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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99

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Pros

  • 100fps 1080p mode is another great addition
  • both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
  • The camera works well in low light at low ISO's

Cons

  • Rear controls are squeezed into the area not occupied by the LCD
  • HX95 is not available in the US market
  • they lacked detail in very bright settings

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • 3.5
  • Continuous Auto Focus, Contrast Detection Auto Focus, Face detection, Single Auto Focus
  • 3 in
  • yes

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 - Pros & Cons

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99

Pros

  • 100fps 1080p mode is another great addition
  • both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
  • The camera works well in low light at low ISO's
  • screen visibility is still quite good
  • 4K video quality is impressive too
  • fast it was and its in-depth menus too
  • small
  • stylish and keeps things simple
  • Shots are impressive in low and high lighting conditions
  • compact and lightweight one more easy to use
  • it is very easy to use

Cons

  • Rear controls are squeezed into the area not occupied by the LCD
  • HX95 is not available in the US market
  • they lacked detail in very bright settings
  • it lacks an exposure control dial which would improve manual control
  • no 4k video
  • Touchscreen devices are quite common now too
  • no electronic viewfinder
  • this 30 second movie is 376Mb in size
  • AF-C mode is actually only available when shooting video
  • this 30 second movie is 360Mb in size
  • 4K recording time is limited to 5 minutes

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
6400
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
ProcessorBIONZ X
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom28.0 x
Digital zoom459.0 x
Magnification (Crop factor)0.5 x
Minimum aperture3.5
Maximum aperture3.5
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Contrast adjustmentyes
Saturation adjustmentyes
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Contrast Detection Auto Focus
  • Face detection
  • Single Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Image stabiliserOptical
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Aperture priority
  • Auto
  • Manual
  • Scene
  • Shutter priority
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Fill-in
  • Flash off
  • Slow sync
Scene modes
  • Close-up
  • Fireworks
  • Landscape
  • Night
  • Night portrait
  • Pet
  • Portrait
  • Sunset
  • Twilight
Face detectionyes
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Supported audio file formatsLPCM
Noise reductionyes
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Dimensions
Weight7.62 oz
Width4.02 in
Height2.29 in
Depth1.4 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)460
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery voltage3.6 V
AC adapter includedY
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Image
ISO
  • 80
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 6400
  • 12800
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum6400
Maximum image resolution4896 x 3264 px
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Custom modes
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent H
  • Fluorescent L
  • Incandescent
  • Shade
Supported image file formats
  • EXIF
  • JPEG
  • RAW
Image stabilizeryes
Supported aspect ratios
  • 1:1
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Screen technologyLCD
Touch screenyes
ViewfinderElectronic
Viewfinder screen size0.2 in
Viewfinder resolution638400.0 px
Viewfinder magnification0.5 x
Dioptre correctionyes
Diopter adjustment (D-D)-4 - 3
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Videography features
Maximum resolution3840 x 2160 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
HD type4K Ultra HD
Supported video file formats
  • AVCHD
  • XAVC S
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Video recording limit55.0 min.
Max resolution (highest frame rate)3840 x 2160
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of productBlack
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • MS Micro
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
Camera file system
  • DCF
  • DPOF
  • Exif
  • MPF
  • PRINT Image Matching III
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
HDMI connector typeMicro
USB connector typeMicro-USB
USB version2.0
Supported WiFi types
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
NFCyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.1

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 Sony - Editorial Reviews (10)

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 Sony HX99 Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 01.09.2018
Sony HX99 Review | Camera Decision
2.9

Sony HX99 is a 18.0MP Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized BSI-CMOS sensor and 24-720 mm F3.5-6.4 lens. Read our HX99 review to find its pros and cons.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 Review - Steve's Digicams

What We Love. For an affordable camera that will only set you back $450, Sony's latest compact release is certainly packed with features. The Sony HX99 has a 28x optical zoom that comes in plenty handy, Optical SteadyShot to help with camera shakes, Zoom Assist for more accurate framing when zooming

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 Sony Cybershot HX99 Review ~ | Gadget Review
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Gadget Review
Published: 23.06.2020
Sony Cybershot HX99 Review ~ | Gadget Review
4.4

The Sony Cyber-Shot HX99 is a great pick for anyone that wants to take a lot of quality pictures from a long-range distance. The small camera fits easily into

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 Sony HX99 Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 15.10.2018
Sony HX99 Review

The ultra-compact Sony HX99 travel zoom camera gets an updated processor, touchscreen and 4K video capability. See our Sony HX99 review for all the details!

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 Review - Steve's Digicams

What We Love. For an affordable camera that will only set you back $450, Sony's latest compact release is certainly packed with features. The Sony HX99 has a 28x optical zoom that comes in plenty handy, Optical SteadyShot to help with camera shakes, Zoom Assist for more accurate framing when zooming

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 Sony Cyber-shot HX99 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 06.11.2018
Sony Cyber-shot HX99 Review | Photography Blog
4.5

The Sony Cyber-shot HX99 is a new premium travel-zoom camera with a 30x, 24-720mm zoom lens. The HX99 also features an 18 megapixel CMOS sensor, pop-up electronic viewfinder, lens barrel control ring, flip-up LCD touchscreen, built-in wi-fi, NFC and Bluetooth, 4K video with stereo sound, Eye AF mode, 10fps continuous shooting, ISO range of 80-6400 and Raw support. Read our Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 review to find out if it's the best travel-zoom camera on the market...

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 Sony Cyber-shot HX99 review
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TechRadar
Published: 20.12.2018
Sony Cyber-shot HX99 review

A 30x optical zoom camera with an built-in viewfinder, but it compromises on image quality

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 Review
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PCMAG
Published: 15.03.2019
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 Review
3.0

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 puts a long zoom into a pocket-friendly body, but shows ugly flare and struggles in dim light.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 Sony HX99
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Good Housekeeping
Published: 07.05.2019
Sony HX99

The GHI's Tried & Tested review of the Sony HX99

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 Sony Cyber-shot HX99 Review
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ePHOTOzine
Sony Cyber-shot HX99 Review
4.0

The Sony Cyber-shot HX99 offers a 30x optical zoom lens, a pop-up electronic viewfinder, and a 3inch tilting touch-screen in one of the most compact travel zoom cameras available, but is it any good?

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