Sony DSC-HX100V Camera Review (HD) - BinaryCafe

This is a review of the Sony DSC-HX100V Digital Camera

Be sure to check out the supplemental sample videos!

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Note: some viewers commented that the sensor next to the viewfinder is a proximity sensor, not a heat sensor. I'm not really sure how it works, but it does seem a bit sensitive (e.g., the camera switches from LCD to viewfinder unexpectedly when it's close to the body).

This video was recorded with the Sony DSC-HX9V camera using its built-in mic's.

June 12, 2011
Copyright 2011 Michael J. Wilcox / BinaryCafe.com

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[dragonballzfreak80]

i was wondering....im planning to go to a lady gaga concert in 2013 and would you recomend this camera for pics and video...and do you think i could take the camera into the arena

[BinaryCafe]

@dragonballzfreak80 - I am producing a video of pictures from subscribers. I have received some incredible pictures from subscribers, some of which are of live bands performing from very far away. The zoom is incredible on this camera. I usually take my HX9V when I attend public performances, so it slips away hidden into my pocket... Some venues prohibit the use of larger cameras--you may want to check with them first! Good luck and have fun.

[emaster00]

Great video, good explanations, simple but really usefull.

[BinaryCafe]

@emaster00 - Thanks--simple and useful is exactly what I aim to achieve! Glad you liked it. :)

[TacticalHadoken]

I'm very impressed with this camera, for a bridge camera it may be the best I have seen.

Does it have a mic input jack by any chance ? I could be asking too much from this camera. LOL

[BinaryCafe]

@TacticalHadoken - Unfortunately, it doesn't have mic inputs. You're going to have to go to an external mic/recorder and sync the audio up to the video later if you want the best quality video/audio.

[gob1g]

I'm thinking about buying this camera but, can you change your lens's or are you stuck with just one lens?

[Meshwork123]

Superb review. It was a split decision re the currently available ultrazooms, but lthings like Sony's sweep pano and their infolithium battery display brought me over the line to the Cyber-shot.

[michelroskam]

Received the HX00V today. It's a great cam in it's class due to all the possibilities and the fact it can be used totally manualy. Bought a 32Gb SDHC SanDisk Extreme class10 30Mb/s too.

Thnx a lot 4 all the vid's you've put online. Because of them I made my final desicion. Keep up the good work! :o)

[VipulThe]

I have this God's Gift xD lol

[BinaryCafe]

@AllstarWKDArmy - Yes, the weight of the camera is good...not too heavy, considering its size.

[emiliev]

I found that the cap on the lens comes out too easily. I have to be careful when I pack my camera in a bag, because most of the time my cap comes off during transport and I'm scared to scratch my lens.