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Sony HX200V vs Sony HX99

Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
67
Overall
53

Sony HX200V vs Sony HX99 Key Specs

Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Superseded the Sony HX100V
  • Newer Model is Sony HX300
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
  • Announced September 2018
Photography Glossary

Sony HX200V vs Sony HX99 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Sony HX200V versus Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX200V (18MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is fairly comparable but the HX200V (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The HX200V was introduced 7 years earlier than the HX99 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX99 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the HX200V matches up vs the HX99 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Sony HX99

 HX200V HX99 
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Sony HX200V

 HX99 HX200V 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018May 2012More modern by 76 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony HX200V and Sony HX99

 HX200V HX99 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3.00"Identical display measurement

Sony HX200V vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Sony HX200V enjoys exterior measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs) and the Sony HX99 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the HX200V compared to the HX99.

Sony HX200V vs Sony HX99 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the HX200V and HX99 is 66 and 91 respectively.

Sony HX200V vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX200V vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX200V and HX99.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The HX200V uses the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The more aged HX200V will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony HX200V vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

Sony HX200V vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX200V vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony HX200V
Portrait photography with Sony HX99
45
has manual focus
decent megapixels (18MP)
comes with face detect focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
53
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison

Sony HX200V Street photography information
Sony HX99 Street photography information
51
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (583 grams)
77
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (242 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX200V as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Sports photography camera
56
incredible zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
great battery life (450 per charge)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
58
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery pack (360 per charge)
sensor size is small (1/2.3-inch)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX200V Travel photography details
Sony HX99 Travel photography details
57
great battery life (450 CIPA)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
great reach (810mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (583g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
76
good battery pack (360 shots)
lighter than competition (242 grams)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse mode
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX200V Landscape photography factors
Sony HX99 Landscape photography factors
50
has manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
great battery life (450 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
58
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3.00")
built in image stabilization
megapixel count good (18MP)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (360 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3-inch)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX200V as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX99 as a Vlogging camera
27
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (583g)
76
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization
offers face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition (242 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no microphone jack
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Sony HX200V vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX200V and Sony HX99
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-05-11 2018-09-01
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3-inch
Sensor measurements 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
Max resolution 4896 x 3672 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-810mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.40 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 583 gr (1.29 lb) 242 gr (0.53 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 450 photos 360 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FH50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $480 $469