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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P8

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX99SonyCyber-shot DSC-P8
Overview
ReleasedOctober 20182003
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type1/2.7-type
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution18.2 MP3.2 MP
Largest image4896 × 36722048 × 1536
RAW recordingYesNo
Standard ISO range80–3200100–400
Sensor detail1/2.3-type Exmor R CMOS; approximately 21.1 million total photosites. Optical format is not physical sensor dimensions1/2.7-type Super HAD CCD; maker markets 3.2 megapixels, exact P8 manual table gives approximately 3.21 million effective and 3.34 million total photosites. The 6.67 mm optical designation is not physical sensor width
Image formatsSony 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 PanoramaExif 2.2 JPEG Fine or Standard; animated GIF for Clip Motion; no RAW or TIFF
ISO detailOrdinary ISO 80–3200; extended single-frame ISO 6400. Multi-shot Noise Reduction offers ISO 6400 and 12800 using combined exposures–
Image processorBIONZ X with front-end LSI14-bit DXP analogue-to-digital conversion; Clear Colour NR, Clear Luminance NR and NR Slow Shutter
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24–720 mm equivalent39–117 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/3.5–6.4f/2.8–5.2
Optical zoom28×3×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisation–
Maximum continuous burst10 fps–
Lens detailZEISS 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 ExifSony 3× zoom, actual 6–18 mm, 39–117 mm equivalent, F2.8–5.2 per exact UK specifications and manual. US datasheet F5.6 conflicts with these sources and is not used. Optional conversion lenses require VAD-PHA adapter
Autofocus25-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 telephotoThree-area multi-point or centre AF with illuminator; Single, Monitor and Continuous autofocus. Preset focus distances 0.5, 1, 3, 7 m or infinity, not continuously adjustable manual focus. Macro approximately 10 cm
ShutterMechanical shutter: Manual and shutter-priority 30–1/2000 second, aperture-priority 8–1/2000, Program 1–1/2000 and Intelligent Auto 1/4–1/2000UK auto specification 1/8–1/2000 second; Twilight mode extends to 2 seconds per maker US datasheet
Burst detailFull-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 modeTwo-frame full-resolution burst; no P10/P12 exposure bracketing. Multi Burst records 16 reduced-resolution frames in one 1280×960 composite image, not a full-resolution continuous-rate claim
Stabilisation detailOptical SteadyShot for stills; Intelligent Active movies combine optical and electronic correction–
FlashBuilt-in pop-up flash; ISO Auto range approximately 0.3–5.4 m wide or 2.5–3.0 m telephoto; no accessory shoeBuilt-in flash; ISO Auto approximately 0.5–3.5 m wide or 0.5–2.5 m telephoto. Auto, forced, slow sync, off and red-eye reduction; no accessory shoe
Exposure controlsP/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 meteringAuto, Program and seven scene modes; no manual exposure or aperture/shutter priority. ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps; automatic white balance and daylight, cloudy, fluorescent, incandescent and flash presets; no custom white balance
Video
Highest video resolution3840 × 2160 at 30 fps640 × 480 at 16.6 fps
Video detailXAVC 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 MbpsMPEG-1 movies with monaural sound: 640×480 at approximately 16.6 fps per UK specification; separate 160×112 mail mode. Clip Motion is animated GIF and Multi Burst is a single composite still, not equivalent VGA video
AudioStereo recording: XAVC S Linear PCM or AVCHD Dolby DigitalElectret condenser microphone and speaker; monaural MPEG-1 movies and voice annotation with still images
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicOptical
Screen size3″1.5″
Screen dots921,600123,200
TouchscreenYesNo
Tilting screenYesNo
Display detail3.0-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 controlledFixed 1.5-type TFT with 123200 colour-subpixel dots (560×220); approximately 100% LCD field of view
Viewfinder detailRetractable 0.2-type OLED, 638400 dots; 100% coverage (97% during 4K recording), 0.50× equivalent magnification, −4 to +3 dioptresReal-image optical viewfinder; Imaging Resource measured approximately 80% frame coverage
Connections and design
Wi-FiYes–
BluetoothYesNo
Battery life (maker's claim)370 photographs200 photographs
Body weight216 g172 g
Release detailSony 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 establishedSony announced planned April 2003 availability in its February US announcement. Imaging Resource tested a production camera and listed availability as Now in April 2003; earliest worldwide first-sale month is unresolved, so year precision retained
Recording mediamicroSD, microSDHC, microSDXC and Memory Stick Micro/Mark2; no full-size SD slotMemory Stick and Memory Stick PRO serial interface; exact manual and dated US datasheet tested PRO up to 1 GB. 16 MB Memory Stick supplied
PortsMicro HDMI and Multi/Micro USB with USB 2.0USB mini-B (UK explicitly says not Hi-Speed USB 2.0), separate monaural A/V minijack and DC IN under rear cover. PTP transfer
Wireless connections2.4 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-BX1; CIPA claim approximately 370 photographs with LCD or 300 with viewfinder. LCD claim rises to 460 with monitor auto-off set to two secondsNP-FC11 lithium-ion, 3.6 V, 780 mAh / 2.8 Wh. Maker average-condition test at 25°C: approximately 200 shots / 100 minutes LCD on, 250 / 125 minutes LCD off, Fine quality, one shot every 30 seconds, alternate zoom endpoints, flash every other shot and power cycle every ten shots. Not labelled CIPA. Continuous 160-pixel mail movies approximately 100 / 145 minutes LCD on / off
ChargingIn-camera USB charging and USB external power using supplied AC adapter with battery insertedIn-camera charging with AC-LS5 adapter, camera off; approximately 150 minutes at 25°C. Adapter can also power camera externally
Dimensions102 × 58.1 × 35.5 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA108×51.5×35.1 mm width×height×depth excluding maximum protrusions
Weight detailApproximately 216 g body only, or 242 g including NP-BX1 and memory cardApproximately 172 g body only (UK specifications and Sony Japan feature); approximately 200 g including NP-FC11, Memory Stick and strap (exact manual). US datasheet gives conflicting 206 g loaded weight and is not used
Materials–Metal exterior described by maker datasheet; no waterproof rating established
ColoursBlackBrilliant silver, champagne white, ocean blue and bordeaux red confirmed in exact Sony Japan archive; regional finish availability differs
In the boxNP-BX1, AC-UB10C adapter, micro USB cable, wrist strap and instructions in Japan; regional mains fittings varyNP-FC11 battery, AC-LS5 adapter and mains lead, separate USB and A/V cables, 16 MB Memory Stick, wrist strap, software CD and instructions

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