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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9

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Pros

  • the TX9 is very clear and crisp
  • those rapid response times and that overall operation zips along
  • image quality is very good

Cons

  • Superior Auto shooting is only suited to relatively static scenes
  • maximum shutter speed is only 2 seconds
  • change the in-camera sharpening level

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 12 Mpx
  • 4000, 3000 px
  • 4.6
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus, Flexible Spot Auto Focus, Multi Point Auto Focus, Spot Auto Focus
  • 3.5 in
  • yes

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 - Pros & Cons

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9

Pros

  • the TX9 is very clear and crisp
  • those rapid response times and that overall operation zips along
  • image quality is very good
  • nice looking with all colors turning out bright and vivid
  • pretty easy to see the image slices that are stitched together
  • Center sharpness is very good
  • TX9's shooting performance is excellent
  • 60i frame rate and image stabilization makes
  • Photo color accuracy and white balance are very good
  • fun and works well
  • TX7 gets sharp results in Macro mode with plenty of fine detail

Cons

  • Superior Auto shooting is only suited to relatively static scenes
  • maximum shutter speed is only 2 seconds
  • change the in-camera sharpening level
  • Red-Eye Correction option caused any red-eye
  • the camera displayed only images shot in 4:3 ratio format
  • images are just a little soft
  • doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones
  • No elevator was left unscathed
  • Too many are simply trying to capitalize on affiliate revenue
  • Does the Sony TX9 have Weather Sealing
  • doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3.5 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
3200
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
12 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4000 x 3000 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Sensor size0.24 in
Effective pixels12.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Max resolution4000 x 3000 px
Other resolutions
  • 4000x2248
  • 3264x2248
  • 2592x1944
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
ProcessorBIONZ
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom4.0 x
Digital zoom8.0 x
Minimum aperture3.5
Maximum aperture4.6
Focal length equiv25 - 100
Focus adjustmentAuto
Contrast adjustmentno
Saturation adjustmentno
Autofocus
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus
  • Flexible Spot Auto Focus
  • Multi Point Auto Focus
  • Spot Auto Focus
Manual focusyes
Normal focus range19.69 in
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Macro focus range0.39 in
Number of focus points9
Image stabiliser
  • Optical
  • Electronic
Filter threadno
Folded opticsyes
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed2.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Manual exposure modeno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Histogramno
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range3.8
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Pre-flash
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flashno
Continuous drive10.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Backlight
  • Close-up
  • Night
  • Night portrait
  • Panorama
  • Portrait
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportyes
Manual settingsno
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeStereo
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Dimensions
Weight4.69 oz
Width3.85 in
Height2.34 in
Depth0.69 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)230
Battery life (max)2.0 h
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyes
Battery voltage3.6 V
Number of batteries supported1
Start-up time1300.0 ms
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Date imprintingyes
Image editing modes
  • Rotating
  • Trimming
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Image
ISO
  • 125
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • Auto
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum125
ISO maximum3200
Maximum image resolution4320 x 3240 px
White balance presets8
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPEG
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeOptical
Supported aspect ratios
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.5 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots921600
Touch screenyes
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution640 x 480 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1440 x 1080
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • AVCHD
  • MP4
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
  • Slide show
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Gold
  • Grey
  • Pink
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage32.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • Memory Stick Pro Duo
  • Memory Stick Duo
  • Internal
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
HDMI ports quantity1
USB version2.0
WirelessEye-Fi Connected
Remote controlNo
PictBridgeno
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
AV outputyes

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 Sony - Editorial Reviews (7)

3.6
Based on 7 reviews
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 06.10.2010
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 Review | Photography Blog
4.5

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 is a slim, stylish and full-featured digital compact camera. The TX9 has a 12 megapixel back-illuminated Exmor-R sensor, 3.5 inch touch-sensitive LCD screen, innovative 3D Sweep Panorama mode, 1080i HD movies with stereo sound, 10fps burst mode, a 4x zoom lens, and an ISO range of 125-3200. Read our in-depth Sony TX9 review to find out if it can justify its £380 / $399 price-tag.

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Cameralabs
Published: 18.08.2011
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | Cameralabs

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4.0

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 review: This Sony digital camera takes great photographs, but has a few design flaws

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Imaging Resource
Published: 08.07.2010
Sony DSC-TX9 Review

Sony DSC-TX9 review, find out how the DSC-TX9 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 Sony TX9 Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 08.07.2010
Sony TX9 Review | Camera Decision
1.9

Sony TX9 is a 12.0MP Ultracompact camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized BSI-CMOS sensor and 25-100 mm F3.5-4.6 lens. Read our TX9 review to find its pros and cons.

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Published: 19.07.2020
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4.1

Finding a great compact camera is nearly impossible thanks to the overwhelming variety and our incessant need for a very personalized, specific device. It

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Published: 06.10.2010
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