Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60V Review
April 11, 2014
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Mark Goldstein
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60V Specifications
Image Sensor
| Type | Exmor R CMOS sensor |
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| Size | 1/2.3 type (7.82mm) |
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| Gross Pixels | Approx. 21.1 Mega Pixels |
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| Effective Pixels | Approx. 20.4 Mega Pixels |
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Lens
| Lens Type | Sony G, 11 elements in 10 groups (including 5 aspheric elements) |
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| F Number | F3.5 (W) - 6.3 (T) |
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| Focal Length (f=) | f=4.3-129mm |
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| Focal Length (35mm conversion) - Still Image 16:9 | f=26-780mm |
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| Focal Length (35mm conversion) - Still Image 4:3 | f=24-720mm |
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| Focal Length (35mm conversion) - Movie 16:9 | f=26.5-795mm (SteadyShot Standard), f=27.5-1150mm (SteadyShot Active), f=30.5-1170mm (SteadyShot InteligentActive) |
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| Focal Length (35mm conversion) - Movie 4:3 | f=32.5-975mm (SteadyShot Standard), f=33.5-1400mm (SteadyShot Active), 37-1430mm (SteadyShot InteligentActive) |
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| Focus Range (iAuto) | W: Approx. 5cm to Infinity, T: Approx. 200cm to Infinity |
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| Focus Range (Program Auto) | W: Approx. 5cm to Infinity, T: Approx. 200cm to Infinity |
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| Optical Zoom | 30x (Optical Zoom during movie recording) |
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| Clear Image Zoom | 20M Approx. 120x/10M Approx. 170x/5M Approx. 240x/VGA Approx. 486x/15M (16:9) Approx. 120x/2M (16:9) Approx. 324x *1 *2 |
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| Precision Digital Zoom - Still Image | 20M Approx. 120x/10M Approx. 170x/5M Approx. 240x/VGA Approx. 486x/15M (16:9) Approx. 120x/2M (16:9) Approx. 324x*1 |
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LCD
| Screen Size | Approx. 7.5cm (3.0 inch) |
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| Number Of Dots | 921,600 dots |
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| Name | Xtra Fine/TFT LCD |
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| Brightness Setting | Manual(5 steps) |
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Shooting Specs
| Imaging Processor | BIONZ X |
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| Image Stabilizer System | Optical SteadyShot |
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| Focus Mode - Manual Focus | Yes |
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| Focus Mode - Semi-Manual AF | Yes |
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| Light Metering - Multi Pattern | Yes |
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| Light Metering - Center-Weighted | Yes |
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| Light Metering - Spot | Yes |
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| Exposure Compensation | +/- 2.0 EV, 1/3 EV step |
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| ISO Sensitivity Setting | Auto(ISO80-3200, selectable with upper/lower limit) *11, 80/100/200/400/800/1600/3200 *11, Multi-Frame NR:Auto(ISO80-3200) *11, 100/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400 *3 *11/12800 *3 *11 |
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| White Balance | "Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluor.: Cool White, Fluor.: Day White, Fluor.: Daylight Flash, C.Temp./Filter, Custom" |
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| Shutter Speed | iAuto (4 - 1/1600)/Program Auto (1 - 1/1600)/Aperture Priority (8 - 1/1600)/Shutter Priority (30 - 1/1600)/Manual (30 - 1/1600) *4 |
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| Self-Timer | Off/10sec./2sec./Portrait 1/Portrait 2 |
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| Flash Mode | Flash Off/Autoflash/Fill-flash/Slow Sync./Advanced Flash/Rear Sync./Wireless(with optional compliant flash) |
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| Flash Range | ISO Auto: Approx. 0.25m to 5.6m(W)/Approx. 2.0m to 3.0m(T), ISO3200: up to Approx. 7.9m(W)/Approx. 4.2m(T) |
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| GPS | Yes |
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| Auto Macro | Yes |
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| Auto Focus Illuminator | Auto / Off |
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| Aperture | iAuto(F3.5-F6.3(W))/Program Auto(F3.5-F6.3(W) )/Manual(F3.5-F8.0(W))/Aperture Priority(F3.5-F8.0(W))/Shutter Priority(F3.5-F6.3(W)) |
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| Face Detection - Mode | Off / ON |
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| Face Detection - Max. No of Detectable Faces | 8 faces |
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Shooting mode
| Superior Auto | Yes |
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| Intelligent Auto | Yes |
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| Program Auto | Yes |
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| Movie Mode | Yes |
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| Panorama | Yes |
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| Scene Selection | Yes |
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| Manual Exposure | Yes |
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Scene Selection
| High Sensitivity | Yes |
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| Night Scene | Yes |
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| Night Portrait | Yes |
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| Portrait | Yes |
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| Landscape | Yes |
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| Beach | Yes |
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| Snow | Yes |
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| Fireworks | Yes |
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| Advanced Sports Shooting | Yes |
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| Gourmet | Yes |
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| Pet | Yes |
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| Soft Skin | Yes |
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| Handheld Twilight | Yes |
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| Anti Motion Blur | Yes |
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Picture Effect
| HDR Painting | Yes |
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| Rich-tone Monochrome | Yes |
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| Miniature | Yes |
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| Toy Camera | Yes |
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| Pop Colour | Yes |
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| Partial Colour | Yes |
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| Soft High-key | Yes |
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| Water Colour | Yes |
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| Posterization | Yes |
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| Retro Photo | Yes |
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| Soft Focus | Yes |
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| High Contrast Mono. | Yes |
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| Illustration | Yes |
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Compatible Recording Media
| Memory Stick Duo (Still Image / Movies) | Yes*6 |
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| Memory Stick PRO Duo (Still Image / Movies) | Yes*6 |
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| Memory Stick PRO Duo - High Speed | Yes*6 |
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| Memory Stick PRO HG Duo | Yes*6 |
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| SD Memory Card | Yes*6 |
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| SDHC Memory Card | Yes*6 |
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| SDXC Memory Card | Yes*6 |
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| Memory Stick Micro | Yes*6 *7 |
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| Memory Stick Micro (Mark2) | Yes*6 *7 |
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| Micro SD Memory Card | Yes*6 *7 |
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| Micro SDHC Memory Card | Yes*6 *7 |
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| Micro SDXC Memory Card | Yes*6 *7 |
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Still Image Recording
| Stamina (Battery Life) | Approx. 380 / Approx. 190min*10 |
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| 15M (3,888×3,888) 1:1 mode | Yes |
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| 7.5M (2,736×2,736) 1:1 mode | Yes |
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| 3.7M (1,920×1,920) 1:1 mode | Yes |
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| 18M (5,184×3,456) 3:2 mode | Yes |
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| 8.9M (3,648×2,432) 3:2 mode | Yes |
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| 4.5M (2,592×1,728) 3:2 mode | Yes |
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| 20M (5,184×3,888) 4:3 mode | Yes |
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| 10M (3,648 X 2,736) 4:3 mode | Yes |
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| 5M (2,592 X 1,944) 4:3 mode | Yes |
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| VGA (640 X 480) 4:3 mode | Yes |
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| 15M (5,184×2,920) 16:9 mode | Yes |
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| 7.5M (3,648×2,056) 16:9 mode | Yes |
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| 2.1M (1,920×1,080) 16:9 mode | Yes |
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| Sweep Panorama 360 (11,520 X 1,080) | Yes |
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| Sweep Panorama Wide (7,152 X 1,080 / 4,912 X 1,920) | Yes |
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| Sweep Panorama Standard (4,912 X 1,080 / 3,424 X 1,920) | Yes |
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Movie Recording
| AVCHD - 1,920 X 1,080/50p (28M, PS) | Yes |
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| AVCHD - 1,920 X 1,080/50i (24M, FX) | Yes |
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| AVCHD - 1,920 X 1,080/25p (24M, FX) | Yes |
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| AVCHD - 1,920 X 1,080/50i (17M, FH) | Yes |
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| AVCHD - 1,920 X 1,080/25p (17M, FH) | Yes |
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| AVC MP4 - 1,440 X 1,080 (12M) | Yes |
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| MP4 - 3M VGA (640 X 480 / 30fps) | Yes |
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Other Features
| Face Detection | Yes |
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| Smile Shutter | Yes |
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| Grid Line | Yes |
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| In-Camera Guide | Yes |
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| Still Image Capture from Movie | Yes |
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| Slideshow with Music | Yes |
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| Control for HDMI | Yes |
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| Start-up Time | Approx. 1.9 sec.*8 |
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| Shooting Time Lag | Approx. 0.15 sec.*8 |
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| Shutter Release Time Lag | Approx. 0.010 sec. |
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| Shooting Interval | Approx. 0.8 sec.*8 |
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| Burst Speed (Maximum) | Approx. 10 fps (for up to 10 shots)*5 |
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| Burst Interval (Minimum) | Approx.0.1 sec.(10 shots)*5 *9 |
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| Built-in Microphone | Stereo |
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| Wind Noise Reduction | Off / On |
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| Optical Zoom During Movie Recording | 30x |
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| Histogram Indicator | Yes (On/Off) |
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| Photo Creativity | Yes |
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Playback
| Slide Show - Video Out | HD (HDMI) |
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| Slide Show - Movie | Yes |
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| Automatic Image Rotation | Yes |
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USB
| USB Connection - Auto (Multi-Configuration) | Yes |
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| USB Connection - Mass Storage | Yes |
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| USB Connection - MTP | Yes |
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| Hi-Speed USB | Yes |
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| Micro USB | Yes |
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Interface
| Multi-use Terminal | Yes |
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| Micro HDMI | Yes |
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| DC IN Terminal | Yes |
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Optional Accessory Capability
| Tripod Receptacle | Yes |
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Power Source
| Supplied Battery | Maximum Voltage: 4.2V, Nominal Voltage: 3.6V, Maximum charge voltage: DC 4.2V, Maximum charge current: 1.89A, Capacity for Shooting: 4.5Wh (1240mAh) |
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| AC Adaptor | Power Requirements: AC 100V to 240V, 50/60 Hz, 70mA; Output voltage: DC 5V, 0.5A |
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| USB Charge | Yes (supplied AC Adaptor) |
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| USB Power Supply | Yes (not supplied AC Adaptor AC-UD10) |
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Dimensions & Weight
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | Approx. 108.1 x 63.6 x 38.3 mm |
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| Weight (with Battery & Memory Stick) | Approx. 272g |
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| Weight (Body only) | Approx. 246g |
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Supplied Accessories
| Supplied Accessories | Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-BX1, AC AdaptorAC-UB10C/UB10D, Micro USB cable, Wrist Strap, Shoe Cap, Instruction Manual |
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