Sony Cyber-shot HX100V
Sony Cyber-shot HX100V
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Sony Cyber-shot HX100V
Editor's Review
Sony's HX100V is a 30x-zoomer with a stacked set of specs. Sony sat out of the superzoom game for a few years, but they're back with a big one. Like most high-end Cyber-shots, it has too many "fun" features to list -- though our favorite of the group is the high-res, 42.9 megapixel panoramas, which should preserve a lot more detail than the relatively small images that lesser sweep-panorama features churn out. And also like most of their higher-end 2011 Cyber-shots, it's built around a 16.2 megapixel CMOS sensor, which allows for quick performance and decent low-light shots. Image quality might be a little bit soft -- that's the nature of these kinds of cameras -- but it'll still be incredibly versatile.
Specifications
- 16.2 megapixels
- EXMOR R CMOS sensor
- 30x optical zoom
- 27mm wide-angle Carl Zeiss lens
- Optical image stabilization
- 3-inch LCD, 921k dots
- 1080p HD video, AVCHD format
- 10fps burst mode
- 3D image capture, 3D panorama
- High-res sweep panorama (42.9 megapixels)
- ISO up to 3200
- Full manual control
- Integrated GPS for geo-tagging
- HDMI output
- Captures to SD/SDHC/Memory Stick media cards
- Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
- Release Date: May 07, 2011
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Sony Cyber-shot HX100V Comments & Questions (write your own!)
Question about camera image resolution (Jeff O'Donnell — 02/17/2012)
Bought the SONY DSC HX100V and like it except.... I need a "technical know how" answer from someone. When I download images to my computer using Sony software PMB, image resolution opens at 72dpi (ppi) with image opening at 36inches by 27 inches. Anyway to change settings(?) to have images saved (and opened) in 300dpi/ppi? Is this a camera specific thing or download software thing or a basic settings thing? Thanks for any help that can be offered!
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Single point focus (Mary-Lynne — 09/08/2011)
Anyone know how to change the focus to single point? I've looked everywhere!
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AVAILIBILITY (JOE PRETE — 05/19/2011)
I see that many of you who have posted here for the SONY HX100V, have posted before for many of the cameras in the super zoom category. It's understandable because most likely you will only have the "one chance" and you want to get it right. On the other hand, a lot of the questions that you ask, are the same silly questions that you asked about the other cameras. I would not be at all surprised that after asking all of these questions, that you ended up not buying any one of them! The answers to a good part of these questions can be found on the dealers sites that are listed or by going to the manufacturers web site. This camera will most likely be released the first or second week in June, the price should start at about $450.00 US or midway between four and five hundred between. In a relatively short period of time, SONY has come out with an incredible line of cameras. These compact super zooms, all the way up to their Flagship Full frame digital SLR'S, and also, the APSC line of cameras. These cameras are built tough, highly precision, and very well thought out from a users perspective. I have shot Nikon from the very beginning (almost 40 years ago) but I have to say, if I were coming into the field now, I think it would be a very difficult choice . So please people, let's try to do away with the silly questions that sound like a second grader asked them, and will the camera be available in a certan state, by a certain date. Let's try to step It up a couple of notches and ask the kind of photography and equipment questions that pertain to the choosing and usage of the equipment. Real questions that apply to the technical side of photography. There are some well educated people here and people that have devoted their lives to this trade. Let's not waste that resource. .... Joe Prete -5/19/11
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Sony HX100V (Owizzy — 08/05/2011)
Joe! Thanks for your contibutions so far on this site, BUT please avoid snorty remarks. Its fine to encourage people to ask more technical questions but please don't get overtly pissed at some people's questions. Mainly people are generally hunting down the one bridge camera that will do all things (even including toasting a slice of bread), thats why people ask. Like myself, i have been reading these posts trying to find the best for my expenditure. i am almost narrowing down on the fUJI hs20 EXR, but i have also been reading some slight negatives on its video capabilities, people say the picture gets wavy when panning from one scene to the other. Sadly for all its excellent specs, looks like the Sony HX100V lacks a hot shoe for external accesories
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WHICH ONE? (JOE PRETE — 08/09/2011)
Owizzy,
I'm sorry it took you 3 months to respond to my comment, but if you wait much longer, you will be closer to next years models rather than buying something you can use this summer and fall. The reason I like this site is not just the reviewer's know how and experience, but that they are unbiased. I think you should take Liam McCabe's advice as he responded on 6/20/11 in a reply to the P500. He said "The Fuji takes the best pictures, but the software is buggy and very unpredictable, The Panasonic (FZ100) is the best over all, and the Nikon (P500) is the easiest to use" His comment is the best response to these cameras that I have seen. I own 2 HS20's and 1 FZ100. I am most impressed with the Panasonic (the power zoom is silent) If you are near a Walmart (type) store, where they would take a return without a 15-20% restocking fee (very common for camera stores) it would be less of a gamble for you. Try to find a store or a friend that will let you hold a camera so you won't be surprised when you get your own. I do hear the HX100V is an excellent camera as well. (Do you really need a flash? -The Fuji flash costs as much as the camera!)
But most importantly, get something so you can get out and take some pictures. An old friend told me years ago, "The best photo is the one that you missed, so get out there and keep shooting" Ask whatever questions you have, if it will help you. Also, I'll take your advice, if you take mine. OK! Good Luck ,,Joe Prete
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I'm sorry it took you 3 months to respond to my comment, but if you wait much longer, you will be closer to next years models rather than buying something you can use this summer and fall. The reason I like this site is not just the reviewer's know how and experience, but that they are unbiased. I think you should take Liam McCabe's advice as he responded on 6/20/11 in a reply to the P500. He said "The Fuji takes the best pictures, but the software is buggy and very unpredictable, The Panasonic (FZ100) is the best over all, and the Nikon (P500) is the easiest to use" His comment is the best response to these cameras that I have seen. I own 2 HS20's and 1 FZ100. I am most impressed with the Panasonic (the power zoom is silent) If you are near a Walmart (type) store, where they would take a return without a 15-20% restocking fee (very common for camera stores) it would be less of a gamble for you. Try to find a store or a friend that will let you hold a camera so you won't be surprised when you get your own. I do hear the HX100V is an excellent camera as well. (Do you really need a flash? -The Fuji flash costs as much as the camera!)
But most importantly, get something so you can get out and take some pictures. An old friend told me years ago, "The best photo is the one that you missed, so get out there and keep shooting" Ask whatever questions you have, if it will help you. Also, I'll take your advice, if you take mine. OK! Good Luck ,,Joe Prete
My Openion (Daniel Brons-Eloh — 05/05/2011)
How much is the cost price for first release. I think it will be a good camera the way it looks but I must try it and fill the knack of it. My contact is +233 262812302
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Price . . .HX100v (vipul — 04/08/2011)
sony Cyber shot Hx100v Price Around $ 450 - 500 ...
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Questions (Mario Mendoza-Molina — 03/13/2011)
Would I be able to buy one of these in Hawai by May 18 this year? What would be the estmated price? thank you. Mario Mendoza.
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megh p (02/28/2011)
I am willing to take a camera which can cover a long range. while searching I come to touch with this one. I would like to know about the price range capacity of this one.
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Liam McCabe (02/28/2011)
I believe this will retail for about $500 when it's released in April.
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sony camera (jamix — 02/24/2011)
when this camera available in the philippines?
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Manual Zooming? (D C Haskin — 02/09/2011)
At best, electronic zooming of long zoom range lenses is slow and imprecise. At worst, photos of moving subjects will be missed entirely, or will be poorly framed. The HX100V has a manually adjustable ring on the lens housing that Sony claims can be used to manually "adjust" either lens zoom or focus. Is this ring usable only for minor / limited adjustments, or can the lens be zoomed manually from its 27mm setting all the way to 810mm (or any place in between) for quick, precise subject aquistion and framing?
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Liam McCabe (02/10/2011)
Good question -- since it's a twist barrel, I'd assume that it's for quick adjustments across large portions of the focal range, not precision focus. It's not out yet, so can't be sure, but this is what I assume. Will be interesting to see when it comes out.
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Warren Lyons (02/05/2011)
Looking forward to the review of this camera and how it performs in the real world. Amazing how Sony went from a barely marketable 9MP in the HX1 to a barely manageable 16.2 MP in this model
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