Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V Review

Review based on a production DSC-HX100V running firmware 1.0

The Panasonic Cyber-shot HX100V is the newest in a sequence of 'superzoom' camcorders from Panasonic which are designed to merge the flexibility and flexibility of lightweight camcorders with a DSLR-like type factor and effective ergonomics. With the HX100V, Panasonic provides a administrator of new and personalized functions to its significant superzoom style. The most apparent of these changes contain a 16MP 'Exmor R' back-illuminated CMOS indication, 30x noticeable zoom capability ability capability and finish HD 1080p film catch. The HX100V imitates the type factor and managing of an entry-level DSLR in a system real estate asset a 27-810mm comparative contact and a lightweight camera-sized 1/2.3" CMOS indication.

An upgrade to the Panasonic DSC-HX1, the HX100V remains real to its forerunner with regards to type and style. Actually, at first glimpse, it may be hard to tell the two camcorders apart. The HX100V does, however, operate its discuss of changes, along with a more time zoom capability ability capability broad variety, more amazing show, better quality LCD and a remodeled, though functionally identical choice interface. 'Under the hood', the HX100V stocks a lot of functions as well as with the truly lightweight Panasonic DSC-HX9V, which we analyzed lately as part of our Compact Journey Zoom team assess.

Sony DSC-HX100V key specifications:

• 16MP 'Exmor R' CMOS sensor
• 27-810mm (equivalent) zoom lens with optical image stabilization
• ISO 100-3200
• Built-in flash
• 10fps continuous shooting (at 16MP)
• 1080/60p movies in AVCHD format
• 921,000 dot 3.0 inch tilting LCD screen
• Built-in stereo Mic
• Built-in GPS

Compared to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

The most obvious immediate competitor to the HX100V is the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. Both cameras offer full manual exposure control, and record 1080p video with stereo sound (up to 60p in the case of the HX100V). Although the HX100V has a longer zoom range (30x versus 24x), it is slightly smaller in both width and depth. The FZ150 can capture raw files while the HX100V is limited to JPEG capture only.

Perhaps the most immediate physical distinction between the two cameras is the higher reach of the pop-up flash on the FZ150. The unit on the HX100V does have a higher flash guide rating (12.7m versus 9.5m at the wide end) than the FZ150.
From the top, we can see how similar the two cameras are in terms of operational ergonomics. The HX100V lacks a flash hotshoe mount, but includes both a focus selector button and custom button just behind the shutter release. Although it has a longer telephoto range, the HX100V's zoom extends forwards slightly less than that of the FZ150.
The HX100V is a few millimeters taller than the FZ150, has a significantly larger 4-way controller, and a higher resolution LCD (921,000 versus 460,000 dots).
With the rear hinge design of the HX100V's LCD, you frame the composition while looking directly behind the lens, which may feel more intuitive for some users. The fold-out screen on the FZ150 offers more flexible viewing angles when holding the camera in a portrait orientation.

Compared to the Sony DSC-HX9V

Aside from the HX100V's EVF, articulating LCD screen and of course, 30x (versus 16x) optical zoom, it has a lot in common with the Cyber-shot HX9V. As the comparison below makes plain, the HX100V houses these features in a significantly larger package with a more spacious button layout and larger control points. More 'DSLR-like', in other words.

The HX100V and HX9V offer similar functionality (including the same 16MP sensor) and features but in dramatically different form factors, as you can see from this comparison image.

Source:www.dpreview.com

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