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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
33 reviews
Jun, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 33 reviews of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Views about the viewfinder and size are overall positive. The usability and zoom also get good feedback. The battery and design get less positive reviews, and there are some mixed views about the image quality.
portability, zoom, usability, size, viewfinder
sensor, design, battery
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.
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Expert review by : Phil Hall (techradar.com)
Sony Cyber-shot HX99 review
A 30x optical zoom camera with an built-in viewfinder, but it compromises on image quality
30x optical zoom range ; Touchscreen control ; 4K video and photo modes ; Built-in EVF ; Raw shooting ; Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity
Low-resolution EVF ; Image smoothing at high ISOs ; Cramped controls
Sony's top-of-the-range travel camera misses out on a 1-inch sensor, but packs a highly versatile 30x optical zoom into a neat little body.
Dec, 2018
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Expert review by (which.co.uk)
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 compact camera review
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 is a new compact camera in the HX-series, released alongside the DSC-HX95. Despite its compact design, this camera has an impressive zoom of 24-720mm and it's the smallest camera in the world to have one this size. The...
Dec, 2018
Expert review by : Joshua Waller (ephotozine.com)
Sony Cyber-shot HX99 Review
The Sony Cyber-shot HX99 offers a 30x optical zoom lens, a pop-up electronic viewfinder, and a 3inch tilting touch-screen in one of the most compact travel zoom cameras available, but is it any good?
The Sony Cyber-shot HX99 offers an update to the HX90, adding 4K video, and increasing the price. If you want one of the smallest travel zooms available, then the HX99 is definitely the most pocketable in this segment of the market, however, the price...
Jan, 2019
Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 Review
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 puts a long zoom into a pocket-friendly body, but shows ugly flare and struggles in dim light.
Mar, 2019
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Expert review by : Michelle Rae Uy (steves-digicams.com)
Sony DSC-HX99
What We Love. For an affordable camera that will only set you back $450, Sony's latest compact release is certainly packed with features. The Sony HX99 has a 28x optical zoom that comes in plenty handy, Optical SteadyShot to help with camera shakes,...
Mar, 2019
Expert review by : Mark Goldstein (photographyblog.com)
Sony Cyber-shot HX99 Review
The Sony Cyber-shot HX99 is one of the best travel-zoom cameras on the market, offering a compelling mix of great still and video image quality and an upgraded feature-set, in spite of a big jump in the asking price (in the UK at least ).
Nov, 2018
Expert review by (imaging-resource.com)
Sony HX99 Review
A few years back, Sony debuted two cameras which it said were the world's smallest to feature both a 30x zoom lens and a built-in viewfinder, the pocket-friendly HX90 and its near-identical sibling, the HX90V. Now, those all-rounder compacts have...
Consumer review (very.co.uk)
Difficult to understand how to work
Far to difficulty to understand all the functions Also the money back incentive that is on at moment so difficult to get the money back
Jun, 2019
Consumer review (very.co.uk)
Everything fine
So far all aspects of camera are working fine. Only problem is when turning camera off there is a significant lag so unsure whether camera is shutting down or not.
Jun, 2019
Consumer review (very.co.uk)
Very small compact but great zoom
Brilliant camera. Auto focus is good and loads of features. For its size it performs really well. Sharp images
May, 2019
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