Prices: |
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Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V webpage
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Manufacturer website
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Predecessor: |
Sony DSC-HX5V
DSC-HX5V vs DSC-HX9V
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Successor: |
Sony HX20V
DSC-HX9V vs HX20V
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Model Number: |
DSC-HX9V |
HX10V |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Compact |
Compact |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$349.99 |
$329.99 |
Street Price: |
$329.00 |
$374.94 |
Date Available: |
2011-04-15 |
2012-03-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
8.6 oz
(244 g)
includes batteries
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8.3 oz
(234 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
4.1 x
2.3 x
1.3 in.
(105 x
59 x
34 mm)
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4.1 x
2.4 x
1.3 in.
(105 x
60 x
34 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Sony Exmor R |
Sony Exmor R |
Effective Megapixels: |
16.2 |
18.2 |
Sensor Format: |
1/2.3 inch |
1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: |
28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
1.34 microns |
1.26 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
n/a |
n/a |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
4:3 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
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Self-Cleaning: |
No |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
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Image Resolution: |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 4608 x 2592
(11.9 MP,
16:9), 3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 2592 x 1944
(5.0 MP,
4:3), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3), 7152 x 1080
(7.7 MP,
Other), 4912 x 1080
(5.3 MP,
Other), 4912 x 1920
(9.4 MP,
Other), 3424 x 1920
(6.6 MP,
16:9), 10480 x 4096
(42.9 MP,
Other) |
4896 x 3672
(18.0 MP,
4:3), 4896 x 2752
(13.5 MP,
16:9), 3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 2592 x 1944
(5.0 MP,
4:3), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3), 10480 x 4096
(42.9 MP,
Other), 7512 x 1080
(8.1 MP,
Other), 4912 x 1920
(9.4 MP,
Other), 4912 x 1080
(5.3 MP,
Other), 3424 x 1920
(6.6 MP,
16:9) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG, MPO (3D) |
JPEG, MPF |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
10.0 |
10.0 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i/60p)
1440x1080 (60i/30p)
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30)
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1920x1080 (60i(FX))
1920x1080 (60i(FH))
1440x1080 (60i(HQ))
1440x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (30p)
640x480 (30p)
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Movie File Format: |
AVCHD (.MTS), MPEG-4 (.MP4) |
AVCHD Ver 2.0 or MP4; with stereo audio |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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n/a |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
n/a |
n/a |
Lens: |
Sony Lens G; 10 elements in 7 groups, 4 aspheric elements |
Sony Lens G; 10 elements in 7 groups, 4 aspheric elements |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
24 -
384mm
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24 -
384mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
4.3 -
68.5mm
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4.3 -
68.5mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
16.00x |
16.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.3 or f/8 (wide) to f/5.9 or ? (tele), 2 steps with ND filter |
f/3.3 (W) - f/5.9 (T) |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity
2.0 in to Infinity
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5 cm to Infinity
2.0 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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5 cm to Infinity
2.0 in to Infinity
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
2x Precision, up to 115x Smart Zoom |
Up to 2x Clear Image, up to 4x Precision, up to 244x Smart Zoom |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast Detection: 9-area with face detection / center / flexible spot / semi manual / manual |
Contrast Detection AF: Multi-point, Center-weighted, Spot; Tracking, Face Tracking |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
No |
Viewfinder: |
LCD
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LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
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Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
No |
No |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
921,600 dots
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921,600 dots
(307,200 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
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Top Deck Display: |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
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Minimum ISO (native): |
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ISO Settings: |
Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash, One Push, White Balance Shift |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash, One Push |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/1600 - 30 sec |
1/1600 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
No |
No |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot |
Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
No |
No |
Shutter Priority: |
No |
No |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
iAuto, Superior Auto, High Sensitivity, Soft snap, Landscape, Twilight Portrait, Twilight, Gourmet, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Pet, Soft Skin, Handheld Twilight, Anti Motion Blur, Backlight Correction HDR |
Background Defocus, Scene (High Sensitivity, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Soft Skin, Anti Motion Blur, Backlight Correction HDR, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Advanced Sports Shooting, Gourmet, Pet Mode), Picture Effect (HDR Painting, Richtone Monochrome, Miniature, Toy camera, Pop Color, Partial Color, Soft High-key, Watercolor, Illustration), 3D (3D Still Image, 3D Sweep Panorama, Sweep Multi Angle), Panorama (Intelligent Sweep Panorama) |
Self Timer: |
2, 10, Portrait1, Portrait2 seconds |
2, 10, Portrait1, Portrait2 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Flash Off; Red-eye Reduction: On/Off/Auto |
Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Flash Off; Red-eye Reduction: On/Off/Auto |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
ISO Auto: Approx. 0.25 - 5.6m (Approx. 0.820 |
ISO Auto: Approx. 0.25 - 5.3m (W) / Approx. 1.2 - 2.9m (T) |
Max Flash Sync: |
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Flash Exposure Compensation: |
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External Flash Connection: |
n/a |
n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Usable Memory Types: |
MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
No |
No |
Uncompressed Format: |
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Movie File Format: |
AVCHD (.MTS), MPEG-4 (.MP4) |
AVCHD Ver 2.0 or MP4; with stereo audio |
Included Memory: |
0.0 MB |
19.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: |
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Internal |
Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
Yes |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: |
No |
No |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
No |
No |
Remote Control Type: |
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Connections (extended): |
Multi-connector, Mini (Type C) HDMI (2D, 3D) |
Micro USB, Mini HDMI (Type C) |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
1.70 |
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Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
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JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
10.0 |
10.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
10 |
10 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.15 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.13 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.018 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Startup Time: |
2.1 seconds |
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Play -> Record Time: |
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Flash cycle time, full power: |
8.0 seconds |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
300 shots |
340 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary NP-BG1 |
Proprietary NP-BG1/NP-FG1 |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Internal Charging Supported: |
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Included Software: |
Windows Picture Motion Browser Ver 5.5 , PMP Portable |
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OS Compatibility: |
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Notes & Features: |
"Exmor R" CMOS sensor; GPS tagging; Up to 10fps at full 16.2-megapixel resolution; 16x 24mm wide angle lens with Optical SteadyShot image stabilization; Full HD 1080@60p with Dual Record of stills and movies; Superior Auto with HDR; Manual mode; Background Defocus mode; 3D Still Image and 3D Sweep Panorama modes; HR (High Resolution) Intelligent Sweep Panorama; USB charging. Available in black only. |
Optical Image Stabilization, Full HD Movies, Dual Record captures 13MP stills during movies, 9 Picture Effect options, Built-in GPS. Available in white, silver, black or red. |