Sony Handycam DCR-SX60 Specifications
DCR-SX60
Palm-sized camcorder w/ 60X optical zoom
The ultra-compact Sony® DCR-SX60 Handycam® camcorder can record video to 16GB of
embedded memory or removable Memory Stick Duo™ or Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media. A
professional-quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens delivers sharp, high resolution images and its 60x
optical zoom helps you capture extreme close-ups from far away.
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16GB embedded memory:
16GB of embedded memory can
record and store up to almost 12
hours of video footage (SD LP
mode).
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60X Optical / 2000X Digital Zoom:
Ideal for sporting events, wildlife, or
distance shooting, 60X optical
zoom brings you closer to the
action, so you can capture
extremely tight shots, even from
far away. In addition, Digital Zoom
Interpolation means that extreme
digital zooming (up to 2000X) is
clearer, with less distortion than
previous types of digital zooms.
Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens
with SteadyShot™:
The DCR-SX60 features a
professional-quality Carl Zeiss
®
Vario-Tessar® lens designed
specifically for compact
camcorders. Precision ground
optics help maintain the
sharpness and contrast of larger
lenses, and SteadyShot™ image
stabilization helps reduce blur
caused by camera shake.
Hybrid Recording to 16GB
memory or Memory Stick PRO
Duo™ media (sold separately):
Hybrid recording technology
delivers a new level of flexibility of
capturing and transferring your
video footage and digital photos
from the camcorder to compatible
viewing devices. Record to 16GB
embedded flash memory or
choose instead to record to
removable Memory Stick PRO
Duo™ media (sold separately).
You can even select from various
dubbing functions to easily copy
video or still images from the
embedded flash media to the
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media -without using a PC.
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1/8” Advanced HAD™
CCD
Imager:
A 1/8”
Advanced HAD
™ (Hole
Accumulation Diode) CCD imager
with 410K (effective) pixel
resolution delivers stunning detail
and clarity for exceptional video
and still image performance.
Direct connection to DVDirect
®
Express DVD burner (sold
separately):
The DCR-SX60 supports a direct
connection to the VRD-P1
DVDirect® Express DVD burner
(sold separately), which allows you
to burn DVDs directly from your
camcorder without the need for a
PC. And because the VRD-P1 is
powered by your camcorder, you
don't need an additional AC power
cable.
2.7” wide touch panel LCD
display (123k pixels):
The 2.7" wide touch panel LCD
display provides exceptional
viewing clarity with 123K pixels
resolution. The display rotates up
to 270 degrees for multiple viewing
angles, as well as provides sharp,
detailed images for monitoring or
playback. The convenient touch
panel allows easy access to
menus and additional functionality
such as spot focus and spot
metering.
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Power On by opening LCD display:
Power on your camcorder by
simply opening the LCD display.
Built-in zoom microphone:
The built-in zoom microphone
focuses audio recording on your
subjects with the camera's zoom
lens, helping memories ring true
with clear dialogue and crisp,
discrete sounds.
Includes Sony® PMB (Picture
Motion Browser) software:
Sony Picture Motion Browser
software offers a simple, intuitive
way to transfer, sort, and view your
video and still images on your
compatible PC. In addition,
multiple output options let you
burn your memories to DVD (sold
separately), as well as take
advantage of one click upload to a
number of popular video and
photo sharing sites
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One Touch Disc Burn:
Easily burn a DVD copy of your
footage using the supplied PMB
(Picture Motion Browser)
software . Simply connect the
camcorder to your compatible PC
via a USB cable and press the One
Touch Disc Burn Button.
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Easy Handycam® Button:
Using a camcorder can be
intimidating for some people. With
a press of the Easy Handycam
Button, most of the advanced
features of the camcorder are
"locked out," letting you focus only
the buttons essential for recording.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Film Roll Index:
Face Index function:
USB 2.0 interface:
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Last Updated: 07/15/2009
DCR-SX60
Palm-sized camcorder w/ 60X optical zoom
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16GB equals 16 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for system management and/or application
files. Available capacity is approximately 15.5GB.
3. Viewable area measured diagonally.
9. Requires Microsoft Windows XP SP3/ Windows Vista SP1. Not supported by Mac OS.
12. One Touch Disc Burn feature requires DVDirect burner or compatible PC with supplied PMB
software (sold separately).
© 2008 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written
permission is prohibited. Sony, Handycam, Advanced HAD, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo,
Memory Stick PRO Duo, DVDirect and SteadyShot are trademarks of Sony. Windows, and Windows
Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks of their
respective owners.
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Specifications
General
Imaging Device:
1/8" Advanced HAD
™ CCD
sensor
Pixel Gross:
680K
Recording Media: 16GB Embedded Flash
memory
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (Sold
Separately)
Recording and Playback Times: Standard
Definition: HQ = up to 235 min., SP = up to
340 min., LP = up to 715 min.
When using 16GB Memory Stick PRO
Duo™ Media (sold separately): Standard
Definition: HQ = up to 235 min., SP = up to
340 min., LP = up to 715 min.
Video Actual:
410K pixels (16:9), 340K pixels
(4:3)
Still Actual:
250K pixels (16:9), 340K pixels (4:3)
Video Resolution:
720 x 480
Still Picture Resolution:
680K
Audio
Recording Format:
Dolby
® Digital 2ch stereo
Microphone:
Built
-in Zoom Microphone
Convenience
Memory Stick PRO™
Media Compatibility:
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (Sold
Separately)
Still Image Mode(s):
JPEG
Hybrid:
Yes
Quick On: Yes
Scene Mode(s): Auto, Twilight, Candle,
Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape,
Portrait, Spotlight, Sports, Beach, Snow
Image Stabilization: SteadyShot™ image
stabilization
Convenience Features
Easy Operation: Yes
Multiple Language Display: Yes
Slide Show Mode: Yes
Fader Effect(s): Black, White
Face Index: Yes
Film Roll Index: Yes
Photo Capture from Movie: Yes
Video
Format: SD (MPEG2)
Video Signal:
NTSC color, EIA standards
Inputs and Outputs
Analog Audio/Video Output(s): Included (via
A/V Remote Terminal)
USB Port(s): Hi-speed (2.0 compliant)
S
-Video Output(s): Sold separately (via A/V
Remote jack)
Audio/Video Remote Terminal:
Video / S
Video / Audio
Display
LCD Screen:
2.7
” wide touch panel LCD
display (123k pixels)
Hardware
Memory Stick slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo™
Media
Manual / Auto Lens Cover: Manual
Optics/Lens
35mm Equivalent:
39 - 2340mm (16:9), 44
-
2640mm (4:3)
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Aperture:
F1.8-6.0
Exposure: Yes (Touch Panel)
Focal Distance:
1.8 - 108mm
Focus: Full range Auto / Manual (Touch
Panel)
Shutter Speed:
Auto, 1/4 - 1/4000
Optical Zoom:
60x
Digital Zoom:
2000x
Resolution:
680K
Lens Type: Carl Zeiss®
Vario
-Tessar®
Minimum Illumination:
6 lux
(Auto Slow Shutter ON, 1/30 Shutter
Speed)
Power
Battery Type: InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™
Meter System (NP-
FH30)
Power Requirements: 7.2V (battery pack);
8.4V (AC Adaptor)
Power Consumption (in Operation): 2.0W
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty Term: Limited Warranty ---
1
Year Parts; 90 Days Labor
Software
Supplied Software: PMB Ver.4.2.00 Supports
Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack4
(SP4), Windows XP Service Pack3 (SP3)
(32bit)
Windows Vista Service Pack1 (SP1)
(32bit/64bit). Not supported by Mac OS.
Dimensions
Weight: w/o battery: 8oz (250g), w battery:
10oz (290g)
Measurements:
2 x 2 3/8 x 1 1/4 inch (53 x 59
x 113mm)
Supplied Accessories
AC adaptor (AC-
L200)
Rechargable Battery Pack (NP-
FH30)
A/V Connecting Cable
Application Software / USB Driver / (CD-ROM)
USB Cable
Optional Accessories
Rechargeable InfoLITHIUM Batteries (NP-
FH50/FH70/FH100)
Case (LCS-BBDB/R/L, LCS-AJA)
Starter Kit (ACC-
ASH6)
AC Adaptor/Charger for H series batteries
(AC-
VQH10)
Travel Charger (BC-TRP)
Tripod (VCT-
80AV)
Video Light (HVL-
10NH)
Underwater Sports Pack (SPK-HCE)
GPS Unit (GPS
-CS3KA)
UPC Code:
027242763128
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