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2012-07-08T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great video, but some design quirks

Outstanding video - nice built in help - nice separate movie button - great zoom But have to be sure not to hole camera where pop up flash is- GPS a but slow and its on-off is deep in menu tree - no macro mode.

Mikeooh50

2012-03-11T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

great camera

great camera for traveling.

Dron

2011-10-23T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

This is an ecxelent camara.

Nice camara I recommend this product, the only thing I don't like is the flash pop up where my finger is holding the camara (left hand), after that every thing is nice, nice pictures and HD videos.

Ray

2011-10-11T21:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Nice camera

I've been using Canon 500d and 7d all the way. I bought this cam as a secondary camera. Its a good camera but buy this if you dont want to enter into DSLR photography other wise nikon D3100 or canon 1000D or 1100D makes more sense.

Mann

2011-10-01T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

WOW!!

Was going buy the Nikon D3100..another wow camera that is quite awewome! Found this camera quite by accident on line and saw at [@]. I could not put it down. I just coudnt see myself lugging around the D3100 for weekend , travel or vacation use! This little puppy is not The dream camera...but oh so close!! Buy this camera..xtra batteries on [@] $10.00 delivered..just look! Buy this bad boy...you will be thrilled!!

Beeks

2011-09-11T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

small size with wonderful results

I'm a serious photographer, currently use canon5D. For sometime I was looking for a small camera which can make me happy and my wife can also use it.I found this Sony camera, initially I was not sure how will it perform, but after going through the camera and taking some test shots I was impressed. The help feature, low light performance, HDR is really great. The flash is very powerful and good battery life. If you put the camera in Intellegent mode, it does a great job. The only think which prevented me to give a 5 Star is: 1. should have option to save the photos in raw format 2. The flash pops up in the left and usually it gets in the way where you usually place your left finger.

SUVRANGSHU G.

2011-09-03T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Sony hx9v review

This camera has given me pretty much everything I expected from it. Having read many reviews of several compact zoom cameras from several sites, this one stood out and I have been very happy with results.

David

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Sony DSC-HX9V Specifications

  • Self-timer

    Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2

  • Shutter Speeds

    iAuto(2" - 1/1600) / Program Auto(1" - 1/1600) / Manual(30"-1/1600)"

  • Burst Mode

    Approx 10 fps at 16.2MP (10 shots)

  • AF Modes

    9 points (Under Face Undetected) / Center Weighted AF / Flexible Spot AF / Semi Manual / Manual

  • AF Illuminator

    Auto / Off

  • Anti Motion Blur

    Yes

  • Embedded GPS

    Yes

  • Sweep Panorama

    Intelligent Sweep Panorama / 3D Sweep Panorama / Sweep Multi Angle

  • Face Detection

    8 Faces (Auto / Off / Child Priority / Adult Priority / Key Selected Face Memory)

  • Smile Shutter technology

    Yes

  • Image Stabilization

    Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization with Active Mode

  • In-Camera Editing

    Trimming / Red Eye Correction / Unsharp Masking

  • Intelligent Auto

    Yes

  • Background Defocus

    Yes

  • Waterproof

    No

  • Dustproof

    No

  • Shockproof

    No

  • Superior Auto

    Yes

  • Tracking Focus

    Off / Auto

  • Blink Detection

    Yes

  • Flash Modes

    Auto / Flash On / Slow Syncro / Flash Off

  • Flash Coverage

    ISO Auto: Approx. 0.25-Approx. 5.6m (Approx. 0.820'-Approx. 18.4') (W) / Approx. 1.2-Approx. 3.0m (Approx. 3.94'-Approx. 9.84') (T), ISO3200: up to Approx. 7.9m (Approx. 25.9') (W) / Approx. 4.4m (Approx. 14.4') (T)

  • Media Type

    Optional "Memory Stick Duo" (No movie recording), optional "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (Mark 2 only for movie recording), optional "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo", optional SD Memory Card (Class 4 or higher), optional SDHC Memory Card (Class 4 or higher), optional SDXC Memory Card (Class 4 or higher)

  • Still Image Mode

    JPEG

  • Still Image Max Effective Resolution

    Approx. 16.2 Megapixels

  • Still Image Size 16:9

    12M (4,608 x 2,592) / 2M (1,920 x 1,080)

  • Still Image Size 3:2

    No

  • Still Image Size 4:3

    16M (4,608 x 3,456), 10M (3,648 x 2,736), 5M (2,592 x 1,944), VGA (640 x 480); 3D: 16M (4,608 x 3,456) / 16:9 (12M) (4,608 x 2,592)

  • Panorama Still Image Size

    2D: 7,152 x 1,080 (204deg) / 4,912 x 1,080 (140deg) / 4,912 x 1,920 (149deg) / 3,424 x 1,920 (104deg); 3D: 7,152 x 1,080 (204deg) / 4,912 x 1,080 (140deg) / 4,912 x 1,920 (149deg) / 3,424 x 1,920 (104deg) / 1,920 x 1,080 (55deg)

  • Sweep Multi Angle Image Size

    1,920 x 1,080 (15views)

  • Video Format

    AVCHD 60i / 60p / MP4 / MPEG-4 AVC(H.264)

  • Photo Capture from Movie

    Yes

  • Dual Record

    Yes

  • Audio Format

    Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC

  • Microphone/Speaker

    Stereo / Mono

  • Memory Card Slot

    MS Duo and SD/SDHC/SDXC Compatible

  • USB Port(s)

    Yes - Multi Use Terminal

  • Party Shot Compatible

    Yes

  • TransferJet

    Send: Yes (Single / Select, U2 Version), Receive: Yes (U2 Version)

  • PictBridge Compatible

    No

  • Diopter Adjustment

    No

  • Imaging Sensor

    1/2.3" (7.77mm) "Exmor R" CMOS Sensor

  • Processor

    BIONZ

  • Pixel Gross

    16.8MP

  • Effective Picture Resolution

    16.2MP

  • Color Filter System

    RGB primary color filters

  • LCD Type

    3.0" Xtra Fine LCD with TruBlack technology (921K dots)

  • Angle Adjustment

    No

  • Brightness Control

    5 steps

  • Histogram

    Yes

  • Grid Display

    Yes (Off / On)

  • Supplied Software

    Windows: PMB (Picture Motion Browser) Ver. 5.5, PMB Portable

  • Metering Modes

    Multi Pattern / Center Weighted / Spot

  • Exposure Compensation

    Plus / Minus 2.0EV, 1 / 3EV step

  • Scene Mode(s)

    High Sensitivity / Soft snap / Landscape / Twilight Portrait / Twilight / Gourmet / Beach / Snow / Fireworks / Pet / Soft Skin / Handheld Twilight / Anti Motion Blur

  • D-Range Optimizer

    Standard

  • ISO

    Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200

  • Noise Reduction

    Clear RAW NR / NR Slow Shutter

  • White Balance Mode

    Auto (Intelligent) / Daylight / Cloudy / Fluorescent 1 (White Fluorescent Lighting) / Fluorescent 2 (Natural White Fluorescent Lighting) / Fluorescent 3 (Day White Fluorescent Lighting) / Incandescent / Flash / One Push / White Balance Sift

  • Battery Type

    LITHIUM ION NP-BG1 3.6V

  • Battery Capacity

    Typical: 3.4Wh (960mAh), minimum: 3.3Wh (910mAh)

  • Power Requirements

    AC Adaptor: AC 100V to 240V, 50/60 Hz, 70mA

  • Power Consumption (in Operation)

    Approx. 1.1W

  • Red-Eye Reduction

    Auto / On / Off

  • Erase/Protect

    Single / Select / Date / Folder / MP4 / AVCHD

  • Media/Battery Indicator

    Yes / Yes

  • Power Save Mode

    Standard / Stamina / Off

  • Lens Type

    Sony G Lens

  • Aperture

    iAuto (F3.3/F8.0 (W), 2 steps with ND Filter) / Program Auto (F3.3/F8.0 (W), 2 steps with ND Filter) / Manual (F3.3/F8.0 (W), 2 steps with ND Filter)

  • Aperture (Max.)

    F3.3 (W)-5.9 (T)

  • Optical Zoom

    16x

  • Digital Zoom

    Smart Zoom / Precision Digital Zoom / Off

  • Smart Zoom Technology

    10M: Approx. 20x (Total), 5M: Approx. 28x (Total), VGA: Approx. 115x (Total), 16:9 (2M): Approx. 38x (Total)

  • Focal Length (35mm equivalent)

    Still 16:9 26-416mm; Still 4:3: 24-384mm; Movie 16:9: 25-400mm (Standard mode), 26-416mm (Active mode); Movie 4:3: 31-496mm (Standard mode), 32-512mm (Active mode)

  • Filter Diameter

    No

  • Lens Construction

    10 elements in 7 groups (including 4 aspheric elements)

  • Minimum Focus Distance

    iAuto(W:Approx. 5cm (0.16') to Infinity, T:Approx. 120cm (3.94') to Infinity)

  • Aspheric Elements

    4

  • HD Output

    HDMI: 2D (1080i / 1080p); 3D

  • Dimensions (W x H x D)

    4-1/4" x 2-3/8" x 1-3/8" (104.8mm x 59.0mm x 33.9mm)

  • Weight (Approx.)

    8.6 oz (245g)
    Main unit only: 7.6 oz (215g)

About Sony DSC-HX9V/B Cyber-Shot 16.2-Megapixel Digital Camera, Sony G Lens, 16x Optical Zoom, Full HD 1080/60p Movies

FEATURED REVIEWS

This is an ecxelent camara.

By Ray

Nice camara I recommend this product, the only thing I don't like is the flash pop up where my finger is holding the camara (left hand), after that every thing is nice, nice pictures and HD videos.

WOW!!

By Beeks

Was going buy the Nikon D3100..another wow camera that is quite awewome! Found this camera quite by accident on line and saw at [@]. I could not put it down. I just coudnt see myself lugging around the D3100 for weekend , travel or vacation use! This little puppy is not The dream camera...but oh so close!! Buy this camera..xtra batteries on [@] $10.00 delivered..just look! Buy this bad boy...you will be thrilled!!

Let yourself go and rejuvenate your passion for photography with the Cyber-Shot DSC-HX9V digital camera. Boasting innovative features like Full HD for crystal clear movies, Hi-speed Linear focus for dramatically clearer images and Backlight Correction to catch even the smallest details in high contrast shots, you'll find yourself falling in love again.

A 16x optical zoom Sonly G lens brings distant subjects super close for great outdoors, sports and travel photos. In addition to Full HD 1080/60p movie recording capabilities, this high zoom digital camera also features iSweep Panorama mode to capture high resolution panoramic shots.

Sony DSC-HX9V/B Cyber-Shot 16.2-Megapixel Digital Camera, Sony G Lens, 16x Optical Zoom, Full HD 1080/60p Movies Features

  • 16.2 Megapixel Back-illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS Image Sensor: The 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
  • Full HD 1080/60p: 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 PlayStation3 systems and compatible PCs and HDTVs
  • High resolution iSweep Panorama mode: With high resolution iSweep 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
  • Superior Auto mode: 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 3D still image and 3D panorama: Produce awe-inspiring images with 3D still image and 3D Sweep Panorama capabilities. Photos will take on a new dimension of creative capabilities for viewing the world in a whole new way
  • Background Defocus: DSLR photographs are often beautiful because they blur the background, putting the emphasis on your subject. Now point-and-shoot cameras can deliver this signature DSLR benefit
  • 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
  • HDMI output: The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is a compact audio/video connector interface for transmitting uncompressed digital streams
  • Motion Detection: 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
  • 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

What's in the box:

  • Item Note: Battery Charger is Not Included
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