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Sony DSC-HX99 Compact Digital 18.2 MP Camera with 24-720 mm Zoom, 4K and Touchpad – Black
Compatible Mountings | Zeiss |
Aspect Ratio | 4:3 |
Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS |
Supported File Format | RAW, JPEG |
Image Stabilization | Optical |
Maximum Focal Length | 24 Millimeters |
Optical Zoom | 30 x |
Maximum Aperture | 3.5 Millimeters |
Expanded ISO Minimum | 80 |
Metering Description | Center-Weighted Average, Multi, Spot |
About this item
- ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* 24-720mm High Magnification Zoom and High Image Quality Lens
- Stunning 4K video with full pixel readout and no pixel binning
- Upgraded BIONZ X image processing engine and newly implemented front-end LSI ensure outstanding image quality
- Versatile operability and shooting functions including Eye AF, EVF, Control Ring, Touch Focus/Touch shutter, 180°Tiltable LCD and more
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Picture quality | 4.2 | 4.1 | 3.9 | — | 4.3 | 4.4 |
Zoom | 4.4 | — | 3.9 | 5.0 | — | 4.6 |
Easy to use | 3.7 | 4.3 | 2.4 | — | — | 4.3 |
Auto focus | — | 4.2 | — | 5.0 | 4.4 | 4.2 |
Value for money | 4.0 | 4.2 | — | — | 4.1 | — |
Sold By | — | PROCAM | Focus Camera LLC | Woodland Hills Camera & telescopes | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
display type | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD |
display size | 3 inches | 3 inches | — | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches |
lens type | Wide Angle | Wide Angle | Wide Angle | Wide Angle | Zoom | zoom |
zoom type | Digital Zoom | — | Optical Zoom | Optical Zoom | Optical Zoom | Optical Zoom |
shooting modes | Auto; intelligent auto; superior auto; program auto; aperture priority; shutter speed priority; manual exposure; memory recall 1,2; movie mode; sweep panorama; scene selection | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | Easy | Automatic, Movie, Panorama | AUTO, Program Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Speed Priority, Manual Exposure, Memory Recall [body 3 sets/memory card 4 sets], Movie Mode, Movie AUTO, HFR Mode, Panorama, Scene Selection | P, M, Tv, Hybrid Auto, Auto, Standard, Vivid, Neutral, B/W, Sepia, Video Snapshot, Food |
connectivity tech | HDMI D (Micro), USB Micro-B (USB 2.0) | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB, Micro HDMI | USB | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless |
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From the manufacturer
Sony Cyber-shot HX99 - Incredibly Compact and Close-Up
Despite its super-compact size, the HX99 delivers high-quality images and outstanding performance, incorporating high-level features like 24-720mm2 zoom in the world’s smallest1 camera body of its kind, 4K3 video recording, fast and precise AF, plus a high-contrast OLED electronic viewfinder, handy control ring and 180° tiltable LCD touch screen for easy operation.
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World's smallest1 camera with 24-720mm zoom lensCovering the range from wide-angle 24mm1 to telephoto 720mm2 (30x), the HX99 is the perfect camera for everything from memorable travel photos to everyday snapshots. The ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* lens delivers superb image quality all across the zoom range, and the Clear Image Zoom feature allows further magnification of the subject up to 1440mm2 (60x) while preserving high resolution. 1 Among fixed lens digital cameras with a built-in viewfinder and telephoto end 700mm or above (angle of view, 35mm format equivalent) lens. As of August 2018, based on Sony research 2 Angle of view (35mm format equivalent) |
Exmor R and BIONZ X deliver superb image qualityAn 18.2 megapixel (effective) back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor — works with the advanced BIONZ X image-processing system to deliver superb image quality, even for fine textures and details. With a range of ISO80-6400 (expanded), even dimly lit scenes can be beautifully shot, while color-reproduction improvements produce natural-looking skin tones. |
Stunning 4K videoCapture stunning 4K3 video (QFHD, 3840 x 2160 pixels) with full sensor pixel readout and no pixel binning - collecting approximately 1.6x as much information as is required. This oversampling effect results in images of outstanding resolution with reduced moiré and jaggies. The HX99 is also capable of shooting high-frame rate HD video at up to 120 fps to produce impressive slow-motion sequences during editing. 3 4K (3840 x 2160 pixels) Continuous recording time is approx. 5 minutes, and may vary with recording environment. Class 10 or higher micro SDHC/SDXC memory card is required to record movies in the XAVC S format. UHS-I (U3) is also required for recording at 100Mbps |
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Eye-AF for perfect portraitsThe sophisticated Eye AF feature can be activated to automatically detect and focus on the eyes of the main subjects in your shots. It rapidly and accurately detects eyes even under difficult conditions, such as when the subject is looking downward or when faces are backlit or dimly lit. |
Fast Intelligent AF to capture decisive momentsThe HX99 adopts Fast Intelligent AF using high-speed, highly accurate contrast-detection autofocus. It achieves focus by minimizing wasted lens motion, predicting AF range and accelerating the lens drive, improving response so you can capture even more fleeting moments. |
Control ring for advanced photographyThe convenient lens-mounted control ring allows you to operate pro-style manual controls such as manual focus, step zooming or selecting shutter speed, aperture, and more for added creative control — so there’s no need to compromise your vision because of the camera’s compact size. The HX99 also features a customizable ‘My Menu’ option for instant recall of up to 30 different settings. |
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Selfie-ready 180° Tiltable 3" LCDThe high-resolution 3.0-inch type screen with tilt capability is perfect for taking selfies and framing low-angle shots. You can use it in various shooting positions for greater flexibility in capturing creative compositions. |
Touch Focus and ShutterWith Touch Focus you can simply touch the LCD at the point of the image you want to focus on, for both still and video capture, so you can intuitively focus on subjects even at the edge of the frame without reframing. The shutter can also be operated by touching the LCD screen. When using the electronic viewfinder, the LCD can be used as a Touch Pad AF to shift focus smoothly and easily, simply by sliding your finger across the LCD screen. |
10 fps4 with fast AFDuring still photography, the HX99 can acquire focus in as little as 0.09 seconds, and can shoot continuously at up to 10 fps4 for up to 155 shots5. Continuous-shot images can also be displayed, deleted and protected in groups. 4 With 'Continuous shooting mode: Speed Priority Continuous Shooting' and 'Image quality: Fine' 5 CIPA standard, internal measurement. |
Compatible Models
VCT-SGR1/VCT-AMP1/ACC-TRBX/ACC-TRDCX/BC-TRX/RM-SPR1/RM-VPR1/VCT-MP1/VCT-R100/VCT-R640/VCT-VPR1/LCS-CSJ/LCS-RXG/LCS-U11/LCS-U21/LCS-CSQ/AC-UD11/NPBX1/M8
Depending on the model, the operation may be restricted or additional accessory products may be required. Please refer the manufacture site for details.
NP-BX1/M8 | ACC-TRDCX | VCT-VPR1 | VCT-SGR1 | GP-VPT1 | |
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Price | $469.95$469.95 | $55.99$55.99 | — | $98.00$98.00 | $89.31$89.31 |
Accessory Type | Battery | Battery Kit | Tripod | Shooting Grip | Grip and Tripod |
Product name | Rechargeable Battery Pack | USB Travel Charger/Battery Kit | Remote Control Tripod | Shooting Grip | Remote Control Tripod |
Compatibility with DSC-HX99 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Dimensions | H0.26 x W1.18 x D1.68 | - | - | 1 7/16 × 4 3/8 × 1 3/16" | - |
Weight | 0.88 oz | 0.6 oz (15 g) | - | 3.3 oz (93 g) | - |
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Product information
Auto Focus Technology | Eye Detection |
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Aspect Ratio | 4:3 |
Display Resolution Maximum | 921,600 dots Pixels |
Photo Sensor Size | 1-inch 32nds |
Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS |
Effective Still Resolution | 1 MP |
Maximum Webcam Image Resolution | 18.2 MP |
Frame Rate | Up to 120 fps |
White balance settings | Auto, Incandescent, Daylight, Color Temperature, Fluorescent, Custom, Cloudy, Flash torch, Shade |
Self Timer Duration | 2 seconds, 10 seconds, 5 seconds |
JPEG quality level | Fine |
Camera Flash | Built-In |
Image Stabilization | Optical |
Flash Modes Description | Auto, Fill In, Flash On, Off, Rear Sync, Slow Sync |
Supported Image Format | JPEG, RAW |
Video Capture Format | 4K, HD |
Video Capture Resolution | 4K UHD 2160p |
Video Input Format | NTSC/PAL |
Video Output Interface | Micro HDMI Type D, Micro-USB Type B, USB 2.0 |
Batteries Required? | Yes |
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Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Are Batteries Included | Yes |
Rechargeable Battery Included | Yes |
Battery Cell Composition | Lithium Ion |
Battery Description | Lithium Ion |
Battery Weight | 0.7 Grams |
Battery Capacity | 1150 Milliamp Hours |
Target Gender | Unisex |
Digital Scene Transition | zoom |
Connectivity Technology | HDMI D (Micro), USB Micro-B (USB 2.0) |
Continuous Shooting Speed | 10 fps |
Wireless Communication Technology | Wi-FiBluetooth |
Flash Memory Type | Micro SD |
Memory Slots Available | 1 |
Memory Storage Capacity | 32 GB |
Special Feature | Shockproof, Temperature Extremes, Waterproof, X-Ray Proof |
Skill Level | Professional |
Digital Recording Time | Up to 29 Minutes |
Microphone Form Factor | Built-In Microphone |
Shock Resistant | FALSE |
Supported Audio Format | AC3, Dolby Digital 2ch, Linear PCM (Stereo) |
Form Factor | Compact |
Hardware Interface | AV Port |
Audio Recording | Yes |
Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS |
GPS | geotagging |
Lens Type | Wide Angle |
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Optical Zoom | 30 x |
Digital Zoom | 60 |
Maximum Aperture | 3.5 Millimeters |
Minimum Aperture | 6.4 Millimeters |
Zoom Type | Digital Zoom |
Compatible Mountings | Zeiss |
Focus Type | Auto Focus |
Maximum Focal Length | 24 Millimeters |
Minimum Focal Length | 720 Millimeters |
Expanded ISO Maximum | 6400 |
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Expanded ISO Minimum | 80 |
Exposure Control Type | Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
Metering Description | Center-Weighted Average, Multi, Spot |
Shooting Modes | Auto; intelligent auto; superior auto; program auto; aperture priority; shutter speed priority; manual exposure; memory recall 1,2; movie mode; sweep panorama; scene selection |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic, OLED Tru-Finder™ |
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Screen Size | 3 Inches |
Display Type | LCD |
Display Fixture Type | Tilting |
Mfg Warranty Description Labor | 1 Year |
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Manufacturer Warranty Description Parts | 1 Year |
Model Name | HX |
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Brand | Sony |
Model Number | DSCHX99/B |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #49,681 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #307 in Digital Point & Shoot Cameras |
ASIN | B07JGKL1Y6 |
Number of Items | 1 |
Color | Black |
Guide Number | ISO Auto1 to 17.7' / 0.3 to 5.4 m (Wide)8.2 to 9.8' / 2.5 to 3 m (Telephoto) |
Included Components | Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-BX1; AC Adaptor; Micro USB cable; Wrist Strap; Instruction Manual |
Maximum Storage Temperature | 85 Degrees Celsius |
Lower Temperature Rating | 32 Degrees Fahrenheit |
Upper Temperature Rating | 85 Degrees Celsius |
Processor Description | BIONZ X™ |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 1.4 x 4.1 x 2.3 inches |
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Item Weight | 2.5 Ounces |
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Sony cyber-shot HX99 travel high zoom camera with 24-720mm Zeiss zoom lens, 18.2MP back-illuminated Exmore R CMOS sensor, advanced BIONZ x image-processing engine, fast intelligent AF, 4K video, pop-up EVF, eye AF, control ring NFC: NFC forum Type 3 Tag compatible, One-touch remote, One-touch sharing; Input Output Terminals: Multi/Micro USB Terminal, High-Speed USB (USB2.0), Micro HDMI
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Customers like the image quality, portability, performance, and quality of the digital camera. For example, they mention it takes great pictures, it's very compact, and easy to carry. Some appreciate the remote photography system. That said, opinions are mixed on zoom, focus, ease of use, and brightness.
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Customers like the image quality of the camera. They say it takes great pictures and provides immediate photo satisfaction. They also mention that the picture quality relative to its size is awesome, and the great zoom is an added bonus. Some say the camera is excellent for photographers who want to shoot everyday informal shots without full frame. They are impressed by the bracketed shots used for getting good results under low light or.
"...SUMMARY: This is a highly functional, portable camera with good imaging quality and amazing zoom capabilities...." Read more
"What makes a great travel camera? Small size. Good picture quality. Flexible range. Good auto mode. Some manual controls...." Read more
"...The pictures are good quality and the zoom is great, although it is a bit hard to hold steady at the long zoom, while trying to focus...." Read more
"...That said - on Auto it takes great photos. Zoom is terrific and the clarity is as good and better! than my old 35mm SLR with telephoto...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the camera. They say it's a great little travel camera, with excellent point and shoot capabilities. Some say the video quality is better than GoPro, and the 4K video is quite good.
"...SUMMARY: This is a highly functional, portable camera with good imaging quality and amazing zoom capabilities...." Read more
"Sony DSC-HX99 Compact Digital 18.2 MP Camera - excellent point and shoot camera...." Read more
"...Otherwise, a great...really great travel camera." Read more
"...are good quality and the zoom is great, although it is a bit hard to hold steady at the long zoom, while trying to focus...." Read more
Customers like the portability of the digital camera. They say it's very lightweight, compact, and easy to carry. Some mention that the size is good for traveling, and the camera is perfect for pocket size. They also love the size and functionality, saying it'll take great photos everywhere. Overall, most are satisfied with the port ability of the product.
"...The thing is really tiny and convenient to move around...." Read more
"...Its hard to beat a tiny point and shoot that can fit in your pocket and can take everything from modestly wide landscapes to long telephoto shots...." Read more
"...It was super light weight and everywhere we went it took great photos...." Read more
"I love the size and functionality...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the digital camera. They mention that it is highly functional, portable, and has good imaging. The results are amazing, and the overall performance is amazing. However, some customers have reported weaknesses with the camera.
"...SUMMARY: This is a highly functional, portable camera with good imaging quality and amazing zoom capabilities...." Read more
"...The camera works OK but there are several buttons very close together so I frequently hit the wrong button or accidentally touched the screen...." Read more
"...Eye level finder works well, and is a life saver in bright sunny situations.Cons:Almost non existent operating manual." Read more
"...no audio out or the HDMI too close to the tripod mount but overall performance is amazing!" Read more
Customers are mixed about the zoom of the digital camera. Some mention it has a great zoom, while others say it makes a loud noise when zooming in.
"...The zoom is pretty amazing and the auto-stabilization works really well. The thing is really tiny and convenient to move around...." Read more
"...The pictures are good quality and the zoom is great, although it is a bit hard to hold steady at the long zoom, while trying to focus...." Read more
"My first order of the HX99 was bad. Volume/sound didn’t playback, grip fell off. That one was returned back to seller...." Read more
"...That said - on Auto it takes great photos. Zoom is terrific and the clarity is as good and better! than my old 35mm SLR with telephoto...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the digital camera. Some mention it's user-friendly with a good user guide, while others say it'd be better with fewer manual features and a more helpful user guide.
"...was woefully inadequate, only a small piece of paper with some very basic information, for a rather complicated camera...." Read more
"...Good picture quality. Flexible range. Good auto mode. Some manual controls. The Sony HX99 has all these features...." Read more
"...I’m not thrilled with is the interface with Apple products....just not intuitive; and the second is that it doesn’t appear to have the same ability..." Read more
"...There is always some assembly required to use it with the EVF (two steps) and to put it away...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the focus of the camera. Some mention that the 4K video is quite good, with excellent focus, and stabilization. They appreciate the fine-tuning ring for focus, as well as the panorama setting. However, some customers say that it seems to be a little fussy about focus, with night photos often not focusing even when set manual focus to infinity.
"...face and the camera is pointed at an object of interest the focus pull is smooth via autofocus...." Read more
"...There's occasions when it struggles to focus even in good light but that's autofocus for you...." Read more
"...(pops up, then small inner portion pulls out toward you), fine-tuning ring for focus, and the panorama setting...." Read more
"...But the Sony night photos often did not focus, even when I set manual focus to infinity...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the brightness of the camera. Some mention that it works well in daylight, while others say that it's poor in low light.
"Great for outdoors. Love that you can change the brightness with just a turn of a dial...." Read more
"...NOT SO GOOD: The low-light capabilities are pretty atrocious to be honest, and this is widely reported in other reviews and I knew this before I..." Read more
"...Eye level finder works well, and is a life saver in bright sunny situations.Cons:Almost non existent operating manual." Read more
"Very good little travel camera. Unfortunately it is horrible in low light. Grain is major in the photos...." Read more
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GOOD: The flip up display for use from in front of the camera is great. The video quality is good, and so is the picture quality PROVIDED there's enough light. There are a zillion options to tweak the shots, I'm sure I've only scraped the surface with them. The zoom is pretty amazing and the auto-stabilization works really well. The thing is really tiny and convenient to move around.
NOT SO GOOD: The low-light capabilities are pretty atrocious to be honest, and this is widely reported in other reviews and I knew this before I bought it. There's occasions when it struggles to focus even in good light but that's autofocus for you. It does go through batteries, on average I used 3 a day when traveling, just taking happy snaps of things I saw.
TERRIBLE : The wireless/phone interface transfer stuff is truly 18th century and Sony should be embarrassed by it. Without any doubt the only real way to transfer stuff from the camera is to yank out the memory card and plug it into a laptop. I'm glad I bought a huge memory card because if I'd had to manage "remaining shots" on my trip by transferring to my phone it would have been a nightmare.
SUMMARY: This is a highly functional, portable camera with good imaging quality and amazing zoom capabilities. Just don't expect to use it at night, without doubt your phone will do a better job.
As others have said, my iphone takes better pictures in low light.
It has a wrist stap, but you really need to add something to the strap to tighten it a bit, or it can slip off your wrist, if your wrists are small.
Because it can be a bit difficult to hold onto, I would definitely suggest buying the insurance plan. I recently, tripped on vacation and dropped mine. It was only a few months old. The insurance plan was easy to use and fixed it for free and it is working fine. I would have been sick, if I didn't have the insurance, since it was new.
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 18, 2022
CONS: Almost non. The on-off button is too small and difficult to turn on and off so instead of using it I pull up and out the electronic viewfinder and this switches on the camera and push back into the camera the EV when done. Faster and easier than using the on off button. I have seen complaints that the buttons and the control wheel are too small well lets remember this is a super compact camera with very advanced features.