Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX99 Digital Camera


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Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX99 Digital Camera

Sony SKU: DSCHX99/B | Helix SKU: SYDSCHX99B

Powerful zoom and serious performance

Despite its super-compact size, the HX99 delivers high-quality images and outstanding performance, incorporating high-level functions like 24–720 mm zoom, 4K video recording, fast and precise AF, plus a high-contrast OLED electronic viewfinder, handy control ring and tiltable LCD touchscreen for easy operation.

All the essentials in the palm of your hand

With 24–720 mm1 ZEISS ® zoom lens and 4K2 3 video recording

The world's smallest6 camera with 24–720 mm1 zoom, the HX99 goes wherever the action is. With its ZEISS® Vario-Sonnar T* 24–720 mm1 lens and high-level features like Fast Intelligent AF and responsive Eye AF, it delivers remarkable performance in any setting.

The world's smallest6 compact camera
with 24–720 mm1 zoom

With high-magnification ZEISS® Vario-Sonnar T* lens

Despite its compact size, the camera offers a broad zoom range from wide-end 24 mm1 to 720 mm1 telephoto, and with Clear Image Zoom the subject can be magnified while effectively preserving high resolution at up to 1440 mm1.

Optical SteadyShotTM for high-quality images

The HX99's sophisticated algorithms and high-performance gyro-sensor work together to compensate for camera shake. This provides a significant reduction in shake even with hand-held shooting at high zoom magnifications.

Zoom Assist for easy framing of moving subjects

Zoom Assist enables fast, easy framing of moving subjects at telephoto range. Assign a custom button to this function and when it's pressed, the camera will temporarily zoom back out so you can find your subject and quickly reframe.

High-resolution 4K2 3 video and high-quality still images

Advanced imaging technology provides superior image quality in both videos and still shots. From natural-looking portraits to vibrant images even in dim lighting conditions, you'll get beautiful images that are well-suited to your shooting conditions.

Beautiful depiction of fine textures

Advanced image-processing technology delivers high-resolution images with low noise

The back-illuminated Exmor RTM CMOS sensor, with 18.2-megapixel7 effective resolution, and the advanced BIONZ XTM image-processing system work together to reduce noise at high ISO settings like ISO6400 (expanded). Fine textures are accurately reproduced, and even dimly lit scenes can be beautifully shot. Color reproduction is also improved, especially for human skin tones.

4K2 3 video recording captures fine details

4K videos (QFHD: 3840 x 2160) recorded with full pixel readout and no pixel binning

The camera records approx. 1.6 times as much information as is required for 4K video output, resulting in outstanding resolution with reduced moiré and jaggies. Videos also accurately reproduce textures and fine details to an extent not possible with full HD.

Capture special moments when they happen

Speedy AF, combined with 10fps (max.)8 continuous shooting, helps you keep up with fast-moving subjects, making it easier to capture those decisive action shots.  

Fast Intelligent AF with 0.09-second9 response

The HX99's spatial subject detection algorithm and fast lens drive help capture even fleeting moments. The algorithm predicts the focus point, then as the shutter button is half-pressed the AF quickly focuses on the subject.

Eye AF for perfect portrait shots

Eye AF for perfect portrait shots

The Eye AF feature automatically detects and focuses on the eyes of the main subjects. It performs well even under difficult conditions, such as when the subject is looking downward or when faces are backlit or dimly lit.

High-speed continuous shooting at up to 10fps

High-speed continuous shooting at up to 10fps8

Shoot continuous images for up to 155 frames10

When you're following fast-moving action, you'll appreciate the camera's impressive continuous shooting capabilities. Continuously shot images can also be displayed, deleted, and protected in groups.

MAIN SPECIFICATIONS

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION SONY CYBER-SHOT DSC-HX99 - DIGITAL CAMERA - CARL ZEISS
PRODUCT TYPE DIGITAL CAMERA - 4K - COMPACT
LENS INCLUDED CARL ZEISS
MEMORY CARD SLOT MEMORY STICK MICRO (M2) CARD, SD CARD
IMAGE PROCESSOR BIONZ X
WIRELESS INTERFACE WI-FI, NFC, BLUETOOTH
SENSOR RESOLUTION 18.2 MEGAPIXEL
MAX VIDEO RESOLUTION 3840 X 2160
LENS SYSTEM ZOOM LENS - 28X ZOOM - 4.25 - 118 MM - F/3.5-6.4 VARIO-SONNAR T*
FOCUS ADJUSTMENT AUTOMATIC, MANUAL
MIN FOCUS DISTANCE 2 IN
DIGITAL ZOOM 120X
IMAGE STABILIZER OPTICAL (STEADY SHOT WITH INTELLIGENT ACTIVE MODE)
CAMERA FLASH POP-UP FLASH
VIEWFINDER ELECTRONIC - 0.2" - COLOR - OLED
DISPLAY LCD DISPLAY - 3"
SUPPORTED BATTERY 1 X SONY NP-BX1 LI-ION RECHARGEABLE BATTERY - 1240 MAH (INCLUDED)
INTERFACE HDMI, USB 2.0
COLOR BLACK
DIMENSIONS (WXDXH) 4 IN X 1.4 IN X 2.3 IN
WEIGHT 7.62 OZ
MANUFACTURER WARRANTY 1-YEAR WARRANTY



EXTENDED SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
PRODUCT TYPE DIGITAL CAMERA - 4K - COMPACT
LENS INCLUDED CARL ZEISS
ENCLOSURE COLOR BLACK
SENSOR RESOLUTION 18.2 MEGAPIXEL
OPTICAL SENSOR TYPE EXMOR R CMOS
EFFECTIVE SENSOR RESOLUTION 18,200,000 PIXELS
OPTICAL SENSOR SIZE 1/2.3"
FRAME RATE (MAX RESOLUTION) 30 FPS
ISO (MAX) 12800
OPTICAL ZOOM 28X
DIGITAL ZOOM 120X
IMAGE PROCESSOR BIONZ X
IMAGE STABILIZER OPTICAL (STEADY SHOT WITH INTELLIGENT ACTIVE MODE)
BUILT-IN OPTICAL IMAGE STABILIZER YES
FACE DETECTION YES
SURROUND SOUND DOLBY DIGITAL AC-3 (2 CHANNEL) RECORDING
PRINT STANDARD DPOF SUPPORT, EXIF PRINT SUPPORT
AUTO FOCUS TTL CONTRAST DETECTION
AE/AF CONTROL FACE-PRIORITY AF, SUBJECT-TRACKING AF, TOUCH AREA AF
FACE DETECTION EYE DETECT AF, FACE-PRIORITY AF FUNCTION, SMILE SHUTTER
DIGITAL VIDEO FORMAT AVCHD, XAVC S
IMAGE RECORDING FORMAT JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG
MAX VIDEO RESOLUTION 3840 X 2160
INTERFACE HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11B/G/N, NFC (NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATION), BLUETOOTH 4.1
CONNECTIVITY FEATURES REMOTE CONTROL VIA MOBILE DEVICES, REMOTE LIVE VIEW
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE
LIGHT SENSITIVITY ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO AUTO (80-3200), ISO 12800
EXPOSURE METERING MULTI-SEGMENT, CENTER-WEIGHTED, SPOT
EXPOSURE MODES PROGRAM, AUTOMATIC, MANUAL, APERTURE-PRIORITY, SHUTTER-PRIORITY
BRACKETING MODES DYNAMIC RANGE BRACKETING, FLASH EXPOSURE BRACKETING, WHITE BALANCE BRACKETING
SPECIAL EFFECTS SOFT FOCUS, ILLUSTRATION, WATER COLOR, MINIATURE, RETRO, PARTIAL COLOR, TOY CAMERA, POSTERIZATION, HIGH CONTRAST MONOCHROME, POP COLOR, HDR PAINTING, RICH-TONE MONOCHROME, SOFT HIGH-KEY
WHITE BALANCE CUSTOM, AUTOMATIC, PRESETS
WHITE BALANCE PRESETS INCANDESCENT, CLOUDY, FLASH, DAYLIGHT, FLUORESCENT LIGHT (COOL WHITE), FLUORESCENT LIGHT (DAYLIGHT), FLUORESCENT LIGHT (DAYLIGHT WHITE)
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ±3 EV RANGE, IN 1/3 EV STEPS
WHITE BALANCE BRACKETING YES
LENS SYSTEM
TYPE CARL ZEISS ZOOM LENS - 28X ZOOM - 4.25 - 118 MM - F/3.5-6.4 VARIO-SONNAR T*
FOCAL LENGTH EQUIVALENT TO 35MM CAMERA 24 - 720MM
FOCUS ADJUSTMENT AUTOMATIC, MANUAL
MIN FOCUS DISTANCE 2 IN
MAX VIEW ANGLE 84 DEGREES
ZOOM ADJUSTMENT MOTORIZED DRIVE
LENS CONSTRUCTION 10 GROUPS / 11 ELEMENTS
FEATURES BUILT-IN LENS SHIELD, ASPHERICAL LENS
CAMERA FLASH
CAMERA FLASH POP-UP FLASH
FLASH MODES FILL-IN MODE, REAR CURTAIN SYNC, SLOW SYNCHRO, AUTO MODE, FLASH OFF MODE
FEATURES AF ILLUMINATOR
EFFECTIVE FLASH RANGE 1 FT - 17.7 FT: ISO AUTO (WIDE LENS) 
8 FT - 10 FT: ISO AUTO (TELE LENS)
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
SELF-TIMER DELAY 10 SEC, 2 SEC, 5 SEC
ADDITIONAL FEATURES SATURATION CONTROL, SWEEP PANORAMA TECHNOLOGY, BRIGHTNESS CONTROL, CONTRAST CONTROL, USB CHARGING, MULTI-FRAME NOISE REDUCTION, INTELLIGENT AUTO (IAUTO), TOUCH SHUTTER TECHNOLOGY, CLEAR IMAGE ZOOM, HIGH ISO SPEED NOISE REDUCTION, BRAVIA SYNC FUNCTION, GPS VIA MOBILE
VIEWFINDER
VIEWFINDER TYPE ELECTRONIC - OLED
VIEWFINDER COLOR SUPPORT COLOR
VIEWFINDER DIAGONAL SIZE 0.2"
OPTICAL VIEWFINDER FIELD COVERAGE 100%
OPTICAL VIEWFINDER MAGNIFICATION 0.5X
OPTICAL VIEWFINDER DIOPTRIC CORRECTION RANGE -4 TO +3
DISPLAY
TYPE 3" LCD DISPLAY
DISPLAY FORMAT 921,600 PIXELS
DISPLAY FORM FACTOR TILTING
TOUCH SCREEN YES
DISPLAY FEATURES DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS CONTROL
MICROPHONE
MICROPHONE OPERATION MODE STEREO
MICROPHONE FEATURES WIND NOISE REDUCTION
CONNECTIONS
CONNECTOR TYPE USB 2.0 (5 PIN MICRO-USB TYPE B) 
HDMI OUTPUT (19 PIN MICRO HDMI TYPE D)
MISCELLANEOUS
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES AC POWER ADAPTER, WRIST STRAP, MICRO-USB CABLE
BATTERY
BATTERY TYPE SONY NP-BX1 LITHIUM ION - MANUFACTURER-SPECIFIC
DETAILS 1 X SONY NP-BX1 LI-ION RECHARGEABLE BATTERY - 1240 MAH (INCLUDED)
MEMORY / STORAGE
MEMORY CARD SLOT MEMORY STICK MICRO (M2) CARD, SD CARD
SUPPORTED MEMORY CARDS SD MEMORY CARD, SDXC MEMORY CARD, SDHC MEMORY CARD, MEMORY STICK MICRO MARK2
MANUFACTURER WARRANTY
SERVICE & SUPPORT LIMITED WARRANTY - PARTS AND LABOR - 1 YEAR
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
WIDTH 4 IN
DEPTH 1.4 IN
HEIGHT 2.3 IN
WEIGHT 7.62 OZ
WEIGHT DETAILS CAMERA ONLY: 7.6 OZ 
CAMERA WITH BATTERY AND MEMORY CARD: 8.5 OZ
ENVIRONMENTAL PARAMETERS
MIN OPERATING TEMPERATURE 32 °F
MAX OPERATING TEMPERATURE 104 °F
  • Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-BX1
  • AC Adaptor
  • Micro USB cable
  • Wrist Strap
  • Instruction Manual
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