Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 was announced in 2018 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Standard Compact camera with 18.2 Megapixel BSI-CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 80 to 12,800. The camera has a Tilting 3.0" screen with 921k dot resolution and built-in Electronic viewfinder with 638k dot resolution. It has a built-in 5-Axis Sensor Shift in body image stabilization.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 can capture video up to 3840 x 2160 resolution.

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

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HXxx series lineup

	Model	Date	Sensor	Native ISO	Screen	Price
	Sony HX99	September 2018	18.2 MP 1/2.3-inch	80 - 12,800	Tilting 3.0" 921k dot Touchscreen	amazon B&H
	Sony HX80 Compare	March 2016	18.2 MP 1/2.3-inch	80 - 3,200	Tilting 3.0" 922k dot	amazon B&H
	Sony HX90V Compare	April 2015	18.2 MP 1/2.3-inch	80 - 12,800	Tilting 3.0" 921k dot	amazon B&H
	Sony HX50V Compare	April 2013	20.4 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 3,200	Fixed 3.0" 921k dot	amazon B&H
	Sony HX20V Compare	July 2012	18.2 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 12,800	Fixed 3.0" 922k dot	amazon B&H
	Sony HX30V Compare	February 2012	18.2 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 12,800	Fixed 3.0" 922k dot	amazon B&H
	Sony HX10V Compare	February 2012	18.2 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 12,800	Fixed 3.0" 922k dot	amazon B&H

You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 vs Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 vs Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V vs Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V vs Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V vs Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V.

In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99.

Tilting Touchscreen

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 has a 3.0" Tilting touchscreen 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 with 638k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage.

BSI-CMOS Sensor

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 features a 18.2 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 80 - 12,800.

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 X processor and can take pictures up to 4896 x 3672 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4896 x 3264, 4896 x 2752, 3664 x 3664, 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2056, 2736 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 2592 x 1728, 1920 x 1920, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

Image Stabilization

The camera has a [y] 5-Axis Sensor Shift image stabilization.

Built-in Wi-Fi

Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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NFC

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.

USB Input and HDMI Output

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer and battery charging. There is a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 comes with NP-BX1 battery pack with battery life of 360 shots.

External Storage Slots

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

Shutter

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99's shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.

Flash

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 5.40 m at Auto ISO.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 has dimensions of 102 x 58 x 36 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.42"). It weighs 242 g (0.53 lb / 8.54 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

102 mm (4.02")

58 mm (2.28")

58 mm (2.28")

36 mm (1.42")