Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S60 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S80

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Cyber-shot DSC-S60 compared with Cyber-shot DSC-S80
SonyCyber-shot DSC-S60SonyCyber-shot DSC-S80
Overview
Released20052005
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1/2.7-type1/2.7-type
Sensor typeSuper HAD CCDSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution4.065 MP4.065 MP
Largest image2304 × 17282304 × 1728
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range80–40080–400
Sensor detail4,231,000 total and 4,065,000 effective photosites in the shared maker guide; the European specification rounds effective resolution to 4.1 MP. Optical 1/2.7-type is not a physical sensor measurement4,231,000 total and 4,065,000 effective photosites in the shared maker guide; the European specification rounds effective resolution to 4.1 MP. Optical 1/2.7-type is not a physical sensor measurement
Image formatsJPEG Exif 2.2, maximum 2304×1728 or 2304×1536 3:2; no RAWJPEG Exif 2.2, maximum 2304×1728 or 2304×1536 3:2; no RAW
Image processorSony Real Imaging ProcessorSony Real Imaging Processor
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens39–117 mm equivalent39–117 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.8–5.2f/2.8–5.2
Optical zoom3×3×
Lens detailCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar physical 6–18 mm F2.8–5.2, equivalent to 39–117 mm. Threefold optical zoom; macro approximately 10 cm wide / 50 cm telephoto. Optional conversion lenses require VAD-PEB adaptorCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar physical 6–18 mm F2.8–5.2, equivalent to 39–117 mm. Threefold optical zoom; macro approximately 10 cm wide / 50 cm telephoto. Optional conversion lenses require VAD-PEB adaptor
AutofocusMulti or centre AF; 0.5, 1, 3, 7 m and infinity presets; AF illuminatorMulti or centre AF; 0.5, 1, 3, 7 m and infinity presets; AF illuminator
ShutterManual 30–1/1000 second; slow-shutter noise reductionManual 30–1/1000 second; slow-shutter noise reduction
Burst detailMaximum four 4M Fine or six 4M Standard frames per burst, flash off. Multi Burst stores 16 subframes together in one 1M file. No sustained full-resolution frame rate claimedMaximum four 4M Fine or six 4M Standard frames per burst, flash off. Multi Burst stores 16 subframes together in one 1M file. No sustained full-resolution frame rate claimed
FlashBuilt-in Auto, forced, slow-synchronised or off. Exact European specification gives 0.2–3.8 m wide / 0.5–2.5 m telephoto; shared maker guide gives 0.2–4.5 m wide / 0.5–2.5 m telephoto at Auto ISO. Wide-angle range conflict remains explicitBuilt-in Auto, forced, slow-synchronised or off. Exact European specification gives 0.2–3.8 m wide / 0.5–2.5 m telephoto; shared maker guide gives 0.2–4.5 m wide / 0.5–2.5 m telephoto at Auto ISO. Wide-angle range conflict remains explicit
Exposure controlsAuto, Program, Manual and seven scene modes. Manual has two selectable values per zoom setting: F2.8/F5.6 wide or F5.2/F10 telephoto. No aperture-priority modeAuto, Program, Manual and seven scene modes. Manual has two selectable values per zoom setting: F2.8/F5.6 wide or F5.2/F10 telephoto. No aperture-priority mode
Video
Highest video resolution640 × 480 at 30 fps640 × 480 at 30 fps
Video detailMPEG-1 mono audio. 640×480 Fine at 30 fps requires Memory Stick PRO; internal memory and original Memory Stick cannot record that modeMPEG-1 mono audio. 640×480 Fine at 30 fps requires Memory Stick PRO; internal memory and original Memory Stick cannot record that mode
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderOpticalOptical
Screen size2″2″
Screen dots115,200115,200
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenNoNo
Display detailFixed 2-inch TFT, 115,200 dots (480×240) in shared guide; European specification rounds to 115,000. Dots are not image pixelsFixed 2-inch TFT, 115,200 dots (480×240) in shared guide; European specification rounds to 115,000. Dots are not image pixels
Viewfinder detailSeparate optical finderSeparate optical finder
Connections and design
BluetoothNoNo
Battery life (maker's claim)100 photographs440 photographs
Body weight198 g198 g
Release detailSony February 2005 announcement planned mid-March availability; Imaging Resource’s July 2005 full production-camera review lists May 2005 availability. Actual first-sale month remains unresolved, so supported 2005 year precision retained. S80 is a separate regional model with a different supplied battery/charger bundle; no assumed predecessor linkSony February 2005 European announcement planned April availability. A contemporary 1 July 2005 Icelandic retail advertisement offers the exact S80 for sale; earliest actual worldwide sale month remains unestablished, so year precision retained. S60 was a separate regional model with a different supplied battery/charger bundle; no assumed predecessor link
Recording media32 MB internal memory; optional original Memory Stick or Memory Stick PRO. No memory card supplied32 MB internal memory; optional original Memory Stick or Memory Stick PRO. No memory card supplied
PortsUSB 2.0 Hi-Speed and A/V through multi-use connector confirmed by shared guide/setup; archived European template incorrectly marks the multi-use terminal NOUSB 2.0 Hi-Speed and A/V through multi-use connector confirmed by shared guide/setup; archived European template incorrectly marks the multi-use terminal NO
Battery life detailApproximately 100 shots / 50 minutes with supplied AA alkaline pair, LCD on, CIPA conditions at 25°C. Fine quality, Single AF, one shot every 30 seconds, alternate zoom extremes, flash every other shot and power off every ten. Optional NH-AA-DA rechargeable AA batteries give approximately 440 shots / 220 minutes under the same LCD-on conditions; they are not supplied with S60Approximately 440 shots / 220 minutes with supplied NH-AA-DA rechargeable AA pair, LCD on, CIPA conditions at 25°C. Fine quality, Single AF, one shot every 30 seconds, alternate zoom extremes, flash every other shot and power off every ten. Alternative batteries have different ratings
ChargingNo charger supplied. Optional rechargeable AA batteries require a compatible external charger; optional NP-NH25 pack and CSS-SA station are separate accessoriesExternal BC-CS2A/CS2B charger; approximately six hours for fully depleted supplied NH-AA-DA pair at 25°C. Optional CSS-SA station excluded
Dimensions96.6×64.4×40.1 mm width×height×depth excluding maximum protrusions96.6×64.4×40.1 mm width×height×depth excluding maximum protrusions
Weight detail198 g body in exact European specification; shared guide gives approximately 249 g including two batteries and wrist strap. Loaded figure not used for body weight198 g body in exact European specification; shared guide gives approximately 249 g including two batteries and wrist strap. Loaded figure not used for body weight
In the boxTwo AA alkaline batteries, USB/A/V multi-use cable, wrist strap, software CD and guides. Rechargeable AA batteries, charger, NP-NH25 pack, AC-LS5K adaptor and CSS-SA station are optionalTwo HR6 NiMH AA batteries, battery case, BC-CS2A/CS2B charger and mains lead, USB/A/V multi-use cable, wrist strap, software CD and guides. Optional NP-NH25 battery pack, AC-LS5K adaptor and CSS-SA station excluded

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