A sleek form factor along with capable imaging and a long-reaching zoom, theCyber-shot DSC-HX99 from Sony is a compact camera well-suited for travel and everyday shooting. Revolving around a back-illuminated 18.2MP Exmor R CMOS sensor and BIONZ X image processor, the HX99 is capable of producing notably smooth and clear imagery with low noise levels, along with an expandable sensitivity range up to ISO 12800. The sensor and processor combination also avail fast performance throughout the camera system, including a 10-fps continuous shooting rate and UHD 4K30p video recording. Complementing the imaging is a balanced physical design, which incorporates both a pop-up OLED Tru-Finder electronic viewfinder and 180° tilting 3.0" 921k-dot touchscreen LCD, along with built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for wireless image sharing and remote camera control via a linked smartphone or tablet. Contrasting its sleek size, the HX99 is also distinguished by its impressive 30x zoom ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* lens, which provides a 24-720mm equivalent zoom range. Spanning wide-angle to super telephoto perspectives, this lens benefits from Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, which minimizes the appearance of camera shake for sharper handheld imagery. Designed to be a versatile, all-in-one pocketable camera, the HX99 mixes both capability and intuitiveness to appeal to a wide range of shooting needs.
Imaging
Pixels 18.2 Megapixel
Sensor 1/2.3" CMOS
File Formats Still Images: JPEG, RAW
Movies: AVCHD 2.0, XAVC S
Audio: AC3, Dolby Digital 2ch, Linear PCM (Stereo)
Max Resolution 4896 x 3672
Aspect Ratio 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Image Stabilization Optical
Color Spaces sRGB, Adobe RGB
Optics
Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar, 11 elements in 10 groups
5 Aspherical
EFL: 4.25-118mm (35 mm equivalent: 24-720mm)
Aperture: f/3.5 (W) - 6.4 (T)
Zoom Optical: 30x
Clear Image Zoom: 2x
Digital: 4x
Focus Range Wide: 2.0" (5 cm) to Infinity
Telephoto: 8.2' (2.5 m) to Infinity
Exposure Control
ISO Sensitivity Auto, 80-3200 (Extended Mode: 80-12800)
Shutter 4 - 1/2000 Second in Auto Mode
1 - 1/2000 Second in Program Mode
8 - 1/2000 Second in Aperture Priority Mode
30 - 1/2000 Second in Shutter Priority Mode
30 - 1/2000 Second in Manual Mode
Exposure Metering Center-Weighted, Multi, Spot
Exposure Modes Modes: Aperture Priority, Auto, Intelligent Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Compensation: -3 EV to +3 EV (in 1/3 EV Steps)
White Balance Modes Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Incandescent, Shade
Buffer/Continuous Shooting Up to 10 fps at 18.2 MP for up to 10 Frames in JPEG Format
Self-Timer 2, 5, 10 Sec
Flash
Flash Modes: Auto, Fill-In, Flash On, Off, Rear Sync, Slow Sync
Built-In Flash: Yes
Maximum Effective Flash Range Wide: 0.98 - 17.72' (0.3 - 5.4 m)
Telephoto: 8.20 - 9.84' (2.5 - 3 m)
Memory
Memory Card Type microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
Memory Stick Micro
Memory Stick Micro (M2)
Recording
Video Recording: Yes, NTSC/PAL
Resolution 3840 x 2160p: 30 fps, 25 fps, 24 fps
1920 x 1080p: 60 fps, 50 fps, 30 fps, 25 fps, 24 fps
1920 x 1080i: 60 fps, 50 fps
Video
Video Clip Length Up to 29 Min
Audio Recording Built-In Mic: With Video (Stereo)
Viewfinder/Display
Viewfinder Type: Electronic
Diopter Adjustment -4 to +3 m
Viewfinder Coverage: 100%
Screen 3.0" LCD Rear Touch Screen Tilt (921,600 pixels)
Screen Coverage 100%
Connectivity/System Requirements
Connectivity: HDMI D (Micro), USB 2.0 Micro-B
Wi-Fi: Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) built-in
GPS: No
Environmental
Operating/Storage Temperature Operating
32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
Power
Battery 1 x NP-BX1 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack, 3.6 VDC, 1240 mAh
Physical
Dimensions (W x H x D) 4.0 x 2.3 x 1.4" / 102.0 x 58.1 x 35.5 mm
Weight 8.54 oz / 242 g
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