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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W90

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX60VSonyCyber-shot DSC-W90
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2014March 2007
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type–
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution20.4 MP8.1 MP
Largest image5184 × 38883264 × 2448
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range80–3200100–3200
Sensor detail1/2.3-type Exmor R CMOS with approximately 21.1 million total photosites; optical format is distinct from physical sensor dimensions1/2.5-type primary-colour Super HAD CCD, approximately 8.083 million effective and 8.286 million total photosites in the manual; UK support rounds effective resolution to 8.0 MP. Optical format is not physical sensor dimensions
Image formatsJPEG Fine or Standard; no RAW. 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 and square stills plus stitched Sweep PanoramaJPEG, 3264 × 2448 maximum; 3264 × 2176 in 3:2 or 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 ISO100–3200 in Sony UK and US specifications
Image processorBIONZ XBIONZ with D-range optimisation and Clear RAW NR; RAW noise processing does not provide RAW file recording
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24–720 mm equivalent35–105 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/3.5–6.3f/2.8–5.2
Optical zoom30×3×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst10 fps2.2 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 5.8–17.4 mm, 35–105 mm equivalent; six elements in five groups including three aspherical elements in Sony US datasheet
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 and focus presets; face detection for up to eight people. Normal focus from 50 cm; macro from 4 cm wide or 35 cm telephoto
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 secondAuto approximately 1/4–1/1600 second; Program approximately 1–1/1600 second in Sony US datasheet
Burst detailApproximately 10 full-resolution photographs per second, up to ten frames; rate falls with internal or external flash and some modes prohibit burstsSony US datasheet specifies up to 100 shots at 2.2 fps at all resolutions; UK support specifies approximately 0.46-second intervals. Les Numériques measured 1.6 fps, whereas Digital Trends reported over 2.5 fps for seven full-resolution frames before a pause; these are separate test conditions
Stabilisation detailOptical still-image stabilisation; Intelligent Active movie mode combines optical and electronic correction including rotationOptical Super SteadyShot lens 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, off, slow-sync and red-eye reduction; ISO Auto range approximately 0.2–3.3 m wide or 0.4–1.8 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 dialAuto, Program and seven scene modes; multi-pattern metering, ±2 EV compensation and white-balance presets. No aperture-priority or manual-aperture mode
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 Movie VX Fine 640 × 480 at approximately 30 fps requires Memory Stick PRO Duo; Standard and Presentation modes also available. Movie file limited to approximately 2 GB; no HD movie recording or playback
AudioAVCHD Dolby Digital stereo or MP4 AAC-LC stereo; microphone reference-level adjustmentMPEG1 mono movie sound; built-in mono microphone and speaker
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderNoneOptical
Screen size3″2.5″
Screen dots921,000115,200
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screen–No
Display detailFixed 4:3 Xtra Fine TFT LCD, approximately 921000 dots; five-step brightness adjustment and no touchscreenFixed 2.5-type TFT LCD, 115200 dots in the manual versus rounded 115K on UK support; 100% LCD field of view, histogram and optical real-image viewfinder
Connections and design
Bluetooth–No
Wi-FiYes–
Battery life (maker's claim)380 photographs350 photographs
Body weight246 g124 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 daySony US 27 February 2007 announcement specifies March availability. March month precision retained because the first on-sale day is unconfirmed
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 31 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick PRO Duo. UK support also lists PRO Duo High Speed and PRO-HG Duo at PRO Duo speed; no SD card slot
PortsMulti/Micro USB with Hi-Speed USB 2.0, micro HDMI and Multi Interface Shoe; HDMI audio during playback onlyMulti-use connector for USB 2.0 Hi-Speed and mono AV output. HD component still-photo output requires an optional Sony cable or compatible dock; not an HDMI socket or HD movie output
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-BG1, 3.4 Wh/960 mAh; manual CIPA claim approximately 350 photographs/175 minutes with LCD on or 410/205 minutes off at 25°C, Single AF, Shooting stabilisation, alternating zoom ends, one shot every 30 seconds, flash every second shot and power cycle every ten
ChargingIn-camera USB charging; USB external power supported using optional AC-UD10 adapterExternal BC-CSG/BC-CSGB/BC-CSGC charger; practical charge approximately 270 minutes or full charge 330 minutes at 25°C
Dimensions108.1 × 63.6 × 38.3 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA91.0 × 58.0 × 22.9 mm (width × height × depth), excluding protrusions
Weight detailApproximately 246 g camera only, or 272 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick Duo124 g body-only in Sony UK and US specifications; approximately 155 g including NP-BG1 and accessories in manual, or battery and optional Memory Stick Duo in US datasheet
Materials–Metal exterior; Sony US announcement describes a metal body
ColoursBlack in Sony Japan launchBlack or silver; finishes share this model
In the boxNP-BX1, AC-UB10C/UB10D adapter, micro USB cable, wrist strap, shoe cap and instructions; regional mains fittings varyNP-BG1, external charger, power cord where applicable, multi-use USB/AV cable, wrist strap, software/handbook CD-ROM and instructions; memory card and HD cable not supplied

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