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| Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V webpage |
Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Sony DSC-HX5V
DSC-HX5V vs DSC-HX9V |
Panasonic ZS70
ZS70 vs ZS80 |
| Successor: |
Sony HX20V
DSC-HX9V vs HX20V |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | DSC-HX9V | ZS80 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | TZ95 | |
| Camera Format: | Compact | EVF |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $349.99 | $449.00 |
| Street Price: | $329.00 | $397.99 |
| Date Available: | 2011-04-15 | 2019-04-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
8.6 oz
(244 g)
includes batteries |
11.5 oz
(327 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
4.1 x
2.3 x
1.3 in. (105 x 59 x 34 mm) |
4.4 x
2.7 x
1.6 in. (112 x 69 x 42 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony Exmor R | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 16.2 | 20.3 |
| 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: | 1.34 microns | 1.19 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | None | |
| Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | 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: |
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), 10480 x 4096 (42.9 MP, Other) |
5184 x 3888
(20.2 MP,
4:3), 5184 x 3456 (17.9 MP, 3:2), 5184 x 2920 (15.1 MP, 16:9), 3888 x 3888 (15.1 MP, 1:1), 3712 x 2784 (10.3 MP, 4:3), 3712 x 2480 (9.2 MP, 3:2), 3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP, 16:9), 2784 x 2784 (7.8 MP, 1:1), 2624 x 1968 (5.2 MP, 4:3), 2624 x 1752 (4.6 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1968 x 1968 (3.9 MP, 1:1) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, MPO (3D) | JPEG (EXIF v2.3), RAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 10.0 | 10.1 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i/60p)
1440x1080 (60i/30p) 1280x720 (30) 640x480 (30) |
3840x2160 (30p/24p)
1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p) 1280x720 (30p) 1280x720 (120p) 640x480 (240p) |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD (.MTS), MPEG-4 (.MP4) | AVCHD or MP4 with stereo audio |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
| Lens: | Sony Lens G; 10 elements in 7 groups, 4 aspheric elements | LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 12 elements in 9 groups with 5 Aspherical elements/10 Aspherical surfaces |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 24 - 384mm | 24 - 720mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 4.3 - 68.5mm | 4.3 - 129mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 16.00x | 30.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.3 or f/8 (wide) to f/5.9 or ? (tele), 2 steps with ND filter | f/3.3 - 8.0 (W) / f/6.4 - 8.0 (T) Multistage Iris Diaphram |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
3 cm to Infinity 1.2 in to Infinity |
|
| Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | 2x Precision, up to 115x Smart Zoom | Up to 4x |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection: 9-area with face detection / center / flexible spot / semi manual / manual | Contrast Detect with DFD: Face / AF Tracking / 49-area / 1-area; Eye Sensor AF, Touch AF/AE Function, Touch Shutter, Touch Pad AF, MF Assist, Touch MF Assist, AF+MF, Focus Peaking, One Shot AF (Set the Fn button in custom menu to AF-ON), Low Light AF |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | LCD | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | EVF: 0.21-inch, 2330K dots equiv. LCD; 100% Coverage, Magnification: Approx. 2.98x / 0.53x (35 mm camera equivalent) | |
| Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | 776,600 dots |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.53x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 2.98x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots | 1,040,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: | ||
| Top Deck Display: | No | |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 80 | |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 | Auto, iISO, 80 - 3200, Extendable to ISO 6400 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash, One Push, White Balance Shift | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set (1/2/3/4), Color Temperature (2-axis Adjustable) |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/1600 - 30 sec | 1/16000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot | Intelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | No | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | No | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | 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 | Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct Scenery, Bright Blue Sky, Romantic Sunset Glow, Vivid Sunset Glow, Glistening Water, Clear Nightscape, Cool Night Sky, Warm Glowing Nightscape, Artistic Nightscape, Glittering Illuminations, Handheld Night Shot, Clear Night Portrait, Soft Image of a Flower, Appetizing Food, Cute Dessert, Freeze Animal Motion, Clear Sports Shot, Monochrome, Panorama; Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Fantasy, Star Filter, One Point Color, Sunshine (22 filters) |
| Self Timer: | 2, 10, Portrait1, Portrait2 seconds | 2, 10, 3 in 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Flash Off; Red-eye Reduction: On/Off/Auto | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | ISO Auto: Approx. 0.25 - 5.6m (Approx. 0.820 | Auto ISO: 0.6 - 5.6m (Wide), 2.0 - 2.9m (Tele) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/2000 | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | ||
| External Flash Connection: | n/a | n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | No | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW, RAW+JPEG | |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD (.MTS), MPEG-4 (.MP4) | AVCHD or MP4 with stereo audio |
| Included Memory: | 0.0 MB | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | Yes |
| Built-In GPS: | Yes | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | No | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth | |
| Connections (extended): | Multi-connector, Mini (Type C) HDMI (2D, 3D) | Micro (Type-D) HDMI; Micro-B USB 2.0 |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 1.70 | 0.50 |
| 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): | 2.13 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | Yes |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 10.0 | 10.1 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 10 | 102 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 9.5 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 32 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 9.5 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 27 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.15 seconds | 0.16 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.13 seconds | 0.19 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.053 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.35 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.018 seconds | 0.038 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 2.1 seconds | 1.4 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.7 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 8.0 seconds | 2.6 seconds |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 300 shots | 380 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 250 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-BG1 | Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | 7.2V, 1025mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | No | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Windows Picture Motion Browser Ver 5.5 , PMP Portable | None; SILKYPIX Developer Studio is available for download at the Ichikawa Soft Laboratory website |
| OS Compatibility: | ||
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | "Exmor R" CMOS sensor; GPS tagging; Up to 10fps at full 16.2-megapixel resolution; 16x 24mm wide angle lens with Optical SteadyShot image stabilization; Full HD 1080@60p with Dual Record of stills and movies; Superior Auto with HDR; Manual mode; Background Defocus mode; 3D Still Image and 3D Sweep Panorama modes; HR (High Resolution) Intelligent Sweep Panorama; USB charging. Available in black only. | Available in black or silver. |
