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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

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User ratings:
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4.3 out of 5
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3.6 out of 5
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4 stars
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Pros

  • HX200V's video is as good as its photos
  • solid and well-built
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images

Cons

  • It takes a second or two to switch
  • even include their software bundle on a CD-ROM disc
  • slightly large on the view screen

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 18 Mpx
  • 4896, 3672 px
  • 2.8
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus, Flexible Spot Auto Focus, Multi Point Auto Focus
  • 3.0 in
  • no

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V - Pros & Cons

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Pros

  • HX200V's video is as good as its photos
  • solid and well-built
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • its autofocus system is faster
  • Easy
  • Intelligent Auto
  • and Superior Auto

Cons

  • It takes a second or two to switch
  • even include their software bundle on a CD-ROM disc
  • slightly large on the view screen
  • not a fan of how camera manufacturers have been skimping on printed manuals
  • RAW format is not supported therefore you have less room to maneuver in post
  • somewhat slow and not good for low light situations
  • the display has no touch support
  • Sony HX200V is heavier compared with various competitors
  • missing Phase Detect Autofocus
  • Does the Sony HX200V have Weather Sealing
  • doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
12800
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
18 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4896 x 3672 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Sensor size0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors19.0 Mpx
Effective pixels18.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Max resolution4896 x 3672 px
Other resolutions
  • 4912x1080
  • 4896x2752
  • 3648x2736
  • 3424x1920
  • 2592x1944
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
ProcessorBIONZ
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom30.0 x
Digital zoom120.0 x
Minimum aperture2.8
Maximum aperture2.8
Focal length equiv27 - 810
Focus adjustmentAuto
Contrast adjustmentyes
Saturation adjustmentyes
Brightness adjustmentyes
Autofocus
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus
  • Flexible Spot Auto Focus
  • Multi Point Auto Focus
Manual focusyes
Macro focus range0.39 in
Image stabiliser
  • Optical
  • Electronic
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed30.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Manual exposure modeyes
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Continuous shootingyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Histogramyes
WB BracketingNo
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range12.4
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Flash ON
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flashno
Continuous drive10.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Fireworks
  • Night
  • Night portrait
  • Panorama
  • Portrait
  • Snow
  • Twilight
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportyes
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
Face detectionyes
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeStereo
Speaker typeMono
Voice recordingyes
Audio systemMono
Supported audio file formatsAC3
Wind filteryes
Noise reductionyes
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Dimensions
Weight18.73 oz
Width4.79 in
Height3.41 in
Depth3.67 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)450
Battery life (max)3.75 h
Battery technologyLithium
Battery capacity900.0 mAh
Rechargeable batteryyes
Battery voltage8.4 V
Number of batteries supported1
AC adapter includedyes
Start-up time1800.0 ms
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSyes
Orientation sensoryes
Electronic compassyes
DLNA certifiedno
Energy Star certifiedno
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • BUL
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • TUR
Image editing modes
  • Rotating
  • Trimming
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 12800
  • Auto
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum12800
Maximum image resolution4896 x 3672 px
White balance presets7
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPG
Photo effectsBlack&White
Image stabilizerno
Image stabilization typeOptical
Supported aspect ratios16:9
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDyes
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots921600
Touch screenno
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderOptical
Viewfinder screen size0.2 in
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1440 x 1080
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • AVCHD
  • MPEG
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
  • Slide show
  • Thumbnails
Max frame rate (highest resolution)24.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeBridge
Colour of productBlack
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage105.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • MicroSDHC
  • MS Duo
  • MS Micro
  • MS Pro Duo
  • MS PRO Duo HS
  • MS Pro-HG Duo
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • Memory Stick Pro Duo
  • Memory Stick Duo
  • Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Camera file system
  • DCF 2.0
  • DPOF 1.1
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Connectivity
mini-HDMIyes
HDMI ports quantity1
HDMI connector typeMini
USB connector typeMicro-USB A
USB version2.0
WirelessEye-Fi Connected
DC-in jackyes
Remote controlNo
PictBridgeno
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Bluetoothno
AV outputno

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Sony - Editorial Reviews (15)

3.6
Based on 15 reviews
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Sony Cyber-shot HX200V Digital Camera Review
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Published: 17.10.2012
Sony Cyber-shot HX200V Digital Camera Review

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Published: 13.11.2012
Sony HX200V Review
4.0

Sony HX200V review, find out how the HX200V stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

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DPReview
Published: 11.05.2012
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Review
3.6

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V ($479) is a high-end superzoom camera that does just about everything imaginable. Whether you're talking about its built-in GPS, 360 degree panorama maker, 10 fps burst shooting, instant HDR photos, or 1080/60p videos, the HX200V has nearly every bell and whistle ever created. To top it off, it features the highest resolution sensor in a compact camera (18 Megapixel, which may or may not be a good thing) as well as one one of the most powerful zoom lenses (30X).

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V review
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TechnoBuffalo
Published: 12.07.2012
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V review

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V has one heck of a model name, but it's also known as Sony's top-of-the-line Super Zoom digital camera. Filling the shoes of last year's Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V, the HX200V brings a lot of nifty new features to the table. The camera can record 1080/60p Full HD video, rocks a 30x optical zoom lens and is equipped with Sony's full range of manual and auto...

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Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX200V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200VMRP: Rs 25,000

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Sony Cyber-shot HX200V review | Cameralabs
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Published: 06.09.2012
Sony Cyber-shot HX200V review | Cameralabs

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Review | Photography Blog
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photographyblog.com
Published: 17.04.2012
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Review | Photography Blog
4.5

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V is a new premium super-zoom compact camera. A 30x, 27-810mm lens, built-in GPS tracking, 1920x1080 50p Full HD video with stereo sound, an 18.2 megapixel CMOS sensor, high-resolution tilting 3-inch screen, manual shooting mode, 10fps continuous shooting, 3D photos, and SD memory card support are all present and correct. Read our expert Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V review to find out if it's the right super-zoom bridge camera for you.

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Sony HX200V review

In het Sony HX200V productdossier lees je alles over de HX200V. Lees wat de HX200V allemaal kan op onze review- en specificatiepagina.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Sony HX200V Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 11.05.2012
Sony HX200V Review | Camera Decision
2.3

Sony HX200V is a 18.0MP Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized BSI-CMOS sensor and 27-810 mm F2.8-5.6 lens. Read our HX200V review to find its pros and cons.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Sony HX200V Review @ DigitalCameraReview
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Photoxels
Published: 25.04.2012
Sony HX200V Review @ DigitalCameraReview

“Shoot the [Sony] HX200 near the bottom of its ISO range [and] the camera will provide you with nice images.” We’ve added a new Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V [QuickPrice Check] Revie…

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Published: 07.06.2012
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V (Black)

A lot of features and a lot of lens add up to a solid megazoom camera.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Review
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DPReview
Published: 11.05.2012
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Review
3.6

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V ($479) is a high-end superzoom camera that does just about everything imaginable. Whether you're talking about its built-in GPS, 360 degree panorama maker, 10 fps burst shooting, instant HDR photos, or 1080/60p videos, the HX200V has nearly every bell and whistle ever created. To top it off, it features the highest resolution sensor in a compact camera (18 Megapixel, which may or may not be a good thing) as well as one one of the most powerful zoom lenses (30X).

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Published: 29.02.2012
Sony Cyber-shot HX200V
3.5

The Sony Cyber-shot HX200V is a generously featured 30x superzoom built around an 18.2MP Exmor sensor.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Sony HX200V review
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TechRadar
Published: 09.05.2012
Sony HX200V review
4.0

Sony's 18.2MP bridge camera offers a 30x optical zoom, Full HD movies and GPS

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Published: 28.05.2012
Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX200V review
3.0

Packed with features and excels for video, but photo quality isn't in line with the price