Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99

If you want the type of telephoto reach required for songbirds, raptors, deer, bears, soccer, baseball, and other subjects you tend to capture from a great distance, but don't want to deal with interchangable lenses, consider a bridge camera instead.

Pop-up EVF; 30x zoom range; Flip-up, touch LCD; Speedy autofocus; EVF and flash; Raw support; 4K video

Unattractive flare; Dim f-stop limits low-light photography; Shaky handheld video; Cramped EVF; Unresponsive when writing images to memory; Requires microSDXC for full video experience

There are many things we appreciate about the Sony HX99. For a small and very affordable compact camera that slips easily in your pocket, it is loaded with features people might typically look for in a higher end body.

Sleek and fits in your pocket; Vibrant and sharp images; Incredible zoom; Several video formats on hand; Uncropped 4K at up to 30fps; Optical SteadyShot is fantastic; Affordable; Beautiful LCD with touchscreen functionalities; RAW format available; Fast EyeAF; Customizable control ring; Affordable...

Poor noise handling; AF not so accurate; Metering a little off; Highest ISO sensitivity at 6400; No weatherproofing; Battery life is only ok; Viewfinder is tiny

Excellent small camera

I bought this camera because I have Osteoarthritus and am unable to carry my SLR camera anymore, it's much too heavy and makes my neck ache. The Sony Dsc Hx99 has everything I need, the zoom is brilliant and allows me to get pictures from my wheelchair without having to get closer, the rest of the...

Exactly what I wanted

I bought this camera a few weeks ago. Having owned Sony cameras for a number of years was sure it would be a good choice. I wanted a camera with bridge like capabilities but small enough to put in a jacket pocket. Having tried the camera initial results are excellent.