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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX60VSonyCyber-shot DSC-WX5
Overview
ReleasedMarch 20142010
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type1/2.3-type
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSExmor R CMOS
Effective resolution20.4 MP12.2 MP
Largest image5184 × 38884000 × 3000
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range80–3200125–3200
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 back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS; approximately 12.8 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 photographs, maximum 4000 × 3000 in 4:3 or 4000 × 2248 in 16:9; 2D/3D panoramas up to 7152 × 1080 or 4912 × 1920. Sweep Multi Angle stores fifteen views at 1920 × 1080
ISO detailOrdinary single-frame ISO 80–3200. Multi-shot Noise Reduction extends to ISO 6400 and 12800 using interpolation and composite exposures–
Image processorBIONZ XBIONZ
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24–720 mm equivalent24–120 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/3.5–6.3f/2.4–5.9
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 digitallySony G five-times optical zoom, six elements in five groups including five aspherical elements; actual 4.25–21.25 mm. Equivalent 24–120 mm for 4:3 photographs, 26–130 mm for 16:9, 28–140 mm for 16:9 movies or 34–170 mm for 4:3 movies. Optical zoom operates during 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-point multipoint, centre-weighted or spot AF with illuminator and tracking focus; approximately 5 cm minimum focus wide or 90 cm telephoto. No manual focus
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 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 10 fps at maximum resolution for up to ten frames; this is a brief buffered burst rather than sustained continuous shooting. Flash reduces speed and some modes do not permit bursts
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 front flash, Auto, forced, slow-sync or off; ISO Auto range approximately 0.2–5.1 m wide or 0.9–2.1 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, Superior Auto, Program Auto, Easy, scenes, Background Defocus, 2D/3D Sweep Panorama, Sweep Multi Angle and movies; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps. Wide-angle F2.4/F7.1 two-step ND-filter settings; no aperture/shutter priority or manual exposure
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 60 fps1920 × 1080 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 recordingAVCHD MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, 1920 × 1080 at 17 Mbps or 1440 × 1080 at 9 Mbps. NTSC/Japan 60i means approximately 60 interlaced fields per second and 30 frame pairs; PAL 50i means 50 fields and 25 frame pairs. MP4 records 1440 × 1080 at 12 Mbps, 1280 × 720 at 6 Mbps or VGA at 3 Mbps, approximately 30 fps NTSC or 25 fps PAL. Approximately 29-minute or 2 GB clip limit; recommended Class 4 SD/SDHC or Memory Stick PRO Duo Mark2/PRO-HG Duo
AudioAVCHD Dolby Digital stereo or MP4 AAC-LC stereo; microphone reference-level adjustmentBuilt-in stereo microphone and speaker
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderNoneNone
Screen size3″2.8″
Screen dots921,000460,800
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screen–No
Display detailFixed 4:3 Xtra Fine TFT LCD, approximately 921000 dots; five-step brightness adjustment and no touchscreenFixed 2.8-type Clear Photo LCD Plus TFT with 460800 dots, brightness adjustment and automatic bright monitoring; no touchscreen or viewfinder
Connections and design
Wi-FiYes–
Battery life (maker's claim)380 photographs230 photographs
Body weight246 g130 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 2010. Sony’s July Japanese announcement scheduled 7 August and its August Hong Kong announcement scheduled beginning-of-September availability; those prospective dates do not establish the actual first worldwide on-sale day or 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 32 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo and PRO-HG Duo, SD, SDHC and SDXC
PortsMulti/Micro USB with Hi-Speed USB 2.0, micro HDMI and Multi Interface Shoe; HDMI audio during playback onlyProprietary Type 3 multi terminal for SD/HD component AV output, USB and DC input; USB 2.0 Hi-Speed and Type C mini-HDMI output for 2D/3D viewing
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 send/receive with compatible TransferJet Memory Stick and receiving equipment; this is proximity transfer rather than Wi-Fi
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; approximately 230 photographs or 115 minutes of still shooting under CIPA conditions. Approximately 60 minutes continuous movie use, distinct from per-clip limits
ChargingIn-camera USB charging; USB external power supported using optional AC-UD10 adapterSupplied external BC-CSN battery charger
Dimensions108.1 × 63.6 × 38.3 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA91.7 × 51.9 × 21.5 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA compliant
Weight detailApproximately 246 g camera only, or 272 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick DuoApproximately 130 g body-only; approximately 146 g including NP-BN1 and Memory Stick Duo
ColoursBlack in Sony Japan launchBlack, silver, brown, violet or gold; regional choices differ
In the boxNP-BX1, AC-UB10C/UB10D adapter, micro USB cable, wrist strap, shoe cap and instructions; regional mains fittings varyNP-BN1, battery charger, proprietary USB/AV cable, wrist strap and software CD; regional contents differ

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