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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-H9SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX350
Overview
Released2007January 2017
Image and sensor
Camera typeBridgeBridge
Sensor formatOther1/2.3-type
Sensor typeSuper HAD CCDBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOS
Effective resolution8.1 MP20.4 MP
Largest image3264 × 24485184 × 3888
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range80–320080–3200
Sensor detail1/2.5-type colour Super HAD CCD, approximately 8.286 million total and 8.083 million effective photosites, rounded to 8.1 MP. Optical format does not establish physical sensor dimensions1/2.3-type back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS; approximately 21.1 million total photosites. Optical format is distinct from physical dimensions
Image formatsExif 2.21 JPEG, DCF and DPOF; no RAW recording or selectable JPEG compression qualityJPEG Fine or Standard stills; no RAW; stitched Sweep Panorama output is distinct from single-frame resolution
ISO detail–Single-frame ISO 80–3200; Multi-Frame NR separately provides ISO 6400 and 12800 by combining photographs
Image processorBIONZ image processor with Dynamic Range Optimizer and face detectionBIONZ X
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens31–465 mm equivalent24–1200 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.7–4.5f/2.8–6.3
Optical zoom15×50×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst–10 fps
Lens detailCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 15× optical zoom; physical 5.2–78 mm, 31–465 mm equivalent, f/2.7 wide to f/4.5 telephoto. 74 mm filters require the supplied adapter; digital and Smart Zoom are cropsZEISS Vario-Sonnar T*, physical 4.3–215 mm; 15 elements in ten groups with one Super ED, two ED and three aspherical elements. Seven-blade iris; 55 mm filter thread. Equivalent 24–1200 mm applies to 4:3 stills; movie field of view changes with stabilisation. Clear Image Zoom and digital zoom are distinct from optical magnification
AutofocusMulti-area, centre and flexible spot AF, face detection and manual distance adjustment; maker UK macro minimum approximately 1 cm wide or 120 cm telephoto. Hong Kong launch table gives conflicting macro distances; UK exact-model specifications retainedSingle-shot AF, direct manual focus and manual focus; continuous AF for Advanced Sports and movies. Wide, centre and flexible spot areas with subject tracking. Minimum AF distance from lens front approximately 1 cm wide or 240 cm telephoto
ShutterMaker UK lists Auto 1/4–1/4000 second and shutter-priority 30–1/4000 second. Available fastest settings depend on aperture and operating modeManual and shutter priority 30–1/4000 second; aperture priority 8–1/2000, Program 1–1/4000 and Intelligent Auto 4–1/4000
Burst detailMaker UK specifies approximately 0.46-second intervals and up to 100 continuous frames; actual count and interval depend on image settings and recording media. No reciprocal conversion to a headline frame rateMaker maximum approximately 10 fps at maximum image resolution, for up to ten photographs
Stabilisation detailOptical Super SteadyShot; infrared NightShot permits monochrome photographs in darkness and is distinct from normal colour low-light shootingOptical SteadyShot for stills; Intelligent Active movie mode combines optical and electronic compensation, including rotation, with a cropped field of view
FlashBuilt-in pop-up flash, approximately 0.2–9.8 m wide or 1.2–6 m telephoto at ISO Auto; no accessory hotshoeBuilt-in manually raised flash; ISO Auto range approximately 0.5–8.5 m wide or 2.4–3.5 m telephoto
Exposure controlsAuto, Program Auto, aperture-priority, shutter-priority and Manual; nine scene selections, multi-pattern/centre-weighted/spot metering and ±2 EV in 1/3 EV stepsProgram, aperture priority, shutter priority and Manual; two memory recalls plus scene and automatic modes; multi-pattern, centre-weighted or spot metering; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps
Video
Highest video resolution640 × 480 at 30 fps1920 × 1080 at 60 fps
Video detailMPEG-1 monaural movies up to 640 × 480 at approximately 30 fps in Fine mode, requiring Memory Stick PRO Duo. Standard VGA is approximately 17 fps. Optical zoom can change during recording; maximum individual movie file 2 GB. HD output is for still photographs, not HD video captureAVCHD Full HD 1920 × 1080 up to 60p in NTSC-compatible hardware or 50p in PAL-compatible hardware at 28 Mbps, with 24p/25p and interlaced alternatives. MP4 records 1440 × 1080 or VGA at 30/25 fps. Interlaced 60i/50i counts fields rather than progressive frames. Single-clip limit approximately 29 minutes; MP4 12M approximately 15 minutes owing to 2 GB limit
AudioBuilt-in monaural microphone and speaker; monaural movie sound and analogue audio outputBuilt-in microphone; AVCHD Dolby Digital stereo or MP4 AAC-LC stereo
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots230,400921,600
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailTilting 3.0-type TFT LCD, 230400 dots; UK table rounds to 230000. Separate 0.2-type colour electronic finder has approximately 200000 dots equivalent under exact English manual3.0-type Xtra Fine TFT LCD, 921600 dots; tilts approximately 90° up and 60° down, without touch input
Viewfinder detail–0.2-type electronic finder, 201600-dot equivalent resolution and 100% coverage; manual finder/monitor switching without an automatic eye sensor
Connections and design
BluetoothNo–
Battery life (maker's claim)280 photographs300 photographs
Body weight407 g625 g
Release detailSony announced the H9 on 27 February 2007 and planned April US shipping; Hong Kong release also planned beginning-April availability. Sony China later described the H9 as introduced that spring, and contemporary May reviews tested production cameras. First-sale month remains unconfirmed; supported 2007 year precision retainedAnnounced by Sony UK on 20 December 2016; Sony Hong Kong stated availability from 19 January 2017 and Sony Norway stated late January. January precision retained without asserting an international first day. Hong Kong's specification appendix labels HX350V; figures here are checked against exact HX350 UK specifications and manual
Recording mediaApproximately 31 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo and PRO Duo supported, with PRO Duo required for VGA Fine movie recordingMemory Stick Duo, PRO Duo and PRO-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC; Memory Stick Micro and microSD variants require separate adapters
PortsMulti connector carries Hi-Speed USB 2.0, analogue video and monaural audio. HD component still-image output requires an optional cable; no HDMI terminalMulti/Micro USB terminal, Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and micro HDMI
Wireless connectionsUK maker specification explicitly lists no Bluetooth; optional external GPS workflow is not built-in GPSHelp Guide documents separately purchased Eye-Fi memory-card transfer; no built-in wireless transfer is documented
Battery life detailNP-BG1 lithium-ion battery, 3.6 V, 3.4 Wh / 960 mAh. Approximately 280 photographs/140 minutes using LCD or 310 photographs/155 minutes using finder under CIPA still-test conditions. Separate continuous movie claims of 150 LCD/170 finder minutes use 320-size movies, not VGA Fine. Hong Kong press table gives a conflicting 250-shot figure; manual retainedNP-BX1; approximately 300 LCD or 380 EVF photographs under maker CIPA conditions. Actual movie shooting approximately 50 minutes LCD or 55 EVF; continuous movie battery tests 85/95 minutes are distinct from single-clip limits
ChargingExternal BC-CSG/BC-CSGB/BC-CSGC charger, regional version varies; approximately 330 minutes full charge or 270 minutes practical charge from depleted battery at 25°C. Optional AC-LS5K adapter supportedUSB charging; power supply during shooting or playback requires separately sold AC-UD10
DimensionsApproximately 109.5 × 83.4 × 85.7 mm width × height × depth excluding protrusionsApproximately 129.6 × 93.2 × 114.8 mm width × height × depth, or 103.2 mm depth from lens front to monitor
Weight detailApproximately 407 g body only in maker UK specifications. English manual 546 g includes NP-BG1 battery, shoulder strap, adapter ring, lens hood, lens cap and other accessories; not camera-and-battery massApproximately 625 g body only, or 652 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick Duo
Colours–Black
In the boxNP-BG1 battery, external charger, multi-connector cable, shoulder strap, lens hood, adapter ring, lens cap and RMT-DSC1 remote; regional power fittings varyNP-BX1 battery, AC-UUD12 adapter, micro USB cable, shoulder strap, shoe cap, lens cap and instructions; regional mains fittings vary

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