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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60

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User ratings:
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3.6 out of 5
78 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
29 %
3 stars
34 %
2 stars
11 %
1 stars
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Consumer ratings:
4.4 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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3.8 out of 5
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Pros

  • making it easy to compare with other cameras
  • noise and good levels of detail
  • The menu system is well laid out and easy to navigate

Cons

  • some purple fringing and chromatic aberration
  • no Raw shooting
  • grass can look a little smudged at times

Key specs

  • Exmor R CMOS
  • 20.4 Mpx
  • 5184, 3456 px
  • 3.5
  • TTL contrast detection
  • 3.0 in
  • no

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60 - Pros & Cons

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60

Pros

  • making it easy to compare with other cameras
  • noise and good levels of detail
  • The menu system is well laid out and easy to navigate
  • Pairing the devices and using the app is easy
  • The x30 optical zoom is a nice touch
  • very compact
  • extremely versatile
  • very affordable camera
  • solid and well-built
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • versatility and portability leave me more positive energy

Cons

  • some purple fringing and chromatic aberration
  • no Raw shooting
  • grass can look a little smudged at times
  • noise is extremely high
  • high-resolution panoramic feature of the HX50 is no longer available
  • cameras that are no longer available in shops
  • Cameras will only work with the memory cards listed for each model
  • Flash slow sync View more details
  • Auto-focus does not allow you to select specific focus points
  • Does the camera come with an external battery charger
  • higher specs on paper and more expensive cameras

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
12800
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
20.4 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
5184 x 3456 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeExmor R CMOS
Effective pixels20.4 Mpx
Max resolution5184 x 3456 px
ProcessorBIONZ X
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom30.0 x
Digital zoom120.0 x
Minimum aperture3.5
Maximum aperture3.5
Focal length equiv4.3 - 129
Focus adjustmentMotorised drive
Contrast adjustmentyes
Brightness adjustmentyes
AutofocusTTL contrast detection
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed30.0 s
Maximum shutter speed (electronic)1/1600 sec
Self-timer delay
  • 10
  • 2sec
Built-in flashyes
Flash modes
  • Fill-in mode
  • Rear curtain sync
  • Slow synchro
  • Auto mode
  • Flash off
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Fireworks
  • Night portrait
  • Portrait
  • Snow
  • Landscape
3D supportyes
Manual settingsyes
Face detectionyes
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Voice recordingyes
Audio systemStereo
Supported audio file formatsAC3
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Dimensions
Weight8.68 oz
Width4.26 in
Height2.5 in
Depth1.51 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)380
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyes
Number of batteries supported1
AC adapter includedyes
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Other features
GPSno
DLNA certifiedno
Energy Star certifiedno
Tripod mounting supportedyes
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Image
ISO
  • 80
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 6400
  • 12800
  • Auto
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum12800
Maximum image resolution5184 x 3456 px
White balance modes
  • Incandescent
  • Cloudy
  • Flash
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Fluorescent
  • Fluorescent
Supported image file formatsJPG
Image stabilizeryes
Supported aspect ratios
  • 1:1
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots921600
Touch screenno
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1440 x 1080
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formatsMP4
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1920 x 1080
Max frame rate (highest resolution)50.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)50.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of productBlack
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • Memory Stick Duo
  • SD Memory Card
  • Memory Stick PRO Duo
  • SDXC Memory Card
  • SDHC Memory Card
  • Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
  • Memory Stick XC-HG Duo
Storage types
  • SDXC
  • SDHC
  • SD
  • microSD
  • Memory Stick Pro Duo
  • Memory Stick Duo
  • Memory Stick Pro
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
HDMI connector typeMicro
USB version2.0
Supported WiFi types
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
PictBridgeno
NFCyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Bluetoothno
AV outputyes

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60 - Q&A (1)

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    kraig
    about 2 years ago
    What is the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60?
    darrick_torp
    about 2 years ago
    The Sony Cybershot DSC-HX60 is a rather heavy compact camera with 30x optical zoom.
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60 Sony - Editorial Reviews (7)

3.8
Based on 7 reviews
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60 Sony HX60 review
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Published: 27.08.2014
Sony HX60 review
4.0

Packed with impressive features, but the Sony HX60's image quality might not match expectations

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60 Sony Cyber-shot HX60V review
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TechRadar
Published: 18.12.2017
Sony Cyber-shot HX60V review
4.0

30x optical zoom, Wi-Fi, full manual control... it seems like the HX60V has it all.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60 Sony Cyber-shot HX60V review | Stuff
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Sony Cyber-shot HX60V review | Stuff

Versatile and highly capable, there’s more to this tiny camera than its giant zoom

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60 Is the Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX60 still worth it?: Sony Cyber-shot Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review
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Is the Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX60 still worth it?: Sony Cyber-shot Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60V Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 11.04.2014
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60V Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60V is a new premium travel-zoom camera with a 30x zoom lens. The HX60V also features built-in wi-fi, NFC and GPS, full 1080p high-definition video with stereo sound, a 20 megapixel CMOS sensor, high-resolution 3-inch screen, manual shooting modes, 10fps continuous shooting, ISO range of 100-12800 and fast auto-focusing. Read our Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60V review to find out if it's the best travel-zoom camera...

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60V review
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60V review
3.0

The HX60V has a 30x optical G lens and 20.4-million-pixel sensor, making it a powerful pocket-sized travel camera. Read our Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60V review

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60 Sony Cyber-shot HX60 Review
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Sony Cyber-shot HX60 Review
4.0

We review the travel zoom Sony Cyber-shot HX60, which features a 30x optical zoom lens and built in Wi-Fi.