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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T5 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T9

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-T5SonyCyber-shot DSC-T9
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2005November 2005
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor typeSuper HAD CCDSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution5.1 MP6 MP
Largest image2592 × 19442816 × 2112
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range64–40080–640
Sensor detailSony's Japanese launch sheet specifies a 1/2.5-type primary-colour interlaced CCD with 5.3 million total and 5.1 million effective photosites. Current UK support instead lists 1/2.4-type; format is omitted from the headline because these maker sources conflict1/2.5-type primary-colour interlaced Super HAD CCD; 6.18 million total and 6 million effective photosites in original Japanese maker table
Image formatsJPEG Fine or Standard; 2592 × 1728 3:2 and 1920 × 1080 16:9 stills alongside smaller outputs; no RAW recordingJPEG; native 2816 × 2112, 2816 × 1872 in 3:2 mode or 1920 × 1080 in 16:9 mode; no RAW recording
Image processorReal Imaging ProcessorReal Imaging Processor with Clear RAW NR before JPEG compression; this processing does not provide RAW file recording
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens38–114 mm equivalent38–114 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/3.5–4.4f/3.5–4.3
Optical zoom3×3×
Stabilisation–Optical lens stabilisation
Lens detailCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar folded optical path; actual 6.33–19.0 mm in original sheet, rounded to 6.3 mm on UK support; optical zoom stays inside the bodyInternal folded Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar; actual 6.33–19.0 mm in original Japanese maker table, rounded to 6.3–19.0 on UK support
AutofocusFive-point multi-area AF with illuminator; normal focus from 0.5 m, macro from 0.08 m wide or 0.25 m telephoto; Magnifying Glass from 0.01–0.2 m; preset focus distancesFive-point AF with illuminator and preset distances; normal from 0.5 m, macro from 0.08 m wide or 0.25 m telephoto; Magnifying Glass mode from 0.01–0.2 m
ShutterAutomatic 1/8–1/1000 second; Program 1–1/1000 secondAutomatic 1/4–1/1000 second; Program 1–1/1000 second in original maker table
Burst detailUp to nine largest Fine JPEG frames at approximately 0.7-second intervals; up to 100 Standard VGA frames is a separate lower-resolution setting, not the full-resolution headline rateUp to seven native 6 MP frames at approximately 0.8-second intervals on UK support; up to 100 smaller VGA frames is a separate mode
Stabilisation detail–Super SteadyShot optical lens shift; continuous or shooting-only modes for stills, continuous mode for video
FlashBuilt-in automatic, forced, off or slow-sync modes; recommended reach 0.1–2.5 m wide or 0.5–2.0 m telephoto; red-eye reductionBuilt-in automatic, forced, off or slow-sync flash with red-eye reduction; UK maker reach 0.1–2.8 m wide or 0.25–2.3 m telephoto; no hot shoe
Exposure controlsAutomatic and program exposure with ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps; ten scene selections; three-step saturation, contrast and sharpening adjustmentsAutomatic or program exposure; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps; ten scenes; three-step saturation, contrast and sharpness; no manual aperture or shutter control
Video
Highest video resolution640 × 480 at 30 fps640 × 480 at 30 fps
Video detailMPEG-1 with sound; VGA Fine 30 fps requires Memory Stick PRO Duo and cannot use internal memory. Standard VGA approximately 16.6 fps and 160 × 112 video-mail approximately 8.3 fpsMPEG-1 with mono sound; VGA Fine 30 fps requires Memory Stick PRO Duo; original maker table gives approximately 17 fps Standard VGA and approximately 8 fps video-mail at 160 × 112; maker start guide says the zoom cannot change during movie recording
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderNoneNone
Screen size2.5″2.5″
Screen dots230,400230,400
Display detailHybrid reflective/backlit Clear Photo TFT; current UK support specifies 230,400 dots, rounded to 230,000 in original Japanese launch sheet; maker 100% coverage2.5-inch TFT Hybrid Clear Photo LCD Plus; current UK support specifies 230,400 dots, rounded to 230,000 in original Japanese launch sheet; anti-reflection coating; still-image slideshow supports music and effects
Connections and design
BluetoothNoNo
Battery life (maker's claim)240 photographs240 photographs
Body weight114 g134 g
Release detailSony's original Japanese launch specifies 9 September 2005 first sale; announcement date is not used as the retail dateOriginal Japanese launch sheet gives 18 November 2005 first sale
Recording media32 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo or PRO Duo slot; internal recording requires removing the card, and card images cannot be copied back into internal memory58 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick PRO Duo slot; no memory card included in original maker accessories list
PortsMulti-terminal with supplied USB/AV/DC cable; Hi-Speed USB 2.0, mono composite AV and DC input; PictBridge direct printingMulti-connector with supplied USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, mono composite AV and DC input cable; PictBridge direct printing
Battery life detailNP-FT1 InfoLithium; maker CIPA claim 240 photographs or 120 minutes; claimed performance is distinct from a reviewer's measured battery useNP-FT1 InfoLithium T battery; original Japanese maker and current UK support CIPA claim 240 photographs or 120 minutes
ChargingSupplied BC-CS3 battery charger; optional Cyber-shot Station CSS-TNASupplied BC-CS3 external battery charger
DimensionsCurrent UK table gives 93.5 × 60 × 20.3 mm (width × height × depth); original Japanese sheet gives 93.6 mm width and 15.3 mm at thinnest section89.7 × 54.9 × 20.6 mm (width × height × maximum depth); depth without lens cover 16.8 mm
Weight detailApproximately 114 g body only; 139 g with battery and cardApproximately 134 g camera only; 159 g shooting weight in original maker table
MaterialsAnodised metal body; hairline finish on silver, red or gold and blasted finish on blackStainless-steel body with sliding lens cover
ColoursSilver, red, gold or blackSilver or black; colour editions share this entry
In the boxNP-FT1, BC-CS3 charger, dedicated multi-terminal USB/AV/DC cable, wrist strap and software CD; memory card not includedNP-FT1 battery and battery case, BC-CS3 charger, multi-connector USB/AV/DC input cable, wrist strap and software CD

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