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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9 |
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9
Second generation (along with the slightly lower spec H7) of Sony's foray into the popular 'SLR-like' superzoom market upgrades the DSC-H5 with a new 8MP sensor, 15x zoom (now covering 31-465mm equiv. range) and a wealth of new features (including a tilting 3.0 inch screen). Although the H9 is fast, is capable of pleasing results in good conditions and is packed with useful features, we were unimpressed by the redesigned user interface. The long list of small complaints about the image quality add up to a camera that's hard to wholeheartedly recommend, especially when it has so many strong competitors. Recently superceded by the CMOS-sensored DSC-HX1. (April 2009)
Above Average
Review by dpreview.com
, May 2007
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| Format |
Compact, SLR-like |
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 Max resolution |
3264 x 2448 |
| Low resolution |
2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480 |
| Image ratio w:h |
4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Effective pixels |
8.0 million |
| Sensor photo detectors |
8.1 million |
| Sensor size |
1/2.5 " (5.75 x 4.31 mm, 0.24 cm²) |
| Pixel density |
32 MP/cm² |
| Sensor type |
CCD |
| Sensor manufacturer |
Sony |
| ISO rating |
Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
| Zoom wide (W) |
31 mm |
| Zoom tele (T) |
465 mm (15 x) |
| Digital zoom |
Yes, 2x |
| Image stabilization |
Yes, Lens |
| Auto Focus |
Multi-point 3 area (selectable) |
| Manual Focus |
Yes, 5 presets |
| Normal focus range |
50 cm |
| Macro focus range |
2 cm |
| White balance override |
5 positions |
| Aperture range |
F2.7 - F4.5 |
| Min shutter |
30 sec |
| Max shutter |
1/4000 sec |
| Built-in Flash |
Yes, pop-up |
| Flash range |
9.8 m |
| External flash |
No |
| Flash modes |
Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Exposure compensation |
-2 to +2 EV in 1/3 EV Steps |
| Metering |
Multi-Segment, Center weighted, Spot |
| Aperture priority |
Yes |
| Shutter priority |
Yes |
| Focal length multiplier |
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| Lens thread |
Yes |
| Continuous Drive |
Yes, 2.2 fps |
| Movie Clips |
Yes, MPEG VX (640 x 480, 8/16/30 fps, unlimited) with audio |
| Remote control |
Yes |
| Self-timer |
Yes, 2 or 10 sec |
| Timelapse recording |
No |
| Orientation sensor |
No |
| Storage types |
Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage included |
31 MB Internal |
| Uncompressed format |
No |
| Quality Levels |
Fine, Standard |
| Viewfinder |
Electronic |
| LCD |
3 " |
| LCD Dots |
230,000 |
| Live View |
No |
| USB |
USB 2.0 (480Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI |
No |
| Wireless |
No |
| Environmentally sealed |
No |
| Battery |
Lithium-Ion NP-BG1 rechargeable |
| Weight (inc. batteries) |
440 g (15.5 oz) |
| Dimensions |
110 x 83 x 86 mm (4.3 x 3.3 x 3.4 in) |
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