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There's no doubt the fixed lens compact camera market has been hard hit by the quality and convenience of the smartphone and its use for everyday snapping.The photo industry's response is an increasing volume of long lens, ‘travel zoom' cameras. These mar...
Pocket friendly dimensions, Sharp shots at maximum zoom, Lots of manual options...
Pricey, Loss of focus at edge of frame, Barrel distorition...
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The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V, the latest flagship pocket compact in its High Performance range offers an all-in-one solution for travellers who don't want to pack a DSLR or compact system camera, yet still require choice when shooting stills and video. T...
Broad zoom range, Solid build, GPS and panorama stitching, Easy to use, Sharp, colourful results...
Expensive RRP, Some barrel distortion at times, Loss of highlights at times...
The chief selling point here remains the ideal compromise between the broad zoom range and compact dimensions, and on the Sony Cyber-shot HX20V such far-reaching scope as afforded by a 25-500mm equivalent focal range will deliver a huge amount of composi...
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REVIEW—SONY CYBERSHOT DSC-HX20V by terry on 7 June 2012 Price: $500 Good party-cam THE LOW-DOWN: This camera has an 18 megapixel sensor and an image-stabilised 25–500mm (film equivalent) lens. Zoom action is smooth. There is GPS built-in and the 75m...
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Read later Sony Cybershot DSC-HX20V. This camera has an 18-megapixel sensor and an image-stabilised 25mm-500mm (film equivalent) lens. Zoom action is smooth. There is GPS built in and the 75mm LCD is a fine, bright, high-definition viewer. The body...
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Pocket ultra-zoom cameras combine point-and-shoot simplicity with a big zoom to help frame shots more creatively, and are a worthwhile upgrade to a smartphone's camera that can't zoom at all. The HX20V is the pricier of two such models in Sony current...
A fantastic array of innovative and genuinely useful features, but image quality has its ups and downs...
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The Sony HX20V takes over from the HX9V that we reviewed last year as the flagship travel compact within Sony's Cyber-shot compact digital camera range. There is, of course, the HX200V with its 30x zoom, however given the dimensions of that model it's muc...
Huge zoom range offers plenty of flexibility, Plenty of useful shooting modes and features, Good image quality especially at lower ISO settings, Stylish and wellbuilt...
Menu navigation can take a bit of getting used to, AVCHD video options may confuse some users...
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The Sony Cyber-shot HX20V is part of Sony’s summer refresh of its compact camera range. The update to the excellent HX9V, the HX20V’s title digits may have jumped by a margin of 11, but can this latest model crank up the performance dial by similar pr...
Big zoom range, small body size, super-fast autofocus, great auto modes, GPS, well built, easy to use...
Much pricier than the competition, no aperture or shutter priority, wide-angle suffers sharpness and purple fringing issues to edges, menus can be a little slow to react, shot-to-shot time could be faster...
A great zoom range crammed into a small body and stacks of features including super-fast autofocus work in the HX20V’s favour. But the near-£400 price tag is extortionate compared to the competition, particularly when image quality is no more refined t...
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We received our Sony HX20V at the same time as a Nikon S9200. When unboxing them, we were struck by certain similarities.Naturally, the cameras' size and weight are quite close—they're models from equivalent ranges and so the same technical restriction...
Good build quality, design and handling, Good screen with relatively accurate display quality, Full HD video at up to 50p with stereo sound, Advanced image processing, digital noise kept in check, Very good general responsiveness...
No RAW mode and Jpeg shots are quite heavily processed—too processed for some users, Lens quality could be more consistent, especially at mid and long focal lengths...
The Sony HX20V is a very nice camera indeed. It has plenty of features, offers good performances, and takes great pictures ... so long as you don't mind their slightly 'processed' look. The lens, however, could deliver more consistent levels of sharpne...
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The Sony Cybershot DSC HX20V is a powerful camera with plenty of features packed into a compact body. These include 20x zoom, High Definition Movies with stereo sound and Manual Exposure Controls. You also have access to GPS tagging, 18 megapixels and a f...
Picturequality,rangeoffeatures,GPS,HDMovieswithstereosound,1cmmacromode...
Aperture priority and shutter priority modes...
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Sony Cyber-shot HX20V at a glance:Cameras at the top end of the compact market have to work hard to maintain their positions, due to competition from less expensive compact system cameras and advanced point-and-shoot models. Loosely termed ‘travel compact...
Advances in technology have allowed travel compact cameras to remain competitive, and Sony has pushed the standard even higher with the Cyber-shot HX20V. Although it is not the most creative camera in terms of manual control, the HX20V allows great pictur...
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Stuff magazine Wed, Jun 13 2012, 3:17PM We think a compact camera should be easy to use in any situation, fast to react and if it can make a camcorder redundant, so much the better. Sony's DSC-HX20V does all of that, building on the success of the...
A superb compact that's ready for anything...
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The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V, the latest flagship pocket compact in its High Performance range offers an all-in-one solution for travellers who don't want to pack a DSLR or compact system camera, yet still require choice when shooting stills and video.Tr...
Broad zoom range, Solid build, GPS and panorama stitching, Easy to use, Sharp, colourful results...
Expensive RRP, Some barrel distortion at times, Loss of highlights at times...
If you're in the market for a travel zoom camera that delivers remarkably consistent, colourful and detail rich results, offers a solid-feel build that should withstand bouncing around in your backpack - plus you're prepared to pay a top-end price - then...
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Dislike: There is fine detail smudging at even the lowest ISO setting, caused by aggressive noise reduction made necessary by the high pixel density. Bleeding reds are a problem but reducing the saturation in the main menu helps.Verdict: Our constant comp...
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Sony Cybershot DSC-HX20V.SONY CYBERSHOT DSC-HX20VPrice: $500Good party-camThe low-down: This camera has an 18-megapixel sensor and an image-stabilised 25mm-500mm (film equivalent) lens. Zoom action is smooth. There is GPS built in and the 75mm LCD is a fi...
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Sony knows how to make a great superzoom camera. Last year's model, the Cyber-shot HX100V , has been sitting near the top of our overall point-and-shoot rankings since we reviewed it, and it still holds up nearly a year later.It's easy to rest on your lau...
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Sony knows how to make a great superzoom camera. Last year's model, the Cyber-shot HX100V , has been sitting near the top of our overall point-and-shoot rankings since we reviewed it, and it still holds up nearly a year later.It's easy to rest on your lau...
Based in part on the spec sheet but mostly on the price tag, the Sony Cyber-shot HX200V sits in the top tier of superzoom cameras, circa late 2012. It features a long zoom lens and a high-res sensor that unlocks fast performance and excellent video option...
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The HX200V is a beast of a camera. It's bristling with big numbers and impressive features, including an 18-megapixel sensor, 30x zoom, articulated 3in screen, electronic viewfinder and GPS. Even the cardboard box is a force to reckoned with, with serr...
Packed with features and excels for video, but photo quality isn't in line with the price...
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The chunky yet compact flagship model in Sony's High Performance Cyber-Shot series, the new HX200V superzoom succeeds the HX100V , in the process boosting the headline resolution from 16.2 megapixels to 18.2 effective megapixels from an Exmor R CMOS senso...
Broad focal range, Solid build, GPS and 3D capture, Manual control options...
Fiddly rear jog dial, Some loss of focus, Subtle barrel distortion, Purple pixel fringing...
The Sony HX200V costs £479 in the UK or $479.99 in the US, which while not cheap - and a similar price to a starter DSLR with standard lens - nevertheless feels 'wearable' given the considerable lens reach we're getting for our money. We also got sharp r...
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The chunky yet compact flagship model in Sony's High Performance Cyber-Shot series, the new HX200V superzoom succeeds the HX100V, in the process boosting the headline resolution from 16.2 megapixels to 18.2 effective megapixels from an Exmor R CMOS sensor...
Broad focal range, Solid build, GPS and 3D capture, Manual control options...
Fiddly rear jog dial, Some loss of focus, Subtle barrel distortion, Purple pixel fringing...
With a serious matt black finish that denotes a enthusiast-targeted piece of kit without even delving into the riches of its feature set, the Sony Cyber-Shot DSC HX200V is one of the more impressively attired superzoom cameras out there. Yet even with its...
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Impressed by last year’s HX100V model, the arrival of the latest HX200V left team ‘Lint excited about what new surprises this Sony superzoom would have in store. Touting the same 30x optical zoom – or 27-810mm equivalent – lens as its predecessor, the...
Manual zoom and focus ring, extensive zoom range, excellent image stabilisation, faster and more accurate autofocus than much of the competition, GPS...
No raw file shooting, image quality ok but no better than standard compact...
The HX200V takes Sony’s existing superzoom formula and further improves the recipe. A great design and manual zoom ring, bags of features and decent performance across the board tick all the right boxes. It’s only the so-so image quality and high price...
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The Sony HX200V is the company's latest superzoom bridge camera and comes with a 30x Carl Zeiss branded optical zoom and an 18.2MP Exmor R CMOS sensor. Other notable highlights include Sony's own SteadyShot optical stabilisation technology, full manual co...
Generous specification, Advanced proprietary features, Good building quality...
Lacks Raw capture, Issues with noise reduction, Quite expensive...
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Traditionally, users have been faced with the choice of either relying entirely on a camera's Auto mode or learning how to use the manual settings. These days, however, it's increasingly common to find a few adjustable settings on offer in Auto mode, g...
Highquality build, good design and handling, Sharp, comfortabletoread verticaltilt screen, Good general responsiveness, Advanced image processing and picture quality at long focal lengths, Full HD video at up to 50 fps with decent sound...
No Raw mode and Jpegs will still be too overprocessed for some, Lens could be more consistent at wideangle settings / Chromatic aberration visible at telephoto settings, Not enough customisable features (particularly the control ring), Poorquality electronic viewfinder...
The Cyber-shot HX200V brings a few nice updates (screen calibration, responsiveness) to an already excellent camera. For those of you who don't mind the effect of Sony's image processing in Jpeg shots, this is certainly THE bridge of the moment. Howeve...
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Photography has always been one of those art forms that truly astonishes me. It can produce some truly beautiful images that capture a solitary moment of fun, sadness or passion, ready to be shared to friends or printed on glossy paper. A camera in the ha...
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As a child, the excitement that comes from Christmas is overwhelming. While you may be encouraged to enjoy giving just as much as receiving gifts, it’s often hard to contain the excitement of receiving a new toy. Excitement is gained from unwrapping th...
When it comes to the digital camera market, there are many cameras that provide similar specifications and image quality. The Sony Cyber-Shot DSC HX20V is no exception to these specifics and the quality of manufacture and quality of the images it prod...
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The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V is a new premium travel-zoom compact camera. A 20x 25-500mm lens, built-in GPS tracking, full 1080i high-definition video with stereo sound, an 18 megapixel CMOS sensor, high-resolution 3-inch screen, manual shooting mode...
The Sony CyberShot DSC-HX20V is a more capable and more refined version of our favourite travel-zoom camera from 2011, the HX9V, with a longer lens, higher resolution and extra features helping to maintain Sony's lead over the competition in this ultr...
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The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V ($399.99 direct) is a compact point-and-shoot camera with a long 20x zoom lens. The 18-megapixel shooter captures sharp photos, does well in dimmer light, and offers GPS—so you can geotag your photos. It's more expe...
Sharp images. Good high ISO performance. GPS. Long zoom range. Shoots stills while recording video.
Expensive...
With its Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V, Sony packs a long 20x zoom lens and GPS into one decidedly svelte camera. It's one of the more expensive compact superzoom models you'll find, but all those features along with high performance warrant the price...
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Sony has a knack of cramming its Cyber-shot series with a whole host of imaging gadgetry, as well as a range of cutting edge features. The latest model in the range - the Sony HX20V - is no different at first glance.The HX20V features an 18.2MP Exmor R...
Design, full specification, usability...
Exposure issues, lack of Raw capture...
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The Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V is the midrange model in Sony's trio of GPS-equipped travel zoom cameras. All three cameras -- the HX10V ($330), HX20V ($370), and HX30V ($390) -- all use the same 18.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor. The differences are simple: the HX...
Good photo quality for target audience, Packs a 20X zoom lens into a compact body, Optical image stabilization, with 3way "active mode" for movies, Supersharp 3inch LCD display, Very snappy performance, especially autofocus, Good set of manual controls, which include white balance finetuning and bracketing, Two "intelligent" auto modes pick the scene mode for you, Builtin GPS with compass, Anti M...
Lots of detail smudging, even at ISO 100, Tends to underexpose; highlight clipping can be an issue at times, Redeye a problem, though it can be removed in playback mode, Only two apertures to choose from at any one time; no shutter or aperture priority modes, or RAW support, No manual controls in movie mode, Ten shot limit in burst mode, even at 2 frames/sec, Design annoyances: custom button hard...
Conclusion The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V is a very good travel zoom camera that offers a great selection of auto modes, some very useful bells and whistles, limited manual controls, blazing performance, and 1080/60p video recording. If you're not "pix...
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First there was the HX5V, then HX9V … now the HX20V. So we’ve gone from a 10x zoom camera to a 15x, and finally a 20x zoom compact digicam.I happily use the earlier HX5V as an everyday camera, for holidays and occasionally for shots of review cameras...
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1. Introduction2. Specifications3. Body & Design4. Features5. Menus & Playback6. Performance & Photo Quality7. Image Quality Compared (JPEG)8. Movie9. Conclusion10. Samples Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V Review June 2012 | By Jeff Keller The Sony Cyber-shot...
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V is a very good travel zoom camera that offers a great selection of auto modes, some very useful bells and whistles, limited manual controls, blazing performance, and 1080/60p video recording. If you're not 'pixel peeping'...
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The Sony Cyber-shot HX200V is one of the best bridge cameras both on and beneath the surface. The camera has an 18-megapixel sensor and image processor, and with the improved stabilization, movies and images come out clearer than ever. The Clear Image Zoo...
This camera automatically takes panoramic photos with the push of a button.
The Cyber, shot won't let you shoot images in RAW format.
This camera has everything you need, both in the lens and in the body, for shooting any type of scenario...
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Sony packs a ton of features into the HX200V superzoom and, for many people, it will offer more than enough camera for a range of shooting situations. Anyone who likes to travel but doesn't want to lug around an expensive DSLR camera body and a bevy of...
Extremely versatile 30x optical zoom, offering 27mm-810mm (!) equivalent coverage, Comfortable and portable camera design feels like a small DSLR (without bulk and hassle of carrying multiple lenses), High-res fold-out three-inch rear LCD screen for cr...
Poor high ISO performance, Above ISO 3,200, camera merges several pictures into one and produces soft, blotchy images, At full 30x (810mm) telephoto setting, maximum lens aperture falls to f/5.6, producing dim results, Moderate but bright chromatic abe...
Sony packs a ton of features into the HX200V superzoom and, for many people, it will offer more than enough camera for a range of shooting situations. Anyone who likes to travel but doesn't want to lug around an expensive DSLR camera body and a bevy of...
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Sony Cyber-shot HX200V review The Sony HX200V is an 18.2 Megapixel super-zoom camera with a 30x stabilised optical zoom lens and an articulated 3 inch LCD screen. Launched in February 2012 it replaces the HX100V. Apart from an additional 2 million pix...
Fast 10-frame burst shooting, Eye sensor automatically switches from EVF to screen, 1080p50/60 best quality HD video, In-Camera Guide, Built-in GPS.
Poor High ISO noise performance, Lens cap obstructs lens on power-up, No RAW mode, No Hotshoe.
Sony Cyber-shot HX200V verdict The Sony Cyber-shot HX200V is a super-zoom camera with a a 30x stabilised optical zoom. It replaces the Cyber-shot HX100V, upping the sensor resolution to a whopping 18.2 megapixels. This new high resolution sensor, wh...
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The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V has one heck of a model name, but it's also known as Sony's top-of-the-line Super Zoom digital camera. Filling the shoes of last year's Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V, the HX200V brings a lot of nifty new features to the table...
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Sony's HX200V is the latest superzoom bridge camera to hit to market, joining the reckoning in a field that's one of the most competitive in digital cameras today. The question is, how do its 30x optical zoom and 18.2MP Exmor R CMOS sensor perform, and...
Impressive specification, good design, large focal range...
Premium price, heavy image processing, illthoughtout menu system...
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Sony's HX200V is the latest superzoom bridge camera to hit to market, joining the reckoning in a field that's one of the most competitive in digital cameras today. The question is, how do its 30x optical zoom and 18.2MP Exmor R CMOS sensor perform, and...
Impressive specification, good design, large focal range...
Premium price, heavy image processing, illthoughtout menu system...
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Here's a look at the field of view provided by both ends of the zoom at 4:3. Wide Angle, 27mm Telephoto, 810mm The big zoom isn't the only big feature of the HX200 – a new “Exmor R" CMOS sensor (shared with three other of the new "H" models) packs 18.2...
Quick auto focus, Good image and video quality, GPS and a host of other features...
Incamera battery charging, Inadequate printed user's manual, Average ISO performance...
Sony's new super zoom, the HX200 combines a gaggle of features such as GPS, a smile shutter, face detection, anti-blink technology, background defocus, a panorama sweep mode and one-touch full HD video capture capability in a relatively small, DSLR-like...
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The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V is a new premium super-zoom compact camera. A 30x, 27-810mm lens, built-in GPS tracking, 1920x1080 50p Full HD video with stereo sound, an 18.2 megapixel CMOS sensor, high-resolution tilting 3-inch screen, manual shootin...
Undoubtedly the biggest recommendation we have with the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V is that, by daylight, we were able to achieve sharp results shooting handheld with it with greater consistency than we have been able to achieve with pretty much any su...
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The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V ($479) is a high-end super zoom camera that does just about everything imaginable. Whether you're talking about its built-in GPS, 360 degree panorama maker, 10 fps burst shooting, instant HDR photos, or 1080/60p videos...
Good photo quality, if you don't look too closely, Massive 30X, 27 810 mm zoom lens, Optical image stabilization, with 3way "active mode" for movies, Articulating 3inch LCD display with 921k pixels and good outdoor visibility, Handy manual zoom/focus ring around lens, Very responsive performance, especially autofocus, Full manual controls, including WB finetuning and bracketing and a customizable...
Lots of detail smudging, even at ISO 100, Purple fringing can be strong at times, Redeye a problem, though it can be removed in playback mode, No RAW support, LCD/EVF hard to see in low light, No manual controls in movie mode, Ten shot limit in burst mode, even at 2 frames/sec, Internal battery charging not for everyone, Deafening "beep" sound when buttons are pressed (it can be turned off), Full...
Conclusion The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V is a super zoom camera that has virtually every bell and whistle ever created. And for the most part, that's a good thing. The HX200V is a fairly large camera, and made mostly of plastic. Construction is solid...
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1. Introduction2. Specification3. Body & Design4. Features5. Features6. Performance & Image Quality7. Image Quality Compared8. Movie Mode9. Conclusion10. Samples Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Review April 2012 | By Jeff Keller The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20...
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V is a super zoom camera that has virtually every bell and whistle ever created. And for the most part, that's a good thing. The HX200V is a fairly large camera, and made mostly of plastic. Construction is solid, though th...
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