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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX9VSonyCyber-shot DSC-W570
Overview
ReleasedMarch 20112011
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type1/2.3-type
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution16.2 MP16.1 MP
Largest image4608 × 34564608 × 3456
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range100–320080–3200
Sensor detail1/2.3-type progressive-scan Exmor R CMOS; 16.8 million total and 16.2 million effective photosites. Optical format is distinct from physical sensor dimensions1/2.3-type primary-colour Super HAD CCD, approximately 16.1 million effective and 16.4 million total photosites; optical format is not physical dimensions
Image formatsJPEG still images and MPF 3D images; no RAW. High-resolution Sweep Panorama produces stitched 10480 × 4096 images, distinct from single-frame resolutionJPEG, maximum 4608 × 3456 in 4:3 or 4608 × 2592 in 16:9; smaller 10M, 5M, VGA and 16:9 2M options. Sweep Panorama standard 4912 × 1080 or 3424 × 1920, wide 7152 × 1080 or 4912 × 1920
ISO detail–Auto or ISO 80–3200 at full resolution
Image processorBIONZBIONZ with D-range optimisation, Clear RAW NR and slow-shutter noise reduction; still photographs recorded as JPEG rather than RAW
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24–384 mm equivalent25–125 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/3.3–5.9f/2.6–6.3
Optical zoom16×5×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst10 fps1 fps
Lens detailSony 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 stillsCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar, actual 4.5–22.5 mm; six elements in five groups including three aspherical elements. Equivalent to 25–125 mm for 4:3 stills, 28–140 mm for 16:9 stills/movies or 34–170 mm for 4:3 movies
AutofocusNine-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 telephotoNine-area Multipoint, centre or spot AF and face-tracking focus; focus approximately 5 cm wide or 100 cm telephoto, with AF illuminator. Face detection, Smile Shutter and one-person/two-person self-portrait timers
ShutterAuto 2–1/1600 second, Program 1–1/1600 and Manual 30–1/1600Intelligent Auto approximately 2–1/1600 second; Program Auto 1–1/1600 second
Burst detailUp 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 burstsMaker maximum-resolution continuous shooting approximately 1 fps, with slower intervals later in the sequence. Reviewed measured just over 1 fps for three images, then approximately 0.48 fps
Stabilisation detailOptical SteadyShot with Standard and Active movie modes; the movie field of view changes with stabilisation modeOptical SteadyShot; no Active movie-stabilisation mode
FlashBuilt-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 telephotoBuilt-in flash with Auto, forced, slow-sync or off; ISO Auto range approximately 0.2–3.7 m wide or 1.0–1.5 m telephoto
Exposure controlsIntelligent 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 stepsIntelligent Auto, Easy, Program, Sweep Panorama and twelve scene selections including Soft Skin and Underwater; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps, one-push custom white balance and underwater white-balance adjustment
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 60 fps1280 × 720 at 30 fps
Video detailRegion-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 filmingMP4 MPEG-4 Visual 1280 × 720 at approximately 30 fps, Fine 9 Mbps or Standard 6 Mbps; VGA 640 × 480 at approximately 30 fps and 3 Mbps. Optical zoom available during recording; manual limits continuous movies to approximately 29 minutes or 2 GB
AudioBuilt-in stereo microphone and mono playback speaker; Dolby Digital audio for AVCHD and AAC for MP4Built-in mono microphone and speaker; mono AV audio output
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderNoneNone
Screen size3″2.7″
Screen dots921,000230,400
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screen–No
Display detailFixed Xtra Fine TFT LCD with approximately 921000 dots and adjustable brightness; no viewfinderFixed 2.7-type Clear Photo TFT LCD, 230400 dots; no optical or electronic viewfinder
Connections and design
Battery life (maker's claim)300 photographs220 photographs
Body weight215 g100 g
Release detailSony 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 2011Released in 2011. Sony Hong Kong scheduled 12 January 2011 availability and Sony Japan scheduled 10 February. Actual first on-sale day or month is not independently confirmed by these prospective announcements
Recording mediaApproximately 19 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo and PRO-HG Duo plus SD, SDHC and SDXCApproximately 27 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo, PRO Duo High Speed, PRO-HG Duo, SD, SDHC and SDXC. Movies require a suitable card; Sony recommends SD-family Class4 or faster, PRO Duo Mark2 or PRO-HG Duo
PortsProprietary multi terminal for USB, AV and DC input; Hi-Speed USB 2.0; separate mini HDMI terminalType3a multi-use connector for USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, AV, DC input and optional HD component cable; no HDMI socket
Wireless connectionsGPS 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-FiTransferJet support with compatible media and Eye-Fi card support; no built-in GPS
Battery life detailNP-BG1 supplied; NP-FG1 also supported. Maker CIPA claim approximately 300 photographs or 150 minutes; continuous movie recording approximately 70 minutesSupplied NP-BN1, typical 2.3 Wh/630 mAh and minimum 2.2 Wh/600 mAh. Manual CIPA claim approximately 220 photographs/110 minutes at 25°C, fully charged battery, Memory Stick PRO Duo Mark2, Normal display, alternating zoom ends, flash every second shot and power cycle every ten
ChargingUSB charging through the supplied AC adapter; USB power supply also supported during playbackExternal BC-CSN/BC-CSNB battery charger, approximately 245 minutes full or 185 minutes normal charge at 25°C; no USB charging or power supply
DimensionsApproximately 104.8 × 59 × 33.9 mm (width × height × depth)91.0 × 51.5 × 19.1 mm (width × height × depth), excluding protrusions in manual
Weight detailApproximately 215 g camera only, or 245 g including NP-BG1 and Memory Stick DuoApproximately 100 g body-only in Sony Japan specifications; approximately 116 g including NP-BN1 and Memory Stick Duo
Materials–Metallic body
ColoursBlack and gold in Sony Japan's announcement; official photograph shows both finishesBlack, silver, pink, gold or violet; regional availability varies
In the boxNP-BG1 battery, AC adapter, multi USB cable, wrist strap, software CD and instructions; mains fittings vary by regionNP-BN1, external battery charger, multi-use USB/AV cable, wrist strap, software/user-guide CD-ROM and instructions; memory card sold separately

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