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Sony HX10V vs Sony HX99

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
67
Overall
53

Sony HX10V vs Sony HX99 Key Specs

Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • New Model is Sony HX20V
Sony HX99
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched September 2018
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Sony HX10V vs Sony HX99 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Sony HX10V vs Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are offered by Sony. The resolution of the HX10V (18MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is fairly comparable but the HX10V (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HX10V was launched 7 years before the HX99 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the HX10V scores vs the HX99 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Sony HX99

 HX10V HX99 
Display resolution922k921kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Sony HX10V

 HX99 HX10V 
LaunchedSeptember 2018February 2012More recent by 79 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony HX10V and Sony HX99

 HX10V HX99 
Display dimensions3"3.00"Equal display sizing

Sony HX10V vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony HX10V features outer dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony HX99 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the HX10V vs the HX99.

Sony HX10V vs Sony HX99 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX10V and HX99 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Sony HX10V vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX10V vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX10V and HX99.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The HX10V has the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The older HX10V will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sony HX10V vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

Sony HX10V vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX10V vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX10V as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Portrait photography camera
38
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
53
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison

Sony HX10V Street photography information
Sony HX99 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (234 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
77
tilting screen
image stabilization
exports RAW files
lighter than average (242g)
sensor is small (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX10V Sports photography information
Sony HX99 Sports photography information
49
amazing zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
58
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
great battery power (360 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2.3-inch)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony HX10V
Travel photography with Sony HX99
69
lighter than average (234g)
MP count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (400mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
76
great battery power (360 CIPA)
lighter than average (242 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX10V as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Landscape photography camera
45
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
58
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3.00")
image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
exports RAW files
great battery power (360 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3-inch)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX10V as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX99 as a Vlogging camera
34
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (234g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
76
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average (242 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of mic socket
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Sony HX10V vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX10V and Sony HX99
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-28 2018-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3-inch
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-400mm (16.7x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.00 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.30 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 234g (0.52 lb) 242g (0.53 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photos 360 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BG1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $616 $469