Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V was announced in 2011 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Bridge camera with 16.2 Megapixel BSI-CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 3,200. The camera has a Tilting 3.0" screen with 921k dot resolution and built-in Electronic viewfinder. It has an image stabilization.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

Here is the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HXxxx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HXxxx series lineup

	Model	Date	Sensor	Native ISO	Screen	Price
	Sony HX350 Compare	December 2016	20 MP 1/2.3-inch	80 - 3,200	Tilting 3.0" 922k dot	amazon B&H
	Sony HX400V Compare	February 2014	20.3 MP 1/2.3-inch	80 - 12,800	Tilting 3.0" 921k dot	amazon B&H
	Sony HX300 Compare	February 2013	20.4 MP 1/2.3-inch	80 - 12,800	Tilting 3.0" 921k dot	amazon B&H
	Sony HX200V Compare	May 2012	18.2 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 12,800	Tilting 3.0" 922k dot	amazon B&H
	Sony HX100V	October 2011	16.2 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 3,200	Tilting 3.0" 921k dot	amazon B&H

You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 vs Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V vs Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 vs Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V vs Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V.

In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V.

In 2012 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V was replaced by Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V and its successor.

For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V vs Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V.

Tilting screen

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V has a 3.0" Tilting screen with 921k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes this camera very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

Electronic Viewfinder

Camera has a built-in Electronic viewfinder.

BSI-CMOS Sensor

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V features a 16.2 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200.

The camera has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Camera is equipped with BIONZ processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.

Image Stabilization

The camera has an image stabilization.

Built-in GPS

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
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Bluetooth

Camera has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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USB Input and HDMI Output

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is an HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V comes with NP-FH50 battery pack.

External Storage Slots

The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo/Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo card slot.

Shutter

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V's shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.

Flash

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V has a built-in flash with maximum range of 12.70 m.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V has dimensions of 122 x 87 x 93 mm (4.8 x 3.43 x 3.66"). It weighs 577 g (1.27 lb / 20.35 oz) which is neither heavy nor lightweight.

122 mm (4.8")

87 mm (3.43")

87 mm (3.43")

93 mm (3.66")