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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V

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Overview
Released2007June 2015
Image and sensor
Camera typeBridgeCompact
Sensor formatOther1/2.3-type
Sensor typeSuper HAD CCDBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOS
Effective resolution8.1 MP18.2 MP
Largest image3264 × 24484896 × 3672
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 Exmor R CMOS; approximately 21.1 million total photosites. Optical format is distinct from physical sensor dimensions
Image formatsExif 2.21 JPEG, DCF and DPOF; no RAW recording or selectable JPEG compression qualityJPEG Fine or Standard; no RAW. 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 and square stills plus stitched Sweep Panorama
ISO detail–Ordinary single-frame ISO 80–3200. Multi-shot Noise Reduction extends to ISO 6400 and 12800 using interpolation and composite exposures
Image processorBIONZ image processor with Dynamic Range Optimizer and face detectionBIONZ X
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens31–465 mm equivalent24–720 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.7–4.5f/3.5–6.4
Optical zoom15×30×
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* lens; 11 elements in 10 groups including 5 aspherical elements, five-blade iris; actual 4.1–123 mm. Equivalent still range 24–720 mm at 4:3, 25–750 mm at 3:2, 26.5–795 mm at 16:9 and 27.5–825 mm at 1:1. Customisable lens control ring; digital Clear Image Zoom distinct from optical zoom
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 retainedAF-S, direct manual focus and manual focus; AF-C in Advanced Sports and movie modes. Nine-point wide, centre, flexible spot S/M/L and expanded flexible spot; Lock-on AF, manual-focus peaking and magnification. Minimum focus from lens front approximately 5 cm wide or 250 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 modeMechanical shutter: Auto 4–1/2000 second, Program 1–1/2000, Manual and shutter-priority 30–1/2000, aperture-priority 8–1/2000. Above ISO 3200 the slowest shutter is 1/4 second
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 rateApproximately 10 full-resolution photographs per second, up to ten frames. Flash lowers the rate and some modes prohibit bursts. Focus and exposure locked from first frame in Cameralabs testing
Stabilisation detailOptical Super SteadyShot; infrared NightShot permits monochrome photographs in darkness and is distinct from normal colour low-light shootingOptical still-image stabilisation; Intelligent Active movie mode combines optical and electronic correction including rotation
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 pop-up flash; auto, fill, slow, rear-sync and off modes. ISO Auto range approximately 0.3–5.4 m wide or 2.5–3.0 m telephoto; no external-flash shoe
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 stepsP/A/S/M for stills and movies; three Memory Recall positions. Multi-pattern, centre-weighted and spot metering; ±3 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 captureXAVC S 1920 × 1080 at 60p, 30p or 24p/50 Mbps; AVCHD 60p/28 Mbps, 60i or 24p/24 or 17 Mbps. International PAL/NTSC selection switches to 50p/50i/25p; main rate represents NTSC. MP4 includes Full HD 60/30 fps and 720 p30 fps. XAVC S requires Class 10 SDXC. Optical zoom during filming; AVCHD/XAVC clips approximately 29 minutes, MP4 28 Mbps approximately 20 minutes due 4 GB limit. HDMI4 K output is for stills, not 4 K video recording
AudioBuilt-in monaural microphone and speaker; monaural movie sound and analogue audio outputXAVC S LPCM stereo, AVCHD Dolby Digital stereo or MP4 AAC-LC stereo; microphone reference-level control
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots230,400921,600
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenYes–
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 manual4:3 Xtra Fine TFT LCD tilts upward approximately 180°; five-step brightness control, no touchscreen
Viewfinder detail–Retractable 0.2-type OLED Tru-Finder, 638400 dots, 100% coverage and0.50 × 35 mm-equivalent magnification; eye sensor and −4 to +3 dioptre adjustment. Pop up housing and extend eyepiece to use
Connections and design
Wi-Fi–Yes
BluetoothNo–
Battery life (maker's claim)280 photographs390 photographs
Body weight407 g218 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 retainedSony Japan’s 19 May 2015 announcement specifies sale on 5 June 2015; Sony Hong Kong specifies mid-June after 8 May–7 June pre-orders. June precision retained without treating the Japanese day as a confirmed international first-sale day
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/PRO-HG Duo and SD/SDHC/SDXC(UHS-I). Memory Stick Micro and microSD/HC/XC require 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 with Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and micro HDMI; HDMI audio during playback only
Wireless connectionsUK maker specification explicitly lists no Bluetooth; optional external GPS workflow is not built-in GPS2.4 GHz IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, NFC Forum Type 3 and built-in GPS location logging; maker specifies GPS only, without compass. Non-V HX90 is a distinct non-GPS model
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; maker CIPA claim 390 shots/195 minutes with LCD or360 shots/180 minutes with viewfinder. Actual movie use70 minutes LCD/75 minutes viewfinder; continuous movie105/115 minutes with 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 supportedIn-camera USB charging and external power with supplied AC adapter and battery
DimensionsApproximately 109.5 × 83.4 × 85.7 mm width × height × depth excluding protrusions102.0 × 58.1 × 35.5 mm(width × height × depth), CIPA
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 massApproximately218 g camera only, or245 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, AC-UB10 C/UB10 D adapter, micro USB cable, wrist strap and instructions; regional mains fittings vary

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