Upgrade Guide

Sony Cyber-shot HX60V→Sony A7

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Sony

Cyber-shot HX60V

£152 used

2014

→

Upgrade to

Sony

£151 used (-£1)

2013

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the Cyber-shot HX60V. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the A7

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Suitability by genre

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Full spec comparison

Spec	Cyber-shot HX60V	A7
Price	£152 used	£151 used
Released	2014	2013	↓
Sensor	20.4MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS	24.3MP Full-Frame CMOS
Resolution	20MP	24MP	↑
Video	Full HD 1080p/60 (AVCHD)	1080p/60p
Autofocus	Contrast-detect AF with face detection	117 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points
Stabilisation	Optical SteadyShot (in the lens), no IBIS	No stabilisation
Burst Rate	10fps (up to 10 frames)	5fps	↓
Battery Life	~380 shots (CIPA)	~340 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	272g (with battery and card)	474g (with battery and card)	↓
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Yes	↑
Viewfinder	No viewfinder	EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification
Screen	3.0" fixed LCD, 921k dots	3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots (no touch)
Mount	Fixed Sony G 24-720mm f/3.5-6.3 (30x)	Sony FE (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards	Single SD / Memory Stick slot	Single SD UHS-I slot

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