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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W1

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX99SonyCyber-shot DSC-W1
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2018May 2004
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type1/1.8-type
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution18.2 MP5.1 MP
Largest image4896 × 36722592 × 1944
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 dimensions1/1.8-type primary-colour interlaced CCD with 5.3 million total and 5.1 million effective photosites in the original Japanese launch sheet
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 Fine or Standard; 2592 × 1728 3:2 alongside smaller 4:3 outputs; no RAW recording
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 LSIReal Imaging Processor
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24–720 mm equivalent38–114 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 ExifCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar; actual 7.9–23.7 mm; optional VAD-WA adaptor supports conversion lenses 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 telephotoMulti-point or centre AF with illuminator; normal range from 0.5 m, macro from 0.06 m wide or 0.3 m telephoto; five preset focus distances
ShutterMechanical shutter: Manual and shutter-priority 30–1/2000 second, aperture-priority 8–1/2000, Program 1–1/2000 and Intelligent Auto 1/4–1/2000Automatic 1/8–1/2000 second; Program 1–1/2000 second; Manual 30–1/1000 second
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 modeMaker specifies up to nine full-resolution frames at approximately 0.8-second intervals; Multi Burst captures 16 small images into one composite and is a separate 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 automatic, forced, off or slow-sync flash with red-eye reduction; UK maker reach 0.2–3.5 m wide or 0.3–2.5 m telephoto; no 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 meteringAutomatic, program and manual exposure; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps; six scene modes; live histogram; three-step colour saturation, contrast and sharpness
Video
Highest video resolution3840 × 2160 at 30 fps640 × 480 at 30 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 with mono sound; VGA Fine 30 fps requires Memory Stick PRO, Standard VGA approximately 16.6 fps and video-mail 160 × 112 approximately 8.3 fps
AudioStereo recording: XAVC S Linear PCM or AVCHD Dolby Digital–
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicOptical
Screen size3″2.5″
Screen dots921,600123,200
TouchscreenYes–
Tilting screenYes–
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 controlled2.5-inch TFT with maker 100% coverage; current UK support specifies 123,200 dots, rounded to 123,000 in original Japanese launch sheet
Viewfinder detailRetractable 0.2-type OLED, 638400 dots; 100% coverage (97% during 4K recording), 0.50× equivalent magnification, −4 to +3 dioptres–
Connections and design
Wi-FiYes–
BluetoothYesNo
Battery life (maker's claim)370 photographs340 photographs
Body weight216 g189 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 establishedOriginal Japanese launch sheet gives 21 May 2004 first sale; US maker announcement gives May without a day
Recording mediamicroSD, microSDHC, microSDXC and Memory Stick Micro/Mark2; no full-size SD slotFull-size Memory Stick or Memory Stick PRO; Duo variants use an adaptor; supplied 32 MB Memory Stick
PortsMicro HDMI and Multi/Micro USB with USB 2.0USB 2.0 Hi-Speed mini-B, mono composite AV output and DC input; PictBridge direct printing
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 secondsTwo supplied NH-AA-DA NiMH cells; maker CIPA claim 340 photographs or 170 minutes; supports two AA alkaline cells as an alternative
ChargingIn-camera USB charging and USB external power using supplied AC adapter with battery insertedSupplied BC-CS2 external NiMH charger
Dimensions102 × 58.1 × 35.5 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA91 × 60 × 36.3 mm (width × height × depth)
Weight detailApproximately 216 g body only, or 242 g including NP-BX1 and memory cardApproximately 189 g camera only; 250 g including battery, card and strap in original maker table
ColoursBlackSilver or black; colour editions share this entry
In the boxNP-BX1, AC-UB10C adapter, micro USB cable, wrist strap and instructions in Japan; regional mains fittings varyTwo NH-AA-DA rechargeable cells, BC-CS2 charger, AV cable, USB cable, 32 MB Memory Stick, wrist strap and software CD

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