- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How it compares
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v
- 15.9 MP
- 30x f/2.8
- 1/2.5" CMOS
- 3" LCD
Released February, 2011
Rated 90% by by Photography Blog (Jun, 2011)The combination of the fast f/2.8 aperture, effective optical image stabilizer and maximum ISO speed of 3200 makes this camera well suited to hand-held low-light photography.
Conclusion Check out the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v
First reviewed December, 2011
Features Key features of the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v
15.9 MP
1/2.5"
Rated 73% by by DPReview (Oct, 2011)In addition, as we've found with other recent Sony cameras, both compact and interchangeable lens models, high-speed modes like Backlight Correction HDR and Hand-held twilight work well and add real value to the camera.
megapixels
| 0 MP | 12 MP    | 20 MP |
Cybershot DSC-HX100v by velero (Jul, 2011)I should have known that going from 9 megapixels on the HX1 to 16 on the HX100 was too far a leap, so now I cherish my HX1 more than ever.
Cybershot DSC-HX100v by B-Joslin (Jul, 2011)A step down in megapixels from my canon, but if the picture quality was great, I could live with that.
sensor size
Cybershot DSC-HX100v by ByrnaIt's pretty obvious even after one day, how superior it is to any other camera in this sensor size class.
Cybershot DSC-HX100v by David-S.-Lott (Feb, 2012)Like all compact or "bridge" digital cameras, the smaller sensor limits image size and quality, though the jpegs on the HX100 are adequate.
wide angle lens
Cybershot DSC-HX100v by M.-Millery* wide-angle lens 27 mm - Sony can make better; other brands does better: Nikon(24mm) and Panasonic(25mm).
Cybershot DSC-HX100v by Glenn-A.-Michaels (Jul, 2011)I actually switched between cameras depending if I needed a really wide angle or wanted to be less obvious.
aperture size
Cybershot DSC-HX100v by Vasudevan-Rajannan--No-Geek (Aug, 2011)I am still playing with it on using with manual mode & settings like aperture, focal length and hence I gave it 4 stars.
zoom range
| 0x | 50x  | 50x |
Cybershot DSC-HX100v by Photography Blog (Jun, 2011)The Sony CyberShot DSC-HX100V is one of the best super-zoom camera that we've ever reviewed, offering a compelling mix of advanced features, excellent still image quality, fantastic lens and a class-leading video mode, all at a price that is competitive with its main rivals.
Cybershot DSC-HX100v by DPReview (Oct, 2011)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.
body size
122 x 87 x 93 mm
97 x 54 x 25 mm
123 x 92 x 108 mm
Cybershot DSC-HX100v by M.-Povoa--Marcello-Povoa (Dec, 2011)It shows how fast compact cameras are evolving, becoming pretty solid computers at the same time.
Cybershot DSC-HX100v by Glenn-A.-Michaels (Jul, 2011)The weight is well distributed and makes it an easy camera to keep with you at all times.
Performance Real world tests of Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v
battery life
410 photos
550 photos
540 photos
max continuous shooting
Cybershot DSC-HX100v by F.-Genao--Lisandro-GenaoWhich means the Panasonic will take 11 pictures in one second in burst mode and the Sony will take 10 pictures in one second in burst mode.
Cybershot DSC-HX100v by Mike-T (May, 2012)Burst mode is very good for studying the feet of horse in complex manuevers.
Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors
pros
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f/2.8 to f/5.6 -
HD video -
921 k dots -
Gives you more flexibility when framing your shot -
Great for recording movies -
10 fps -
Records the location of your photos automatically -
HD video -
1/4000 s -
30 s
cons
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27 mm -
3,200 ISO -
Feb, 2011 -
9 -
Lacks the ability to create slow motion video -
577 g
Reviews Word on the street
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 | Rated by 160 users at amazon.com Rated 60% by by Oldanalyst (Nov, 2011) Rated 100% by by warlock234 (Jul, 2011) |
Lens
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v | Rated 90% by by Photography Blog (Jun, 2011)Chromatic aberrations are well controlled and colours accurate, and the incredible 27-810mm lens remarkably doesn't suffer from too much distortion at either end of the zoom range.
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v | Rated 100% by by H.-N.-Shankar--HNS (Aug, 2011)I am truly amazed at the shake free pictures that I get at 30X zoom made possible by optical shake correction.
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v | Rated 100% by by Robert (May, 2011)The image stays crisp, even when zoomed in as far as it goes.
Zoom
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v | Rated 100% by by Fred--mrdata22 (Aug, 2011)Each generation of all camera brands lacked all of the features I wanted, such as 10 MP, live view, flip-down LCD (not swing-out), super zoom of 15x or more, image stabilization, easy to use auto-intelligence setting (for when I want a fast shot, e.g., for fast kids, dogs, birds, etc.), manual control settings available, ability to turn an on/off grid on display (for us who is composition challenged), long battery life, variety of charging options, and inexpensive memory cards.
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v | Rated 90% by by Photography Blog (Jun, 2011)Read our in-depth Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V review to find out if all this adds up to a great camera... The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V is a feature-packed super-zoom camera, offering a 30x, 27-810mm zoom lens, 16.2 megapixel back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor, built-in GPS tracking complete with a compass, full 1080p high-definition video recording with stereo sound and HDMI output and 3D Sweep Panoramas and 3D Still Images.
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v | Rated 100% by by warlock234 (Jul, 2011)Pictures are great and the zoom is awesome.
Video
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v | Rated 100% by by Calm-Ocean--eMagnet (Nov, 2011)This point and shoot camera has finally meet my various expectations: long range, image quality, easy to use with options for manual controls, and high quality video, too.
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v | Rated 100% by by R.-KofoedThe HD video is fantastic every bit as good as my stand alone video camera.
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v | Rated 73% by by DPReview (Oct, 2011)Alternately, you can record video via a dedicated movie mode on the camera dial.
Image quality
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v | Rated 60% by by Keith-in-Dallas--K (Oct, 2011)Here is what I liked and disliked....Likes: The camera is solid, has great features, great picture quality with sunlight, good high ISO up to about 800, SD card compatible, great zoom, good portrait low light pictures, great burst shooting, excellent video.
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v | Rated 100% by by A.-A.-Katz (Aug, 2011)On the other hand, the hand-held twilight mode can produce some really remarkable results in low light.
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v | Rated 90% by by Photography Blog (Jun, 2011)The Sony CyberShot DSC-HX100V's maximum shutter speed is 30 seconds in the Manual mode, which is great news if you're seriously interested in night photography.
Screen
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v | Rated 100% by by X.-Chen (Jun, 2011)One thing that upset me was that, when taking the photo in I mode, reviewing the picture on the LCD shows very strong color, as if it's using the "vivid" setting.
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v | Rated 100% by by ByrnaIt was bright and very sharp, making photo composition very easy.
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v | Rated 73% by by DPReview (Oct, 2011)The eye-sensor switches automatically between EVF and LCD views; a great time-saver, and the tilting LCD screen is very useful for shooting above your head or below waist-level.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Most detailed video recording mode Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 vs Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v |
 | 2 | Nikon D3100 Largest sensor Nikon D3100 vs Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v |
 | 3 | Canon EOS 550D Highest resolution screen Canon EOS 550D vs Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v |
 | 4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V High resolution Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V vs Cybershot DSC-HX100v |
 | 6 | Canon Powershot SX40 Good benchmarked shot to shot times Canon Powershot SX40 vs Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v |
 | 7 | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS 2-way tie: Fastest lens Canon PowerShot SX30 IS vs Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v |
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