Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V Digital Camera (Black)
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Sony's Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V Digital Camera (Black) is a compact camera loaded with professional-quality features guaranteed to bring passion to your photography: a 16.2MP high-resolution back-illuminated CMOS sensor for improved low-light sensitivity, increased speed, reduced grain and augmented image clarity, and a 16x wide-angle 24-384mm (equivalent in 35mm format) super zoom lens. You can capture up to 10 frames per second at full resolution, too.
Dazzling full 1920 x 1080 HD video makes possible crystal-clear movies with stereo sound. The 3" LCD monitor has 921,000 dots of resolution. Optical SteadyShot image stabilization keeps the blurry pictures away when using the telephoto range of the lens, or in dim lighting situations, and hi-speed linear focus keeps pace with whatever you're shooting, no matter how fast-moving. A background defocus function gives you the look of professional portraits, with the subject in tack-sharp focus and the background way out of focus, and backlight correction HDR keeps high-contrast situations under control by automatically combining 3 photos at different exposures and combining them for one photo with correct tonal range. 3D still image and 3D Sweep Panorama let you view the world in new ways.
Friends and family will love how they look in your photos when you use the Face Detection, Smile Shutter, Anti-blink, and Soft Skin functions to show people at their best. And when you just want a point-and-shoot camera with no fuss, no muss, the Superior Auto mode has you covered--just press the shutter button and the HX9V takes care producing the best photo possible.
- 16.2 Megapixel Back-Illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS Image Sensor
- The DSC-HX9V features a 16.2 megapixel "Exmor R" CMOS image sensor that brings out the full resolving power of the camera's Sony G lens to deliver extremely fast speed, high resolution, and stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced grain. In addition, the combined "Exmor R" CMOS sensor and BIONZ image processor delivers extremely fast up to 10fps, Anti Motion Blur, Hand-held Twilight and 1080p movie modes.
- 3.0" XtraFine LCD display
- 3.0" XtraFine LCD with TruBlack technology (921K dots) gives you deeper blacks and more color in your display, all while being thinner than most LCDs.
- Compact Camera With 16x Optical Zoom
- The Sony 16x optical zoom G lens brings distant subjects super close for great outdoors, sports, and travel photos. The compact size makes it easy to take along in a pocket, purse, or backpack.
- Full HD 1080/60p Video
- Record crystal clear movies at the highest resolution available with capabilities for 60p in 1080 Full HD. This provides stunning, fast motion video with less distortion for playback on your Blu-ray Disc players, Sony PlayStation 3 systems and compatible PCs and HDTVs.
- Backlight Correction HDR
- Don't miss a single detail in high contrast shots. The built in backlight correction analyzes the image and automatically adjusts accordingly to give you a perfectly lit shot. Backlight Correction HDR helps correct for this by taking three pictures at different exposure settings and processing the best elements of each into a single image for more natural looking shots.
- 3D Still Image and 3D Sweep Panorama Mode
- Produce awe-inspiring images with 3D still image and 3D Sweep Panorama capabilities.4 Photos will take on a new dimension of creative capabilities for viewing the world in a whole new way.
- Hi-Speed Linear Focus
- Life moves fast, your camera's focus needs to move just as fast. The Hi-speed linear focus achieves dramatically clearer images with an auto focus that moves just as fast as your life.
- Background Defocus
- DSLR photographs are often beautiful because they blur the background, putting the emphasis on your subject. Now our point-and-shoot cameras can deliver this signature DSLR benefit. The system takes two shots, identifies the background and applies a defocused background keeping the subject crisp and clear.
- Intelligent Sweep Panorama Mode
- With Intelligent Sweep Panorama mode just press the shutter, pan the landscape and let the camera do the rest. It automatically links together each frame to produce a high resolution panoramic image providing the ability to zoom in on small details. This model even detects faces and moving subjects to stitch intelligently different widths to help avoid subject distortion.
- Digital Zoom
- Capturing the right shot at the right moment has never been so easy. Digital zoom brings you right close up to the action so you can get that perfect shot, every time.
- Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization
- Optical SteadyShot image stabilization uses a built-in gyro sensor to detect camera shake and automatically shifts the lens to help prevent blur without sacrificing image quality.
- Natural Flash
- Conventional point-and-shoot camera flash shots just don't capture colors the way the eye sees them. Natural Flash mode takes a reference shot without flash and then uses that reference to correct the color, for far more lifelike images.
- Superior Auto Mode
- Get cleaner, more dynamic pictures and fewer missed shots. The camera automatically recognizes the correct scene mode, then quickly shoots and combines up to six shots to produce images with greater clarity, optimum dynamic range using backlight correction HDR technology and lower image noise using 6 shots layering technology. Superior Auto intelligently detects 33 scenes for still images and 44 scenes for movies, making it easy to get the best shot.
- Face Detection Technology
- Sony's Face Detection technology can automatically distinguish between children and adults. Face Detection technology detects up to eight individual faces and adjusts flash, focus, exposure, and white balance to help deliver crisp, properly lit images of family and friends.
- HDMI Output
- The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is a compact audio/video connector interface for transmitting uncompressed digital streams. HDMI connects digital audio/video sources such as a compatible camcorder, Blu-ray Disc player, a personal computer, a video game console, or an AV receiver to a compatible digital audio device and/or video monitor such as a digital television (DTV). Easily connect your Cyber-shot camera via HDMI cable to any compatible HDMI compatible device to easily enjoy and upload content.
- Soft Skin Mode
- Portrait subjects will love the results. Soft Skin mode recognizes skin tones and reduces the appearance of blemishes and wrinkles without affecting the rest of the shot.
- Smile Shutter Technology
- Smile Shutter technology captures a smile the moment it happens. Simply press the Smile Shutter button and the camera does the rest. You can also select adult and child priority and indicate the degree of Smile Detection sensitivity. Intelligent Scene Recognition can be used together with Smile Shutter mode. This means that beautiful smiles can be captured with settings optimized for the particular scene, even in difficult conditions such as twilight and backlighting.
- Anti-Blink Function
- It's frustrating to capture the perfect shot, only to review it later and discover subjects blinked during the photo. When the camera is set to Soft Snap, the Anti-blink function captures two images, recording only the photo with less squinting or blinking. If a blink is detected in other shooting modes, a warning will be displayed after you take the shot.
- Compatible with PC and Mac Systems
- The Full HD video captured with the DSC-HX9V can be used with the provided Picture Motion Browser software for PC and iMovie (sold separately) for Mac systems.
- Includes Sony PMB Portable Software
- With the pre-installed Picture Motion Browser (PMB) Portable the DSC-HX9V makes it easy to pre-select videos and images in the camera and conveniently upload them from the camera to a compatible PC and popular Internet sharing sites without the need for any additional software to install.
- Includes Sony PMB (Picture Motion Browser) Software Ver. 5.5
- Sony Picture Motion Browser software offers a simple, intuitive way to transfer, sort, and view your video and still images on your compatible PC. In addition, multiple output options let you burn your memories to DVD using an external DVD burning device (sold separately), as well as take advantage of one click upload to a number of popular video and photo sharing sites (such as Facebook and Sony's Personal Space site).
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| Imaging | |
|---|---|
| Resolution | Effective: 16.2 Megapixel, Actual Pixels: 16.8 Megapixel |
| Sensor | 1/2.3" CMOS |
| File Formats |
Still Images: JPEG Movies: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: AAC |
| Max Resolution | 16MP: 4608 x 3456 @ 4:3 |
| Other Resolutions |
10MP: 3648 x 2736 @ 4:3 5MP: 2592 x 1944 @ 4:3 0.3MP: 640 x 480 @ 4:3 12MP: 4608 x 2592 @ 16:9 2MP: 1920 x 1080 @ 16:9 |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3, 16:9 |
| Image Stabilization | Optical |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens |
10 elements in 7 groups 4 Aspheric (35mm equivalent: 24-384 mm) Aperture: f/3.3 (W) - 5.9 (T) |
| Zoom |
Optical: 16x Intelligent Zoom: 20x |
| Focus Range |
Wide: 1.97" (5 cm) - Infinity Telephoto: 3.94' (120 cm) - Infinity |
| Exposure Control | |
|---|---|
| ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 100-3200 |
| Shutter | 30 - 1/1600 sec |
| Exposure Metering | Center-weighted, Multi, Spot |
| Exposure Modes |
Modes: Program Compensation: -2 EV to +2 EV (in 0.33 EV steps) |
| White Balance Modes | Auto, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Natural White), Fluorescent (White), Incandescent |
| Burst Rate | Up to 10 fps at 16.2 MP for up to 10 frames |
| Self Timer | 2 Sec, 10 Sec |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | Yes: Auto, Flash On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Effective Flash Range | Wide: 0.82 - 18.37' (0.25 - 5.6 m) |
| Memory | |
|---|---|
| Memory Card Type |
Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick Pro Duo Memory Stick PRO HG-Duo SD SDHC SDXC |
| Recording | |
|---|---|
| Video Recording | Yes, NTSC |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Audio Recording | With Video, Stereo |
| Viewfinder/Display | |
|---|---|
| Screen | 3" LCD Rear Screen (921000 pixels) |
| Connectivity/System Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Connectivity |
USB 2.0 HDMI A (Full Size) |
| Power | |
|---|---|
| Battery | NP-BG1 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 4.09 x 2.32 x 1.34" / 10.4 x 5.9 x 3.4 cm |
| Weight | 7.58 oz / 215 g Camera Only |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 163 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
96%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Zoom range/performance (134)
- Easy to use (133)
- Good image quality (131)
- Large clear LCD (120)
- Image stabilization (119)
Cons
- No viewfinder (23)
- Short battery life (22)
- Lag / shutter delay (17)
- Poor flash (15)
- Poor image quality (9)
Best Uses
- Travel (133)
- Family photos (123)
- Landscape/scenery (114)
- Video (106)
- Low light (89)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (70), Casual photographer (69), Semi-pro photographer (19), Pro photographer (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (147), Yes (12)
Most Liked Positive Review
Good compromise
This is a good camera for someone looking for one of the most versatile devices around. This camera offers long focal length, lots of tech features, great video, and strong low light performance....Read complete review
This is a good camera for someone looking for one of the most versatile devices around. This camera offers long focal length, lots of tech features, great video, and strong low light performance. This is a camera for all ocassions; and as a jack of all trades, it's master of none. It's good at many things, but if you are interested in one particular feature, there's probably a better alternative.
That said, the Sony (and close competitors, like the Nikon 9100 or the Canon SX230) is very convenient. Fits in your pocket, 24-384mm, HD video, and, finally, OK low light shooting.
The Sony stands out from the aforementioned competitors mostly because of its feature set. It has some smart options: the panorama mode is brilliant, the video good enough to replace a camcorder, and some clever tricks that use the bracketing and fast shooting, like handheld nightshot (high iso bracketing to reduce noise) or background defocus (combining in- and out of focus images for a shallow depth of field effect). Lots of things to play with, and much of it accessible enough to make sure you actually will.
Although I think the Sony is the best compact superzoom around now, the Canon SX230 and Nikon 9100 are also very good. The Canon has excellent image quality and full manual controls, but less features, a very annoying flash, and terrible battery life. The Nikon has great auto performance, but video is not great and there are no manual controls. Since these cameras are all about compromise, it's a good idea to look at these three top contenders and see what's good for you.
For the Sony, here's the main pros and consL
PROS
* Great features
* Excellent video (enough to replace a camcorder)
* Nice build and design
* Useful focal range, with strong macro and image stabilization to let you use it all
* Quick Autofocus at all focal lengths
* Good low light performance - good up to ISO 800. (Of course, no match for an SLR)
* Good battery life (for me, a decider compared to the Canon)
* Good screen
CONS:
* No shutter/ aperture priority mode (there is a manual mode with access to both, though the camera actually has no variable aperture, but a N/D filter)
* Some ergonomics issues - buttons that lag a little or are hard to press, awkward button assignments.
* no flash power setting - awkward, because the flash overexposes!
* Battery charges in-camera. An external charger can be bought separately.
* Connects to computer through proprietary USB cable
* Aggressive noise reduction and compression - Canon has significantly better image quality.
* Indoor white balance can be iffy on auto
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Most Liked Negative Review
Research better before buying this...
(few) LIKES:
- Cool panoramic shots
- Nice zoom range (macro isn't that good)
- GPS (don't care)
- 3D photos (what for?)
-...Read complete review
(few) LIKES:
- Cool panoramic shots
- Nice zoom range (macro isn't that good)
- GPS (don't care)
- 3D photos (what for?)
- HD filming (nice feature but weird video format)
(great) DISLIKES:
- Lots of ergonomic issues (you can deal with it after some time but can't say you'll stay comfortable)
- Flash frequently overexposes (no flash setting)
- NO external battery charger (charges in-camera only)
- TOP DISLIKE >> Poor image processing! Preview image looks awesome, so crispy and beautiful colours! Download it to your computer and forget that quality, unless you Photoshop it.
BOTTOMLINE: Image quality is the most basic feature you can expect of a camera but Sony DSC-HX9V lacks of it!
My camera is now on sale, so I can get a decent one.
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Short Lag Time
Cons
- Flash not well position
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V Digital Camera (Black):
Picture zoom is very good for a compact camera (16x optical)
Video zoom also very good
Manage very well low light pictures
A lot of feature available on high end camera..
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Image Quality
- Good in Low Light
- Great panoramas
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
Cons
- Poor Flash location
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V Digital Camera (Black):
This camera simply takes great quality photos. All I ever ask of a camera is to have high quality photos. I will suffer from lack of features to get a good pic. With this little Sony I don't have to sacrifice either. The panorama feature is excellent as well. The flash does pop up in a terribly awkward spot but I am a one hand picture taking guy so this is not a problem for me.
- Ease of Operation:
- 8
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel
- Video
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V Digital Camera (Black):
best point and shoot camera
size is fine, not too big nd fit the pocket of your jeans
Best camer for all new photographers who don't know shooting skills required for SLR cameras
The picture quality is great.
Only fare quality at night, but quality is not bad considering its price.
I gave it as a present for someone I love and she liked alot.
- Ease of Operation:
- 8
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
- Recommended:
- memory card
Pros
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
Cons
- Complicated
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Video
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V Digital Camera (Black):
The smart auto is a very good feature. I almost always use this mode, because choosing the other scene modes is too long in the menu. Picture quality is good in low light indoor scenes. Great zoom and stabilizer. The flash is positioned where I naturally put my left index, so sometimes it gets stuck. I had to adjust my way of handing the camera.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V Digital Camera (Black):
If I can get great pictures anyone can with this exceptional camera.
I'm an old man (over 70) and not very tech-savy. And my friends cannot believe the fantastic pictures that I took with my new camera.
It's fast and does everything on its own. And I am told that there are some great manual options - I'll wait for my next lifetime to try them!
- Ease of Operation:
- 10
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- flash
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- High Quality Photos
- High quality videos
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Small / Compact
Cons
- LCD smudges easily
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Video
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V Digital Camera (Black):
Took a few minutes to become familiar with basic features. Photos are beautiful. Video is simple to use, produces crystal clear videos. Forget the rest...buy this camera!
- Ease of Operation:
- 9
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Lag / Shutter Delay
- Poor Flash
- Poor Image Quality
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V Digital Camera (Black):
Honestly, I was not thrilled with this camera. It was slow to focus and shoot indoors which was the only time I used it. After I saw the images, I wasn't impressed. Also, the flash is positioned in a way that your hand will interfere with it popping up. I returned it the next day and exchanged it for a Nikon P310. MUCH better camera!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V Digital Camera (Black):
Very good image quality and sturdy feeling in hand. Lots of options makes the menus a bit cumbersome, but excellent performance and once you get up the learning curve it is an excellent device.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Great video
- Great Zoom
- Short Lag Time
Cons
- Poor photos at night
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
- Video
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V Digital Camera (Black):
Great camera to get excellent quality photos and videos for a user without technical knowledge.
- Ease of Operation:
- 9
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Poor Image Stabilization
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V Digital Camera (Black):
I bought this camera at the end of 2011 and love it. It is my first digital camera after using film cameras for 30 years. Switching from film to digital was a breeze with this camera (and I'm coming from a Nikon). The functions are easy to figure out, and the screen is bright and sharp. The images are stellar on my computer screen as well. It is light, and powerful for its size. The zoom has good range, but image will be shaky at the tightest end of the telephoto if you don't have a tripod. I had a little difficulty getting autofocus to work on very close up shots. Overall, I am very impressed with the features and quality of this little camera. I have not yet tried the video.
- Ease of Operation:
- 8
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
- Small / Compact
Cons
- No Viewfinder
- Pop-up flash design
Best Uses
- Video
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V Digital Camera (Black):
BEFORE purchasing, I thought this would be a great point-and-shoot camera, by the specifications - quick (low) shutter lag, wide-angle (24mm) lens, 16x optical zoom, HDR, panorama, 3D, GPS, and more.
AFTER using this camera, I absolutely love the video quality, and that is what made the difference when purchasing over a Canon point-and-shoot, the 1080p (progressive) at 60fps! The video is awesome!
Would I buy it again? Yes, the video is that good. However, there are things I do not like, e.g., how the pop-up flash is sometimes covered by the fingers of the left hand, particularly if I ask someone to take a photo for/of me, and, due to the number of features, the complexity increases while the simplicity decreases.
- Ease of Operation:
- 4
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Sports/Action
- Travel
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V Digital Camera (Black):
This camera is great. I owned an older 7 megapixel Sony point and shoot for the last several years and it finally died recently... I cannot believe how much better these cameras have gotten. The large optical zoom is very handy and the image quality and video quality are outstanding. The low-light shooting has greatly improved also, although the flash still makes the pictures look hokey, I can shoot indoors now in low light and the photos look good where in the past the camera was pretty much unusable inside the house.
- Ease of Operation:
- 9
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
Cons
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Travel
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V Digital Camera (Black):
Have had this camera for 3-4 weeks. I bought it as a pocket camera to be used on my travel. I have several DSLR cameras for more professional photography. However, I travel extensively and like to always have a camera ready. I have had the Canon G9, G10 and G12. In comparison the camera is smaller (easier to have in your pocket) and it has a wider range zoom. The aperture opening is OK for everyday use, but has a fairly large depth of field of view.
The face detection is very good. And so is indoor focussing in mixed lighting. Great overall camera. The GPS is slow to lock on to satellites specially when you travel extended distances.
The on-off switch is on top of the camera and can turn it on by accident. So be aware that you could use the battery by accident.
I would recommend it to travelers that need a compact point and shoot camera
- Ease of Operation:
- 7
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V Digital Camera (Black):
I am using this camera for last 10 days. Highly amazed with it.
This is a very good compact digital camera.
The automatic detection of the best mode is really good and videos are also amazing with this camera.
My pictures are very clear, good and colours are excellent.
Very very happy with my purchase
- Ease of Operation:
- 8
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V Digital Camera (Black):
The use of the camera is very friendly and easy.
I would recomend in future versions to switch between the program wheel and the shooting nob
- Ease of Operation:
- 9
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Lag changing modes
- Lag writing to SDHC
- Pop-up flash
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
- Video quality is great
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V Digital Camera (Black):
I bought this camera not just for stills, but for the video quality. In many places that I travel, a smaller camera is more *welcome* than a larger DSLR or dedicated video camera. For me, besides great video quality, equally important is Sony's optical stabilyzing which works very, very well. As most places no longer allow tripods *or* a balanced, "Glidecam or Steadicam-style" stabilizer, the Sony does an adequate, sometimes superb job of compensating for camera movement.
As for stills, yes, I think Sony's too-agressive noise reduction creates a problem for printing, however, for web-based posts or use in video editing, this little camera takes adequate, sometimes great shots depending on the quality, and amount of light.
So, along with my Canon T2i DSLR, and this camera, I'm all set for continuing to travel the world.
Definitely recommended and a nice step-up in additional features *and* refinements compared to the DSC-HX5V it replaces. Also, much appreciate the higher resolution LCD screen.
- Ease of Operation:
- 8
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V Digital Camera (Black):
I love taking pictures. This camera has exceeded my expectations. The zoom is amazing. Takes great low light pictures. Is small and easy to use.
- Ease of Operation:
- 9
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Large Clear LCD
- Short Lag Time
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Video
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V Digital Camera (Black):
I purchasesd the camera primarliy to have with me when I am out with my 6 and 4 yr old. It fits in a pocket reasonably well and powers up to take a shot quickly. I teamed it with a Sandisk Extreme Pro card and highly recommend that as well. When shooting the lag between shot is virtually gone as the card records so quickly. I am happy with the quality of the shots I have taken - very nice in good naturaly light - the flash is fine for basic indoor shots. I have not shot any low light yet.
Overall there is not much to complain about for +/- $300 area.
I agree with most of the reviewers on line. There are a ton of features in the camera and I have not begun to explore its more creative side.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Recommended:
- Sandisk Extreme Pro Memory Cards
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
Cons
- No Viewfinder
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
- Video
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V Digital Camera (Black):
I'm a casual photographer that wanted something a little more powerful and with the option to customize some features as I became more adept. I think this camera is perfect for that.
- Ease of Operation:
- 8
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Small / Compact
Cons
- No Viewfinder
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Video
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V Digital Camera (Black):
zoom for exterieur photos animals
excellent mega pixel
excellent video quality plus gps information
- Ease of Operation:
- 8
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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Memory Cards
Required item: Sufficient memory is not included so be sure to have enough storage capacity.
- Price: $14.50
Batteries & Power
Always keep a spare battery handy so you won't get caught without power.
- Price: $32.00
- Price: $17.96
Bags & Straps
Carry, store, and protect all your equipment with a bag or a strap.
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- Original: $10.49
- Save: $1.05
- Price: $9.44
Viewfinders
Refine your angle of view.
- Price: $14.95
Card Readers
Download your pictures faster and save battery life.
- Price: $11.95
What's in the Box
- Rechargeable Battery Pack (NP-BG1)
- USB Charger
- USB Cable
- AC Adaptor AC-UB10/UB10B
- Wrist Strap
- CD-ROM
- Instruction Manual
- 1-Year Limited Warranty
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