Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
We compare prices for the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V from the top online shops. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V offers a good sensor resolution, allowing you to take an astonishing quality of picture. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V has a very reasonable weight for this type of camera, with its LCD display providing a decent screen size compared to other ... View more
  • Storage media:SDHC
  • Optical zoom:30x
  • Sensor resolution:16Megapixels
  • Viewfinder type:Electronic viewfinder
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8.8 out of 10

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Peter Rutland England

GB
9
Good Points
The image quality is astounding as is the zoom lens.I took a photograph of an airliner flying overhead at 20.000 ft plus with full zoom and when cropped you can clearly see Virgin Atlantic written on the underside of the fuselage.Absolutely amasing.
Bad Points
The battery is under powered Start up is slow.Video button is difficult to access when using the viewfinder.
Confirmed purchase: 13 Apr 2012 Simply Electronics

mary preston

GB
7
Good Points
I will in time I hope understand how this camera works with all the settings that is has but fits in my hand easy and auto pictures are good enjoy the video pictures . I always buy Sony produces I had compact cam before to small now this cam is just size and weight just right for me.
Bad Points
Lens cover needs to fit better drops off easy . Viewing button hard to get at ? Needs to explain what the settings in.can do for pictures .a booklet in box would be helpful but I suppose it is all down to profit.
Confirmed purchase: 08 Apr 2012 Sony

RICKY ESSEX

GB
9
Good Points
This is my first bridge camera. Did want SLR but not in my budget. I have a Sony cybershot camera that must be 10yrs+ and still takes great pictures. Thats why i bought the DSC-HX100. This Camera takes excellent pictures allowing you set it up to point and shoot or you can use the many different features. I have taken some great bird pictures with the great 30x optical zoom. I went to the harry potter studios tour and the pictures it took wore great. Clear sharp images. I have only had this camera for a couple months and still finding things out about it. If this camera last as long as my old cyber-shot camera then worth every penny.
Overall 9 out 10 for this camera. Very happy with the Cyber shot DSC-HX100
Bad Points
Down points lens cap can be a pain, would be nice if you could clip it up. Thier does not seem to be a standby mode when camrea is on, to save battery. And would of liked the rear 3" lcd screen to turn to front when taking self portrait ( when im fishing).
Confirmed purchase: 07 Apr 2012 Jessops
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    • alaTest.co.uk

      10 out of 10

    Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 460 reviews of Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100V from international magazines and websites.

    Conclusion: The average review rating is 8.6/10. Comparing these reviews to 668283 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore 94/100 (or 9.4 out of 10) = Excellent Quality.

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    • expertreviews.co.uk

      6 out of 10

    Summary: Its 30x zoom range isn't the biggest around but pretty much everything else about the HX100V follows the theme of bigger, faster and more, from its 16-megapixel sensor to its 1080/50p video recording. The 3in articulated screen is seriously sharp,...

    Conclusion: An impressive all-rounder but it fails to stand out over its rivals in any particular area

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    • digitalcamerainfo.com

      0 out of 10

    Summary: Sony's HX100V is an ambitious 30x ultrazoom with a tempting spec sheet. A 16.2 megapixel CMOS sensor, Full HD video shooting at 60p, high speed focus, articulating LCD, plus a GPS transceiver. But a camera is nothing without solid image quality and, to...

    Conclusion: When a camera waltzes up to your imaging lab and aces the most important test, it’s hard not to be impressed. Such is the case with Sony’s Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. But evaluating this camera was an exercise in tempering our enthusiasm. After recording...

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    • dpreview.com

      8 out of 10

    Summary: The Sony Cyber-shot HX100V is the latest in a series of 'superzoom' cameras from Sony which are intended to combine the versatility and portability of compact cameras with a DSLR-like form factor and operational ergonomics. With the HX100V, Sony brings...

    Conclusion: The HX100V combines abundant external control points, DSLR-style ergonomic handling and an extremely versatile 30x zoom range. Image quality is better than average for a compact-sized sensor. Unfortunately, the camera's slow startup time and sluggish...

    Pro : Good image quality for its class with pleasing colors and contrast ; Extremely versatile zoom range ; Excellent video quality and stereo microphone ; Good ergonomic handling experience with well-placed external control points ; Generally good metering...

    Cons : Slow startup time ; Sluggish operational speed ; Cannot adjust placement of the zoom area in MF magnification mode ; Self-timer cancelled after each exposure ; Color mode options not available when shooting video

    • asia.cnet.com

      8 out of 10

    Summary: This 30x megazoom comes with a rich feature-set and offers excellent photo and video quality.

    Conclusion: Like Sony's other 2011 HX-series cameras, the Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V can be a lot of fun thanks to an ample feature set. Its photo and video quality are excellent at small sizes, but less so for those expecting dSLR-quality at this price and size....

    Pro : Overflowing with shooting features; excellent photo and video quality; and solid shooting performance for its class

    Cons : Might be too much camera for some users; has a couple of minor design issues

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Technical Details

General

Main Features

  • Sensor resolution 16Megapixels
  • Optical sensor CMOS
  • Light sensitivity ISO 3200
  • Digital zoom 2x
  • Image Stabilizer With Image Stabilizer
  • Video capture With Video capture
  • Video capture format AVCHD
  • Still image format JPEG
  • Max image resolution 4608x3456
  • Video resolution 1920 x 1080
  • Video quality 30fps

Display

  • LCD screen size 3''

Memory / Storage

  • Storage media SDHC, SDXC

Camera Flash

  • Flash type Pop Up Flash
  • Red eye reduction With Red-eye reduction

Lens System

  • Focus adjustment Automatic focus
  • Lens aperture F/2.8-5.6
  • Optical zoom 30x

Dimensions & Weight

  • Width 12.4cm
  • Depth 9.7cm
  • Height 8.9cm
  • Weight 525g

Viewfinder

  • Viewfinder type Electronic viewfinder
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Connections

  • Connectivity USB 2.0, HDMI Minijack

Battery

  • Battery type Lithium Ion

Other

  • Category Digital Camera
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