Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

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      Specifications

      General Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
      BrandSonySony
      ModelCyber-shot DSC-HX99Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
      Successor ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
      MSRP$449/€520
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactAdvanced Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm13.2 x 8.8 mm
      Total Pixels21 Megapixel20.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels18.2 Megapixel20.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range80 - 12,800100 - 25,600
      Photo Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
      ProcessorBionz X
      Max Image Resolution4896 x 36725472 x 3648
      Other Resolutions4896 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
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, standard
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Incandescent, Shade
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points25
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
      Focal Length4.25 - 118 mm10.4 - 37.1 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 720 mm28 - 100 mm
      Optical Zoom30x3.6x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.5 - 6.4f/1.8 - 4.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm5 cm
      Image Stabilization 5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Screen Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCDWhiteMagic TFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot1,229k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.5x
      Viewfinder Resolution638k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps10.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 10 fps at 18.2 MP for up to 10 Frames (JPEG)Up to 10 fps at 20.2 MP
      Flash Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      flash on
      slow sync
      flash off
      rear sync
      Flash Range5.40 m at Auto ISO
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      DXO Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
      DxO Low Light ISO390
      DxO Color Depth22.6
      DxO Dynamic Range12.4
      DxO Overall Score66
      Video Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
      Internal Recording ModesAVCHD/XAVC S
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsAVCHD, XAVC SMPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
      Audio I/ONo
      Power I/O1 x Micro-USB Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
      Dimensions102 x 58 x 36 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.42")102 x 58 x 36 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.42")
      Weight (inc. batteries)242 g (0.53 lb / 8.54 oz)240 g (0.53 lb / 8.47 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.2 x 4.7 x 2.9"6.1 x 5.7 x 3.9"
      Package Weight0.905 lb1.2 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
      Battery PackNP-BX1NP-BX1
      Battery Life360 shots330 shots
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DuoSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
      Other Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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