Upgrade Guide
Sony Cyber-shot HX60V→Sony A6000
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the Cyber-shot HX60V. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the A6000
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Resolution24MP vs 20MP (+4MP)
Unchanged or similar
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | Cyber-shot HX60V | A6000 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +3.0 | ||
| Street | +2.1 | ||
| Travel | +0.8 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +2.4 | ||
| Documentary | +0.9 | ||
| Sports & Action | +2.4 | ||
| Landscape | +1.3 | ||
| Wildlife | +2.1 | ||
| Casual | +0.6 | ||
| Food | +2.2 | ||
| Macro | +2.2 | ||
| Architecture | +1.9 | ||
| Astrophotography | +3.0 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Cyber-shot HX60V | A6000 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £152 used | £125 used | |
| Released | 2014 | 2014 | |
| Sensor | 20.4MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor APS HD CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 24MP | ↑ |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/60 (AVCHD) | 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | 179 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points | |
| Stabilisation | Optical SteadyShot (in the lens), no IBIS | No stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | 10fps (up to 10 frames) | 11fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 272g (with battery and card) | 344g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | No viewfinder | EVF, OLED 1.44M dots, 0.70× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 921k dots | 3.0" tilting LCD, 921k dots (no touch) | |
| Mount | Fixed Sony G 24-720mm f/3.5-6.3 (30x) | Sony E-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD / Memory Stick slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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