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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX60VSonyCyber-shot DSC-W570
Overview
ReleasedMarch 20142011
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type1/2.3-type
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution20.4 MP16.1 MP
Largest image5184 × 38884608 × 3456
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 16.1 million effective and 16.4 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 4608 × 3456 in 4:3 or 4608 × 2592 in 16:9; smaller 10M, 5M, VGA and 16:9 2M options. Sweep Panorama standard 4912 × 1080 or 3424 × 1920, wide 7152 × 1080 or 4912 × 1920
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 at full resolution
Image processorBIONZ XBIONZ with D-range optimisation, Clear RAW NR and slow-shutter noise reduction; still photographs recorded as JPEG rather than RAW
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24–720 mm equivalent25–125 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/3.5–6.3f/2.6–6.3
Optical zoom30×5×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst10 fps1 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 4.5–22.5 mm; six elements in five groups including three aspherical elements. Equivalent to 25–125 mm for 4:3 stills, 28–140 mm for 16:9 stills/movies or 34–170 mm for 4:3 movies
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 and face-tracking focus; focus approximately 5 cm wide or 100 cm telephoto, with AF illuminator. Face detection, Smile Shutter and one-person/two-person self-portrait timers
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 secondIntelligent Auto approximately 2–1/1600 second; Program Auto 1–1/1600 second
Burst detailApproximately 10 full-resolution photographs per second, up to ten frames; rate falls with internal or external flash and some modes prohibit burstsMaker maximum-resolution continuous shooting approximately 1 fps, with slower intervals later in the sequence. Reviewed measured just over 1 fps for three images, then approximately 0.48 fps
Stabilisation detailOptical still-image stabilisation; Intelligent Active movie mode combines optical and electronic correction including rotationOptical SteadyShot; no Active movie-stabilisation mode
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, slow-sync or off; ISO Auto range approximately 0.2–3.7 m wide or 1.0–1.5 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 dialIntelligent Auto, Easy, Program, Sweep Panorama and twelve scene selections including Soft Skin and Underwater; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps, one-push custom white balance and underwater white-balance adjustment
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 recordingMP4 MPEG-4 Visual 1280 × 720 at approximately 30 fps, Fine 9 Mbps or Standard 6 Mbps; VGA 640 × 480 at approximately 30 fps and 3 Mbps. Optical zoom available during recording; manual limits continuous movies to approximately 29 minutes or 2 GB
AudioAVCHD Dolby Digital stereo or MP4 AAC-LC stereo; microphone reference-level adjustmentBuilt-in mono microphone and speaker; mono AV audio output
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderNoneNone
Screen size3″2.7″
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 2.7-type Clear Photo TFT LCD, 230400 dots; no optical or electronic viewfinder
Connections and design
Wi-FiYes–
Battery life (maker's claim)380 photographs220 photographs
Body weight246 g100 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 2011. Sony Hong Kong scheduled 12 January 2011 availability and Sony Japan scheduled 10 February. Actual first on-sale day or month is not independently confirmed by these prospective announcements
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 27 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo, PRO Duo High Speed, PRO-HG Duo, SD, SDHC and SDXC. Movies require a suitable card; Sony recommends SD-family Class4 or faster, PRO Duo Mark2 or PRO-HG Duo
PortsMulti/Micro USB with Hi-Speed USB 2.0, micro HDMI and Multi Interface Shoe; HDMI audio during playback onlyType3a multi-use connector for USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, AV, DC input and optional HD component cable; no 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 modelTransferJet support with compatible media and Eye-Fi card support; no built-in GPS
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-BN1, typical 2.3 Wh/630 mAh and minimum 2.2 Wh/600 mAh. Manual CIPA claim approximately 220 photographs/110 minutes at 25°C, fully charged battery, Memory Stick PRO Duo Mark2, Normal display, alternating zoom ends, flash every second shot and power cycle every ten
ChargingIn-camera USB charging; USB external power supported using optional AC-UD10 adapterExternal BC-CSN/BC-CSNB battery charger, approximately 245 minutes full or 185 minutes normal charge at 25°C; no USB charging or power supply
Dimensions108.1 × 63.6 × 38.3 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA91.0 × 51.5 × 19.1 mm (width × height × depth), excluding protrusions in manual
Weight detailApproximately 246 g camera only, or 272 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick DuoApproximately 100 g body-only in Sony Japan specifications; approximately 116 g including NP-BN1 and Memory Stick Duo
Materials–Metallic body
ColoursBlack in Sony Japan launchBlack, silver, pink, gold or violet; regional availability varies
In the boxNP-BX1, AC-UB10C/UB10D adapter, micro USB cable, wrist strap, shoe cap and instructions; regional mains fittings varyNP-BN1, external battery charger, multi-use USB/AV cable, wrist strap, software/user-guide CD-ROM and instructions; memory card sold separately

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