Pocketable 28x travel zoom
The compact body pairs a fixed ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* lens with 28x optical zoom and a 24–720 mm equivalent range.
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Cyber-shot HX99
A tiny travel-zoom compact camera with a long 24-720mm equivalent lens. It is popular among travelers seeking reach in a pocketable design.
Product Highlights
4K video and fast shooting
Record 4K video at 3840 × 2160, capture bursts at up to 10 fps, and use frame rates up to 120 fps.
Flexible framing and sharing
An OLED electronic viewfinder, tilting 3.0-inch LCD, Optical SteadyShot, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and NFC support versatile shooting and connectivity.
The Sony Cyber-shot HX99 is a 242 g compact superzoom camera with an 18.2 MP Exmor R CMOS sensor, a fixed ZEISS lens, 4K video, an electronic viewfinder, and a tilting 3.0-inch LCD.
Media Reviews
Photography Blog4/5
The reviewer highly recommends the camera as a compact travel-zoom option, praising its updated features and performance in both stills and video, while noting a relatively high price point. Note: Score is an aggregate derived from sub-ratings in Design, Features, Ease-of-use, Image Quality, and Value.
PCMag
The review concludes that while the camera puts a powerful long zoom into a pocket-friendly body, it suffers from significant lens flare and struggles with image quality in dim lighting conditions.
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ePHOTOzine
The review highlights the camera's achievement as the smallest travel zoom with a 30x lens and 4K video capabilities, but notes that its high price and average image quality may discourage potential buyers.
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MusicPhotoLife
The reviewer appreciates the impressive 30x zoom and pocketable size but concludes that the image quality is only average and often surpassed by modern premium smartphones, recommending the RX100 series for those seeking better photographic performance.
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Video Analysis
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Attributes
| Attribute | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 370 shots | shots |
| Body Type | compact (superzoom) | |
| Burst Shooting Speed | 10 fps | fps |
| Connectivity Options | Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz), Bluetooth (Ver. 4.1), NFC (Type 3 tag compatible), Multi/Micro USB (Hi-Speed USB), Micro HDMI, One-touch remote, One-touch sharing | |
| Display Type And Size | 3.0-inch TFT LCD (4:3), 921,600 dots; adjustable/tilting | inches |
| Image Stabilization | Optical SteadyShot (optical type with electronic compensation) | |
| Iso Range | Auto ISO80-3200 (selectable with upper/lower limit); extendable to ISO6400 | |
| Lens Type | Fixed ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* lens (11 elements in 10 groups, 5 aspheric elements) | |
| Max Frame Rate | 120 fps | fps |
| Optical Zoom | 28 x | x |
| Sensor Resolution | 18.2 MP | MP |
| Sensor Type | 1/2.3-inch (7.82 mm) Exmor R CMOS sensor | |
| Storage Support | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro (Mark2) | |
| Video Resolution | 4K (3840 x 2160) | |
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic viewfinder (OLED) | |
| Weather Sealing | No | |
| Weight | 242 g | g |
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