- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 18.2 megapixels
- 24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Sony HX99 Review.
- 35mm 858.0mm2
- 24.5 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 51,200
- Go in depth with our full Nikon D780 Review.
- See real-world photos taken with the D780.
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Prices: | Compare Prices | Compare Prices |
Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Sony HX90V
HX90V vs HX99 |
Nikon D750
D750 vs D780 |
Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | HX99 | D780 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Compact | SLR |
Currently Manufactured: | Yes | Yes |
Retail Price: | $449.99 | $2299.95 |
Street Price: | $473.00 | $1,830.28 |
Date Available: | 2019-02-12 | 2020-01-25 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
8.5 oz
(242 g)
includes batteries |
29.6 oz (840 g) |
Size: |
4.0 x
2.3 x
1.4 in. (102 x 58 x 36 mm) |
5.6 x
4.5 x
3.0 in. (144 x 116 x 76 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony Exmor R | |
Effective Megapixels: | 18.2 | 24.5 |
Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch | 35mm |
Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | 858.01mm2 (35.90mm x 23.90mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.26 microns | 5.94 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 1.0x |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | None | Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | Yes |
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) |
6048 x 4024
(24.3 MP,
3:2), 4528 x 3016 (13.7 MP, 3:2), 3014 x 2016 (6.1 MP, 3:2), 6048 x 3400 (20.6 MP, 16:9), 4528 x 2544 (11.5 MP, 16:9), 3024 x 1696 (5.1 MP, 16:9), 4016 x 4016 (16.1 MP, 1:1), 3008 x 3008 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 2000 x 2000 (4.0 MP, 1:1), 3936 x 2624 (10.3 MP, 3:2), 2944 x 1968 (5.8 MP, 3:2), 1968 x 1312 (2.6 MP, 3:2) |
Image File Format: | JPEG, RAW, RAW+JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (NEF), lossless compressed, compressed 14 or 12-bit; RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 10.0 | 12.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (60p/60i/50p/50i/30p/25p/24p) 1920x1080 (120p/100p) |
3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) |
Movie File Format: | XAVC S with LPCM 2ch audio, AVCHD with Dolby Digital (AC-3) 2ch audio (Dolby Digital Stereo Creator) | MOV (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC video with Linear PCM audio) |
Composite Video Out: | No | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | n/a |
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | Nikon F |
Lens: | ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* Lens, 11 elements in 10 groups (5 aspheric elements) | Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR; 17 elements in 13 groups, including 3 aspherical and 2 ED elements |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 24 - 720mm | 24 - 120mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 4.3 - 118mm | 24 - 120mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 28.00x | 5.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (W) / f/6.4(T) - f/8; 5-blade Iris Diaphragm | f/4 - f/22 |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
45 cm to Infinity 17.7 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | n/a | 77.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | No |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 2x Clear Image, up to 4x Digital Zoom | n/a |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | 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 | OVF: 51-point (15 cross-type, f/8 supported by 11 points) TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking via Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3500FX II; Hybrid phase/contrast-detect AF in Live View mode |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | No |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | EVF / LCD | Optical / 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. | SLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.70x magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
Focus Peaking: | Yes | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | 638,400 dots | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.50x | 0.70x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.70x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.2 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) | 2,359,296 dots (786,432 px) |
Touchscreen: | Yes | Yes |
Articulating Screen: | Yes | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | Yes | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | ||
Top Deck Display: | No | Yes |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | 51200 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 80 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400* (*Extended ISO), 12800** (**with MFNR) | ISO 100 - 51,200, Lo-1 (ISO 50), Hi-1 (ISO 102,400), Hi-2 (ISO 204,800), Auto (adjustable) |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | 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 | Auto (3 types), natural light auto, direct sunlight, cloudy, shade, incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), flash, choose color temperature (2500K-10,000K), preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored, spot white balance measurement available during live view photography), all except choose color temperature with fine-tuning |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 30 sec | 1/8000 - 900 sec |
Bulb Mode: | No | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot, Entire Screen Avg, Highlight | 180,000-pixel RGB sensor; 3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G, E, and D lenses), Color Matrix Metering II (other CPU lenses); Center-weighted, Spot (1.5%) centered on selected focus area; Highlight-weighted |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | 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. | EFCT Special effect modes: night vision; super vivid; pop; photo illustration; toy camera effect; miniature effect; selective color; silhouette; high key; low key; U1 and U2 user settings; Active D-Lighting |
Self Timer: | 2, 5, 10; 3 shots seconds | 2/5/10/20 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Flash On, Slow Sync., Flash Off, Rear Sync.; Red-eye reduction available | Front-curtain sync, Slow sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | ISO Auto: 0.3 to 5.4m (W) / 2.5 to 3.0m (T) | n/a |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/2000 | 1/200 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | n/a | ISO-type Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | No |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | MS Micro M2 / microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | UHS-II | |
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | Yes |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW, RAW+JPEG | RAW (NEF), lossless compressed, compressed 14 or 12-bit; RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | XAVC S with LPCM 2ch audio, AVCHD with Dolby Digital (AC-3) 2ch audio (Dolby Digital Stereo Creator) | MOV (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC video with Linear PCM audio) |
Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | Yes | Yes |
NFC: | Yes | No |
Bluetooth: | Yes | Yes |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
Headphone Jack: | No | Yes |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi | USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Via Wi-Fi | Via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth; optional wired or wireless |
Connections (extended): | Micro (Type-D) HDMI, Multi/Micro USB 2.0 | USB 3.1 Gen1 USB-C, Type-C Mini HDMI, Accessory Terminal, 3.5mm Stereo Mic Jack, 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Jack, Built-in Wi-Fi |
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 | 12.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 103 | |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 10.0 | 12.0 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 50 | |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 10.0 | 12.0 |
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 | 2260 shots |
Battery Life, Video: | 55 minutes | |
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-BX1 | Proprietary EN-EL15b/EN-EL15a/EN-EL15 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable (ext. battery grip not supported) |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL15b Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | No | Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | Yes |
Software | ||
Included Software: | Nikon software available for download | |
OS Compatibility: | ||
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: |