Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

1761 reviews

Apr, 2024

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usability (575)
zoom (372)
image quality (346)
performance (282)
portability (221)

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lens (146)
memory (19)
water proof (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1761 reviews of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People really like the portability and performance. The zoom and image quality are also mentioned favorably, whereas the water proof and memory get negative opinions. Reviews are divided on the storage.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

alaTest has collected and analyzed 148 user reviews of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the performance and portability. The zoom and image quality also get good feedback. Comments are divided on the focus.

usability, image quality, zoom, portability, performance

95% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

alaTest has collected and analyzed 250 user reviews of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Views about the price and performance are overall positive. The zoom and image quality also get good feedback, whereas the energy efficiency and reliability get negative reviews.

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94% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)

The 30x zoom Sony Cyber-shot HX200V does more than point and shoot

A lot of features and a lot of lens add up to a solid megazoom camera.

The ; is a fast-shooting megazoom with excellent photo and video quality for its class, and plenty of shooting options to make casual and advanced shooters happy.

The HX200V lacks advanced bridge camera features like raw image capture, a hot shoe, or mic input. Some of its shooting modes and general operation can get confusing if you want to do more than leave it in auto.

A lot of camera, both in lens and features, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V is a solid choice for point-and-shoot users looking to do a little more than that.

Jun, 2012

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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V (Black) review

On the surface -- and even a little beneath it -- the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V is the same as its predecessor, the HX100V . It has the same 30x zoom lens, 3-inch ultrahigh-resolution tilting LCD, and controls and shooting options, including manual...

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V is a fast-shooting megazoom with excellent photo and video quality for its class, and plenty of shooting options to make casual and advanced shooters happy.

A lot of camera, both in lens and features, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V is a solid choice for point-and-shoot users looking to do a little more than that.

Jun, 2012

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Expert review by : Jeff Keller (dpreview.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Review

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V ($479) is a high-end superzoom 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,...

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 the...

May, 2012

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Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (photographyblog.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Review

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V is a feature-packed super-zoom camera, offering a 30x, 27-810mm zoom lens, 18.2 megapixel back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor, built-in GPS tracking complete with a compass, 1920x1080 50p Full HD video recording with...

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...

Apr, 2012

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Expert review by : imaging-resource.com (imaging-resource.com)

Sony HX200V

Extremely versatile 30x optical zoom, offering 27mm-810mm (!) equivalent coverage, Optical Steadyshot image stabilization with Active mode for videos, Comfortable and portable camera design feels like a small DSLR (without bulk and hassle of carrying...

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...

Jul, 2012

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Expert review by : Liam F McCabe (reviewed.com)

Sony Cyber-shot HX200V

A decent superzoom, but the competition is too stiff for us to recommend the Sony HX200V.

Bottom line: pass on the HX200V

Oct, 2012

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Expert review by : Camera Labs (cameralabs.com)

Sony Cyber-shot HX200V

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, which Sony claims is the 'highest...

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

Sep, 2012

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Expert review by : Mike Perlman (technobuffalo.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Review

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…

Jul, 2012

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Expert review by : Digital Camera Review (digitalcamerareview.com)

Sony Cyber-shot HX200V Review: All of the Bells and Whistles

Flagship of five new "H" series compact super zooms announced by Sony on February 27 with a March market availability, the Cyber-shot HX200 features a 30x Carl Zeiss zoom lens covering the 27 to 810mm focal range (in 4:3 format; 29 to 870mm in 16:9)...

Quick AF acquisition time, Good shutter lag, Good still image and video quality, GPS and a host of other features

In-camera battery charging, Inadequate printed user’s manual, ISO performance average

Apr, 2012

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Expert review by : Jeff Keller (dcresource.com)

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, the HX200V has nearly every bell...

Good photo quality, if you don't look too closely ; Massive 30X, 27 - 810 mm zoom lens ; Optical image stabilization, with 3-way "active mode" for movies ; Articulating 3-inch LCD display with 921k pixels and good outdoor visibility ; Handy manual...

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...

Overall, the Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX200V is a very good super zoom camera. Its photo quality isn't as good as I'd like, but for the majority of people who will buy it, the smudged details that you'd see when viewing the photos on your computer will just...

Apr, 2012

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