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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX60VSonyCyber-shot DSC-W830
Overview
ReleasedMarch 20142014
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type1/2.3-type
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution20.4 MP20.1 MP
Largest image5184 × 38885152 × 3864
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 20.1 million effective and 20.5 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 in sRGB, maximum 5152 × 3864 in 4:3 or 5152 × 2896 in 16:9; smaller 10M, 5M, VGA and 16:9 2M options. Sweep Panorama includes 360-degree 11520 × 1080, standard and wide formats
ISO detailOrdinary single-frame ISO 80–3200. Multi-shot Noise Reduction extends to ISO 6400 and 12800 using interpolation and composite exposuresStill images Auto or ISO 80–3200; movie Auto approximately ISO 250–1250
Image processorBIONZ X–
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24–720 mm equivalent25–200 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/3.5–6.3f/3.3–6.3
Optical zoom30×8×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst10 fps0.8 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 digitallyZEISS Vario-Tessar eight-times optical zoom, actual 4.5–36 mm, equivalent 25–200 mm at maximum still-image readout; eight elements in seven groups, including five aspherical elements according to Sony Japan
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 telephotoMultipoint, centre, spot, tracking and face-tracking autofocus; approximately 5 cm minimum focus wide or 150 cm telephoto from the lens front
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 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 burstsApproximately 0.8 fps at maximum resolution for up to 100 photographs; availability and speed depend on shooting mode and flash use
Stabilisation detailOptical still-image stabilisation; Intelligent Active movie mode combines optical and electronic correction including rotationOptical SteadyShot for still photographs; movie Active mode combines optical and electronic stabilisation
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, off and Advanced Flash; Sony Japan ISO Auto range approximately 0.3–2.8 m wide or 1.5–2 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, Program Auto, Easy, scenes, Picture Effects, movies and Sweep Panorama; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps. Two wide-angle aperture settings F3.3/F8 with ND filter; automatic, preset and one-push white balance
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, 1280 × 720 Fine at 9 Mbps or Standard at 6 Mbps, plus VGA at 3 Mbps, all approximately 30 fps according to Sony Japan. Fine recording limited to approximately 15 minutes by the 2 GB file limit; optical zoom usable during recording
AudioAVCHD Dolby Digital stereo or MP4 AAC-LC stereo; microphone reference-level adjustmentMP4 movie audio is mono MPEG-4 AAC-LC
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 with 230400 dots and five brightness levels; no built-in viewfinder
Connections and design
Wi-FiYes–
Battery life (maker's claim)380 photographs210 photographs
Body weight246 g104 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 internationally in 2014. Sony Asia Pacific announced the model on 7 January and scheduled February availability; this prospective date does not establish the actual first on-sale 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 27 MB internal memory; SD, SDHC and SDXC, Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo, PRO Duo High Speed and PRO-HG Duo; compatible microSD-family and Memory Stick Micro cards require an adapter
PortsMulti/Micro USB with Hi-Speed USB 2.0, micro HDMI and Multi Interface Shoe; HDMI audio during playback onlyProprietary multi-terminal for AV output and USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
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 modelNo built-in Wi-Fi; compatible Eye-Fi cards supported according to Sony Japan
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-BN, optional NP-BN1; approximately 210 photographs or 100 minutes under CIPA conditions. Movie use approximately 40 minutes actual or 95 minutes continuous, distinct from the per-file limit
ChargingIn-camera USB charging; USB external power supported using optional AC-UD10 adapterIn-camera USB charging; Sony Japan permits shooting with the optional AC-UD10 adapter
Dimensions108.1 × 63.6 × 38.3 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA93.1 × 52.5 × 22.5 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA compliant
Weight detailApproximately 246 g camera only, or 272 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick DuoApproximately 104 g body-only; approximately 120 g including NP-BN and Memory Stick Duo
ColoursBlack in Sony Japan launchSilver, black, pink or violet in the Asia Pacific launch; regional choices differ
In the boxNP-BX1, AC-UB10C/UB10D adapter, micro USB cable, wrist strap, shoe cap and instructions; regional mains fittings varySony Japan lists NP-BN, AC-UB10C, dedicated multi-terminal USB cable, wrist strap and instructions; regional adapter and mains-lead provision differs

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