro USB cable, wrist strap, shoe cap and instructions; regional mains fittings vary | Japanese package includes UC-TC station, NP-FT1, AC adapter, USB and AV cables, power cord, 32 MB Memory Stick Duo and adapter, wrist strap, tripod camera holder and software CD |
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