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Sony DSC-U60 Cybershot U Digital 3 Megapixels and Smaller

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  • Image Sensor TypeCCD
    Resolution2 Megapixel
    Optical ZoomWithout Optical Zoom
    Camera TypeStandard Point and Shoot
    Interchangeable LensNot Interchangeable Lenses
    35mm Zoom Lens33 mm
    Digital ZoomWithout Digital Zoom
    Focus TypeAutofocus & Manual Focus
    Focus Range3.9 in. (w)
    Focal Length5 mm
    Camera Resolution2 Megapixel
    Image Resolutions640 x 480 • 1632 x 1224
    Video Resolutions160 x 112
    Max Movie Length15 Seconds
    Video FormatMPEG
    Aperture Rangef2.8 (w) - f2.8 (w)
    Shutter Speed1/8 - 1/2000 sec
    White BalanceAuto
    Frames Per Second2 Frames
    Memory TypeMemory Stick • Memory Stick Pro
    Compression TypeJPEG
    File Size (High Res.)0.55 MB (233 images on 128MB card)
    File Size (Low Res.)0.1 MB (about 1,280 images on 128MB card)
    ISO SpeedsAuto
    Flash TypeBuilt-In
    Flash FunctionsFlash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash
    ViewfinderWithout Viewfinder
    LCD PanelWith LCD Panel
    LCD Panel Size1 in.
    LCD Screen Resolution64,000 pixels
    LCD Protected PositionWithout LCD Protected Position
    Interface TypeUSB
    Battery Type2 x AAA Batteries
    Battery Life140 Images
    Self Timer10 Sec.
    Mp3 Built In
    Built-in MicrophoneWithout Built-in Microphone
    Built-in SpeakerWithout Built-in Speaker
    Tripod MountWithout Tripod Mount
    Operating SystemApple Mac OS 8 • Apple Mac OS 9 • Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98 • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP
    Width2.38 in.
    Depth1.75 in.
    Height4.38 in.
    Weight0.42 lb.
    Warranty1 Year
    Exterior ColorBlue • White
    Included AccessoriesSoftware • USB Cable • Hand Strap • 8 MB Memory Card • Driver • 2 x AAA Rechargeable Batteries • Battery Charger
    Product ID20806168

Product Description

The DSC-U60’s rugged, water-proof design brings picture taking to greater depths, even up to 5 feet underwater.
  • Sensor: 2.0 Megapixel Super HAD CCD
  • Lens: f/2.8 5mm (35mm equiv: 33mm)
  • Exposure: Auto w. picture modes
  • ISO: Auto
  • White balance: Auto
  • File type: JPEG
  • MPEG Movie Mode
  • Storage Media: Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO
  • USB interface


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    Overall Rating:5
    Value Rating:5
    Submitted by AdamT a Professional from UK

    Date Reviewed: November 21, 2003

    Strengths:    Water resistance makes it unique in this field
    Tough and Robust (opposite of U30)
    Lasts well considering AAA Batts
    Comes with batts and charger
    Decent image quality with decent lens
    Fast sensitive AF
    clear easy to see LCD
    Neutral Colour balance and sharp
    Easy and natural to shoot with one hand
    Excellent ability for closeups
    Good lens (F2.8) without Soft corners most non-zoom Digicams suffer from

    Weaknesses:    Horrendous Movie mode which is a waste of a switch
    Navigating menus to do the simplest of tasks is like pulling teeth
    JPG compression is a bit on the aggressive side given that it`ll take Mem-Stick Pro cards of 1Gb or more!
    Image noise a bit on the high side in certain conditions (to be expected though and in line with other budget cams
    ISO is Fixed on Auto and can`t be locked down to 100 - this results in very noisy photos indoors with flash a lot of the time
    Charger is sloooow

    Bottom Line:   
    This camera may not have the same "Cute" factor as the U30 and similar as it`s bigger and not in the least bit shiny but it has one thing no other tiny Digicam has and that is serious weather sealing..

    It can be dunked in water down to 5 feet so rain and dust are a doddle for it, even shallow coral diving shoots are possible so long as you don`t go beyond the 5 feet limit or drop the thing..

    Images aren`t up to the standard of the expensive hi-end Digicams of yesteryear (Nikon 950, Oly C2100UZ etc) which is to be expected but they`re better than the Fixed focus brigade and even give some 2Mp zoom cameras more than a run for it`s money (the Sony DSC-P50 and Fuji 2600 spring to mind here), the colour balance is rather un-sony like in that it`s Neutral, images are sharp and reasonably detailed, there is none of the soft corner problems a lot of fixed focal length Digicams suffer, AF is sensitive and fast compared to canon`s non-zoom offerings also....

    The 1" LCD is far better than you might think and it`s protected with a thick glass screen, Menus are very button-pressy (it`s like playing a game-boy just to delete a pic) and there is little in the way of settings but it gets the job done, in adverse conditions at minimum size and with decent image quality, Heck even the flash works well..

    Gotta be worth 5 stars despte the "weaknesses" for the value factor considering you can take it anywhere and the money it costs

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    Price Paid:    $139.00

    Purchased At:   Wrexham Cameras - UK

    Similar Products Used:   There aren`t any similar products really but in cheap non-Zoom Digicams I`ve used the Canon A200, A300, Sony U10, Fuji 202



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    • Image Sensor TypeCCD
      Resolution2 Megapixel
      Optical ZoomWithout Optical Zoom
      Camera TypeStandard Point and Shoot
      Interchangeable LensNot Interchangeable Lenses
      35mm Zoom Lens33 mm
      Digital ZoomWithout Digital Zoom
      Focus TypeAutofocus & Manual Focus
      Focus Range3.9 in. (w)
      Focal Length5 mm
      Camera Resolution2 Megapixel
      Image Resolutions640 x 480 • 1632 x 1224
      Video Resolutions160 x 112
      Max Movie Length15 Seconds
      Video FormatMPEG
      Aperture Rangef2.8 (w) - f2.8 (w)
      Shutter Speed1/8 - 1/2000 sec
      White BalanceAuto
      Frames Per Second2 Frames
      Memory TypeMemory Stick • Memory Stick Pro
      Compression TypeJPEG
      File Size (High Res.)0.55 MB (233 images on 128MB card)
      File Size (Low Res.)0.1 MB (about 1,280 images on 128MB card)
      ISO SpeedsAuto
      Flash TypeBuilt-In
      Flash FunctionsFlash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash
      ViewfinderWithout Viewfinder
      LCD PanelWith LCD Panel
      LCD Panel Size1 in.
      LCD Screen Resolution64,000 pixels
      LCD Protected PositionWithout LCD Protected Position
      Interface TypeUSB
      Battery Type2 x AAA Batteries
      Battery Life140 Images
      Self Timer10 Sec.
      Mp3 Built In
      Built-in MicrophoneWithout Built-in Microphone
      Built-in SpeakerWithout Built-in Speaker
      Tripod MountWithout Tripod Mount
      Operating SystemApple Mac OS 8 • Apple Mac OS 9 • Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98 • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP
      Width2.38 in.
      Depth1.75 in.
      Height4.38 in.
      Weight0.42 lb.
      Warranty1 Year
      Exterior ColorBlue • White
      Included AccessoriesSoftware • USB Cable • Hand Strap • 8 MB Memory Card • Driver • 2 x AAA Rechargeable Batteries • Battery Charger
      Product ID20806168
      Release Date6/2/2004


     

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