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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60V

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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Consumer ratings:
4.2 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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3.9 out of 5
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Pros

  • The x30 optical zoom is a nice touch
  • Macro performance is excellent
  • high-speed continuous mode is the most remarkable

Cons

  • higher specs on paper and more expensive cameras
  • s unable to withstand the wet and the cold in the same way
  • ring/ D-pad was not only small

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 20.4 Mpx
  • 5184, 3456 px
  • 4.3
  • Continuous Auto Focus, Contrast Detection Auto Focus, Face detection, Single Auto Focus
  • 3.0 in
  • no

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60V - Pros & Cons

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60V

Pros

  • The x30 optical zoom is a nice touch
  • Macro performance is excellent
  • high-speed continuous mode is the most remarkable
  • she has won awards and has been exhibited
  • 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

  • higher specs on paper and more expensive cameras
  • s unable to withstand the wet and the cold in the same way
  • ring/ D-pad was not only small
  • visibility suffers in sunlight
  • Sony Bionz X imaging processor
  • compact flash card)
  • no HDMI cable supplied in the box
  • there's still no support for the RAW file format
  • exposure is fixed once you depress the shutter button
  • images are just a little soft
  • Sony doesn't offer a touchscreen

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60V - 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-HX60V - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Sensor size0.24 in
Effective pixels20.4 Mpx
Max resolution5184 x 3456 px
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom30.0 x
Digital zoom486.0 x
Minimum aperture3.5
Maximum aperture4.3
Focal length equiv24 - 720
Contrast adjustmentyes
Brightness adjustmentyes
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Contrast Detection Auto Focus
  • Face detection
  • Single Auto Focus
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Auto
  • Manual
  • Movie
  • Scene
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Built-in flashyes
Flash modesFlash OFF
Scene modes
  • Night Portrait
  • Portrait
  • Beach
  • Snow
  • Fireworks
  • Landscape
3D supportyes
Manual settingsyes
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Voice recordingyes
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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
GPSyes
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
  • Auto
  • Custom modes
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
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
Viewfinder
Screen
Icon
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 formatsAVCHD
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
  • MS Duo
  • MS Micro
  • MS Pro Duo
  • MS PRO Duo HS
  • MS PRO Duo Mark 2
  • MS Pro-HG Duo
  • MicroSD
  • MicroSDHC
  • MicroSDXC
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Storage types
  • SDXC
  • SDHC
  • SD
  • Memory Stick Pro Duo
  • Memory Stick Duo
  • Memory Stick Pro
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
HDMI connector typeMicro
USB connector typeMicro-USB B
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

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60V Sony - Editorial Reviews (12)

3.9
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60V Sony Cyber-shot HX60V - Cameralabs
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Published: 12.02.2014
Sony Cyber-shot HX60V - Cameralabs

The Sony Cyber-shot HX60V is a point-and-shoot travel camera with a big 30x optical zoom. Announced in February 2014, it’s the successor to the best-selling Cyber-shot HX50V, which was the first camera of its size to squeeze-in a 30x optical range. Sony’s opted for the if-it-ain’t-broke-don’t-fix-it approach to the HX60V which shares a great deal…

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60V Sony Cyber-shot HX60V - Compact camera for travelers
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Published: 13.01.2015
Sony Cyber-shot HX60V - Compact camera for travelers
3.8

If you want a digital compact that lets you shoot both far and wide, the Sony Cyber-shot HX60V might be the camera for you. But with minimal changes compared to last year's Cyber-shot HX50V, will it be able to hold its own against the competition, especially Panasonic's impressive Lumix DMC-TZ60?

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60V Sony Cyber-shot HX60V - 30x zoom in a travel compact camera
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Published: 29.12.2014
Sony Cyber-shot HX60V - 30x zoom in a travel compact camera
3.8

The Sony Cyber-shot HX60V might be the camera for you if you want a digital compact that lets you shoot both far and wide. But with minimal changes compared to last year's Cyber-shot HX50V, will the newcomer be able to hold its own against the competition, especially Panasonic's impressive LUMIX DMC-TZ60?

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60V 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-HX60V 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-HX60V Sony Cyber-shot HX60V - An advanced travel compact with 30x zoom
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hardwarezone.com.sg
Published: 29.12.2014
Sony Cyber-shot HX60V - An advanced travel compact with 30x zoom
3.8

If you want a digital compact that lets you shoot both far and wide, the Sony Cyber-shot HX60V might be the camera for you. But with minimal changes compared to last year's Cyber-shot HX50V, will the newcomer be able to hold its own against the competition, especially Panasonic's impressive Lumix DMC-TZ60?

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60V 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-HX60V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
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Pocket-lint
Published: 16.06.2011
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
4.0

Another feature packed almost fully automatic pocket snapshot from Sony marries a sturdy build and attractive styling to a high degree of future

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60V Sony Cyber-shot HX60V review
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Pocket-lint
Published: 09.06.2014
Sony Cyber-shot HX60V review
3.5

There is no shortage of 30x optical zoom compact cameras on the market in 2014, with the Sony Cyber-shot HX60V slotting neatly into the company's compact

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60V review
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Amateur Photographer
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-HX60V 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.

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Published: 08.05.2014
Sony Cyber-shot HX60V
5.0

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