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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W30

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX99SonyCyber-shot DSC-W30
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2018February 2006
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type–
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution18.2 MP6 MP
Largest image4896 × 36722816 × 2112
RAW recordingYesNo
Standard ISO range80–320080–1000
Sensor detail1/2.3-type Exmor R CMOS; approximately 21.1 million total photosites. Optical format is not physical sensor dimensions1/2.5-type primary-colour interlaced Super HAD CCD; 6.2 million total and 6 million effective photosites in original Japanese maker 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; native 2816 × 2112, 2816 × 1872 in 3:2 mode or 1920 × 1080 in 16:9 mode; 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 with Clear RAW NR before JPEG compression; this processing does not provide RAW file recording
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 6.3–18.9 mm; optional VAD-WB adaptor supports conversion lenses and 30 mm 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 from 0.5 m, macro from 0.02 m wide or 0.3 m telephoto
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 in original maker table
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 modeOriginal Japanese launch sheet specifies up to three native 6 MP Fine JPEG frames or 98 VGA Standard frames; current UK support instead lists seven shots with approximately 0.8-second intervals without quality qualification; no headline frame rate inferred
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 shoeAutomatic, forced, off or slow-sync flash with red-eye reduction; current UK maker lists reach 0.2–7.3 m wide or 0.3–4.0 m telephoto without ISO qualification; 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 or program exposure; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps; seven scenes including High Sensitivity; no manual aperture or shutter control; original Japanese maker limits ordinary auto to ISO 320, while high-sensitivity mode reaches ISO 1000
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 Duo (Reviewed); original maker table gives approximately 17 fps Standard VGA and approximately 8 fps video-mail at 160 × 112; optical zoom cannot change during recording (Reviewed)
AudioStereo recording: XAVC S Linear PCM or AVCHD Dolby Digital–
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicOptical
Screen size3″2″
Screen dots921,60085,000
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-inch TFT LCD with 85,000 dots and optical real-image finder; display can show a histogram or be switched off
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 photographs400 photographs
Body weight216 g123 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 US maker release dated 13 February 2006 says the W30 is available that month, giving the earliest sourced retail month; Japanese first sale follows on 10 March 2006
Recording mediamicroSD, microSDHC, microSDXC and Memory Stick Micro/Mark2; no full-size SD slot32 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick PRO Duo slot
PortsMicro HDMI and Multi/Micro USB with USB 2.0USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, mono composite AV output and DC input; separate USB and AV cables in original maker accessories list; 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 secondsSupplied NP-BG1 lithium-ion battery; original Japanese maker CIPA claim 400 photographs, also supported by original US launch release; current UK support instead lists 160 shots or 80 minutes
ChargingIn-camera USB charging and USB external power using supplied AC adapter with battery insertedSupplied BC-CSG external battery charger
Dimensions102 × 58.1 × 35.5 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA89.8 × 59 × 22.9 mm (width × height × depth); original maker gives 20.4 mm at the thinnest section
Weight detailApproximately 216 g body only, or 242 g including NP-BX1 and memory cardOriginal Japanese maker approximately 123 g camera only or 153 g shooting weight; current UK support instead lists 133 g body and 181 g with accessories
Materials–Aluminium front panel in original Japanese maker launch description
ColoursBlackSilver, blue or white in original Japanese maker launch list; colour editions share this entry
In the boxNP-BX1, AC-UB10C adapter, micro USB cable, wrist strap and instructions in Japan; regional mains fittings varyNP-BG1 battery, BC-CSG charger, USB cable, AV cable, wrist strap and software

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