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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S70

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX99SonyCyber-shot DSC-S70
Overview
ReleasedOctober 20182000
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type1/1.8-type
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution18.2 MP3.24 MP
Largest image4896 × 36722048 × 1536
RAW recordingYesNo
Standard ISO range80–3200–
Sensor detail1/2.3-type Exmor R CMOS; approximately 21.1 million total photosites. Optical format is not physical sensor dimensionsSony Japan gives 3.34 million total and 3.24 million effective photosites, with primary-colour filter and interlaced CCD scan. Optical 1/1.8-type format is not a physical sensor measurement; DPReview’s conflicting 3.14 MP effective table not preferred over maker
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 PanoramaJPEG, uncompressed TIFF and black-and-white GIF Text mode, not RAW. Maximum 2048×1536 or 2048×1360 3:2; additional lower sizes. Voice annotation records mono MPEG-1 audio with stills
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 LSI12-bit A/D conversion with Sony Super Resolution Converter processing in exact maker launch sheet
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24–720 mm equivalent34–102 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/3.5–6.4f/2–2.5
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 ExifCarl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar physical 7–21 mm F2.0–2.5, equivalent to 34–102 mm. Threefold optical zoom with additional electronic enlargement up to 6× combined; not 6× optical. VAD-S70 adaptor ring supports optional conversion lens and filters
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 telephotoAutofocus from 25 cm to infinity. Macro from 4 cm at wide angle or 20 cm at telephoto in exact manual. Approximate focus presets 0.5, 1, 3, 7 m and infinity; not continuously variable manual focus
ShutterMechanical shutter: Manual and shutter-priority 30–1/2000 second, aperture-priority 8–1/2000, Program 1–1/2000 and Intelligent Auto 1/4–1/2000Sony Japan gives Auto 1/30–1/1000 second and shutter priority 8–1/1000 second; mode limitations retained
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 mode–
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 Auto, red-eye reduction, forced and off, with adjustable output; recommended 0.3–2.5 m. Dedicated external flash connector for optional HVL-F1000; not a conventional hot 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 exposure with ±2 EV compensation. Aperture priority across nine steps F2.0–F8.0 and shutter priority, with Panfocus, Twilight, Twilight Plus, Landscape and Spot Metering modes. No full simultaneous manual aperture/shutter exposure
Video
Highest video resolution3840 × 2160 at 30 fps320 × 240
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 mono audio movies at 320×240 in HQ or standard quality, up to 15 seconds per clip. Lower 160×112 mode allows up to 60 seconds. Exact manual states zoom is unavailable during movie recording. Frame rate not established in exact maker/manual evidence
AudioStereo recording: XAVC S Linear PCM or AVCHD Dolby Digital–
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicOptical
Screen size3″2″
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 2-inch TFT rear screen, 123,200 dots (560×220), plus top information display. Screen dots are not image pixels. S50/S30 rotating screens are not S70 hardware
Viewfinder detailRetractable 0.2-type OLED, 638400 dots; 100% coverage (97% during 4K recording), 0.50× equivalent magnification, −4 to +3 dioptresOptical viewfinder with dioptre adjustment. Manual advises rear screen for close-up composition because finder coverage differs
Connections and design
Wi-FiYes–
BluetoothYes–
Battery life (maker's claim)370 photographs–
Body weight216 g310 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 Japan announced on 2 February 2000 and planned 25 March 2000 sale. Contemporary DPReview full production review explicitly reports retailer stock in June 2000; actual first-sale month unconfirmed, so released uses supported year. No assumed predecessor
Recording mediamicroSD, microSDHC, microSDXC and Memory Stick Micro/Mark2; no full-size SD slotOriginal Memory Stick, with 8 MB supplied. Maker estimates approximately five maximum-size JPEGs on supplied card; card capacity and recording format affect storage
PortsMicro HDMI and Multi/Micro USB with USB 2.0Dedicated USB connector, mono A/V output with NTSC/PAL selection, DC input and external flash minijack. USB connection does not establish USB 2.0 Hi-Speed or USB charging
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 secondsSupplied NP-FM50 InfoLITHIUM lithium-ion pack. Manual gives approximately 1600 shots / 120 minutes with LCD on or 2000 / 150 with LCD off: VGA 640×480 NORMAL, one shot about every four seconds, fully charged at 25°C with Memory Stick replacements as needed. These are continuous low-resolution tests, not CIPA or normal-use figures. Playback 4400 / 220 minutes is separate; 160×112 movie runtime 130 minutes LCD on or 150 off
ChargingIn-camera USB charging and USB external power using supplied AC adapter with battery insertedCharges NP-FM50 in camera from supplied AC-L10 power adaptor while camera is off. Approximately 150 minutes full charge or 90 minutes normal charge from fully discharged battery; not USB charging
Dimensions102 × 58.1 × 35.5 mm (width × height × depth), CIPASony Japan launch: 117×70.7×64.4 mm width×height×depth excluding maximum protrusions. English manual rounds to 117×71×64 mm
Weight detailApproximately 216 g body only, or 242 g including NP-BX1 and memory cardApproximately 310 g body only in maker launch sheet. Japan loaded claim approximately 420 g includes NP-FM50, Memory Stick, shoulder strap and lens cap; English manual gives approximately 423 g with the same listed accessories. Loaded weights not substituted for body
ColoursBlack–
In the boxNP-BX1, AC-UB10C adapter, micro USB cable, wrist strap and instructions in Japan; regional mains fittings varyNP-FM50 battery, AC-L10 adaptor and mains lead, 8 MB Memory Stick, USB and A/V cables, shoulder strap, lens cap and tether, software CD and instructions in English manual; regional bundle details vary

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