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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX7

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX9VSonyCyber-shot DSC-WX7
Overview
ReleasedMarch 20112011
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type1/2.3-type
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSExmor R CMOS
Effective resolution16.2 MP16.2 MP
Largest image4608 × 34564608 × 3456
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range100–3200100–3200
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 back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS; approximately 16.8 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 photographs, maximum 4608 × 3456 in 4:3 or 4608 × 2592 in 16:9; MPF 3D photographs, 2D/3D panoramas and Sweep Multi Angle. High-resolution panorama reaches 10480 × 4096; normal panoramas up to 7152 × 1080 or 4912 × 1920
Image processorBIONZBIONZ
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 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 five-times optical zoom, six elements in five groups including three aspherical elements; actual 4.5–22.5 mm. Equivalent 25–125 mm for 4:3 photographs, 28–140 mm for 16:9, 29–145 mm for 16:9 movies or 35–175 mm for 4:3 movies. Optical zoom operates during 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-point multipoint, centre-weighted or spot AF with illuminator and tracking focus; approximately 5 cm minimum focus wide or 100 cm telephoto. No manual focus
ShutterAuto 2–1/1600 second, Program 1–1/1600 and Manual 30–1/1600Auto 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 burstsApproximately 10 fps at maximum resolution for up to ten frames; this is a brief buffered burst rather than sustained continuous shooting. Flash reduces speed and some modes do not permit bursts
Stabilisation detailOptical SteadyShot with Standard and Active movie modes; the movie field of view changes with stabilisation modeOptical SteadyShot
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 front flash, Auto, forced, slow-sync or off; ISO Auto range approximately 0.05–5.3 m wide or 1–2.2 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, Superior Auto, Program Auto, Easy, scenes, Background Defocus, Intelligent Sweep Panorama, 3D stills, 3D Sweep Panorama, Sweep Multi Angle and movies; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps. Wide-angle F2.6/F8 two-step ND-filter settings; no aperture/shutter priority or manual exposure
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 60 fps1920 × 1080 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 filmingAVCHD MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, 1920 × 1080 up to 24 Mbps or 1440 × 1080 at 9 Mbps. NTSC/Japan 60i means approximately 60 interlaced fields per second and 30 frame pairs; PAL 50i means 50 fields and 25 frame pairs. MP4 records 1440 × 1080 at 12 Mbps, 1280 × 720 at 6 Mbps or VGA at 3 Mbps, approximately 30 fps NTSC or 25 fps PAL. Approximately 29-minute clip limit. Dual Rec captures up to ten 3 MP 16:9 or 2 MP 4:3 stills during a movie
AudioBuilt-in stereo microphone and mono playback speaker; Dolby Digital audio for AVCHD and AAC for MP4Built-in stereo microphone and mono speaker; wind-noise reduction
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderNoneNone
Screen size3″2.8″
Screen dots921,000460,800
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screen–No
Display detailFixed Xtra Fine TFT LCD with approximately 921000 dots and adjustable brightness; no viewfinderFixed 2.8-type Clear Photo LCD Plus TFT with 460800 dots, brightness adjustment and automatic bright monitoring; no touchscreen or viewfinder
Connections and design
Battery life (maker's claim)300 photographs230 photographs
Body weight215 g103 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’s 1 March Hong Kong announcement scheduled mid-March availability; the prospective date does not establish the actual first worldwide on-sale day or month
Recording mediaApproximately 19 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo and PRO-HG Duo plus SD, SDHC and SDXCApproximately 19 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo and PRO-HG Duo, SD, SDHC and SDXC. Movies require recommended Class 4 or faster SD cards or Memory Stick PRO Duo Mark2/PRO-HG Duo
PortsProprietary multi terminal for USB, AV and DC input; Hi-Speed USB 2.0; separate mini HDMI terminalProprietary Type 3b multi terminal for composite AV output, USB and DC input; USB 2.0 Hi-Speed and mini-HDMI for 2D/3D viewing
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 send/receive with a compatible TransferJet Memory Stick and receiving equipment; Eye-Fi card support. No 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; approximately 230 photographs or 115 minutes of still shooting under CIPA conditions. Approximately 55 minutes continuous movie use, distinct from per-clip limits
ChargingUSB charging through the supplied AC adapter; USB power supply also supported during playbackIn-camera USB charging with supplied AC-UB10/UB10B or a computer; external USB power supply supports playback
DimensionsApproximately 104.8 × 59 × 33.9 mm (width × height × depth)92.2 × 51.9 × 19.1 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA compliant
Weight detailApproximately 215 g camera only, or 245 g including NP-BG1 and Memory Stick DuoApproximately 103 g body-only; approximately 120 g including NP-BN1 and Memory Stick Duo. Sony UK support transposes its body and loaded figures; Sony Japan and Hong Kong identify 120 g as loaded
ColoursBlack and gold in Sony Japan's announcement; official photograph shows both finishesBlack or silver; regional choices differ
In the boxNP-BG1 battery, AC adapter, multi USB cable, wrist strap, software CD and instructions; mains fittings vary by regionNP-BN1, AC adapter, proprietary USB cable, wrist strap and software CD; regional contents differ

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