Customers commend the Cyber-shot HX99's excellent camera quality, particularly its zoom and ability to capture high-quality photos and videos. Its compact size and lightweight design are also frequently praised, making it easy to carry and use. Many appreciate the camera's user-friendly interface. The camera's portability is a significant advantage for users who want a high-quality camera without the bulk of a DSLR.
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Weight
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good youtuber camera
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Easy to set up, very light weight, i think it’ll be great for me as an upcoming youtuber. Unboxing video will be on my channel soon (PrettygirlCah). Didn’t come with much considering i got the basic camera package ( no tripod, no memory card, no case / accessories) only a strap, battery, and camera with the charger. Worth it though!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Awful photo quality
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I was exited at first but when I realized that its photo quality was much worse than my old galaxy s8 I was majorly let down.
How sad when the phone cost less and has a better camera with a million more features.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality, Size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Capture Moments On The Go(:
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Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
As someone who is always traveling, at concerts and walking around, I LOVE this camera! It has been my go to before I even get my phone out. I have a new iphone... so that's saying something. The mode options have helped me get the right settings in a fast pace, so that I do not have to change it manually!
I loved taking pictures on my DSLR, but always had troubles carrying it around. Now I do not have to worry about that with this camera(:
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi chey, Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for sharing your experience with the DSCHX99 camera. We are glad to hear that you loved using this camera. Thank you for choosing Sony. For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360. Regards, Larry 11-21-2024 Sony Social Support
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great pics are just the beginning!
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This camera is fantastic. I’m a novice so I use the auto feature and the photos are incredible. Also, the pop-up flash is great, very little to no red eye with it and you have the option for red eye reduction. You also get an EVF which is rare in cameras today. Lastly, if you have a pocket, you can carry this camera in it....it’s nice and compact. The pics are great as an added bonus!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Sony Cyber shot review with an example of its zoom
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I have the previous 2020 Cyber shot (HX 80) and recently purchased this one because the HX80 wasn't functioning consistently after a few years of possible rough use (birding photos, family and pet photos mostly but I may have dropped it once or twice though I'm not remembering any instances right now) and would only turn on with the "play" button, would turn off by itself while in use and if I used it for more than one outing/event per day I relatively recently started having to charge the battery throughout the day as it would die relatively quickly.
I like it because it fits in my cargo pants pocket and is easily retrievable when a photo opportunity arises. I went through three versions of a Nikon Coolpix from ~ 2012 - 2020 and really liked my Coolpix A900 (last one I had), but they don't make them anymore and this camera is one of the few I could find from a reputable brand that would easily fit in my pocket and was in my price range.
There was at least one update to the HX99, most notably a touch screen that allows you to double tap an image larger or back to its original size, but it won't let you increase or decrease the size of the image with your fingers after a double tap enlarges an image and you instead have to use the zoom "trigger" to achieve incremental increases or decreases which I found a bit odd. It does let you move an image around with your fingers though.
In the now three years I've had a Cyber shot I have never used the pop-up viewfinder after initially checking it out after purchase; it's petty much useless for me, maybe not for others though.
A noticeable change is the size memory card the HX99 uses, a micro card, so you have to use a supplied adapter (size of a standard camera memory card) for download onto a PC.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi DanKopp, Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for sharing your feedback about the DSCHX99 camera. We are glad to hear that you liked it because of its features especially its compact design. Thank you for choosing Sony. For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360. Regards, Larry 12-9-2023 Sony Social Support
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Camera quality, Ease of use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great for the money
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Camera feels durable and well made. Ease of use is very nice. Video & picture quality is great if you know what you’re doing with settings. Overall the camera is great. Only negative thing I can think of goes with taking video. Like most other point and shoot cameras this cyber shot only records video for so long before auto stopping. 4K is about 5 minutes and lower qualities get longer times. There is no way to change this in settings, but you can get used to it after a while because it is predictable
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality, Size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good travel camera.
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The zoom is far and that's why I bought it, but it gets quite difficult to keep the focus steady the farther you zoom. Picture is average for photos of faraway subjects. Nearer subjects will look better. Macros are very sharp and easy to shoot. The camera body is very compact and easily pocketable.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We're happy to hear that you are enjoying the zoom, macro, and the ease of use of your HX99. We appreciate you sharing your experience. Thank you for choosing Sony!- Glenn
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Camera quality, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect camera for traveling!
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This is the perfect balance between a simple point-and-shoot and a high end DSLR. Plenty of features. My wife loves the screen flipping, the zoom and the size. There are some other expensive options from Sony, but I think this is the one for the casual and semi-professional photographer.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Camera quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A really nice, very small camera
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Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Sony HX99. There's a very wide range of cameras available. If you want a small camera that fits in your shirt pocket (about the size of a thick cell phone), but has better than cell phone picture quality, and quality camera features, then consider this camera. Rugged build, 30x zoom, evf, Sony OS, 4k video, etc. Use your cell phone camera for every day. Use this camera on vacation for better photos and minimum added bulk.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great compact camera
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This little camera has a lot of great features and capabilities. I was looking into older RX-100 models, but found this was just about to release (early Nov 2018) and kept tabs on it. It has more than enough packed into this small chassis for my needs and is less than half the price of the current gen RX-100 (though would still love one in the future). Glad I picked this one up for myself this holiday!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great buy.
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Light weight, easy to use camera - great to take on a trip when one is concerned with luggage weight. Met all my requirements for a simple camera to take vacation pictures.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi Happycamper, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on this awesome little pocket camera. The HX99 is a great one for travels and everyday life captures. We are so happy to hear it fit all your requirements and then some. Thank you for sharing. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. -Linda Sony Social Support
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Camera quality, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect pocket camera
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Sleek and compact, this 4K recording camera has excellent zoom and high quality image resolution for its size and lens aperture. Sony’s image processing is superb and really second to none.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Camera quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great camera
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Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Love the camera still figure how to work it to its full potential. Very happy with my purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi KayleeH, Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for sharing your experience with the DSCHX99 camera. We are glad to hear that you loved it and found it as a great camera. Thank you for choosing Sony. For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360. Regards, Larry 11-22-2024 Sony Social Support
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Ease of use, Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great camera to pack around
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We love our Sony camera for taking photos on the jobsite! The camera is easy to use, lightweight, and takes clear images.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great point and shoot camera, east to use..
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
easy and fun to take pictures with..fits in your pocket.. no need for a lot of lenses.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Camera quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Camera
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This camera has a great zoom and perfect for the vacation on the move. This camera offers the best specs for the price overall over its competitors.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi Zenidog, We appreciate your time sharing with us what you like about this camera. We're glad that you are satisfied with its performance. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Jen
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent choice!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I had purchased a Nikon D3500 about year prior to this purchase. It is a very nice camera. But, the lens length would not allow me to get far away shots. So, I was going to purchase a long lens for it -- but when I shopped for them they were very expensive. So, I went to my favorite camera company, Sony, and I found this great camera. It has a lens that can go from macro to very distant, and it is portable. I like that I can take my camera with me again. I had smaller cameras in the past, but the new Nikon, while it takes great pictures, was not easily carried everywhere. I am discounting the Nikon, just that this one fits my needs better. I highly recommend any Sony camera, especially if it has the Carl Zeiss lens.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Camera quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Camera
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is the Best travel camera you can buy. It’s packed with so many features along with a telephoto lens with plenty of power. 24mm to 720mm and if you want more, digital too.You can’t this little beast.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi ChristopherOC,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for your feedback on our DSCHX99 camera. We're happy to hear that you find our camera good for travel and convenient to carry around.
If you have any other concerns or questions, feel free to contact us at 239-245-6360.
Rubychelle,
Sony Social Support
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Camera quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
amazing travel camera
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this is a small technical wander, which fits in the pocket. Amazing zoom. 4k video, excellent quality photo. Just perfect for traveling.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Loved it!!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought this camera as a gift for my friend and she really loved it! She loves the quality of the pictures and that it has a selfie mode.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi MaribelA, Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for sharing your feedback about the DSCHX99 camera. We are glad to hear that you loved it especially that you can take selfies with it. Thank you for choosing Sony. For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360. Regards, Larry 12-9-2023 Sony Social Support