Sony DSC-HX200V

1/2.3'' Exmor R CMOS, 18.2MP, 4896×3672, 1920x1080/50p, 30x/120x, ISO 100-12800, 3.0'' LCD, GPS, microSD/SD/SDHC/SDXC, MS/MS Pro, USB 2.0, Micro HDMI, NP-FH50, 531g, Black

Manufacturer
Sony
SKU
DSC-HX200VB
22-02-2012
Digital compact camera
Advanced Cyber-shot™ with ultra zoom, Full HD, GPS and manual controls.
18.2 megapixels Exmor R™, 30x optical zoom, Full HD 50p, 3D, 7.5cm LCD, Intelligent Sweep Panorama, GPS Log Recording.
- Get closer with ultra-powerful zoom;
- Blur-free Full HD movies, even when walking;
- Easy DLSR-style manual controls.

The ultimate Cyber-shot™ experience
The flagship of the Cyber-shot™ range delivers extraordinary image quality with DSLR-like creative features, Extra High Sensitivity Technology and manual controls. Explore new shooting possibilities with ultra-powerful zoom range, Full HD 50p video, GPS and 3D shooting.

Bring the action even closer
From action packed sports scenes to thrilling close-ups of distant wildlife: fill the frame with stunningly detailed images. Clear Image Zoom doubles 30x optical zoom to an incredible 60x magnification while maintaining flawless picture quality.

Magical movies
Just touch a button and shoot brilliantly crisp, detailed Full HD video clips: you'll enjoy stable, blur-free images even while walking or zooming. Record 50 Full HD (1920x1080) frames every second to capture silky-smooth, cinematic action.

DSLR-style results made easy
It's never been easier to achieve superb images. Superior Auto Mode adjusts exposure and other camera settings for optimum results in virtually any situation.High-speed autofocus locks onto your subject for pin-sharp results.

Sensational images, even in low light
Many cameras struggle to produce crisp, clear images in low light. The high-resolution Exmor R™ CMOS sensor boosts sensitivity while reducing image noise for brilliant, detail-packed pictures.

Advanced manual controls
Fine-tune your image with a wide range of easy-to-use manual functions, just like a DSLR camera.Switch between zoom and manual focus with the lens ring. Make quick adjustments with the jog dial and custom button. Store settings for instant recall.

Vario-Sonnar® lens by Carl Zeiss
Enjoy crisper, clearer pictures whether you’re shooting stills or HD video. The precision Vario-Sonnar® zoom lens by Carl Zeiss features a unique T* coating that reduces glare and reflections for high-contrast images.

Video

Full HD 
Y
Maximum video resolution 
1920 x 1080 pixels
Video resolutions 
640 x 480, 1280 x 720, 1440 x 1080, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Video formats supported 
AVCHD, MPEG
Motion JPEG frame rate
30 fps

Technical details

Colour of product 
Black
ISO sensitivity 
100, 1600, 3200, 12800, Auto
Weight 
0.531 kg
Aperture range (F-F) 
2.8 - 5.6
Focal length range (f-f) 
4.8 - 144 mm
Aperture priority AE
Y
Auto focusing (AF) modes 
Centre weighted Auto Focus, Flexible Spot Auto Focus, Multi Point Auto Focus
Camera file system
DCF 2.0, DPOF 1.1
Compatible memory cards 
microSDHC, MS Duo, MS Micro (M2), MS PRO Duo, MS PRO Duo HS, MS Pro-HG Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Contrast adjustment
Y
Display 
LCD
Energy Star certified 
N
Face detection
Y
Flash modes 
Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
GPS 
Y
Histogram
Y
Light exposure correction
± 2EV (1/3EV step)
Light metering 
Centre-weighted, Spot
Megapixel 
18.2 MP
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
BUL, CZE, DAN, DEU, DUT, ENG, ESP, FIN, FRE, GRE, HUN, ITA, NOR, POL, POR, RUM, RUS, SWE, TUR
Optical zoom 
30x
PictBridge 
N
Saturation adjustment
Y
Scene modes 
Beach, Fireworks, Landscape, Night, Night portrait, Panorama, Portrait, Snow, Twilight
Sensor type 
CMOS
Waterproof 
N
Viewfinder type 
Electrical
White balance 
Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent

Ports & interfaces

HDMI 
Y
HDMI connector type
Mini
DC-in jack 
Y
Built-in microphone 
Y
USB version 
2.0

Power

Power source type 
Battery
Battery type 
NP-FH50
Battery life (max) 
3.75h

Display

Display resolution (numeric) 
921600 pixels
Vari-angle LCD display
Y

Technical details

Display diagonal 
7.62 cm (3")

Audio

Voice recording
Y

Lens system

Combined zoom
3600x
Digital zoom 
120x
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
27 - 810 mm
Maximum aperture number 
5.6
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv) 
81 cm
Minimum aperture number 
2.8
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv) 
2.7 cm

Camera

Camera type 
Bridge camera
Photo effects 
Black&White
Camera playback
Movie, Single image, Slide show, Thumbnails
Playback zoom (max)
8x
3D compatibility 
Y
Image editing
Rotating, Trimming
Start-up time
1800 ms
Built-in processor
Bionz

Focusing

Macro focusing range (tele)
2 - ∞
Macro focusing range (wide)
0.01 - ∞
Smile detection
Y

Light exposure

Light exposure modes 
Auto
ISO sensitivity (max)
12800
ISO sensitivity (min)
100

Flash

Built-in flash 
Y
Flash range (tele)
2 - 5.9m
Flash range (wide)
0.3 - 12.4m

Shutter

Fastest camera shutter speed 
1/4000s
Slowest camera shutter speed 
30s

Viewfinder

Viewfinder screen size
5.08 mm (0.2")

Battery

Battery life (CIPA standard)
450 shots

Packaging content

Battery technology 
Lithium
Cables included
USB
Hand strap
Y
Batteries included
Y

Picture quality

Image sensor size
25.4/58.4 mm (1/2.3")
Maximum image resolution 
4896 x 3672 pixels
Image formats supported 
JPG
Still image resolution(s) 
640 x 480, 1920 x 1080, 3648 x 2736
Supported aspect ratios 
16:9

Weight & dimensions

Weight (including battery)
583g
Width 
12.16 cm
Depth 
9.33 cm
Height 
8.66 cm

Other features

USB 2.0 ports quantity 
1
HDMI ports quantity 
1
Panorama
Y