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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60 review: 112 specs compared

Avg. price:~£310Sensor size:1/2.3"Weight:272 gBattery life (CIPA):380 shots

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60 Review: Compare 112 technical specifications and 6 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60
5.6/10

Overall score

Score
5.6/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components

35%

4.8

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

4.8

Reviews score

10%

4.8

Sentiment score

▼Worse than 77% of cameras
6.6

Value for money

Value for money
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

5.6

Overall score

30%

8.9

Price

▼Worse than 71%
4.8

Technical score

Technical score
4.8/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 54% of models
Score components

28%

5.1

Sensor & Image

25%

4.3

Photo Features

18%

4.0

Video & Audio

14%

5.6

Display & Design

8%

5.8

Battery & Power

7%

5.0

Connectivity & Storage

▼Worse than 54%
4.8

Reviews score

Reviews score
4.8/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 69% of models

4.8

Mark 7.8 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.0

Average grade

20%

6.9

Popularity

Grades by review (6)
6 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 69%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Best rankings
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What reviewers say about the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60

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Reviewers like the long zoom and generally good image quality, though several find fine detail lacking.
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Ranked #331 of 975 models in Cameras (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of camera Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60

Technical score
Technical score
4.8/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 54% of models
Score components:

28%

5.1

Sensor & Image

25%

4.3

Photo Features

18%

4.0

Video & Audio

14%

5.6

Display & Design

8%

5.8

Battery & Power

7%

5.0

Connectivity & Storage

4.8
Reviews score
4.8
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components:

70%

5.6

Overall score

30%

8.9

Price

6.6
Sensor size
1/2.3"
This camera has a sensor size of 1/2.3", which is smaller than 59.1% of cameras and the same as 39.1% of cameras.
Sensor resolution
20.4 MP
This camera captures images at 20.4 MP, which is higher than 71.3% of cameras and equal to 1.7% of cameras.
Sensor pixel size
1.18 µm
Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 1.18 µm, which are smaller than those in 97.1% of cameras and the same size as those in 1.7% of cameras.
Base ISO
80
Market range: <80 – >200
This camera has a base ISO of 80, which is lower than 80.2% of cameras and equal to 15.3% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 3200 ISO
This camera reaches ISO 3,200, which is lower than 61.5% of cameras and equal to 23.8% of cameras.
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What reviewers say
Lens mount
N/A
Built-in focus motor
no
This camera does not have a built-in focus motor. 10.9% of cameras have a built-in focus motor.
N. of focus points
9
Market range: <9 – >399
This camera has a focus-point count of 9, which is lower than 66.3% of cameras and equal to 26.2% of cameras.
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
This camera does not support phase-detection autofocus for photos. 36.6% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
yes
This camera supports AF tracking. This feature is available on 87.4% of cameras.
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What reviewers say
Max video resolution
1920 px
This camera records at 1920 px, which is higher than the resolution in 28.7% of cameras and the same as in 46.7% of cameras.
Video bitrate
28 Mbps
Market range: <12 Mbps – >237 Mbps
This camera records video at 28 Mbps, which is lower than 52.3% of cameras and equal to 8.8% of cameras.
Video bit depth
8 bit
This camera records in 8 bit, which is higher than the colour depth in 8.2% of cameras and the same as in 79.8% of cameras.
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
This camera records with 4:2:0, which is better than the chroma sampling in 8.2% of cameras and the same as in 70% of cameras.
Video codecs
H.264, MPEG-4
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Type
compact
Weight
272 g
Market range: <142 g – >812 g
This camera weighs 272 g, which is lighter than 64.1% of cameras and equal to 0.1% of cameras.
Width
108.1 mm
Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
This camera is 108.1 mm wide, which is narrower than 69.1% of cameras and equal to 0.1% of cameras.
Height
63.6 mm
Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
This camera is 63.6 mm tall, which is shorter than 70% of cameras.
Thickness
38.3 mm
Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
This camera is 38.3 mm thick, which is thinner than 61.3% of cameras and equal to 0.4% of cameras.
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Battery life (CIPA)
380 shots
Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
This camera lasts for 380 shots per charge, which is longer than 64.3% of cameras and equal to 2% of cameras.
Battery capacity
1,240 mAh
Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
This camera has 1,240 mAh battery capacity, which is larger than 57.2% of cameras and equal to 3% of cameras.
Removable battery
yes
This camera has a removable battery, and 97.8% of cameras include one.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
This camera does not support USB Power Delivery. 10.6% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This camera supports Wi-Fi. This feature is available on 48.1% of cameras.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
This camera uses Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), which is more advanced than the Wi-Fi in 54.8% of cameras and the same as in 34.6% of cameras.
Bluetooth connectivity
no
This camera does not have Bluetooth. 24.1% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
USB Type-C
no
This camera does not include USB Type-C. 16.4% of cameras use USB-C.
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60 vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • More advanced viewfinder
    This camera has a more advanced viewfinder than the average camera (electronic vs none).
    electronic vs none
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This camera uses a BSI sensor, the average camera does not. 35.7% of cameras use a BSI sensor.
  • 4.4 fps faster mechanical burst
    This camera has a faster mechanical burst than the average camera (10 fps vs 5.6 fps). The average camera reaches 5.6 fps.
    10 fps vs 5.6 fps
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    This camera supports Wi-Fi, the average camera does not. 48.1% of cameras support Wi-Fi.
  • Smartphone remote control
    This camera supports smartphone remote control, the average camera does not. 46.2% of cameras support smartphone remote control.
  • More megapixels
    This camera has more megapixels than the average camera (20.4 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera's sensor resolution is 16.2 MP.
    20.4 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 117.5 g lighter
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (272 g vs 389.5 g). The average camera weighs 389.5 g.
    272 g vs 389.5 g
  • 50 shots longer battery life
    This camera lasts longer per charge than the average camera (380 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera lasts for 330 shots.
    380 shots vs 330 shots
  • More advanced viewfinder
    This camera has a more advanced viewfinder than the average camera (electronic vs none).
    electronic vs none
  • 117.5 g lighter
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (272 g vs 389.5 g). The average camera weighs 389.5 g.
    272 g vs 389.5 g
  • 10.9 mm narrower
    This camera is narrower than the average camera (108.1 mm vs 119 mm). The average camera is 119 mm wide.
    108.1 mm vs 119 mm
  • 10.1 mm shorter body
    This camera is shorter than the average camera (63.6 mm vs 73.7 mm). The average camera is 73.7 mm tall.
    63.6 mm vs 73.7 mm
  • 1 more customisable buttons
    This camera has more customisable buttons than the average camera (1 vs 0). The average camera has 0 customisable buttons.
    1 vs 0
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This camera uses a BSI sensor, the average camera does not. 35.7% of cameras use a BSI sensor.
  • More megapixels
    This camera has more megapixels than the average camera (20.4 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera's sensor resolution is 16.2 MP.
    20.4 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 4.4 fps faster mechanical burst
    This camera has a faster mechanical burst than the average camera (10 fps vs 5.6 fps). The average camera reaches 5.6 fps.
    10 fps vs 5.6 fps
  • In-camera panorama mode
    This camera includes an in-camera panorama mode, the average camera does not.
  • 4.62x more optical zoom
    This camera offers more optical zoom than the average camera (30 x vs 6.5 x). The average camera offers 6.5 x.
    30 x vs 6.5 x
  • 50 shots longer battery life
    This camera lasts longer per charge than the average camera (380 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera lasts for 330 shots.
    380 shots vs 330 shots
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    This camera supports Wi-Fi, the average camera does not. 48.1% of cameras support Wi-Fi.
  • Smartphone remote control
    This camera supports smartphone remote control, the average camera does not. 46.2% of cameras support smartphone remote control.
  • Has NFC
    This camera supports NFC, the average camera does not. 14.3% of cameras support NFC.
  • More advanced card slot
    This camera has a more advanced card slot than the average camera (Memory Stick Duo + SD vs SD). The average camera's card slot is SD.
    Memory Stick Duo + SD vs SD
  • Smaller image sensor
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs 2/3"). The average camera's sensor size is 2/3".
    1/2.3" vs 2/3"
  • 1.86 µm smaller sensor pixels
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.2 µm vs 3.04 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.04 µm.
    1.18 µm vs 3.04 µm
  • 2158400 dots lower resolution
    This camera has a softer viewfinder than the average camera (201,600 dots vs 2,360,000 dots). The average camera has a viewfinder resolution of 2,360,000 dots.
    201600 dots vs 2360000 dots
  • 26.2% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.8/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 69% of models

    4.8

    Mark 7.8 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.0

    Average grade

    20%

    6.9

    Popularity

    Grades by review (6)
    6 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    4.8 vs 6.5
  • No RAW photo capture
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 61% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • 33.3% lower sentiment score
    4.8 vs 7.2
  • 14 fewer focus points
    This camera has a lower focus-point count than the average camera (9 vs 23). The average camera has a count of 23.
    9 vs 23
  • 3,200 ISO lower maximum sensitivity
    This camera reaches a lower maximum ISO than the average camera (3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO). The average camera's maximum ISO is 6,400 ISO.
    3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • 26.2% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.8/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 69% of models

    4.8

    Mark 7.8 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.0

    Average grade

    20%

    6.9

    Popularity

    Grades by review (6)
    6 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    4.8 vs 6.5
  • 33.3% lower sentiment score
    4.8 vs 7.2
  • 4.3% worse value for money
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60 has a worse value-for-money score than the average camera (6.6 vs 6.9).
    6.6 vs 6.88
  • 2158400 dots lower resolution
    This camera has a softer viewfinder than the average camera (201,600 dots vs 2,360,000 dots). The average camera has a viewfinder resolution of 2,360,000 dots.
    201600 dots vs 2360000 dots
  • Smaller image sensor
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs 2/3"). The average camera's sensor size is 2/3".
    1/2.3" vs 2/3"
  • 1.86 µm smaller sensor pixels
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.2 µm vs 3.04 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.04 µm.
    1.18 µm vs 3.04 µm
  • 3,200 ISO lower maximum sensitivity
    This camera reaches a lower maximum ISO than the average camera (3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO). The average camera's maximum ISO is 6,400 ISO.
    3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • 12,800 ISO lower expanded sensitivity
    This camera extends sensitivity to a lower ISO than the average camera (12,800 ISO vs 25,600 ISO). The average camera extends sensitivity to 25,600 ISO.
    12,800 ISO vs 25,600 ISO
  • No RAW photo capture
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 61% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • 14 fewer focus points
    This camera has a lower focus-point count than the average camera (9 vs 23). The average camera has a count of 23.
    9 vs 23
  • 2 Mbps lower video bitrate
    This camera records video at a lower bitrate than the average camera (28 Mbps vs 30 Mbps). The average camera records video at 30 Mbps.
    28 Mbps vs 30 Mbps

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
jakeBtech
≈ estimated
20/08/2016
Hands-on review · controls walkthrough and photo examples
Verdict
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60 is a great step up from a phone camera, though it is weak in low light and awkward to connect.
5.0
Mark Harvey
≈ estimated
29/05/2025
Comparison · sample photos against an older DSLR
Verdict
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60 disappoints on image quality against an older DSLR, though it handles exposure and video well.
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60

  • 10 fps continuous shooting catches fast movement.
  • A 30 x zoom reaches far across a field or a stage.
  • The electronic viewfinder helps with framing in bright sun.
  • Smartphone remote control lets you fire the shutter from a phone.
  • A hot shoe takes a flash or another accessory.
  • Battery life of 380 shots lasts through a day of shooting.

What customers don't like about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60

  • Video at 8 bit colour leaves little room for grading.
  • The small 1.18 µm pixels struggle in low light.
  • No touchscreen and no flip-out screen make odd angles hard.
  • No sensor-shift stabilization means long zooms need steady hands.
  • No weather sealing means rain is a risk.

Verdict

Ten frames per second is the first thing you notice about the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX60, and it makes sport and pets easier. It has a 30 x zoom and an electronic viewfinder, so you can frame shots in bright sun. The 272 g body is light enough for a bag, and it has a hot shoe for a flash. Wi-Fi and NFC let you pair it with a smartphone and fire the shutter from the phone. Video is only 1920 px with 8 bit colour, so it is fine for family clips but not for demanding editing. The small 1.18 µm pixels make low light the weak spot. Battery life is 380 shots. It suits a family photographer who shoots sport and holidays and wants reach and phone control in one body.

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