Sony Cyber-shot DSC-U60 Point & Shoot Camera
The Sony DSC-U60 is a 2MP Other compact camera — known for its 2MP Compact Sensor and Water-Resistant Body. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-U60 Point & Shoot Camera
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Camera Overview — Sony DSC-U60
Key Features — Sony DSC-U60
2MP Compact Sensor: Captures stills at up to 1632x1224 pixels, suitable for casual shooting and small prints.
Water-Resistant Body: Plastic construction with water resistance provides added durability for outdoor and everyday use uncommon in entry-level compacts of its era.
Continuous Burst Mode: Continuous shooting captures multiple frames in sequence, giving users a better chance of capturing moving subjects.
4-Step Focus Preset: Manual focus presets at 0.2m, 0.5m, 1.0m, and infinity with an auto option allow quick distance selection without a traditional autofocus system.
Five Color Profiles: Standard, Solarize, Black & White, Sepia, and Negative Art modes offer in-camera creative options at the time of capture.
AAA Battery Power: Runs on standard AAA batteries rated for approximately 110 shots on alkaline or 220 shots on NiMH, making replacements easy to source anywhere.
Camera Specifications — Sony DSC-U60
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel, Adventure, Underwater |
| Type | Point and Shoot |
| Sensor | Other |
| Resolution | 2MP |
| Processor | Sony 12-bit Digital EXtended Processor |
| ISO Range | 100 – 100 |
| AF System | Other |
| AF Points | 4-step manual preset with auto (0.2m, 0.5m, 1.0m, Infinity, Auto) |
| Max Photo Resolution | 1632x1224 |
| Burst Rate | 5 fps |
| Max Frame Rate | Other |
| Bit Depth | 8-bit |
Description — Sony DSC-U60
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-U60 is a compact point-and-shoot camera with a water-resistant plastic body measuring 60 x 117 x 43 mm and weighing just 191g. It captures images at a maximum resolution of 1632x1224 using a 2MP sensor processed by the Sony 12-bit Digital EXtended Processor. The camera's built-in flash covers Auto, Forced On, Forced Off, and Red-Eye Reduction modes, while five color profiles — Standard, Solarize, Black & White, Sepia, and Negative Art — give photographers some in-camera creative control.
Burst shooting is supported at up to 5 frames per second. Focusing uses a 4-step manual preset with auto, ranging from 0.2m to Infinity. The 1.0-inch Hybrid LCD with 64,000 pixels serves as the sole framing and review screen.
Storage is via Memory Stick or Memory Stick PRO Duo, and power comes from 2x AAA batteries rated for approximately 110 shots (alkaline) or 220 shots (NiMH). USB connectivity is included for transferring files.
Pros — Sony DSC-U60
- ✓Water-resistant body construction adds durability for outdoor and casual use
- ✓Burst mode supports up to 5 frames per second for action moments
- ✓Five color profile options including Solarize, Sepia, Black & White, and Negative Art
Cons — Sony DSC-U60
- ✗ISO is fixed at 100 with no ability to increase sensitivity in low light
- ✗No image stabilization of any kind — neither in-body nor digital
- ✗No viewfinder; the sole 1.0-inch, 64,000-pixel LCD is the only framing option
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