Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 (Silver)
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 is a lot of camera--with solid shooting performance and photo and movie quality--for the money.
Reviews
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CNET Review
The Good: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 offers excellent features for automatic snapshots and speedy shooting performance, and nice photo and video quality for its class.
The Bad: The WX9's controls might be too small for some users and its photos aren't sharp enough for pixel peepers.
The Bottom Line: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 is a lot of camera--with solid shooting performance and photo and movie quality--for the money.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 122 reviews of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 from international magazines and websites.
The Verdict: Experts rate this product 82/100 and users 83/100. Comparing these reviews to 668630 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore 85/100 = Very Good.
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digitalcamerareview.com
Review Summary: As usual, Sony seeks to pack a cool, stylish new point-and-shoot with advanced features like Sweep Panorama and multi-frame shooting modes in its new Cyber-shot WX9.
The Verdict: The Sony Cyber-shot WX9 is a very attractive small camera and is a good choice for beginners, thanks to its clear, colorful menu system and dedicated controls for movies and playback. It has many points in its favor - it takes sharp, colorful pictures...
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digitaltrends.com
Review Summary: You've heard of 16-megapixel DSLRs—how about a 16.2MP point-and-shoot? That's what Sony just introduced and the WX9 not only takes 4608 x 3456 pixel photos, but Full HD AVCHD videos which is a very unique combination. Let's see if this is finally the...
The Verdict: The Sony DSC-WX9 is the best camera under $200 we have ever tested.
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photographybay.com
Review Summary: The Sony Cyber-shot WX9 is 16.2MP compact camera that fits somewhere in the middle of Sony's early-2011 lineup. The image sensor is Sony's rather impressive back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor, which is backed up by the power BIONZ image processor...
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digitalcamerainfo.com
Review Summary: The Sony Cyber-shot WX9 is a slick new compact camera, announced by Sony at this year's CES trade show. It's packing a brand new sensor, a glorious 3-inch LCD, and 1080/60i video recording… all for an MSRP of '19.99. When the WX9 lands in our labs...
The Verdict: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 is a slick little camera with a few new features that will definitely appeal to entry-level users. The 3.0-inch 921k LCD looks beautiful and the ability to shoot 1080/60i video is sure to raise some interest. Of course,...
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letsgodigital.org
Review Summary: Sony CyberShot DSC WX9 digital camera : Sony unveils five new CyberShot digital still cameras that makes it easy to get DSLR-like quality still images, stunning 3D photos and high-quality full HD videos. Among the new cameras is the 16.2-megapixel Sony...
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techreviewsource.com
Review Summary: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 is a great 16-megapixel backside-illuminated CMOS digital camera that doesn't cost much for what you get. It also is quite portable and offers 1080p HD video recording, but the controls are a little too small for some...
Price Range: $199.99 - $199.99
- Sony
- DSC-WX9/S
General
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Product TypeDigital camera - Compact
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Enclosure ColorSilver
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Resolution16.2 megapixels
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3D TechnologyYes
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Optical Sensor TypeExmor R CMOS
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Total Pixels16,800,000 pixels
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Effective Sensor Resolution16,200,000 pixels
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Optical Sensor Size1/2.3"
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Digital Zoom4 x
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Image ProcessorBIONZ
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Image StabilizerOptical (Steady Shot)
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Auto FocusTTL contrast detection
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty9
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Digital Video FormatAVCHD, H.264
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Image Recording FormatJPEG, MPO
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Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
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AV InterfacesHDMI, Composite video/audio
Exposure & White Balance
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Light SensitivityISO 3200, ISO 125, ISO 1600, ISO 800, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO auto
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Exposure MeteringMulti-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
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Exposure ModesProgram, Automatic
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Shooting ProgramsSoft snap, Snow, Beach, Twilight portrait, Backlight correction HDR, Anti-motion blur, Twilight mode, High sensitivity, Handheld twilight, Gourmet, Soft skin, Fireworks, Pet, Landscape
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White BalanceAutomatic, Presets, Custom
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White Balance PresetsDaylight, Incandescent, Cloudy, Fluorescent light (daylight), Fluorescent light (warm white), Fluorescent light (cool white), Flash
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Max Shutter Speed1/1600 sec
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Min Shutter Speed2 sec
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Exposure Compensation±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Lens System
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TypeCarl Zeiss 5 x x Zoom lens - 4.5 mm - 22.5 mm - F/2.6-6.3
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Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera25 - 125 mm
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Focus AdjustmentAutomatic
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Macro Focus Range2 in
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Zoom AdjustmentMotorized drive
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Lens Construction5 groups / 6 elements
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FeaturesAspherical lens, Built-in lens shield
Camera Flash
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Camera FlashBuilt-in flash
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Flash ModesFill-in mode, Slow synchro, Auto mode, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
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FeaturesAF illuminator
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Effective Flash Range2 in - 17.4 ft
Additional Features
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Continuous Shooting Speed10 frames per second
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Self Timer Delay2 sec, 10 sec
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Additional FeaturesDigital image rotation, Intelligent AUTO (iAUTO), In-camera red-eye fix, 1080i Full HD movie recording, Background defocus, Intelligent Scene Recognition (iSCN), Audio recording, Backlight Correction HDR, 3D Sweep Panorama technology, Sweep Multi Angle mode, PRINT Image Matching, Cropping an image, TransferJet support, Blink Detection technology, Smile Detection technology, Exif Print support, Intelligent Sweep Panorama, DPOF support, USB charging, Face detection, RGB primary color filter, Built-in speaker, Clear RAW Noise Reduction, Motion Detection Technology, Auto power save, Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording, Histogram display, Automatic display brightness adjustment, Anti-motion Blur Mode, Dynamic Range Optimizer, Camera orientation detection, Takes photos while movie recording, Built-in help guide, USB 2.0 compatibility
Display
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Type3 in LCD display
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Display FeaturesBuilt-in
Microphone
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Microphone Operation ModeStereo
Connections
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Connector Type1 x Hi-Speed USB, 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x HDMI output, 1 x Component video output
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Memory Card SlotSD card, Memory Stick PRO Duo card
Viewfinder
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Viewfinder TypeNone
System Requirements for PC Connection
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Operating System SupportMS Windows XP SP3, MS Windows 7, MS Windows Vista SP2
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Peripheral DevicesUSB port, CD-ROM drive
Miscellaneous
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Included AccessoriesUSB cable, Power adapter, Wrist strap
Software
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SoftwareDrivers & Utilities, Sony Picture Motion Browser
Battery
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Supported BatterySony NP-BN1
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Supported Battery1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 630 mAh ( Included )
Memory / Storage
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Supported Memory CardsSDHC Memory Card, Memory Stick Duo, SD Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, SDXC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo Mark2
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Image StorageJPEG 4608 x 3456, JPEG 4608 x 2592, JPEG 3648 x 2736, JPEG 2592 x 1944, JPEG 1920 x 1080, JPEG 640 x 480
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Video CaptureAVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 24Mbps, AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 17Mbps, AVCHD - 1440 x 1080 - 9Mbps, H.264 - 1440 x 1080 - 12Mbps, H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 6Mbps, H.264 - 640 x 480 - 3Mbps
Dimensions & Weight
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Width3.7 in
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Depth0.8 in
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Height2.2 in
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Weight4.9 oz
Environmental Parameters
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Min Operating Temperature32 °F
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Max Operating Temperature104 °F
Manufacturer Warranty
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Service & Support1 year warranty
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Service & Support DetailsLimited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
Main Features
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Image stabilizer featureOptical stabilization helps prevent blurry pictures, especially for handheld cameras at slow shutter speeds or when using high optical zoom. This camera utilizes built-in Super SteadyShot stabilization to assist in taking sharper pictures.
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