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Summary
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V highest resolution of 5184 x 3888 pixels (20 megapixels) is better in comparison with the Canon PowerShot SX60 HS maximum resolution of 4608 x 3072 pixels (16 megapixels). The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V offers more number of white balance presets - 8. This specification gives the photographer more control over colour. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V has better 50x digital zoom. The Canon PowerShot SX60 HS has better 65x optical zoom.
The Canon PowerShot SX60 HS is equipped with swiveling display that will allow the photographer to capture pictures from any interesting angle. The Canon PowerShot SX60 HS screen is better as it has more number of screen dots 922,000 in compare to 921,000 dots of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V display. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing photos on your camera. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V provides better slowest (30 seconds) and maximum (1/4000 second) shutter speeds.
The Canon PowerShot SX60 HS battery life is better than the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V battery life. In accordance with CIPA standards the camera owner will be able to produce 340 photos with the PowerShot SX60 HS and only 300 with the Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The Canon PowerShot SX60 HS weighs 650g that is 10g lighter in comparison with the weight of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V has built-in GPS. Recording GPS data can be convenient if you like to travel, to be able to go into the image metadata and see exactly where a photo was produced.
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V has 10 advantages and the Canon PowerShot SX60 HS only 5 so the Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V is the best choice. Get the lowest price on Amazon.