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Sony Cyber-shot HX99, the World’s Smallest Travel High Zoom Camera: ZEISS® Vario-Sonnar T* 24-720mm High Magnification Zoom, 4K Video, Very Fast AF, 10 fps Shooting, Eye AF, Pop Up EVF, RAW Format Shooting, Control Ring, Touch Focus/Touch Shutter, 180°Tiltable LCD for Easy Selfies, Easy Video Sharing by Using Proxy-file Transfer Via a Smartphone

Sony Cyber-shot HX99: Image Courtesy of Sony
Sony Cyber-shot HX99: Image Courtesy of Sony

The following video presents Sony | Cyber-shot | DSC-HX99/95 – Memories of fun days – 4K :
Whether you’re travelling or just taking quick shots of everyday life, the compact HX99/95 is ready to go wherever you go. Capture fleeting moments reliably, thanks to fast autofocus, and zoom in on far-off scenes cleanly and clearly with the camera’s built-in telephoto lens. You can enjoy selfie with 180-degree titable LCD and it would be easier with the optional shooting grip*, and high-resolution 4K video recording helps keep your memories fresh and vivid. And you can share your videos on the spot using proxy-file transfer via a smartphone.
*VCT-SGR1 shooting grip is sold separately.

Sony Cyber-shot HX99

Sony Cyber-shot HX99

PRESS RELEASE

Sony Introduces the New Cyber-shot HX99, the World’s Smallest Travel High Zoom Camera

Sony Cyber-shot HX99

Sony Cyber-shot HX99

Sony Electronics – 10/15/2018

Sony Cyber-shot HX99

Sony Cyber-shot HX99

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Sony Electronics Inc. – a worldwide leader in digital imaging and the world’s largest image sensor manufacturer – has today announced the Cyber-shot® HX99 (model DSC-HX99) camera, an exciting new travel zoom that packs an extreme zoom range of 24-720mmi into the world’s smallestiv camera body of its kind.

Sony Cyber-shot HX99

Sony Cyber-shot HX99


The new HX99 model is the ultimate companion to any travel enthusiast or weekend photographer with extensive functionality that includes the ZEISS® Vario-Sonnar T* 24-720mmi High Magnification Zoom lens, 4Kii movie shooting, a powerful BIONZ X image processing engine with a front-end LSI, extremely fast AF, Eye AF, 10 fpsv shooting and more.

Sony Cyber-shot HX99

Sony Cyber-shot HX99

ZEISS® Vario-Sonnar T* 24-720mm High Magnification Zoom Lens

Sony Cyber-shot HX99, Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization: [1] SteadyShot OFF [2] SteadyShot ON: Images Courtesy of Sony

Sony Cyber-shot HX99, Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization: [1] SteadyShot OFF [2] SteadyShot ON: Images Courtesy of Sony

In addition to the extensive 24-720mmi zoom range, the versatile new ZEISS® Vario- Sonnar T* lens features Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization, which effectively minimizes the camera shake and blur that often occurs during handheld and telephoto shooting. The new HX99 is also equipped with a Zoom Assist function that allows the user to zoom more accurately while shooting far away subjects by offering a quick, temporary zoom-out display to showcase a wider area.

Sony Cyber-shot HX99: Zoom Assist function: Images Courtesy of Sony

Sony Cyber-shot HX99: Zoom Assist function: Images Courtesy of Sony

Processing Power for Video and Stills
Thanks to its powerful BIONZ X processing engine, the new HX99 camera can capture stunning 4Kii video with full pixel readout and no pixel binning, with minimal “moire” and “jaggies.”  The new model also is capable of shooting high-frame rate HDvi video at up to 120 fpsvii to produce impressive slow-motion sequences during editing.

Sony Cyber-shot HX99 shoots continuously at up to 10 fps for up to 155 shots: Images Courtesy of Sony

Sony Cyber-shot HX99 shoots continuously at up to 10 fps for up to 155 shots: Images Courtesy of Sony

During still photography, the camera can acquire focus in as little as 0.09 secondsviii, and it can shoot continuously at up to 10 fps for up to 155 shotsv.  The HX99 also is equipped with Eye AF technology, a feature made popular by Sony’s acclaimed lineup of αTM interchangeable lens cameras that locks focus onto a subject’s eye for compelling portrait and fast-action photography. The camera also is capable of shooting images in RAW format and has a maximum ISO of 6400ix.

Sony Cyber-shot HX99: Eye AF: Image Courtesy of Sony

Sony Cyber-shot HX99: Eye AF: Image Courtesy of Sony

Intuitive and Comfortable Operation

Sony Cyber-shot HX99: Touch Focus and Touch Shutter functionality: Image Courtesy of Sony

Sony Cyber-shot HX99: Touch Focus and Touch Shutter functionality: Image Courtesy of Sony

The versatile HX99 travel camera includes Touch Focus and Touch Shutter functionality for added convenience, as well as a Touch Pad function for smooth focus point shifting while using the retractable OLED Tru-FinderTM.  The camera also has a Control Ring that can be customized with functions such as manual focus or step zooming, as well as a customizable ‘My Menu’ option for instant recall of up to 30 different settings.

Sony Cyber-shot HX99

Sony Cyber-shot HX99

The new camera has a 180-degree tiltable LCD screen that allows for easy framing of self-portraits and group shots, a pop up electronic viewfinder and an upgraded grip that offers a firm hold and greater stability during shooting.  It also offers location data acquisitionx via Bluetooth®, which can collect and record location data from a connected mobile device, and proxy recording that allows instant transfers to smartphones or websites for quick sharing.

Sony Cyber-shot HX99: Connectivity: Image Courtesy of Sony

Sony Cyber-shot HX99: Connectivity: Image Courtesy of Sony

Pricing and Availability

Sony Cyber-shot HX99: left-side view

Sony Cyber-shot HX99: left-side view

The new Cyber-shot HX99 Travel Zoom camera will ship in early November for $449.99 USD and $599.99 CAD.  It will be sold at a variety of authorized dealers throughout North America.

Sony Cyber-shot HX99: right-side view

Sony Cyber-shot HX99: right-side view

A variety of exclusive stories and exciting new content shot with the new Cyber-shot cameras and Sony entire line of αTM interchangeable lens cameras can be found at www.alphauniverse.com, a site built to educate and inspire all fans and customers of the Sony Imaging brand.

Sony Cyber-shot HX99: bottom view

Sony Cyber-shot HX99: bottom view

The new Cyber-shot content will also be posted directly at the Sony Photo Gallery and the Sony Camera Channel on YouTube. Detailed information pages within Sony.com for the new products can be found at:

About Sony Electronics Inc.
Sony Electronics is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America and an affiliate of Sony Corporation (Japan, one of the most comprehensive entertainment companies in the world, with a portfolio that encompasses electronics, music, motion pictures, mobile, gaming and financial services. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Sony Electronics is a leader in electronics for the consumer and professional markets. Operations include research and development, engineering, sales, marketing, distribution and customer service. Sony Electronics creates products that innovate and inspire generations, such as the award-winning Alpha Interchangeable Lens Cameras and revolutionary high-resolution audio products. Sony is also a leading manufacturer of end-to-end solutions from professional broadcast and A/V equipment to industry leading 4K Ultra HD TVs. Visit http://www.sony.com/news for more information.

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i
Angle of view (35mm format equivalent)
ii 3840 x 2160 pixels.  Continuous recording time is approx. 5 minutes, and may vary with recording environment
iii Compared to DSC-HX90 series
iv Among fixed lens digital cameras with a built-in viewfinder and telephoto end 700mm or above (angle of view, 35mm format equivalent) lens.  As of August 2018, based on Sony research
v With “Continuous shooting mode: Speed Priority Continuous Shooting” and “Image quality: Fine”
vi Class 10 or higher micro SDHC/SDXC memory card is required to record movies in the XAVC S™ format.  UHS-I (U3) is also required for recording at 100Mbps
vii NTSC. 100fps in PAL
viii CIPA standard, internal measurement, at f=4.25mm (wide-end), EV8.5, Program Auto, AF area: Wide, NTSC mode
ix When expanded ISO sensitivity is enabled
x Can be connected via Bluetooth with smartphones featuring (as of August 2018, based on Sony research):
Android smartphones: Android 5.0 or later and compatible with Bluetooth 4.0 or later,
iPhone/iPad: iPhone 4S or later/iPad 3rd generation or later


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