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| General | ||
| Model Number: | R8 | DSC-WX9 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Compact | Ultra Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $410.00 | $199.99 |
| Street Price: | $174.99 | |
| Date Available: | 2008-03-31 | 2011-03-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | No | Yes |
| Weight: | 5.9 oz (168 g) |
4.9 oz
(139 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
4.0 x
2.3 x
1.0 in. (102 x 58 x 26 mm) |
3.7 x
2.2 x
0.8 in. (95 x 56 x 20 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony Exmor R | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 10.0 | 16.2 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch | 1/2.3 inch |
| Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.69 microns | 1.34 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 3:2 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | ||
| Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | ||
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 2736 x 2736 (7.5 MP, 1:1), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 7152 x 1080 (7.7 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 4912 x 1920 (9.4 MP, Other), 3424 x 1920 (6.6 MP, 16:9) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF v2.21) | JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | n/a | 10.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
640x480 (30)
640x480 (15) 320x240 (30) 320x240 (15) |
1920x1080 (60i(FX/FH))
1440x1080 (60i(HQ)) 1440x1080 (30) 1280x720 (30) 640x480 (30) |
| Movie File Format: | AVI (OpenDML Motion JPEG) | AVCHD/MPEG-4 |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
| HD Video Out: | No | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
| Lens: | Ricoh Zoom Lens | Carl Zeiss; 6 elements in 5 groups, 3 aspheric elements |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 200mm | 25 - 125mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 5 - 35.4mm | 4.5 - 22.5mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 7.14x | 5.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.3 (wide) / f/5.2 (tele) - ??? | f/2.6 or f/8 (wide) / f/6.3 or ? (tele); 2-step with ND filter |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity |
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| Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | 4.8x | 2x Precision, up to 36x Smart Zoom |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Multi / spot CCD contrast detection | Contrast Detection: 9-area with face detection / center / spot |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | LCD | LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | ||
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.7 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 460,000 dots | 921,600 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | ||
| Minimum ISO (native): | ||
| ISO Settings: | Auto, Auto-Hi, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 | Auto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | No | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Outdoors, Cloudy, Incandescent, Incandescent 2, Fluorescent, Manual | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash, One Push |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 8 sec | 1/1600 - 2 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 256-segment multi, center-weighted, spot | Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | No | No |
| Shutter Priority: | No | No |
| Full Manual Exposure: | No | No |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Face, Sports, Landscape, Nightscape, High Sensitivity, Zoom Macro, Black&White, Sepia, Skew Correction, Text | iAuto, Superior Auto, High Sensitivity, Soft snap, Landscape, Twilight Portrait, Twilight, Gourmet, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Pet, Soft Skin, Handheld Twilight, Anti Motion Blur, Backlight Correction HDR |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2, 10, Portrait1, Portrait2 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto Flash, Red-eye Flash, Flash On, Flash Synchro, Soft Flash, Flash Off | Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Flash Off; Red-eye Reduction: On/Off/Auto |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | n/a | ISO Auto: Approx. 0.05 - 5.3m (W) / Approx. 1.0 - 2.2m (T) |
| Max Flash Sync: | ||
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | ||
| External Flash Connection: | n/a | n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | No | No |
| Uncompressed Format: | ||
| Movie File Format: | AVI (OpenDML Motion JPEG) | AVCHD/MPEG-4 |
| Included Memory: | 24.0 MB | 19.0 MB |
| Included Memory Type: | built-in memory | Internal |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | No | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | No | No |
| Remote Control Type: | ||
| Connections (extended): | Multi-connector (AV(SD),USB, DCIN), HDMI (Type C) | |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 1.93 | |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 10.0 | |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 10 | |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.25 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.39 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.014 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 2.2 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | ||
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 7.6 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 270 shots | 210 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | 1 x proprietary DB-70 | Proprietary NP-BN1 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x DB-70 Lithium Ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NP-BN1 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
| Internal Charging Supported: | ||
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | RICOH Gate La, Irodio Photo & Video Studio, Acrobat Reader, Ridoc Desk Navigator Lt, List Editor, Caplio Transfer Software | Windows Picture Motion Browser Ver 5.3 , PMP Portable |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows 2000 / Me / XP / Vista | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | "Exmor R" CMOS sensor for stunning low-light performance; 5x 24m wide angle bright lens Fast capture with up to 10fps at full 16.2-megapixel; Full HD 1080@60i with Dual Rec of stills and movies; 3D Still Image and 3D Sweep Panorama modes. Backlight Correction HDR enables crisp details in difficult lighting; Background Defocus highlights your subject like a DSLR. Available in black, silver and red. | |
