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Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9V Digital Camera
16 Megapixels
Ultra-Zoom: At least 10X optical zoom.
Stabilization: Compensates for tiny involuntary movements of the camera.
Continuous Drive
Full 1080p HD Video: 1920 x 1080 resolution or more.
Manual Controls: Both fully-manual (M) and semi-automatic modes (T and V).
Custom White-Balance: Specifies exactly what should be white to the camera.
Action Photography: Shutter speeds of 1/1500 or more.
Night Photography: Reaches shutter-speeds longer than 4 seconds.
Spot Metering
Built-In GPS
Accepts Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC), SDHC and SD memory.
Accepts Memory Stick Duo memory.
Discontinued: No longer produced by the manufacturer. May still be in stock or found used.Model Specifications
| Brand | Sony | Model | Cybershot DSC-HX9V |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 16 Megapixels CMOS *Exmor R | Sensor Size |
6 x 5mm |
| Anti-Alias Filter | Yes | Sensor Aspect | 4:3 Aspect-Ratio |
| Stabilization | Yes | Dust-Reduction | N / A |
| Sensitivity | ISO 100 - 3200 | Shutter-Speed | 1/1600 - 30s |
| Lens | 24 - 384mm F/3.3 - 5.9 | Mininum Focus | 5cm (w) / 1.2m (t) |
| Zoom | Electronic | Manual Focus | Electronic |
| Filter Diameter | N / A | Focus System | 9-point Contrast-Detect, Assist-lamp |
| Viewfinder Type | None | Viewfinder Size | |
| Display Attachment | Fixed | Display Size | 3" LCD 920K Pixels 100% Coverage |
| Exposure Modes | P, M | Scene Modes | 13High Sensitivity, Soft, Landscape, Night Portrait, Night, Gourmet, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Pet, Soft Skin, Handheld Night, Anti Motion-Blur |
| Metering | Multi-Segment, Center-Weighed, Spot | Bracketing | |
| Exposure Compensation | -2..+2 EV, 1/3 EV | Flash Compensation | |
| White Balance | Auto , Presets, Custom | White Balance Tuning | |
| Continuous Drive | 10 FPS, 10 JPEG | Self Timer | Yes *2s, 10s |
| Command Dials | DOF Preview | No | |
| Protection | Dust Reduction | No | |
| Digital Level | None | Tripod Mount | Yes |
| Remote Trigger | N / A | Eye-Start Sensor | No |
| HDR | Yes | Orientation Sensor | Yes |
| Interval Timer | No | Multiple Exposure | No |
| Image Formats | JPEG | Flash Ports | |
| Built-In Flash | Yes, 5.6 - 3.1m (W-T) | Flash Sync | Unknown |
| Video Capture | 1920x1080 @ 60 FPS 16:9 *Anamorphic 1440x1080 @ 60 FPS | Sound Input | None |
| Video Format | AVCHD, MPEG-4 | WiFi | No |
| Memory | Secure Digital Extended Capacity, Memory Stick Duo, Internal Memory | GPS | Position, Elevation, Orientation |
| Battery | Lithium-Ion | Battery Life | Unknown |
| Introduced | 2011-02-01, Discontinued | Construction | |
| Size | 109 x 61 x 36mm (W x H x D) | Weight | 215g |
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Sony DSC-HX9V Facts
Compact digital camera| 16 Megapixels Travel Zoom | ISO 100-3200 |
| 16X Ultra-Wide Optical Zoom | Shutter 1/1600-30s |
| Built-in Stabilization | Full manual controls, including Manual Focus |
| 10 FPS Drive, 10 Images | Custom white-balance |
| 1920x1080 @ 60 FPS Video Recording | Spot-Metering |
| 3" LCD 920K Pixels | Lithium-Ion |
| Secure Digital Extended Capacity | |
| Memory Stick Duo | |
| Internal Memory |
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