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Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
A bridge camera with a stabilised 27–810 mm equivalent lens, a tilting screen, manual exposure and GPS.
- Type
- Bridge
- Sensor
- 1/2.3-type
- Megapixels
- 16.2
- Lens
- 27–810 mm equivalent
- Video
- 1920 × 1080 at 60 fps
- Body weight
- 525 g
What reviewers say
Photography Blog and digitalkamera.de praised the grip, controls, tilting screen and video. Photography Blog found good ISO 100–800 images and quick autofocus; digitalkamera.de saw noise from ISO 200, pronounced telephoto fringing and unreliable telephoto focus. Both criticised the small viewfinder and missing RAW; Photography Blog also reported long burst-write delays.
From photographyblog.com and digitalkamera.de
Specifications
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- Camera type
- Bridge
- Sensor format
- 1/2.3-type
- Sensor type
- Back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS
- Effective resolution
- 16.2 MP
- Largest image
- 4608 × 3456
- RAW recording
- No
- Standard ISO range
- 100–3200
- Sensor detail
- 1/2.3-type progressive-scan Exmor R CMOS; 16.8 million total and 16.2 million effective photosites. Optical format is distinct from physical sensor dimensions
- Image formats
- JPEG still images and MPF 3D images; no RAW. High-resolution Sweep Panorama produces stitched 10480 × 4096 images, distinct from single-frame resolution
- Image processor
- BIONZ
Lens and shooting
- Built-in lens
- 27–810 mm equivalent
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8–5.6
- Optical zoom
- 30×
- Stabilisation
- Optical lens stabilisation
- Maximum continuous burst
- 10 fps
- Lens detail
- Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*; actual 4.8–144 mm; 11 elements in 10 groups including 1 aspherical element. Equivalent range is 27–810 mm for 4:3 stills and 29–870 mm for 16:9 stills. Lens ring selects electronic zoom or manual focus
- Autofocus
- Nine-area multi AF, centre AF, flexible spot, tracking and manual focus; AF illuminator. Focus distance from lens front approximately 1 cm at wide angle and 200 cm at telephoto; approximately 7.5× magnified manual-focus check
- Shutter
- Mechanical shutter; Auto 2–1/4000 second, Program 1–1/4000 and Manual 30–1/4000
- Burst detail
- Up to ten full-resolution images at 10 fps, or up to 2 fps in Low mode. Focus, white balance and exposure are fixed from the first frame and flash is disabled. Internal-memory bursts are VGA; a compatible memory card is needed for full-resolution bursts
- Stabilisation detail
- Optical SteadyShot with Standard and Active movie modes; the movie field of view changes with stabilisation mode
- Flash
- Built-in pop-up flash; Auto, forced, off, slow-sync and rear slow-sync modes. ISO Auto range approximately 0.3–12.7 m wide and 2–5.9 m telephoto
- Exposure controls
- Intelligent Auto, Superior Auto, Program, aperture priority, shutter priority and Manual plus scene modes. Internal ND filter reduces light by approximately 3 EV; three memory-recall settings. Multi-pattern, centre-weighted and spot metering; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps
Video
- Highest video resolution
- 1920 × 1080 at 60 fps
- Video detail
- Region-dependent 1920 × 1080 at 60p or 50p, 28 Mbps; the main frame rate represents the 60p-compatible version. FX and FH record 1920 × 1080 at 60i or 50i, 24 or 17 Mbps; HQ records 1440 × 1080 interlaced at 9 Mbps. Interlaced rates count fields, not progressive frames. MP4 records 1440 × 1080, 1280 × 720 or VGA at 30 fps or 25 fps according to region; optical zoom available while filming; continuous clips approximately 29 minutes
- Audio
- Built-in stereo microphone and mono playback speaker; Dolby Digital audio for AVCHD and AAC for MP4
Screen and viewfinder
- Viewfinder
- Electronic
- Screen size
- 3″
- Screen dots
- 921,000
- Touchscreen
- No
- Tilting screen
- Yes
- Display detail
- Xtra Fine TFT LCD with TruBlack and upward/downward tilt; approximately 921000 dots
- Viewfinder detail
- 0.2-type electronic viewfinder with approximately 201000-dot equivalent resolution; eye sensor switches automatically between finder and rear screen
Connections and design
- Battery life (maker's claim)
- 410 photographs
- Body weight
- 525 g
- Release detail
- Sony Japan's original 7 February 2011 announcement specifies sale on 8 April 2011. April precision is retained without treating that Japanese day as a confirmed international first day
- Recording media
- Approximately 19 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo and PRO-HG Duo plus SD, SDHC and SDXC
- Ports
- Proprietary multi terminal for AV and USB; Hi-Speed USB 2.0; mini HDMI and separate DC input
- Wireless connections
- GPS and digital compass record position and shooting direction. TransferJet requires a compatible optional Memory Stick; Eye-Fi card support is distinct from built-in Wi-Fi
- Battery life detail
- NP-FH50 InfoLITHIUM battery. Sony's archived CIPA claim approximately 410 photographs or 205 minutes with LCD, or 440 photographs or 220 minutes with EVF; continuous movie recording approximately 120 minutes with LCD or 130 minutes with EVF
- Charging
- Battery charges in the camera through the supplied AC adapter and DC input; no USB charging or USB power supply
- Dimensions
- Approximately 121.6 × 86.6 × 93.1 mm (width × height × depth)
- Weight detail
- Approximately 525 g camera only, or 577 g including NP-FH50 and Memory Stick Duo
- Colours
- Black
- In the box
- NP-FH50 battery, AC adapter, mains lead, dedicated multi USB cable, shoulder strap, lens cap, software CD and instructions; mains fittings vary by region
Pros and cons
Pros
- 30× optical zoom with a focus or zoom control ring
- Tilting screen and an electronic viewfinder
- Progressive Full HD video with stereo audio
Cons
- No RAW recording
- Full-speed bursts stop after ten photographs
- No USB charging
Closest rivals
Model | Type | Sensor | Megapixels | Lens | Video | Body weight | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge | 1/2.3-type | 18.2 | 27–810 mm equivalent | 1920 × 1080 at 60 fps | 531 g | Mar 2012 | |
| Bridge | 1/2.3-type | 20.1 | 22.3–580 mm equivalent | 1280 × 720 at 30 fps | 430 g | 2013 | |
| Bridge | 1/2.3-type | 20.4 | 24–1200 mm equivalent | 1920 × 1080 at 60 fps | 623 g | Mar 2013 |
Sources
- sony.jp/cyber-shot/products/archive/DSC-HX100V/spec.html
- sony.jp/CorporateCruise/Press/201102/11-0207
- helpguide.sony.net/gbmig/42755111/v1/eng/contents/03/05/04/04.html
- helpguide.sony.net/gbmig/42755111/v1/eng/contents/06/02/14/14.html
- helpguide.sony.net/gbmig/42755111/v1/eng/contents/06/02/09/09.html
- helpguide.sony.net/gbmig/42755111/v1/eng/contents/13/01/04/04.html
Photo: sony.jp
- Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V, rear display and controls: Sony Japan exact-model published image-index rear original, 740×555
- Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V, straight rear view with display active: Sony official DSC-HX100V rear photograph with active display; complete supplied canvas, background and reflection preserved.
- Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V, mode dial and upper control detail: Sony Japan exact DSC-HX100V physical mode-control close-up; source-cropped hardware and complete supplied white background retained; no masking or trimming
- Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V attached ZEISS lens detail: Sony Japan exact-model published photograph; full supplied source canvas/background retained
- Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V held while using the multi-angle LCD: Sony Japan exact-model published photograph; full supplied source canvas/background retained
- Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V physical design detail composition: Sony Japan exact-model published photograph; full supplied source canvas/background retained
