Sony NEX-5R vs Canon PowerShot SX60 HS

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      Specifications

      General Sony NEX-5R Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
      BrandSonyCanon
      ModelNEX-5RPowerShot SX60 HS
      Predecessor ModelSony NEX-5N Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
      Successor ModelSony NEX-5T
      MSRPWith 18-55mmm : $750/ £670/€749 ; Body Only: $650$549
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony NEX-5R Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.4 x 15.6 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels17 Megapixel16.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.1 Megapixel16.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 6,400
      Photo Sony NEX-5R Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
      ProcessorBIONZDIGIC 6
      Max Image Resolution4912 x 32644608 x 3072
      Other Resolutions4912 x 2760, 3568 x 2368, 3568 x 2000, 2448 x 1624, 2448 x 13764608 x 3456, 4608 x 2592, 3456 x 3456, 2768 x 3456, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 3264 x 1832, 2448 x 2448, 1952 x 2448, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1368, 1920 x 1080, 1536 x 1536, 1232 x 1536
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardSuper fine, fine
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony NEX-5R Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      Number of Focus Points999
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony NEX-5R Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
      Lens MountSony E
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range21 - 1365 mm
      Optical Zoom65x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.4 - 6.5
      Min Normal Focus Distance0 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance0 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony NEX-5R Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
      Screen TypeTiltingFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution920k dot922k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony NEX-5R Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
      ViewfinderElectronic (optional)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Resolution922k dot
      Shutter Sony NEX-5R Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps6.4 fps
      Flash Sony NEX-5R Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Fill-in
      Auto
      on
      slow synchro
      off
      Flash Range5.50 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionProprietaryShoe Mount
      Exposure Sony NEX-5R Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      DXO Sony NEX-5R Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
      DxO Low Light ISO910127
      DxO Color Depth23.719.2
      DxO Dynamic Range13.110.1
      DxO Overall Score7839
      Video Sony NEX-5R Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
      Video FormatsAVCHDMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Sony NEX-5R Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony NEX-5R Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control by optional RMT-DSLR1
      Environmental Sony NEX-5R Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 90%
      Physical Sony NEX-5R Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
      Dimensions111 x 59 x 39 mm (4.37 x 2.32 x 1.54")128 x 93 x 114 mm (5.04 x 3.66 x 4.49")
      Weight (inc. batteries)276 g (0.61 lb / 9.74 oz)650 g (1.43 lb / 22.93 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.8 x 5.3 x 4.8"7.55 x 5.85 x 5.1"
      Package Weight2.375 lb
      Power and Storage Sony NEX-5R Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
      Battery PackNPFW50NB-10L
      Battery Life330 shots340 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG DuoSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Sony NEX-5R Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec, 10sec 3 imagesYes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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