Short Camera Model
Sony Cyber-shot HX99
Image Sensor
Sensor Type
Exmor R CMOS Sensor
Effective Megapixels
18.2 MP
Image Processor
Advanced BIONZ X Image-processing system
Lens
Digital Zoom
Still Image: 18M Approx.60x; 10M Approx.80x; 5.0M Approx.113x ; VGA Approx.459x ; 13M(16:9) Approx.60x ; 2.1M(16:9) Approx.153x. Move: 4K:Approx. 45x; HD:Approx. 60x
Focus Range
Auto: AF (W: Approx. 5cm (0.16 ft.) to Infinity; T: Approx. 250cm (8.20 ft.) to Infinity) ; Program Auto: AF (W: Approx. 5cm (0.16 ft.) to Infinity; T: Approx. 250cm (8.20 ft.) to Infinity)
35mm Equivalent
24 - 720mm
Autofocus System
Fast Intelligent AF with 0.09-second response and Eye AF for perfect portrait shots
Viewfinder & Monitor
Viewfinder Type
0.2-type electronic viewfinder (OLED); 638400 dots
LCD Monitor
7.5cm (3.0 type) (4:3) ; Xtra Fine / TFT LCD
LCD Monitor Resolution
921600 dots
Brightness Adjustment
Yes - 5-Step Manual Adjust
Flash
Built-in Flash
Yes; Built-In; Manual PopUp
Red-Eye Reduction Flash Mode
Yes
Other Flash Modes
Flash Off ; Autoflash ; Fill Flash ; Slow Sync. ; Rear Sync.
Flash Range
ISO Auto: Approx.0.3m to5.4m (11 13/16 inches to 17 feet 8 19/32 inches)(W) ; Approx.2.5m to 3.0 m(8feet 2 27/64 inches to 9 feet 10 7/64 inches)(T)
Flash Exposure Compensation
.+/- 3.0 EV; 1/3 EV step
Aperture & Exposure
Aperture Range
f/3.5 (W) - f/6.4 (T)
Shutter Speed Range
iAuto (4" - 1/2000) ; Program Auto (1" - 1/2000) ; Aperture Priority (8" - 1/2000) ; Shutter Priority (30" - 1/2000) ; Manual (30" - 1/2000)
Evaluative Metering Mode
Yes
Centre-Weighted Average Metering Mode
Yes
Other Metering Modes
Multi Pattern; Center Weighted; Spot; Entering Screen Avg; Highlight
ISO Sensitivity
Still Image: Auto(ISO80-3200, selectable with upper / lower limit) ; 80/100/200/400/800/1600/3200(Extendable to ISO6400) ; Multi-Frame NR:Auto(ISO80-3200 same as selected range in Auto) ; 100/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800 ; Movie: Auto(ISO80-3200; selectable with upper / lower limit) ; 80/100/200/400/800/1600/3200(Extendable to ISO6400)
Exposure Compensation
.+/- 3.0 EV; 1/3 EV step
Image Stabilization
Yes; Optical SteadyShot image stabilization
White Balance Modes 1
Auto; Daylight; Shade; Cloudy; Incandescent; Fluor.: Warm White; Fluor.: Cool White; Fluor.: Day White; Fluor.: Daylight; Flash; C.Temp.; Filter; Custom1; Custom2; Custom3; Custom Setup
Still Image Features
Manual Modes
Auto(Intelligent Auto; Superior Auto); Program Auto; Aperture Priority; Shutter Speed Priority; Manual Exposure; MR(Memory Recall) 1; 2; Movie Mode(Program Auto; Aperture Priority; Shutter Speed Priority; Manual Exposure); Sweep Panorama; Scene Selection
Number of Preset Scene Modes
NUMBER OF RECOGNISED SCENES [Still Image]:Superior Auto: 44 / iAuto: 33; [Movie]:44
Self-Timer
Off / 10sec. / 5sec. / 2sec. / 3 consecutive shots with 10sec. 5sec. or 2sec. / 5 consecutive shots with 10sec. 5sec. or 2sec.
Continuous Shooting - Highest Quality
10 fps
Continuous Shooting - Medium Quality
3 fps
Continuous Shooting - Lowest Quality
1 fps
In-Camera Effects
Other In-Camera Effects
PICTURE EFFECT [Still Image]:Toy camera; Pop Color; Posterization; Retro Photo; Soft Highkey; Partial Color; High Contrast Mono.; Soft Focus; HDR Painting; Richtone Monochrome; Miniature; Watercolor; Illustration; [Movie]:Toy camera; Pop Color; Posterization; Retro Photo; Soft Highkey; Partial Color; High Contrast Mono. CREATIVE STYLE Standard; Vivid; Portrait; Landscape; Sunset; Black & White; Sepia
Video Features
Video Modes
AVCHD: 24M FX(1920x1080/60i)/ 17M FH(1920x1080/60i) ; XAVC S 4K: 30p 100M(3840x2160/30p)/ 30p 60M(3,840x2,160/30p)/ 24p 100M(3840x2160/24p)/ 24p 60M(3840x2160/24p) ; XAVC S HD: 60p 50M(1920x1080/60p)/ 60p 25M(1920x1080/60p)/ 30p 50M(1920x1080/30p)/ 30p 16M(1920x1080/30p)/ 24p 50M(1920x1080/24p)/ 120p 100M(1920x1080/120p)/120p 60M(1920x1080/120p)
Special Video Modes
Not Applicable
Frame Rate
[NTSC] AVCHD: 24M FX(1920x1080/60i)/ 17M FH(1920x1080/60i) ; XAVC S 4K: 30p 100M(3840x2160/30p)/ 30p 60M(3840x2160/30p)/ 24p 100M(3840x2160/24p)/ 24p 60M(3840x2160/24p); XAVC S HD: 60p 50M(1920x1080/60p)/ 60p 25M(1920x1080/60p)/ 30p 50M(1920x1080/30p)/ 30p 16M(1920x1080/30p)/ 24p 50M(1920x1080/24p)/ 120p 100M(1920x1080/120p)/120p 60M(1920x1080/120p)
Max Video Resolution-24 fps Minimum
XAVC S 4K: 30p 100M(3840x2160/30p)/ 30p 60M(3840x2160/30p)/ 24p 100M(3840x2160/24p)/ 24p 60M(3840x2160/24p
Sound Quality
XAVC S:LPCM 2ch,AVCHD:Dolby Digital(AC-3) 2ch(Dolby Digital Stereo Creator)
Storage
Digital Storage Media
Only Microsd Memory Card; Microsdhc Memory Card; Microsdxc Memory Card; Memory Stick Micro Or Memory Stick Micro (Mark2)
Included Storage Medium Size
None
Still Image File Formats
JPEG(DCF Ver.2.0; Exif Ver.2.31; MPF Baseline compliant); RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format);
Movie File Formats
XAVC S; AVCHD format Ver.2.0 compatible
Resolution - Highest Quality Mode
4896 x 3672
Resolution - Medium Quality Mode
3648 × 2736
Resolution - Lowest Quality Mode
640 × 480
Playback
Image Playback Modes 1
Single; Slideshow
Movie Playback Modes
Normal
Interfaces
Computer Interface
Multi/Micro USB Terminal11 ; Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0) ; Micro HDMI
Video Output
Multi/Micro USB Terminal; Micro HDMI
Audio Output
Multi/Micro USB Terminal; Micro HDMI
Power
Battery Type & Quantity
1 x Sony NP-BX1 Rechargeable Battery
Shooting Capacity
Monitor:Approx. 370 / Approx. 185min. ; Monitor (When Auto Monitor off is set to 2sec):Approx. 460 / Approx. 230min. ; ViewFinder:Approx. 300 / Approx. 150min
Playback Time
Monitor:Approx. 370 / Approx. 185min., Monitor (When Auto Monitor off is set to 2sec):Approx. 460 / Approx. 230min., ViewFinder:Approx. 300 / Approx. 150min
Physical Features
Action/Body mounted camera
No
Body Construction
Aluminum; Metal; Plastic; Polycorbonate
Dimensions - Width
10.2 cm
Dimensions - Height
5.81 cm
Dimensions - Depth
3.55 cm
Weight (with Batteries)
242 g
Warranty
Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts
1 year
Manufacturer's Warranty - Labour
1 year