Sony Cyber-shot HX95 Detailed Review

In additional Cyber-shot HX95 has a Compact CMOS sensor with size of 6 x 5 mm² (0.24″ x 0.18″).

Also Cyber-shot HX95’s image sensor has an effective resolution of around 18 megapixel. That’s roughly average and will be sufficient for most purposes. Photos with this resolution can easily be printed to A3 or A2 size.

The Sony supports taking images in RAW. RAW images are stored as they come from the sensor, without any in-camera processing or sharpening. Converting to JPEG or other formats takes place on the computer, using software like Adobe Lightroom or Sony’s RAW converter. This involves one extra processing step but almost always results in superior image quality. Some filters, like converting to monochrome (black and white) will only yield decent results when used with RAW images.

The Cyber-shot HX95 uses an electronic viewfinder with a resolution of 0.64 megapixel, close to the practical minimum for a viewfinder like this.

The magnifcation is c. 0.50x, an average value for an electronic viewfinder.

The Cyber-shot HX95’s shutter speed varies from 1/2000s to 30s.

The highest shutter speed of the Sony is just 1/2000s. That’s no longer state of the art and may cause problems in challenging light conditions.

The Cyber-shot HX95’s sensitivity goes from 80 ISO und 12800 ISO, a very useful and practical range.

The Cyber-shot HX95 supports all general exposure modes.

The Sony allows spot exposure for the difficult occasion.

The Cyber-shot HX95’s auto focus processor uses 1 AF points (or sensors). A basic rule of thumb says that the more AF points you have, the better. More AF points mean a better chance to have a point at the location of interest in a scene, a big plus in challenging situations (e.g. in low light).

Manual focus is also possible with the Sony, a plus in tricky situations or for some creative freedom.

The Cyber-shot HX95 has a built-in flash with a diapason of up to 5m (18 ft.). That range will fit for almost all occasion.

The Cyber-shot HX95 features a monitor with a diagonal of 75.00mm (3.0 in.) and a resolution of c. 0.92 megapixel. That’s about average.

The camera’s display is articulated, a plus for selfies and other challenging situations.

The Cyber-shot HX95 does not feature a touch screen.

Display characteristics at a glance:

Cyber-shot HX95 video supported the resolution with 3840 x 2160 pixel.

ACamera is not equipped with an external microphone.

Sony Cyber-shot HX95 Video parameters:

The Cyber-shot HX95 has Wifi connectivity already built-in. Use Wifi to transfer images to a smartphone or computer and to remote control the camera. With NFC, camera and smartphone can be paired without the need for passwords.

For photo transferring users may use Bluetooth option.

Connect the Sony to a monitor or TV set over HDMI.

The Sony supports USB 2.0.

Connection parameters:

The camera will accept all common SD HC and SD XC cards. Sony MemorySticks can be used, too.

Memory cards characteristics:

The Sony Cyber-shot HX95 has a NP-BX1 LiIon battery. The battery provides a shooting life of 390 shots. It`s enough for one day or more.

The battery can be charged over USB while in camera. Very useful, especially on vacation when most people bring a USB charger for their smartphone anyway.

The Cyber-shot HX95’s battery battery parameters:

The Sony Cyber-shot HX95’s dimensions are 102 x 58.1 x 35.5mm³. (4.0″ x 2.3″ x 1.4″). This includes the lens. The camera’s weight is only 243 grams (7.8 oz.), lens included.

Here is front and top view of the Cyber-shot HX95:

To put the size of the camera in context, here it is next to a typical ID card (c. 86mm x 55mm, about the size of a credit card).

The Cyber-shot HX95 is not much bigger: