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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T9

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX60VSonyCyber-shot DSC-T9
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2014November 2005
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type–
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution20.4 MP6 MP
Largest image5184 × 38882816 × 2112
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range80–320080–640
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; 6.18 million total and 6 million effective photosites in original Japanese maker table
Image formatsJPEG Fine or Standard; no RAW. 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 and square stills plus stitched Sweep PanoramaJPEG; native 2816 × 2112, 2816 × 1872 in 3:2 mode or 1920 × 1080 in 16:9 mode; 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 XReal Imaging Processor with Clear RAW NR before JPEG compression; this processing does not provide 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 in original Japanese maker table, rounded to 6.3–19.0 on UK support
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 telephotoFive-point AF with illuminator and preset distances; normal from 0.5 m, macro from 0.08 m wide or 0.25 m telephoto; Magnifying Glass mode from 0.01–0.2 m
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 secondAutomatic 1/4–1/1000 second; Program 1–1/1000 second in original maker table
Burst detailApproximately 10 full-resolution photographs per second, up to ten frames; rate falls with internal or external flash and some modes prohibit burstsUp to seven native 6 MP frames at approximately 0.8-second intervals on UK support; up to 100 smaller VGA frames is a separate mode
Stabilisation detailOptical still-image stabilisation; Intelligent Active movie mode combines optical and electronic correction including rotationSuper SteadyShot optical lens shift; continuous or shooting-only modes for stills, continuous mode for video
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 flashBuilt-in automatic, forced, off or slow-sync flash with red-eye reduction; UK maker reach 0.1–2.8 m wide or 0.25–2.3 m telephoto; no hot shoe
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 dialAutomatic or program exposure; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps; ten scenes; three-step saturation, contrast and sharpness; 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; VGA Fine 30 fps requires Memory Stick PRO Duo; original maker table gives approximately 17 fps Standard VGA and approximately 8 fps video-mail at 160 × 112; maker start guide says the zoom cannot change during movie recording
AudioAVCHD Dolby Digital stereo or MP4 AAC-LC stereo; microphone reference-level adjustment–
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderNoneNone
Screen size3″2.5″
Screen dots921,000230,400
TouchscreenNo–
Display detailFixed 4:3 Xtra Fine TFT LCD, approximately 921000 dots; five-step brightness adjustment and no touchscreen2.5-inch TFT Hybrid Clear Photo LCD Plus; current UK support specifies 230,400 dots, rounded to 230,000 in original Japanese launch sheet; anti-reflection coating; still-image slideshow supports music and effects
Connections and design
Bluetooth–No
Wi-FiYes–
Battery life (maker's claim)380 photographs240 photographs
Body weight246 g134 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 Japanese launch sheet gives 18 November 2005 first sale
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 adapters58 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick PRO Duo slot; no memory card included in original maker accessories list
PortsMulti/Micro USB with Hi-Speed USB 2.0, micro HDMI and Multi Interface Shoe; HDMI audio during playback onlyMulti-connector with supplied USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, mono composite AV and DC input cable; PictBridge direct printing
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-FT1 InfoLithium T battery; original Japanese maker and current UK support CIPA claim 240 photographs or 120 minutes
ChargingIn-camera USB charging; USB external power supported using optional AC-UD10 adapterSupplied BC-CS3 external battery charger
Dimensions108.1 × 63.6 × 38.3 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA89.7 × 54.9 × 20.6 mm (width × height × maximum depth); depth without lens cover 16.8 mm
Weight detailApproximately 246 g camera only, or 272 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick DuoApproximately 134 g camera only; 159 g shooting weight in original maker table
Materials–Stainless-steel body with sliding lens cover
ColoursBlack in Sony Japan launchSilver or black; 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-FT1 battery and battery case, BC-CS3 charger, multi-connector USB/AV/DC input cable, wrist strap and software CD

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