Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60
MPN: DSCHX60B.CE3 | EAN: 4905524980189 | Model: Cyber-shot DSC-HX60
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Choosist's Ratings
Kind of Camera
Compact cameras keeps things simple and is a good companion while capturing memories.
Photography Skillset
Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60 camera would suit you adequately.
Video skill level
Just a beginner - Whether you're just starting to develop some expertise or you only record videos from time to time, then the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60 will satisfy your needs..
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Video Scenarios
Recording every moment of the day's events is precious and this device certainly delivers. While the camera is rolling it has a handy Image stabilization feature built-in.
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
If you're looking to simply use your camera to point-and-shoot everyday moments with an item or person as the subject matter, then the Cyber-shot DSC-HX60 is an easy recommendation for this.
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.
The thrilling action of sports is filled with magical moments that shouldn't be missed. Which is why by taking the Cyber-shot DSC-HX60 for those games, you'll have a camera that can effectively track subjects in frame while they are in motion.
Taking photos while underwater is a lot of fun. You'll be able to bathe the subject of your photograph with the colours and hues only found when taking shots in an aquatic environment.
Whether on holiday or exploring new places, this camera from Sony is a great choice. Taking photos of what's around you - near and far - with the Cyber-shot DSC-HX60 is a breeze.
When taking photos of the beautiful creatures of the wild, you'll need to have Tracking Focus mode activated so as not to miss any great moments while they are active in their habitat. Burst shots help as well, which this camera happens to have making it a very good option for your needs.
If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Sony has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs.
Other considerations
Sometimes carrying cables about just so you can move your photos across the devices can be a pain. Good thing this particular model comes with Wi-Fi.
Style
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way.
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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) | 27 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 |
| Certificates | |
| Certification | CE |
| 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 |
