Sony HX99 Specifications

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Model Name:	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Sony HX90V HX90V vs HX99
Successor:
General
Model Number:	HX99
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Compact
Currently Manufactured:	Yes
Retail Price:	$449.99
Street Price:	$473.00
Date Available:	2019-02-12
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	8.5 oz (242 g) includes batteries
Size:	4.0 x 2.3 x 1.4 in. (102 x 58 x 36 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony Exmor R
Effective Megapixels:	18.2
Sensor Format:	1/2.3 inch
Sensor size:	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	1.26 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	None
Self-Cleaning:	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No
DxO Sensor Score:
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4896 x 3672 (18.0 MP, 4:3), 4896 x 3264 (16.0 MP, 3:2), 4896 x 2752 (13.5 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 3648 x 2056 (7.5 MP, Other), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1728 (4.5 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 3664 x 3667 (13.4 MP, 1:1), 2736 x 2736 (7.5 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1920 (3.7 MP, 1:1), 8192 x 1860 (15.2 MP, Other), 3872 x 2160 (8.4 MP, Other), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other), 5536 x 2160 (12.0 MP, Other)
Image File Format:	JPEG, RAW, RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	10.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes
Movie Resolution:	3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p) 1920x1080 (60p/60i/50p/50i/30p/25p/24p) 1920x1080 (120p/100p)
Movie File Format:	XAVC S with LPCM 2ch audio, AVCHD with Dolby Digital (AC-3) 2ch audio (Dolby Digital Stereo Creator)
Composite Video Out:	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a
Lens:	ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* Lens, 11 elements in 10 groups (5 aspheric elements)
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	24 - 720mm
Focal Length (actual):	4.3 - 118mm
Zoom Ratio:	28.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 (W) / f/6.4(T) - f/8; 5-blade Iris Diaphragm
Integrated ND Filter:	No
Normal Focus Range:	5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 2x Clear Image, up to 4x Digital Zoom
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detection AF: Wide, Center, Flexible Spot (S/M/L), Expanded Flexible Spot, Single-shot AF, Continuous AF (Movie Only), DMF, Manual Focus
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	0.2-inch 638K-dot OLED, 100% coverage, approx. 0.5x magnification with 50mm lens at infinity and -1m-1(diopter) (35mm equiv.), 19.2mm eyepoint, -4.0 to +3.0m-1 diopter, eye detector.
Focus Peaking:	Yes
EVF Resolution:	638,400 dots
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.50x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	921,600 dots (307,200 px)
Touchscreen:	Yes
Articulating Screen:	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No
Selfie Screen:	Yes
Max Playback Zoom:
Top Deck Display:	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	3200
Minimum ISO (native):	80
ISO Settings:	Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400* (Extended ISO), 12800* (**with MFNR)
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Warm White, Fluorescent Cool White, Fluorescent Day White, Fluorescent Daylight, Incandescent, Flash, Custom (3), C.Temp./Filter
Shutter Speed Range:	1/2000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot, Entire Screen Avg, Highlight
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Scene Modes: Portrait, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Anti Motion Blur, Pet, Gourmet, Fireworks, High Sensitivity, Intelligent Sweep Panorama; Effects: Toy camera, Pop Color, Posterization, Retro Photo, Soft High-key, Partial Color, High Contrast Mono., Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Richtone Monochrome, Miniature, Watercolor, Illustration.
Self Timer:	2, 5, 10; 3 shots seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Flash On, Slow Sync., Flash Off, Rear Sync.; Red-eye reduction available
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	ISO Auto: 0.3 to 5.4m (W) / 2.5 to 3.0m (T)
Max Flash Sync:	1/2000
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:	No
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	MS Micro M2 / microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	RAW, RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	XAVC S with LPCM 2ch audio, AVCHD with Dolby Digital (AC-3) 2ch audio (Dolby Digital Stereo Creator)
Included Memory:	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	Yes
NFC:	Yes
Bluetooth:	Yes
Built-In GPS:	No
Microphone Jack:	No
Headphone Jack:	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Via Wi-Fi
Connections (extended):	Micro (Type-D) HDMI, Multi/Micro USB 2.0

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.71
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	0.66
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	10.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	103
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	10.0
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	50
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	10.0
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	50
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.25 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):	0.15 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.029 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.50 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.018 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:	2.3 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	1.3 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	5.9 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	370 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	300 shots
Battery Life, Video:	55 minutes
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary NP-BX1
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	No
Internal Charging Supported:	Yes
Software
Included Software:
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: