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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX60VSonyCyber-shot DSC-W290
Overview
ReleasedMarch 20142009
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type1/2.3-type
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution20.4 MP12.1 MP
Largest image5184 × 38884000 × 3000
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 dimensions1/2.3-type primary-colour Super HAD CCD, approximately 12.1 million effective and 12.4 million total photosites; optical format is not physical dimensions
Image formatsJPEG Fine or Standard; no RAW. 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 and square stills plus stitched Sweep PanoramaJPEG, maximum 4000 × 3000 pixels; 4000 × 2672 in 3:2 or 4000 × 2248/1920 × 1080 in 16:9
ISO detailOrdinary single-frame ISO 80–3200. Multi-shot Noise Reduction extends to ISO 6400 and 12800 using interpolation and composite exposuresAuto or ISO 80–3200
Image processorBIONZ XBIONZ with standard and Plus D-range optimisation and Clear RAW NR; photographs recorded as JPEG rather than RAW
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24–720 mm equivalent28–140 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/3.5–6.3f/3.3–5.2
Optical zoom30×5×
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 digitallyCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar, actual 5–25 mm, equivalent to 28–140 mm for photographs; movie field of view equivalent to 31–155 mm in 16:9 or 37–185 mm in 4:3. Conversion lenses/46 mm filters require an optional adapter
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-area Multipoint, centre or spot AF with illuminator; semi-manual presets 0.5/1/3/7 m or infinity. Auto/macro focus approximately 10 cm wide or 50 cm telephoto. Face detection up to eight people with child/adult priority, selected-face memory, motion detection and Smile Shutter
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 secondSony Germany specifies automatic shutter approximately 2–1/1600 second; preliminary Hong Kong sheet lists Auto 1/4–1/1600 and Program 1–1/1600
Burst detailApproximately 10 full-resolution photographs per second, up to ten frames; rate falls with internal or external flash and some modes prohibit burstsMaker specifies up to 100 photographs. Sony Germany gives approximately 0.57-second burst intervals, while the English manual specifies approximately 1.8 seconds; What Digital Camera measured nearly 2 fps. Main frame rate omitted because published maker intervals conflict
Stabilisation detailOptical still-image stabilisation; Intelligent Active movie mode combines optical and electronic correction including rotationOptical SteadyShot
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 flash with Auto, forced, off, slow-sync and red-eye reduction; final manual ISO Auto range approximately 0.2–3 m wide or 0.5–1.9 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 dialIntelligent Auto, Easy, Program and scene selections; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps and exposure bracketing. iSCN recognises eight scene types and Advanced mode can capture two alternative exposures
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 60 fps1280 × 720 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-4 Visual 1280 × 720 Fine 9 Mbps or Standard 6 Mbps, or 640 × 480 VGA 3 Mbps; Sony US launch specifies 30 fps. Manual limits continuous movies to approximately 29 minutes; 720p requires Memory Stick PRO Duo. Optical zoom unavailable during recording (What Digital Camera)
AudioAVCHD Dolby Digital stereo or MP4 AAC-LC stereo; microphone reference-level adjustmentBuilt-in mono microphone and speaker; multi-connector supports stereo audio output
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderNoneNone
Screen size3″3″
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 3.0-type TFT LCD, 230400 dots; no optical or electronic viewfinder
Connections and design
Bluetooth–No
Wi-FiYes–
Battery life (maker's claim)380 photographs300 photographs
Body weight246 g145 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 dayReleased in 2009. Sony Hong Kong scheduled availability for the end of March 2009; Sony US scheduled April purchase availability with March pre-orders. These announcements establish planned months rather than confirming the actual first retail month
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 11 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo or PRO-HG Duo. No SD card slot
PortsMulti/Micro USB with Hi-Speed USB 2.0, micro HDMI and Multi Interface Shoe; HDMI audio during playback onlyType2b multi-use connector for USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, AV and DC input; HD component output needs optional adapter cable, rather than an HDMI socket
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-BG1, typical 3.4 Wh/960 mAh and minimum 3.3 Wh/910 mAh; optional NP-FG1 supported. Exact W290 manual CIPA claim approximately 300 photographs/150 minutes with supplied fully charged battery
ChargingIn-camera USB charging; USB external power supported using optional AC-UD10 adapterExternal BC-CSGD/BC-CSGE charger, approximately 330 minutes full or 270 minutes normal charge at 25°C; optional AC-LS5K adapter
Dimensions108.1 × 63.6 × 38.3 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA97.6 × 57.4 × 22.6 mm (width × height × depth), excluding protrusions, in final manual
Weight detailApproximately 246 g camera only, or 272 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick Duo145 g body-only in Sony Germany specifications; approximately 174 g including NP-BG1 and Memory Stick Duo in the exact W290 manual entry
Materials–Metal body
ColoursBlack in Sony Japan launchSilver, black, blue or bronze
In the boxNP-BX1, AC-UB10C/UB10D adapter, micro USB cable, wrist strap, shoe cap and instructions; regional mains fittings varyNP-BG1, external battery charger, multi-use USB/AV cable, wrist strap, software/handbook CD-ROM and instructions; memory card not supplied

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