HX99 Compact Camera with 24-720mm zoom

Model: DSC-HX99
RM 2,099.00
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  • Overview
    The world's smallest compact camera with 24-720mm zoom, the HX99 is easy to carry. It features 4K video recording, Fast Intelligent AF, Eye AF and Optical SteadyShotTM as well as a high-contrast OLED Tru-FinderTM, a handy control ring, and a 180° tiltable touch screen for usability.
  • Features
    The world's smallest camera with wide zoom range

    The world's smallest camera with wide zoom range

    Covering the range from wide-angle 24mm to telephoto 720mm, the HX99 is the perfect camera for everything from memorable travel photos to everyday snapshots. The ZEISS® Vario-Sonnar T* lens delivers superb image quality all across the zoom range, and the Clear Image Zoom feature allows further magnification of the subject (up to 1440mm) while preserving high resolution.  [1] 24mm  [2] 720mm  [3] 1440mm

    Exmor R™ and BIONZ X™ deliver superb image quality

    Exmor R™ and BIONZ X™ deliver superb image quality

    The HX99's image sensor — an 18.2 megapixel (effective) back-illuminated CMOS sensor — works with the advanced BIONZ X image-processing system to deliver superb image quality, even for fine textures and details. With a range of ISO80-6400 (expanded), even dimly lit scenes can be beautifully shot, while colour-reproduction improvements produce natural-looking skin tones.

    4K  movies recorded with full pixel readout

    4K movies recorded with full pixel readout

    The HX99 is the first in the HX-series to record 4K video (QFHD, 3840 x 2160 pixels). High-quality 4K video is achieved with a full sensor pixel readout, and no pixel binning - collecting approximately 1.6x as much information as is required. This oversampling effect results in images of outstanding resolution with reduced moiré and jaggies.

    Fast Intelligent AF to capture decisive moments

    Fast Intelligent AF to capture decisive moments

    The camera adopts Fast Intelligent AF using highly accurate contrast-detection autofocus with 0.09-second response. It achieves focus by minimising wasted lens motion, predicting AF range and accelerating the lens drive, improving response so you can capture even more fleeting moments.

    Eye AF feature for perfect portrait shots

    Eye AF feature for perfect portrait shots

    The camera's sophisticated Eye AF feature can be activated to automatically detect and focus on the eyes of the main subjects in your shots. It rapidly and accurately detects eyes even under difficult conditions, such as when the subject is looking downward or when faces are backlit or dimly lit.

    Continuous shooting at up to 10 frames per second

    Continuous shooting at up to 10 frames per second

    It's possible to perform high-speed continuous shooting at up to 10 frames per second for up to 155 shots. Continuous-shot images can also be displayed, deleted and protected in groups.

    Image stabilisation with Optical SteadyShot™

    Image stabilisation with Optical SteadyShot™

    Designed for handheld shooting and when shooting at telephoto zoom settings, even with high magnification, the camera's Optical SteadyShot feature stabilises the image and effectively reduces camera shake by relying on a high-performance gyro-sensor and a specialised algorithm. Because this is an optical function, image stabilisation is performed without lowering resolution.  [1] SteadyShot OFF  [2] SteadyShot ON

    Clear, easy-to-operate OLED Tru-Finder™

    Clear, easy-to-operate OLED Tru-Finder™

    The high-contrast OLED Tru-Finder is far brighter than conventional electronic viewfinders. It displays real-time preview and shooting information, so what you see on-screen is exactly what you get in your shot. The viewfinder is easily retractable, for portability, safety, and convenience.

    Control ring for advanced photography

    Control ring for advanced photography

    The convenient lens-mounted control ring allows you to operate pro-style manual controls such as selecting shutter speed, aperture, and more for added creative control — so there’s no need to compromise your vision because of the camera’s compact size.

    Touch Focus and Shutter

    Touch Focus and Shutter

    With Touch Focus you can simply touch the LCD at the point of the image you want to focus on, for both still and video capture, so you can intuitively focus on subjects even at the edge of the frame without reframing. The shutter can also be operated by touching the LCD screen.

    Touch Pad AF

    Touch Pad AF

    When using the viewfinder, use Touch Pad AF to shift focus smoothly and easily, simply by sliding your finger across the LCD screen.

    180° tiltable LCD screen for flexible composition

    180° tiltable LCD screen for flexible composition

    The high-resolution 3.0-inch type screen with tilt capability is perfect for taking selfies and framing low-angle shots. You can use it in various shooting positions for greater flexibility in capturing creative compositions.

    Zoom Assist

    Zoom Assist

    If you lose track of a moving subject while framing with zoom, the Zoom Assist function makes it easy to find it again. Program it to the C (custom) button, then simply push and hold it to automatically zoom out, find and frame your subject again, then release the button. The camera quickly zooms back to the original focal length, so you can resume shooting the subject.

    RAW format recording

    In order to give users far greater control over the final appearance of their photos, the HX99 provides RAW-format image recording as an option. With this format all the data from the sensor is preserved, so exposure, brightness, white balance and other aspects of the image can be easily adjusted using image-editing software.

    High-frame rate HD video recording of fast-moving subjects

    When you're shooting movies you can capture fast-moving subjects with high-frame rate HD recording at up to 120p (NTSC) or 100p (PAL). This allows you to produce impressive slow-motion sequences during editing. The high bitrate, up to 100Mbps, also ensures detailed images.

    Proxy data recording for easier, faster editing and sharing

    While recording full-resolution 4K video, the camera can also capture a low-bitrate proxy file that's lighter and easier to handle. This makes it easy to upload and share the images soon after shooting them, enabling easier online collaboration.

    Lock-on AF for enhanced photo opportunities

    Lock-on AF for enhanced photo opportunities

    Lock-on AF captures and continues tracking moving subjects. It automatically adjusts the AF target frame size to match the subject size, improves tracking performance, and helps you take full advantage of every photo opportunity.

    A firmer grip for steadier shots

    A firmer grip for steadier shots

    The camera's grip is designed to better fit your hand, making it easier to hold in order to provide stability, despite the camera's compact size. It provides more stable framing of handheld shots and reduced camera shake, for steady shots even when held in one hand.

    Internal pop-up flash

    Internal pop-up flash

    The camera's built-in, manual pop-up flash feature enables various modes of flash photography. Slow Sync is useful for shooting atmospheric night portraits, Rear Sync lets you creatively express motion, and the Autoflash setting automatically determines whether the flash is necessary.

    My Menu your way

    My Menu your way

    With My Menu, you can register menu items for instant recall, and create custom menus. The menu screen has been redesigned, and you can make function assignments for up to 30 items to retool the camera interface according to your shooting preferences.

    Convenient on-location rating and sorting

    Rate and protect your images in the field, with a convenient custom button assignment. Ratings, from 1 to 5 stars, can be reviewed when images are imported to your PC using PlayMemories Home™ or the new Sony Imaging Edge software, for fast sorting of even large image libraries.

    New LCD power-saving mode

    With the camera body power switched ON, the LCD screen can be automatically switched OFF (either 2, 5 or 10 seconds after its last operation) to save power.

    One-touch remote and sharing

    One-touch remote and sharing

    With one-touch remote, a smartphone or tablet can function as a monitor and remote control. One-touch sharing allows easy transfers of photos or videos to an NFC™-enabled Android™ device for easy uploading and sharing. Just install the Imaging Edge Mobile app from your device’s app store, then touch the device to the camera to connect them. QR code compatibility allows connection with non -NFC devices.

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    Geo-tag your images via Bluetooth®

    Geo-tag your images via Bluetooth®

    With the Bluetooth® Location Information Link you can easily geo-tag your images – perfect when travelling. Simply pair your camera to a compatible smartphone with the Imaging Edge Mobile app and your location data can be recorded together with each photo.

    Learn more

    Imaging Edge™ Remote, Viewer, and Edit

    Imaging Edge™ Remote, Viewer, and Edit

    Elevate your photography with Imaging Edge desktop applications. Use "Remote" to control and monitor shooting live on your PC screen; "Viewer" to quickly preview, rate, and select photos from large image libraries; and "Edit" to develop RAW data into high-quality photos for delivery. Get the best from Sony RAW files, and manage your productions more efficiently.

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    Works with iMovie and Final Cut Pro X

    Works with iMovie and Final Cut Pro X

    This product is compatible with Final Cut Pro X and iMovie.

    Capture One (for Sony)

    Capture One (for Sony)

    Capture One Express (for Sony) is a free award-winning image editing software that provides high-end image quality RAW development, easy management of your image files, and powerful editing tools. Capture One Pro (for Sony) can be bought for even more editing tools and tethered shooting capability.

  • Highlight

    ZEISS® Vario-Sonnar T* 24-720 mm zoom lens

    4K video recording with full pixel readout

    Highly accurate Fast Intelligent AF and Eye AF

    Clear, high-contrast OLED Tru-Finder and handy control ring

    180° tiltable LCD touch screen for easy framing of selfie shots

    Sensor Type

    1/2.3 type (7.82mm) Exmor R CMOS sensor

    Number of Pixels (Effective)

    Approx. 18.2 Megapixels

    ISO Sensitivity (Still Image)(Recommended Exposure Index)

    Auto(ISO80-3200, selectable with upper / lower limit),80/100/200/400/800/1600/3200(Extendable to ISO6400),Multi-Frame NR:Auto(ISO80-3200 same as selected range in Auto), 100/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800

  • Specifications

    Sensor

    Sensor Type

    1/2.3 type (7.82mm) Exmor R CMOS sensor

    Number of Pixels (Effective)

    Approx. 18.2 Megapixels

    Lens

    Lens type

    ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* Lens, 11 elements in 10 groups (5 aspheric elements)

    F-number (Maximum Aperture)

    F3.5 (W) - 6.4 (T)

    Focal length

    f=4.25-118mm

    ANGLE OF VIEW (35MM FORMAT EQUIVALENT)

    84deg.-3deg.30min.(24-720mm)

    Focus Range (From the Front of the Lens)

    Auto: AF (W: Approx. 5cm (0.16 ft.) to Infinity, T: Approx. 250cm (8.20 ft.) to Infinity) / Program Auto: AF (W: Approx. 5cm (0.16 ft.) to Infinity, T: Approx. 250cm (8.20 ft.) to Infinity)

    Optical Zoom

    28x

    Clear Image Zoom (Still Image)

    18M Approx.60x / 10M Approx.80x / 5.0M Approx.113x / VGA Approx.459x / 13M(16:9) Approx.60x / 2.1M(16:9) Approx.153x

    Clear Image Zoom (Movie)

    4K:Approx. 45x,HD:Approx. 60x

    Digital Zoom (Still Image)

    18M Approx.120x / 10M Approx.161x / 5.0M Approx.226x / VGA Approx.459x / 13M(16:9) Approx.120x / 2.1M(16:9) Approx.306x

    Digital Zoom (Movie)

    Approx. 120x

    Screen

    Screen Type

    7.5cm (3.0type) (4:3) / 921,600 dots / Xtra Fine / TFT LCD

    Adjustable Angle

    Up by approx. 180 degrees

    Display Selector (Finder/Lcd)

    Auto/EVF

    MS Assist Magnification

    7.7x, 15.3x

    Touch Panel

    Yes

    Viewfinder

    Screen Type/Number of Dots

    0.2-type electronic viewfinder(OLED), 638,400dots

    Field Coverage

    100%, 4K Movie: Approx.97%

    Magnification

    Approx. 0.5x with 50mm lens at infinity, -1m<sup>-1</sup>(diopter) (35mm equiv.)

    Eye Point

    Approx.20mm from the eyepiece, 19.2mm from the eyepiece frame at -1m<sup>-1</sup>(diopter) (CIPA standard)

    Dioptre Adjustment

    -4.0 to +3.0m<sup>-1</sup>

    Brightness Control

    Auto, Manual(5steps)

    Camera

    Image Processing Engine

    Yes (BIONZ X)

    STEADYSHOT (STILL IMAGE)

    Optical

    STEADYSHOT (MOVIE)

    Yes (Intelligent Active Mode, Optical type with electronic compensation, Anti Rolling type)

    Focus Type

    Contrast detection AF

    Focus Mode

    Single-shot AF,Continuous AF(Movie Only),DMF,Manual Focus

    Focus Area

    Wide,Center,Flexible Spot (S/M/L),Expanded Flexible Spot

    LOCK ON AF

    yes

    Light Metering Mode

    Multi Pattern,Center Weighted,Spot,Entire Screen Avg,Highlight

    Exposure Compensation

    +/- 3.0 EV, 1/3 EV step

    ISO Sensitivity (Still Image)(Recommended Exposure Index)

    Auto(ISO80-3200, selectable with upper / lower limit),80/100/200/400/800/1600/3200(Extendable to ISO6400),Multi-Frame NR:Auto(ISO80-3200 same as selected range in Auto), 100/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800

    ISO Sensitivity (Movie)

    Auto(ISO80-3200, selectable with upper / lower limit),80/100/200/400/800/1600/3200(Extendable to ISO6400)

    Minimum Illumination (Movie)

    Auto: 9lux (Shutter Speed 1/30)

    White Balance Modes

    Auto,Daylight,Shade,Cloudy,Incandescent,Fluor.: Warm White,Fluor.: Cool White,Fluor.: Day White,Fluor.: Daylight,Flash,C.Temp./Filter,Custom1,Custom2,Custom3,Custom Setup

    WB Micro Adjustment

    G7-M7 (57 steps) , A7-B7 (29 steps)

    Shutter Speed

    iAuto (4" - 1/2000) / Program Auto (1" - 1/2000) / Aperture Priority (8" - 1/2000) / Shutter Priority (30" - 1/2000) / Manual (30" - 1/2000)

    Aperture

    iAuto(F3.5-F6.3(W)) / Program Auto(F3.5-F6.3(W) ) / Manual(F3.5-F8.0(W)) / Aperture Priority(F3.5-F8.0(W)) / Shutter Priority(F3.5-F6.3(W))

    Image Control

    Contrast,Saturation,Sharpness,Creative Style,Color Space,Quality(RAW / RAW&JPEG ( Extra fine, Fine, Standard) / JPEG ( Extra fine, Fine, Standard)

    Noise Reduction

    high ISO NR:Normal/Low, Multi Frame NR:Auto, ISO100-12800

    Dynamic Range Functions

    Off, Dynamic Range Optimizer (Auto/Level 1-5), Auto High Dynamic Range: Off, Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1.0-6.0EV, 1.0EV step)

    Shooting Mode

    Auto(Intelligent Auto/Superior Auto),Program Auto,Aperture Priority,Shutter Speed Priority,Manual Exposure,MR(Memory Recall) 1,2,Movie Mode(Program Auto,Aperture Priority,Shutter Speed Priority,Manual Exposure),Sweep Panorama,Scene Selection

    Scene Selection

    Portrait,Macro,Landscape,Sunset,Night Scene,Handheld Twilight,Night Portrait,Anti Motion Blur,Pet,Gourmet,Fireworks,High Sensitivity

    Continuous Shooting Speed (maximum) (with max. recording pixels)

    Spd Priority Cont. Approx. 10 fps, Cont. Shooting Approx. 3 fps

    Self-Timer

    Off / 10sec. / 5sec. / 2sec. / 3 consecutive shots with 10sec. 5sec. or 2sec. / 5 consecutive shots with 10sec. 5sec. or 2sec.

    Drive Modes

    Single,Continuous shooting,Spd Priority Cont,Self-timer,Self-timer(cont.),Cont.-bracketing,Single-bracketing,White balance bracketing,DRO bracketing

    Panorama (Shooting)

    Sweep Panorama

    Picture Effect

    [Still Image]:Toy camera, Pop Color, Posterization, Retro Photo, Soft High-key, Partial Color, High Contrast Mono., Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Richtone Monochrome, Miniature, Watercolor, Illustration; [Movie]:Toy camera,Pop Color, Posterization, Retro Photo, Soft High-key, Partial Color, High Contrast Mono.

    Creative Style

    Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Black & White, Sepia

    Number of Recognised Scenes

    [Still Image]:Superior Auto: 44 / iAuto: 33; [Movie]:44

    Flash

    Flash Mode

    Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill Flash / Slow Sync. / Rear Sync.

    Flash Type

    Built-in, manual pop-up

    AF Illuminator

    Auto / Off

    Bracketing

    Yes

    Flash Range

    ISO Auto: Approx.0.3m to 5.4m(11 13/16 inches to 17 feet 8 19/32 inches)(W) / Approx.2.5m to 3.0 m(8 feet 2 27/64 inches to 9 feet 10 7/64 inches)(T)

    Recording

    Compatible Recording Media

    Memory Stick Micro,Memory Stick Micro (Mark2),microSD Memory Card,microSDHC Memory Card,microSDXC Memory Card

    Recording Format

    [Still Image]:JPEG(DCF Ver.2.0,Exif Ver.2.31,MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format),[Movie]:XAVC S, AVCHD format Ver.2.0 compatible

    Recording Format (Movie Audio)

    XAVC S:LPCM 2ch,AVCHD:Dolby Digital(AC-3) 2ch(Dolby Digital Stereo Creator)

    Colour Space (Still)

    sRGB,Adobe RGB

    DCF/DPOF

    DCF/DPOF/EXIF/MPF

    Still Image Number of recorded pixels (Image Size)

    3:2mode:16M(4,896×3,264)/8.9M(3,648×2,432)/4.5M(2,592×1,728),4:3mode:18M(4,896×3,672)/10M(3,648×2,736)/5M(2,592×1,944)/VGA(640×480),16:9mode:13M(4,896×2,752)/7.5M(3,648×2,056)/2.1M(1,920×1,080),1:1mode:13M(3,664×3,664)/7.5M(2,736×2,736)/3.7M(1,920×1,920),Sweep Panorama:Wide(12,416×1,856/5,536×2,160),Standard(8,192×1,856/3,872×2,160)

    Movie Recording Mode (NTSC)

    PAL/NTSC Selector: [NTSC] AVCHD: 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i)/ 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i), XAVC S 4K: 30p 100M(3,840x2,160/30p)/ 30p 60M(3,840x2,160/30p)/ 24p 100M(3,840x2,160/24p)/ 24p 60M(3,840x2,160/24p), XAVC S HD: 60p 50M(1,920x1,080/60p)/ 60p 25M(1,920x1,080/60p)/ 30p 50M(1,920x1,080/30p)/ 30p 16M(1,920x1,080/30p)/ 24p 50M(1,920x1,080/24p)/ 120p 100M(1,920x1,080/120p)/120p 60M(1,920x1,080/120p)

    Movie Recording Mode (PAL)

    PAL/NTSC Selector:[PAL] AVCHD: 24M FX(1,920x1,080/50i)/ 17M FH(1,920x1,080/50i), XAVC S 4K: 25p 100M(3,840x2,160/25p)/ 25p 60M(3,840x2,160/25p)/ XAVC S HD: 50p 50M(1,920x1,080/50p)/ 50p 25M(1,920x1,080/50p)/ 25p 50M(1,920x1,080/25p)/ 25p 16M(1,920x1,080/25p)/ 100p 100M(1,920x1,080/100p)/ 100p 60M(1,920x1,080/100p)

    Proxy Recording

    Yes

    Interface

    Input and Output Terminals

    Multi/Micro USB Terminal, Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0), Micro HDMI

    NFC

    NFC forum Type 3 Tag compatible, One-touch remote, One-touch sharing

    WI-FI

    Yes(IEEE802.11b/g/n(2.4GHz band))

    Bluetooth

    Yes(Ver.4.1)

    Power

    Power source

    DC3.6V(supplied battery)/ DC5.0V(supplied AC adaptor)

    Battery System

    NP-BX1

    Power Consumption (Camera Mode)

    Approx. 1.5W with LCD monitor and approx. 1.8W with viewfinder(CIPA standard)

    USB Charge/USB Power Supply

    Yes (with supplied AC Adaptor and supplied Battery)

    BATTERY LIFE(STILL IMAGES)(CIPA) 

    Monitor:Approx. 370 / Approx. 185min., Monitor (When Auto Monitor off is set to 2sec):Approx. 460 / Approx. 230min., ViewFinder:Approx. 300 / Approx. 150min.

    BATTERY LIFE(MOVIES ACTUAL SHOOTING)(CIPA) 

    Monitor:Approx. 55min., ViewFinder:Approx. 55min.

    BATTERY LIFE(MOVIES CONTINUOUS SHOOTING)(CIPA) 

    Monitor:Approx. 95min., ViewFinder:Approx. 100min.

    Others

    Shooting Functions

    Eye AF,Face Detection,Face Registration,Smile Shutter,Grid Line,Step Zoom/Quick Zoom,Digital Level Gauge,WB Bracketing,DRO Bracketing,MF Assist,Peaking,Zebra,Marker Display,Micref Level,Zoom Assist,My Menu Setting,Self-portrait timer

    Playback Functions

    BRAVIA Sync(Control for HDMI),9/25-frame index view,Auto Orientation,Slide Show,Forward/Rewind (Movie),Delete,Protect,Motion Shot Video,Automatic Image Rotation,Cont Shoot Grouping

    TRILUMINOS Color

    Yes

    4K image output

    Yes

    Operating Temperature

    0 degrees C. - +40 degrees C. / 32 degrees F. - 104 degrees F.

    Print

    Print

    Exif Print,PRINT Image Matching (PIM3)

    Size & Weight

    DIMENSIONS (W X H X D) (APPROX.)

    102.0mm x 58.1mm x 35.5mm(4 1/8 in. x 2 3/8 in. x 1 7/16 in.)

    WEIGHT (CIPA COMPLIANT)

    Approx. 242g (8.6oz) (Battery and Memory Card are included)/Approx. 216g (7.7oz) (Body Only)

  • Support
  • Overview
    • Overview
      The world's smallest compact camera with 24-720mm zoom, the HX99 is easy to carry. It features 4K video recording, Fast Intelligent AF, Eye AF and Optical SteadyShotTM as well as a high-contrast OLED Tru-FinderTM, a handy control ring, and a 180° tiltable touch screen for usability.
  • highlight
    • Highlight

      ZEISS® Vario-Sonnar T* 24-720 mm zoom lens

      4K video recording with full pixel readout

      Highly accurate Fast Intelligent AF and Eye AF

      Clear, high-contrast OLED Tru-Finder and handy control ring

      180° tiltable LCD touch screen for easy framing of selfie shots

      Sensor Type

      1/2.3 type (7.82mm) Exmor R CMOS sensor

      Number of Pixels (Effective)

      Approx. 18.2 Megapixels

      ISO Sensitivity (Still Image)(Recommended Exposure Index)

      Auto(ISO80-3200, selectable with upper / lower limit),80/100/200/400/800/1600/3200(Extendable to ISO6400),Multi-Frame NR:Auto(ISO80-3200 same as selected range in Auto), 100/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800

  • features
    • Features
      The world's smallest camera with wide zoom range

      The world's smallest camera with wide zoom range

      Covering the range from wide-angle 24mm to telephoto 720mm, the HX99 is the perfect camera for everything from memorable travel photos to everyday snapshots. The ZEISS® Vario-Sonnar T* lens delivers superb image quality all across the zoom range, and the Clear Image Zoom feature allows further magnification of the subject (up to 1440mm) while preserving high resolution.  [1] 24mm  [2] 720mm  [3] 1440mm

      Exmor R™ and BIONZ X™ deliver superb image quality

      Exmor R™ and BIONZ X™ deliver superb image quality

      The HX99's image sensor — an 18.2 megapixel (effective) back-illuminated CMOS sensor — works with the advanced BIONZ X image-processing system to deliver superb image quality, even for fine textures and details. With a range of ISO80-6400 (expanded), even dimly lit scenes can be beautifully shot, while colour-reproduction improvements produce natural-looking skin tones.

      4K  movies recorded with full pixel readout

      4K movies recorded with full pixel readout

      The HX99 is the first in the HX-series to record 4K video (QFHD, 3840 x 2160 pixels). High-quality 4K video is achieved with a full sensor pixel readout, and no pixel binning - collecting approximately 1.6x as much information as is required. This oversampling effect results in images of outstanding resolution with reduced moiré and jaggies.

      Fast Intelligent AF to capture decisive moments

      Fast Intelligent AF to capture decisive moments

      The camera adopts Fast Intelligent AF using highly accurate contrast-detection autofocus with 0.09-second response. It achieves focus by minimising wasted lens motion, predicting AF range and accelerating the lens drive, improving response so you can capture even more fleeting moments.

      Eye AF feature for perfect portrait shots

      Eye AF feature for perfect portrait shots

      The camera's sophisticated Eye AF feature can be activated to automatically detect and focus on the eyes of the main subjects in your shots. It rapidly and accurately detects eyes even under difficult conditions, such as when the subject is looking downward or when faces are backlit or dimly lit.

      Continuous shooting at up to 10 frames per second

      Continuous shooting at up to 10 frames per second

      It's possible to perform high-speed continuous shooting at up to 10 frames per second for up to 155 shots. Continuous-shot images can also be displayed, deleted and protected in groups.

      Image stabilisation with Optical SteadyShot™

      Image stabilisation with Optical SteadyShot™

      Designed for handheld shooting and when shooting at telephoto zoom settings, even with high magnification, the camera's Optical SteadyShot feature stabilises the image and effectively reduces camera shake by relying on a high-performance gyro-sensor and a specialised algorithm. Because this is an optical function, image stabilisation is performed without lowering resolution.  [1] SteadyShot OFF  [2] SteadyShot ON

      Clear, easy-to-operate OLED Tru-Finder™

      Clear, easy-to-operate OLED Tru-Finder™

      The high-contrast OLED Tru-Finder is far brighter than conventional electronic viewfinders. It displays real-time preview and shooting information, so what you see on-screen is exactly what you get in your shot. The viewfinder is easily retractable, for portability, safety, and convenience.

      Control ring for advanced photography

      Control ring for advanced photography

      The convenient lens-mounted control ring allows you to operate pro-style manual controls such as selecting shutter speed, aperture, and more for added creative control — so there’s no need to compromise your vision because of the camera’s compact size.

      Touch Focus and Shutter

      Touch Focus and Shutter

      With Touch Focus you can simply touch the LCD at the point of the image you want to focus on, for both still and video capture, so you can intuitively focus on subjects even at the edge of the frame without reframing. The shutter can also be operated by touching the LCD screen.

      Touch Pad AF

      Touch Pad AF

      When using the viewfinder, use Touch Pad AF to shift focus smoothly and easily, simply by sliding your finger across the LCD screen.

      180° tiltable LCD screen for flexible composition

      180° tiltable LCD screen for flexible composition

      The high-resolution 3.0-inch type screen with tilt capability is perfect for taking selfies and framing low-angle shots. You can use it in various shooting positions for greater flexibility in capturing creative compositions.

      Zoom Assist

      Zoom Assist

      If you lose track of a moving subject while framing with zoom, the Zoom Assist function makes it easy to find it again. Program it to the C (custom) button, then simply push and hold it to automatically zoom out, find and frame your subject again, then release the button. The camera quickly zooms back to the original focal length, so you can resume shooting the subject.

      RAW format recording

      In order to give users far greater control over the final appearance of their photos, the HX99 provides RAW-format image recording as an option. With this format all the data from the sensor is preserved, so exposure, brightness, white balance and other aspects of the image can be easily adjusted using image-editing software.

      High-frame rate HD video recording of fast-moving subjects

      When you're shooting movies you can capture fast-moving subjects with high-frame rate HD recording at up to 120p (NTSC) or 100p (PAL). This allows you to produce impressive slow-motion sequences during editing. The high bitrate, up to 100Mbps, also ensures detailed images.

      Proxy data recording for easier, faster editing and sharing

      While recording full-resolution 4K video, the camera can also capture a low-bitrate proxy file that's lighter and easier to handle. This makes it easy to upload and share the images soon after shooting them, enabling easier online collaboration.

      Lock-on AF for enhanced photo opportunities

      Lock-on AF for enhanced photo opportunities

      Lock-on AF captures and continues tracking moving subjects. It automatically adjusts the AF target frame size to match the subject size, improves tracking performance, and helps you take full advantage of every photo opportunity.

      A firmer grip for steadier shots

      A firmer grip for steadier shots

      The camera's grip is designed to better fit your hand, making it easier to hold in order to provide stability, despite the camera's compact size. It provides more stable framing of handheld shots and reduced camera shake, for steady shots even when held in one hand.

      Internal pop-up flash

      Internal pop-up flash

      The camera's built-in, manual pop-up flash feature enables various modes of flash photography. Slow Sync is useful for shooting atmospheric night portraits, Rear Sync lets you creatively express motion, and the Autoflash setting automatically determines whether the flash is necessary.

      My Menu your way

      My Menu your way

      With My Menu, you can register menu items for instant recall, and create custom menus. The menu screen has been redesigned, and you can make function assignments for up to 30 items to retool the camera interface according to your shooting preferences.

      Convenient on-location rating and sorting

      Rate and protect your images in the field, with a convenient custom button assignment. Ratings, from 1 to 5 stars, can be reviewed when images are imported to your PC using PlayMemories Home™ or the new Sony Imaging Edge software, for fast sorting of even large image libraries.

      New LCD power-saving mode

      With the camera body power switched ON, the LCD screen can be automatically switched OFF (either 2, 5 or 10 seconds after its last operation) to save power.

      One-touch remote and sharing

      One-touch remote and sharing

      With one-touch remote, a smartphone or tablet can function as a monitor and remote control. One-touch sharing allows easy transfers of photos or videos to an NFC™-enabled Android™ device for easy uploading and sharing. Just install the Imaging Edge Mobile app from your device’s app store, then touch the device to the camera to connect them. QR code compatibility allows connection with non -NFC devices.

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      Geo-tag your images via Bluetooth®

      Geo-tag your images via Bluetooth®

      With the Bluetooth® Location Information Link you can easily geo-tag your images – perfect when travelling. Simply pair your camera to a compatible smartphone with the Imaging Edge Mobile app and your location data can be recorded together with each photo.

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      Imaging Edge™ Remote, Viewer, and Edit

      Imaging Edge™ Remote, Viewer, and Edit

      Elevate your photography with Imaging Edge desktop applications. Use "Remote" to control and monitor shooting live on your PC screen; "Viewer" to quickly preview, rate, and select photos from large image libraries; and "Edit" to develop RAW data into high-quality photos for delivery. Get the best from Sony RAW files, and manage your productions more efficiently.

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      Works with iMovie and Final Cut Pro X

      Works with iMovie and Final Cut Pro X

      This product is compatible with Final Cut Pro X and iMovie.

      Capture One (for Sony)

      Capture One (for Sony)

      Capture One Express (for Sony) is a free award-winning image editing software that provides high-end image quality RAW development, easy management of your image files, and powerful editing tools. Capture One Pro (for Sony) can be bought for even more editing tools and tethered shooting capability.

  • specifications
    • Specifications

      Sensor

      Sensor Type

      1/2.3 type (7.82mm) Exmor R CMOS sensor

      Number of Pixels (Effective)

      Approx. 18.2 Megapixels

      Lens

      Lens type

      ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* Lens, 11 elements in 10 groups (5 aspheric elements)

      F-number (Maximum Aperture)

      F3.5 (W) - 6.4 (T)

      Focal length

      f=4.25-118mm

      ANGLE OF VIEW (35MM FORMAT EQUIVALENT)

      84deg.-3deg.30min.(24-720mm)

      Focus Range (From the Front of the Lens)

      Auto: AF (W: Approx. 5cm (0.16 ft.) to Infinity, T: Approx. 250cm (8.20 ft.) to Infinity) / Program Auto: AF (W: Approx. 5cm (0.16 ft.) to Infinity, T: Approx. 250cm (8.20 ft.) to Infinity)

      Optical Zoom

      28x

      Clear Image Zoom (Still Image)

      18M Approx.60x / 10M Approx.80x / 5.0M Approx.113x / VGA Approx.459x / 13M(16:9) Approx.60x / 2.1M(16:9) Approx.153x

      Clear Image Zoom (Movie)

      4K:Approx. 45x,HD:Approx. 60x

      Digital Zoom (Still Image)

      18M Approx.120x / 10M Approx.161x / 5.0M Approx.226x / VGA Approx.459x / 13M(16:9) Approx.120x / 2.1M(16:9) Approx.306x

      Digital Zoom (Movie)

      Approx. 120x

      Screen

      Screen Type

      7.5cm (3.0type) (4:3) / 921,600 dots / Xtra Fine / TFT LCD

      Adjustable Angle

      Up by approx. 180 degrees

      Display Selector (Finder/Lcd)

      Auto/EVF

      MS Assist Magnification

      7.7x, 15.3x

      Touch Panel

      Yes

      Viewfinder

      Screen Type/Number of Dots

      0.2-type electronic viewfinder(OLED), 638,400dots

      Field Coverage

      100%, 4K Movie: Approx.97%

      Magnification

      Approx. 0.5x with 50mm lens at infinity, -1m<sup>-1</sup>(diopter) (35mm equiv.)

      Eye Point

      Approx.20mm from the eyepiece, 19.2mm from the eyepiece frame at -1m<sup>-1</sup>(diopter) (CIPA standard)

      Dioptre Adjustment

      -4.0 to +3.0m<sup>-1</sup>

      Brightness Control

      Auto, Manual(5steps)

      Camera

      Image Processing Engine

      Yes (BIONZ X)

      STEADYSHOT (STILL IMAGE)

      Optical

      STEADYSHOT (MOVIE)

      Yes (Intelligent Active Mode, Optical type with electronic compensation, Anti Rolling type)

      Focus Type

      Contrast detection AF

      Focus Mode

      Single-shot AF,Continuous AF(Movie Only),DMF,Manual Focus

      Focus Area

      Wide,Center,Flexible Spot (S/M/L),Expanded Flexible Spot

      LOCK ON AF

      yes

      Light Metering Mode

      Multi Pattern,Center Weighted,Spot,Entire Screen Avg,Highlight

      Exposure Compensation

      +/- 3.0 EV, 1/3 EV step

      ISO Sensitivity (Still Image)(Recommended Exposure Index)

      Auto(ISO80-3200, selectable with upper / lower limit),80/100/200/400/800/1600/3200(Extendable to ISO6400),Multi-Frame NR:Auto(ISO80-3200 same as selected range in Auto), 100/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800

      ISO Sensitivity (Movie)

      Auto(ISO80-3200, selectable with upper / lower limit),80/100/200/400/800/1600/3200(Extendable to ISO6400)

      Minimum Illumination (Movie)

      Auto: 9lux (Shutter Speed 1/30)

      White Balance Modes

      Auto,Daylight,Shade,Cloudy,Incandescent,Fluor.: Warm White,Fluor.: Cool White,Fluor.: Day White,Fluor.: Daylight,Flash,C.Temp./Filter,Custom1,Custom2,Custom3,Custom Setup

      WB Micro Adjustment

      G7-M7 (57 steps) , A7-B7 (29 steps)

      Shutter Speed

      iAuto (4" - 1/2000) / Program Auto (1" - 1/2000) / Aperture Priority (8" - 1/2000) / Shutter Priority (30" - 1/2000) / Manual (30" - 1/2000)

      Aperture

      iAuto(F3.5-F6.3(W)) / Program Auto(F3.5-F6.3(W) ) / Manual(F3.5-F8.0(W)) / Aperture Priority(F3.5-F8.0(W)) / Shutter Priority(F3.5-F6.3(W))

      Image Control

      Contrast,Saturation,Sharpness,Creative Style,Color Space,Quality(RAW / RAW&JPEG ( Extra fine, Fine, Standard) / JPEG ( Extra fine, Fine, Standard)

      Noise Reduction

      high ISO NR:Normal/Low, Multi Frame NR:Auto, ISO100-12800

      Dynamic Range Functions

      Off, Dynamic Range Optimizer (Auto/Level 1-5), Auto High Dynamic Range: Off, Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1.0-6.0EV, 1.0EV step)

      Shooting Mode

      Auto(Intelligent Auto/Superior Auto),Program Auto,Aperture Priority,Shutter Speed Priority,Manual Exposure,MR(Memory Recall) 1,2,Movie Mode(Program Auto,Aperture Priority,Shutter Speed Priority,Manual Exposure),Sweep Panorama,Scene Selection

      Scene Selection

      Portrait,Macro,Landscape,Sunset,Night Scene,Handheld Twilight,Night Portrait,Anti Motion Blur,Pet,Gourmet,Fireworks,High Sensitivity

      Continuous Shooting Speed (maximum) (with max. recording pixels)

      Spd Priority Cont. Approx. 10 fps, Cont. Shooting Approx. 3 fps

      Self-Timer

      Off / 10sec. / 5sec. / 2sec. / 3 consecutive shots with 10sec. 5sec. or 2sec. / 5 consecutive shots with 10sec. 5sec. or 2sec.

      Drive Modes

      Single,Continuous shooting,Spd Priority Cont,Self-timer,Self-timer(cont.),Cont.-bracketing,Single-bracketing,White balance bracketing,DRO bracketing

      Panorama (Shooting)

      Sweep Panorama

      Picture Effect

      [Still Image]:Toy camera, Pop Color, Posterization, Retro Photo, Soft High-key, Partial Color, High Contrast Mono., Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Richtone Monochrome, Miniature, Watercolor, Illustration; [Movie]:Toy camera,Pop Color, Posterization, Retro Photo, Soft High-key, Partial Color, High Contrast Mono.

      Creative Style

      Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Black & White, Sepia

      Number of Recognised Scenes

      [Still Image]:Superior Auto: 44 / iAuto: 33; [Movie]:44

      Flash

      Flash Mode

      Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill Flash / Slow Sync. / Rear Sync.

      Flash Type

      Built-in, manual pop-up

      AF Illuminator

      Auto / Off

      Bracketing

      Yes

      Flash Range

      ISO Auto: Approx.0.3m to 5.4m(11 13/16 inches to 17 feet 8 19/32 inches)(W) / Approx.2.5m to 3.0 m(8 feet 2 27/64 inches to 9 feet 10 7/64 inches)(T)

      Recording

      Compatible Recording Media

      Memory Stick Micro,Memory Stick Micro (Mark2),microSD Memory Card,microSDHC Memory Card,microSDXC Memory Card

      Recording Format

      [Still Image]:JPEG(DCF Ver.2.0,Exif Ver.2.31,MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format),[Movie]:XAVC S, AVCHD format Ver.2.0 compatible

      Recording Format (Movie Audio)

      XAVC S:LPCM 2ch,AVCHD:Dolby Digital(AC-3) 2ch(Dolby Digital Stereo Creator)

      Colour Space (Still)

      sRGB,Adobe RGB

      DCF/DPOF

      DCF/DPOF/EXIF/MPF

      Still Image Number of recorded pixels (Image Size)

      3:2mode:16M(4,896×3,264)/8.9M(3,648×2,432)/4.5M(2,592×1,728),4:3mode:18M(4,896×3,672)/10M(3,648×2,736)/5M(2,592×1,944)/VGA(640×480),16:9mode:13M(4,896×2,752)/7.5M(3,648×2,056)/2.1M(1,920×1,080),1:1mode:13M(3,664×3,664)/7.5M(2,736×2,736)/3.7M(1,920×1,920),Sweep Panorama:Wide(12,416×1,856/5,536×2,160),Standard(8,192×1,856/3,872×2,160)

      Movie Recording Mode (NTSC)

      PAL/NTSC Selector: [NTSC] AVCHD: 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i)/ 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i), XAVC S 4K: 30p 100M(3,840x2,160/30p)/ 30p 60M(3,840x2,160/30p)/ 24p 100M(3,840x2,160/24p)/ 24p 60M(3,840x2,160/24p), XAVC S HD: 60p 50M(1,920x1,080/60p)/ 60p 25M(1,920x1,080/60p)/ 30p 50M(1,920x1,080/30p)/ 30p 16M(1,920x1,080/30p)/ 24p 50M(1,920x1,080/24p)/ 120p 100M(1,920x1,080/120p)/120p 60M(1,920x1,080/120p)

      Movie Recording Mode (PAL)

      PAL/NTSC Selector:[PAL] AVCHD: 24M FX(1,920x1,080/50i)/ 17M FH(1,920x1,080/50i), XAVC S 4K: 25p 100M(3,840x2,160/25p)/ 25p 60M(3,840x2,160/25p)/ XAVC S HD: 50p 50M(1,920x1,080/50p)/ 50p 25M(1,920x1,080/50p)/ 25p 50M(1,920x1,080/25p)/ 25p 16M(1,920x1,080/25p)/ 100p 100M(1,920x1,080/100p)/ 100p 60M(1,920x1,080/100p)

      Proxy Recording

      Yes

      Interface

      Input and Output Terminals

      Multi/Micro USB Terminal, Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0), Micro HDMI

      NFC

      NFC forum Type 3 Tag compatible, One-touch remote, One-touch sharing

      WI-FI

      Yes(IEEE802.11b/g/n(2.4GHz band))

      Bluetooth

      Yes(Ver.4.1)

      Power

      Power source

      DC3.6V(supplied battery)/ DC5.0V(supplied AC adaptor)

      Battery System

      NP-BX1

      Power Consumption (Camera Mode)

      Approx. 1.5W with LCD monitor and approx. 1.8W with viewfinder(CIPA standard)

      USB Charge/USB Power Supply

      Yes (with supplied AC Adaptor and supplied Battery)

      BATTERY LIFE(STILL IMAGES)(CIPA) 

      Monitor:Approx. 370 / Approx. 185min., Monitor (When Auto Monitor off is set to 2sec):Approx. 460 / Approx. 230min., ViewFinder:Approx. 300 / Approx. 150min.

      BATTERY LIFE(MOVIES ACTUAL SHOOTING)(CIPA) 

      Monitor:Approx. 55min., ViewFinder:Approx. 55min.

      BATTERY LIFE(MOVIES CONTINUOUS SHOOTING)(CIPA) 

      Monitor:Approx. 95min., ViewFinder:Approx. 100min.

      Others

      Shooting Functions

      Eye AF,Face Detection,Face Registration,Smile Shutter,Grid Line,Step Zoom/Quick Zoom,Digital Level Gauge,WB Bracketing,DRO Bracketing,MF Assist,Peaking,Zebra,Marker Display,Micref Level,Zoom Assist,My Menu Setting,Self-portrait timer

      Playback Functions

      BRAVIA Sync(Control for HDMI),9/25-frame index view,Auto Orientation,Slide Show,Forward/Rewind (Movie),Delete,Protect,Motion Shot Video,Automatic Image Rotation,Cont Shoot Grouping

      TRILUMINOS Color

      Yes

      4K image output

      Yes

      Operating Temperature

      0 degrees C. - +40 degrees C. / 32 degrees F. - 104 degrees F.

      Print

      Print

      Exif Print,PRINT Image Matching (PIM3)

      Size & Weight

      DIMENSIONS (W X H X D) (APPROX.)

      102.0mm x 58.1mm x 35.5mm(4 1/8 in. x 2 3/8 in. x 1 7/16 in.)

      WEIGHT (CIPA COMPLIANT)

      Approx. 242g (8.6oz) (Battery and Memory Card are included)/Approx. 216g (7.7oz) (Body Only)

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