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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX5VSonyCyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2010March 2011
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor formatOther1/2.3-type
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOS
Effective resolution10.2 MP16.2 MP
Largest image3648 × 27364608 × 3456
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range125–3200100–3200
Sensor detail1/2.4-type progressive-scan, back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS; 10.6 million total and 10.2 million effective photosites. Optical format is distinct from physical sensor dimensions1/2.3-type progressive-scan Exmor R CMOS; 16.8 million total and 16.2 million effective photosites. Optical format is distinct from physical sensor dimensions
Image formatsJPEG still photographs; no RAW recording. Intelligent Sweep Panorama combines multiple frames, with face and moving-subject detectionJPEG still images and MPF 3D images; no RAW. High-resolution Sweep Panorama produces stitched 10480 × 4096 images, distinct from single-frame resolution
Image processorBIONZ; 12-bit DXP processingBIONZ
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens25–250 mm equivalent24–384 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/3.5–5.5f/3.3–5.9
Optical zoom10×16×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst10 fps10 fps
Lens detailSony G lens; actual 4.25–42.5 mm; 10 elements in 7 groups including 4 aspherical elements; no filter thread or conversion-lens supportSony G lens; actual 4.28–68.48 mm; 10 elements in 7 groups including 4 aspherical elements. Equivalent range is 24–384 mm for 4:3 stills and 26–416 mm for 16:9 stills
AutofocusNine-point multi AF, centre AF and spot AF with AF illuminator; no manual focus. Focus distance from lens front approximately 5 cm to infinity at wide angle and 100 cm to infinity at telephotoNine-area multi AF, centre AF, flexible spot, tracking, semi-manual and manual focus; AF illuminator. Focus distance from lens front approximately 5 cm at wide angle and 120 cm at telephoto
ShutterMechanical shutter; Auto 2–1/1600 second, Program 1–1/1600 and Manual 30–1/1600Auto 2–1/1600 second, Program 1–1/1600 and Manual 30–1/1600
Burst detailUp to 10 full-resolution images at 10 fps; 5 fps and 2 fps options. Focus, white balance and exposure are fixed from the first image; flash disabled; a self-timer burst is limited to five imagesUp to ten full-resolution images at 10 fps, or up to 2 fps in Low mode. Focus, white balance and exposure are fixed from the first frame and flash is disabled. Internal-memory bursts are VGA; a compatible memory card is needed for full-resolution bursts
Stabilisation detailOptical SteadyShot; Standard and Active modes for movie recordingOptical SteadyShot with Standard and Active movie modes; the movie field of view changes with stabilisation mode
FlashBuilt-in flash with Auto, forced, off and slow-sync modes; ISO Auto range approximately 0.25–3.8 m wide and 1–2.6 m telephotoBuilt-in pop-up flash; Auto, forced, off and slow-sync modes. ISO Auto range approximately 0.25–5.6 m wide and 1.2–3 m telephoto
Exposure controlsIntelligent Auto, Program and Manual plus scene modes; no aperture or shutter priority. Manual selects f/3.5 or f/8 at wide angle and f/5.5 or f/13 at telephoto using an ND filter rather than a continuously adjustable iris. Multi-pattern, centre-weighted and spot metering; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV stepsIntelligent Auto, Superior Auto, Program and Manual plus scene modes; no aperture or shutter priority. Manual selects f/3.3 or f/8 at wide angle and f/5.9 or f/14 at telephoto using an internal ND filter. Multi-pattern, centre-weighted and spot metering; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 10801920 × 1080 at 60 fps
Video detailAVCHD MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 records 1920 × 1080 at 17 Mbps or 1440 × 1080 at 9 Mbps, with Dolby Digital audio. Region-dependent 60i or 50i means interlaced fields, not progressive frames. MP4 records 1440 × 1080, 1280 × 720 or VGA at 30 fps on 60i-compatible models or 25 fps on 50i-compatible models; continuous clips approximately 29 minutes; optical zoom available while filmingRegion-dependent 1920 × 1080 at 60p or 50p, 28 Mbps; the main frame rate represents the 60p-compatible version. FX and FH record 1920 × 1080 at 60i or 50i, 24 or 17 Mbps; HQ records 1440 × 1080 interlaced at 9 Mbps. Interlaced rates count fields, not progressive frames. MP4 records 1440 × 1080, 1280 × 720 or VGA at 30 fps or 25 fps according to region; optical zoom available while filming
AudioBuilt-in stereo microphone and mono playback speaker; AAC audio in MP4Built-in stereo microphone and mono playback speaker; Dolby Digital audio for AVCHD and AAC for MP4
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderNoneNone
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots230,400921,000
Touchscreen–No
Display detailFixed Clear Photo TFT LCD with brightness adjustment; no viewfinderFixed Xtra Fine TFT LCD with approximately 921000 dots and adjustable brightness; no viewfinder
Connections and design
Battery life (maker's claim)310 photographs300 photographs
Body weight170 g215 g
Release detailSony Japan's original 18 January 2010 announcement specifies sale on 5 March 2010. March precision is retained without treating that Japanese day as a confirmed international first daySony Japan's original 7 February 2011 announcement specifies sale on 11 March 2011. March precision is retained without treating that Japanese day as a confirmed international first day; Sony Hong Kong specifies mid-April 2011
Recording mediaApproximately 45 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo and PRO-HG Duo plus SD, SDHC and SDXC according to Sony's archived specifications. Original English instruction manual lists SD and SDHC but omits SDXCApproximately 19 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo and PRO-HG Duo plus SD, SDHC and SDXC
PortsProprietary multi terminal for USB, AV, HDMI through supplied adapter and DC input; Hi-Speed USB 2.0; HDMI cable separateProprietary multi terminal for USB, AV and DC input; Hi-Speed USB 2.0; separate mini HDMI terminal
Wireless connectionsGPS and digital compass record location and shooting direction. TransferJet requires an optional compatible Memory Stick; this is distinct from Wi-Fi or BluetoothGPS and digital compass record position and shooting direction. TransferJet requires a compatible optional Memory Stick; Eye-Fi card support is distinct from built-in Wi-Fi
Battery life detailNP-BG1 lithium-ion battery; maker CIPA claim approximately 310 photographs or 155 minutes, and approximately 75 minutes continuous movie recording. GPS triangulation conditions affect the still-photograph claimNP-BG1 supplied; NP-FG1 also supported. Maker CIPA claim approximately 300 photographs or 150 minutes; continuous movie recording approximately 70 minutes
ChargingSupplied BC-CSG-series external chargerUSB charging through the supplied AC adapter; USB power supply also supported during playback
DimensionsApproximately 102.9 × 57.7 × 28.9 mm (width × height × depth)Approximately 104.8 × 59 × 33.9 mm (width × height × depth)
Weight detailApproximately 170 g camera only, or 200 g including NP-BG1 and Memory Stick DuoApproximately 215 g camera only, or 245 g including NP-BG1 and Memory Stick Duo
ColoursBlack and gold in Sony Japan's original announcementBlack and gold in Sony Japan's announcement; official photograph shows both finishes
In the boxNP-BG1 battery, BC-CSG-series charger, dedicated USB/AV cable, HDMI adapter, wrist strap, software CD and instructions; mains lead varies by regionNP-BG1 battery, AC adapter, multi USB cable, wrist strap, software CD and instructions; mains fittings vary by region

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