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Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100V

Based on 24 reviews

Excellent:

10
Good:

12
Average:

1
Bad:

1

Pros

Overflowing with shooting features.
Excellent photo and video quality.
Solid shooting performance for its class.
Excellent 16 Megapixel image quality.
1080p50/60 HD video.
Dual-mode focus/zoom ring.
Fast 10fps burst shooting.
Built-in GPS receiver.
Good image quality for its class with pleasing colors and contrast.
Extremely versatile zoom range.
Excellent video quality and stereo microphone.
Good ergonomic handling experience with well-placed external control points.

Cons

Average still image quality.
Uninspiring design.
Might be too much camera for some users.
Has a couple of minor design issues.
Soft images or lack of detail at high ISO.
No RAW shooting.
Minimal range of finetune adjustments.
Stabilization struggles at full telephoto.
No hotshoe for external flash.

By evogadget.com on June 01, 2012

We liked Sony's latest camera. The new CyberShot DSC-HX100V it is a gadget that looks elegant, has many interesting features and takes/shoots beautiful photos and movies. Still, we think that its wide variety of features might confuse beginners, so...

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By Photo Answers on December 03, 2011

Sony’s HX100V features a brand new 16.2Mp, back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor. This new sensor is able to capture large 4608x3456px JPEGs, as well...

80
By Expert Reviews on October 31, 2011

An impressive all-rounder but it fails to stand out over its rivals in any particular area...

60
By DigitalCameraInfo on October 26, 2011

When a camera waltzes up to your imaging lab and aces the most important test, it’s hard not to be impressed. Such is the case with Sony’s Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. But evaluating this camera was an exercise in tempering our enthusiasm. After...

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By PCWorld India on October 15, 2011

The Sony HX100V is a super-zoom camera which features 30X zoom, GPS functionality and the ability to capture 3D images....

84
By CNET Asia on September 14, 2011

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V has a lot of features and a lot of lens with photo and video quality that's just good enough to back up its hefty price tag....

78
By PCWorld on September 07, 2011

The 30X optical-zoom Sony Cyber-shot HX100V offers a good balance of manual and automated features, as well as standout video and 3D capabilities. It doesn’t match the sophistication of the Nikon P500’s feature set, but its special features...

80
By CIOL on September 02, 2011

The bottom line for me with this camera is it is just plain fun to use. Great video, sweep panorama, a 30x zoom and good photo quality makes for a wonderful package. I am incredibly happy with this camera and have zero regrets about not having my...

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By TechRadar on August 30, 2011

The Sony Cyber-shot HX100V updates the innovative HX1. A new sensor, 30x optical zoom and GPS all feature begging the question, is the Sony HX100V as good as superzoom cameras get?â€¨ At the beginning of 2009, Sony released the Cyber-shot...

80
By Photography Bay on August 01, 2011

The Sony Cyber-shot HX100V is a 16.2-megapixel superzoom camera. The optical zoom on the HX100V covers a 30x zoom range, equivalent to 27-810mm.The HX100V has a tilting, 3-inch 920-k dot resolution LCD, which gives you the option to easily compose...

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