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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX7VSonyCyber-shot DSC-HX99
Overview
Released2011October 2018
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor formatOther1/2.3-type
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOS
Effective resolution16.2 MP18.2 MP
Largest image4608 × 34564896 × 3672
RAW recordingNoYes
Standard ISO range125–320080–3200
Sensor detail1/2.3-type back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS, 16.8 million total and 16.2 million effective photosites; optical format is not a physical sensor measurement1/2.3-type Exmor R CMOS; approximately 21.1 million total photosites. Optical format is not physical sensor dimensions
Image formatsJPEG stills, MPO/MPF 3D stills; no RAW recording. High-resolution panorama stitches 10480×4096 output, distinct from sensor resolutionSony ARW 2.3 RAW, RAW+JPEG or JPEG Extra Fine/Fine/Standard; sRGB or Adobe RGB; 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 and square photographs plus Sweep Panorama
ISO detail–Ordinary ISO 80–3200; extended single-frame ISO 6400. Multi-shot Noise Reduction offers ISO 6400 and 12800 using combined exposures
Image processorBIONZ imaging processor; multi-frame Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur, Backlight Correction HDR and background-defocus modesBIONZ X with front-end LSI
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens25–250 mm equivalent24–720 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/3.5–5.5f/3.5–6.4
Optical zoom10×28×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst10 fps10 fps
Lens detailSony G lens, actual 4.25–42.5 mm; ten elements in seven groups including four aspherical elements. 25–250 mm equivalent applies to 4:3 photographs; 16:9 stills 28–280 mm, movie field of view depends on aspect/stabilisation. No filter thread or conversion-lens support in UK tableZEISS Vario-Sonnar T*, actual 4.25–118 mm, 11 elements in 10 groups with five aspherical elements; five-blade iris. Maker specifies 28× optical zoom, while 24–720 mm equivalent values are those displayed by the camera and recorded in Exif
AutofocusNine-point multi-area, centre, spot and tracking AF; no manual focus. Approximately 5 cm wide or 100 cm telephoto to infinity from lens front. AF illuminator confirmed by exact manual and guide, despite one conflicting NO entry in UK table25-point contrast autofocus, AF-S, Direct Manual Focus and manual focus; AF-C available for movies only. Eye AF, Lock-on AF and flexible spot areas; minimum focus approximately 5 cm wide or 250 cm telephoto
ShutterMechanical shutter: Intelligent Auto 2–1/1600 second, Program 1–1/1600, Manual 30–1/1600Mechanical shutter: Manual and shutter-priority 30–1/2000 second, aperture-priority 8–1/2000, Program 1–1/2000 and Intelligent Auto 1/4–1/2000
Burst detailApproximately 10 fps at full resolution for up to ten frames; limited burst length, not sustained unlimited capture. Focus and exposure conditions/processing affect subsequent shotsFull-resolution Speed Priority Continuous up to 10 fps, or ordinary Continuous approximately 3 fps. Up to 155 frames in Speed Priority with JPEG Fine; rate falls as buffer fills. Focus, exposure and white balance lock to first frame in either mode
Stabilisation detailOptical SteadyShot; Standard and Active movie modesOptical SteadyShot for stills; Intelligent Active movies combine optical and electronic correction
FlashBuilt-in flash; ISO Auto approximately 0.05–4.8 m wide and 1–3.1 m telephoto. ISO 3200 distance claims use different conditionsBuilt-in pop-up flash; ISO Auto range approximately 0.3–5.4 m wide or 2.5–3.0 m telephoto; no accessory shoe
Exposure controlsIntelligent Auto, Superior Auto, Program Auto, Manual and scene modes. No aperture/shutter-priority mode. Manual offers f/3.5 or f/8 wide and f/5.5 or f/13 telephoto using an ND filter, not continuously adjustable iris; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps, exposure bracketing and One Push white balanceP/A/S/M and two Memory Recall modes; ±3 EV in 1/3 EV steps; multi-pattern, centre-weighted, spot, entire-screen average and highlight metering
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 10803840 × 2160 at 30 fps
Video detailAVCHD MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 maximum 1920×1080, 24 Mbps FX or 17 Mbps FH; 1440×1080, 9 Mbps HQ. Region-dependent 60i/50i counts interlaced fields, not progressive frames. MP4 supports 1440×1080, 1280×720 or VGA, at 30 fps on 60i models or 25 fps on 50i models. Optical zoom while filming; approximately 29-minute clips at 25°C, MP4 file maximum approximately 2 GB; heat can stop recording earlierXAVC S 3840 × 2160 at 30p or 24p, 60/100 Mbps; PAL uses 25p. Full-pixel readout without pixel binning. Full HD up to 120p (100p PAL); 4K and 120p/100p HD sessions limited to approximately five minutes, with possible earlier thermal shutdown. Other modes approximately 29 minutes subject to temperature. UHS-I U3 microSDHC/XC required for 100 Mbps
AudioBuilt-in stereo microphone and monaural playback speaker. Dolby Digital 2-channel AVCHD or AAC-LC 2-channel MP4 audio; lens/zoom operating sounds can be recordedStereo recording: XAVC S Linear PCM or AVCHD Dolby Digital
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderNoneElectronic
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots921,600921,600
TouchscreenNoYes
Tilting screenNoYes
Display detailFixed 3-type Xtra Fine TFT LCD, 921600 dots; no touch panel or viewfinder3.0-type 4:3 TFT LCD, 921600 dots; tilts up 180 degrees. Touch focus, touch shutter and touchpad focus while using viewfinder; menus are not touch controlled
Viewfinder detail–Retractable 0.2-type OLED, 638400 dots; 100% coverage (97% during 4K recording), 0.50× equivalent magnification, −4 to +3 dioptres
Connections and design
Wi-Fi–Yes
Bluetooth–Yes
Battery life (maker's claim)290 photographs370 photographs
Body weight178 g216 g
Release detailSony Japan 13 January 2011 announcement planned 10 February sale. Maker 2019 support notice confirms 2011 retail generation; earliest actual first-sale month remains unresolved, so year precision retainedSony Switzerland states availability from late October 2018; Sony Hong Kong specifies 26 October locally. October precision retained because the international first-sale day is not established
Recording mediaApproximately 19 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo/PRO-HG Duo and SD/SDHC/SDXC. Movies require PRO Duo Mark 2/PRO-HG or SD Class 4 or fastermicroSD, microSDHC, microSDXC and Memory Stick Micro/Mark2; no full-size SD slot
PortsHDMI mini jack plus Type 3b multi connector for SD AV output, Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and DC input; cables/adapters vary by purpose, HDMI cable separately soldMicro HDMI and Multi/Micro USB with USB 2.0
Wireless connectionsBuilt-in GPS and compass. TransferJet availability depends on regional device mark and compatible Memory Stick; Eye-Fi uses separately supplied card rather than built-in Wi-Fi. Sony 2019 notice advises disabling automatic time correction after GPS week rollover and resetting date; location and area correction remain unaffected2.4 GHz IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, NFC Type 3 and Bluetooth for location information from a compatible smartphone; no built-in GPS or compass
Battery life detailNP-BG1 supplied, optional NP-FG1 supported; typical 3.4 Wh/960 mAh, 3.6 V. UK maker claims 290 CIPA photographs/145 minutes; Japanese specs and English instructions claim 300/150 with GPS off. UK headline retained and difference explicit. Separate 70-minute movie battery test uses AVCHD HQ, repeated 29-minute clips and no zoom; playback 4400 images/220 minutes is another testNP-BX1; CIPA claim approximately 370 photographs with LCD or 300 with viewfinder. LCD claim rises to 460 with monitor auto-off set to two seconds
ChargingIn-camera USB charging using supplied AC-UB10/UB10B adapter or computer, camera off; approximately 270 minutes from depleted battery at 25°C. USB power supply available for playback/computer connection, not shootingIn-camera USB charging and USB external power using supplied AC adapter with battery inserted
Dimensions101.6×57.6×28.6 mm width×height×depth, CIPA compliant102 × 58.1 × 35.5 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA
Weight detail178 g body only, 208 g including NP-BG1 and Memory Stick Duo in UK and Japanese exact tables. English/Spanish US instruction PDF labels 178 g including battery/media, conflicting with exact maker tables; body-only headline retainedApproximately 216 g body only, or 242 g including NP-BX1 and memory card
ColoursBlack, gold, white, red and blue in Japanese maker announcement; regional finish names/availability differBlack
In the boxNP-BG1 battery and battery case, Type 3b USB cable, AC-UB10/UB10B adapter, wrist strap, software disc and instructions; mains lead region-dependentNP-BX1, AC-UB10C adapter, micro USB cable, wrist strap and instructions in Japan; regional mains fittings vary

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