Sony Cybershot DSC-HX99

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 5 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

3
Average:

0
Bad:

2

Pros:

Sleek and fits in your pocket, Vibrant and sharp images, Incredible zoom, Several video formats on hand, Uncropped 4K at up to 30fps, Optical SteadyShot is fantastic, Affordable, Beautiful LCD with touchscreen functionalities, RAW format available, Fast E...
Pop-up EVF, 30x zoom range, Flip-up, touch LCD, Speedy autofocus, EVF and flash, Raw support, 4K video

Cons:

Poor noise handling, AF not so accurate, Metering a little off, Highest ISO sensitivity at 6400, No weatherproofing, Battery life is only ok, Viewfinder is tiny
Unattractive flare, Dim f-stop limits low-light photography, Shaky handheld video, Cramped EVF, Unresponsive when writing images to memory, Requires microSDXC for full video experience

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Last revision on August 30, 2020

Reviewers Liked

Sleek and fits in your pocket, Vibrant and sharp images, Incredible zoom, Several video formats on hand, Uncropped 4K at up to 30fps, Optical SteadyShot is fantastic, Affordable, Beautiful LCD with touchscreen functionalities, RAW format available, Fast E
Pop-up EVF, 30x zoom range, Flip-up, touch LCD, Speedy autofocus, EVF and flash, Raw support, 4K video

Reviewers Didn't Like

Poor noise handling, AF not so accurate, Metering a little off, Highest ISO sensitivity at 6400, No weatherproofing, Battery life is only ok, Viewfinder is tiny
Unattractive flare, Dim f-stop limits low-light photography, Shaky handheld video, Cramped EVF, Unresponsive when writing images to memory, Requires microSDXC for full video experience

Expert reviews and ratings

We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article.At £449, the Sony HX99 isn't the cheapest compact camera on the market, but it is pretty impressive. The battery life lasts for an astounding 370 shots and the image...

By goodhousekeeping.co.uk on May 08, 2019

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 puts a long zoom into a pocket-friendly body, but shows ugly flare and struggles in dim...

By PC Mag on March 15, 2019

The Sony Cyber-shot HX99 is the the smallest travel zoom camera available with a 30x optical zoom lens, and with 4K UHD video recording, and a built-in electronic viewfinder it packs a lot into a small package. However the high price, and relatively...

By ePHOTOzine on January 31, 2019

Last chance to click HERE to see our full Sony HX99 Sample Image Gallery!There are many things we appreciate about the Sony HX99. For a small and very affordable compact camera that slips easily in your pocket, it is loaded with features people might...

By Steves Digicams on March 29, 2019

So the lens itself is certainly new, and a little quick math reveals that it's actually about a 27.8x optical zoom. So where does Sony get the 30x-equivalent zoom range of 24-720mm? The company could potentially be using a modest digital zoom at the...

By The Imaging Resource on October 25, 2018

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By PhotographyBLOG on August 30, 2018

Die Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 weckt im Test zunächst großes Interesse: Der 30-fach-Zoom im kompakten Gehäuse gepaart mit einem leistungsfähigen Sensor versprechen jede Menge Flexibilität. Auf den zweiten Blick trübt allerdings die durchwachsene...

By Chip.de on March 29, 2019

Faut-il continuer de proposer des compacts à petits capteurs quand tout le monde possède aujourd'hui un téléphone capable de réaliser des photos d'une qualité étonnante ? Assurément, les utilisateurs continueront de se tourner vers les appareils photo...

By Les Numériques on August 30, 2018

Die Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 ist auf den ersten Blick die ideale Taschenkamera mit großem Zoom. Auch die Bedienung geht leicht von der Hand, auch wenn es Schade ist, dass der Touchscreen nicht zur Menünavigation genutzt werden kann. Der Funktionsumfang...

By Digitalkamera on November 28, 2018