Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60

MPN: DSC-HX60B  |  EAN: 4905524980110  |  Model: Cyber-shot DSC-HX60

Price Information

£179.00

as at 24 Sep 19 | 6:30 AM CET

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Choosist's Ratings

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60 - DSC-HX60B Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
Compact Cameras
Just Right
Basic Skill Level (Video)
Just Right
Basic Skill Level (Photo)
Outstanding
Intermediate Skill Level (Video)
Just Right
Event Videos
Just Right
Home Videos
Just Right
Everyday Life Photography
Just Right
Vlogging
Just Right
Events Photography
Just Right
Sports Photography
Just Right
Underwater Photography
Just Right
Travel
Very Good
Wildlife Photography
Just Right
Landscape Photography
Just Right
WiFi Connectivity
Just Right
Regular Looks
Just Right
Camera Body with Lens
Just Right
Bluetooth Connectivity
Just Right

Kind of Camera

As someone who just simply wants to point and shoot, this product just works.

Photography Skillset

Keeping it simple - For someone who is not too bothered about technicalities, this Sony device works!

Video skill level

Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60 video camera should be sufficient for your needs.

Even though recording videos is a passion, you're not necessarily looking to go pro. You're content with making tweaks to a couple of settings to suit the shot you're about to take. The Cyber-shot DSC-HX60 is very accessible which makes it suitable for this.

Video Scenarios

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60, is a very competent option when it comes to recording occasions and related activities. Also, the presence of its built-in Image stabilizer does help with making your clips look smooth and steady.

Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60 is a great companion to have.

For your Video posts - This camera comes with an image stabilizer which reduces any wobbling in your recordings. In addition, the size of the image sensor (6.17 x 4.55 mm mm), helps with the actual quality of the recorded image. It also packs in Wi-Fi in this neat package.

Photo Scenarios

As you go about your business each day, there are moments or situations that come up that you'll want to capture on camera. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60 makes for a great partner for taking those everyday shots, whether planned or spontaneous. 

Actions shots are for more engaging than people posing for a photograph at events. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60 comes with Auto Focus Tracking which helps ensure people in motion still look sharp in your photos.

As lots of sports happen at night or in-doors, the image sensor size plays an important role in image quality during low light conditions. In addition to its 6.17 x 4.55 mm(mm) sensor size, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60, also comes with a Tracking Focus mode which is great for photos were the subject is constantly moving.

Whether its for living or non-living things, using the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60 for aquatic photos is a treat.

Sometimes while on sightseeing or on a tour, you can only observe things from a distance. Which is why the zoom capability on this camera comes in handy in that situation.

In scenarios where animals are darting about, the burst mode on this camera comes in handy as well as it's Tracking Focus capability. The combination of these features and the 6.17 x 4.55 mm (mm) Image Sensor on this camera, provides you with a device that suits your wildlife photography needs - whether tranquil or dramatic.

Composing photographs of landscapes is subject to the lighting conditions that you're faced with. The 6.17 x 4.55 mm(mm) Image Sensor Size on this model play a big role in this. Also, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60 has a variety of scene modes which can be selected to suit the shot you're preparing to take.

Other considerations

Transferring your shots from your camera to another device is made even more convenient with the in-built Wi-FI capability of this camera.

Style

When you're more concerned about what your camera does than how it looks, the Cyber-shot DSC-HX60 is a safe bet.

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Technical Specifications

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60 - DSC-HX60B Technical Specifications
Specification Description
Design
Camera Type Compact
Product Colour Black
Camera
Aperture Priority AE Yes
Aperture Range (F-F) 3.5-6.3
Brightness Adjustment Yes
Image Formats Supported JPEG
Orientation Sensor Yes
Panorama Mode Yes
Photo Effects 1
Scene Modes High Sensitivity, Handheld Twilight, Night Scene, Night Portrait, Landscape, Portrait, Soft Skin, Anti Motion Blur, Beach, Snow, Advanced Sports Shooting, Fireworks, Gourmet, Pet Mode
Scene Modes Present Yes
Self-timer Delay 2, 10 s
Shooting Modes Program Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Speed Priority, Manual Exposure, MR(Memory Recall), Movie Mode(Intelligent Auto, Scene Selection), Panorama, Scene Selection, Intelligent Auto, Superior Auto
Tripod Mounting Supported Yes
Twilight Yes
White Balance Auto, Daylight, Cloudy,Fluor.: Cool White, Fluor.: Day White,Fluor.: Daylight, Incandescent, Flash, C.Temp./Filter, Custom
Flash
Built-in Flash Yes
Flash Modes Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Slow synchronization
Flash Range (tele) 2 - 3 m
Flash Range (wide) 0.25 - 5.6 m
Wireless Flash Mode 1
Focusing
Auto Focus Yes
Auto Focusing (AF) Modes Continuous Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
Auto Mode Focusing Range (tele) 2.0 - ∞ m
Auto Mode Focusing Range (wide) 0.05 - ∞ m
Face Detection Yes
Focus Adjustment Auto/Manual
Macro Focusing Range (tele) 2.0 - ∞ m
Macro Focusing Range (wide) 0.05 - ∞ m
Manual Focus Yes
Tracking Focus 1
Light Exposure
ISO Sensitivity 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, Auto
ISO Sensitivity (max) 12800
ISO Sensitivity (min) 80
Light Exposure Correction ± 2EV (1/3EV step)
Light Exposure Modes Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
Light Metering Multi Pattern, Center Weighted, Spot
Manual Exposure Yes
Shutter
Camera Shutter Speed 30 - 1/1600 s
Continuous Shooting Mode Yes
Fastest Camera Shutter Speed 1/1600 s
Shutter Priority AE Yes
Slowest Camera Shutter Speed 30 s
Video
Analog Signal Format System NTSC, PAL
Camcorder Media Type Memory Stick™ Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo™, Memory Stick PRO Duo™(high speed), Memory Stick PRO HG Duo™, Memory Stick XC-HG Duo™, Memory Stick Micro, Memory Stick Micro (Mark2), SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, microSD Memory Ca
Full HD Yes
HD Type Full HD
Maximum Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Motion JPEG Frame Rate 30 fps
Supported Aspect Ratios 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Video Formats Supported AVCHD, MP4
Video Recording Yes
Video Resolutions 640 x 480, 1440 x 1080, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Audio
Audio Formats Supported AC3, MPEG-4 AAC-LC
Audio System Dolby Digital
Built-in Microphone Yes
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
Voice Recording Yes
Lens System
Digital Zoom 486 x
Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent) 27 - 720 mm
Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent) (photo Mode) 27 - 720 mm
Focal Length Range (f-f) 4.3 - 129 mm
Lens Structure (elements/groups) 11/10
Maximum Aperture Number 6.3
Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) 720 mm
Minimum Aperture Number 3.5
Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) 24 mm
Optical Zoom 30 x
Storage
Compatible Memory Cards MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC, MS Duo, MS Micro (M2), MS PRO Duo, MS PRO Duo HS, MS Pro-HG Duo, MS XC-HG Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Display
Built-in Display Yes
Display LCD
Display Diagonal 3 "
Display Resolution (numeric) 921600 pixels
Sensor
Image Sensor Size 1/2.3
Image Sensor Size (W X H) 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Megapixel 20.4 MP
Other Features
Stabilizer Yes
SteadyShot 1
Ports & Interfaces
HDMI (Micro) Ports Quantity 1
HDMI Ports Quantity Yes
USB 2.0 (Micro USB) Ports Quantity 1
USB 2.0 Connectors 1
USB Connector Micro-USB
USB Version 2.0
Battery
Battery Life (CIPA Standard) 380 shots
Battery Type NP-BX1
Number Of Batteries Supported 1
Power Source Type Battery
Networking
Near Field Communication (NFC) Yes
Wi-Fi Yes
Wi-Fi Standards b/g/n
Packaging Content
AC Adapter Included Yes
Batteries Included Yes
Cables Included USB
Weight & Dimensions
Depth 38.3 mm
Height 63.6 mm
Weight 246 g
Weight (including Battery) 272 g
Width 108.1 mm
Picture Quality
Maximum Image Resolution 5184 x 3456 pixels
Still Image Resolution(s) 5184 x 3456, 3648 x 2432, 2592 x 1728, 5184 x 3888, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 5184 x 2920, 3648 x 2056, 1920 x 1080, 3888 x 3888, 2736 x 2736, 1920 x 1920, 7152 x 1080, 4912 x 1920, 4912 1080, 3424 x 1920, 11520 x 1080
System Requirements
Windows Operating Systems Supported Y