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| General | ||
| Model Number: | DSC-WX9 | F550EXR |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Ultra Compact | Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $199.99 | $349.95 |
| Street Price: | $174.99 | |
| Date Available: | 2011-03-15 | 2011-03-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
4.9 oz
(139 g)
includes batteries |
7.6 oz (215 g) |
| Size: |
3.7 x
2.2 x
0.8 in. (95 x 56 x 20 mm) |
4.1 x
2.5 x
1.3 in. (104 x 63 x 33 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony Exmor R | Fujifilm |
| Effective Megapixels: | 16.2 | 16.0 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch | 1/2 inch |
| Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | 30.72mm2 (6.4mm x 4.8mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.34 microns | 1.39 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 4:3, 16:9 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | ||
| Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | Yes |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 39 | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 19.2 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.6 | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 158 | |
| 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) |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 3264 x 2176 (7.1 MP, 3:2), 3264 x 1840 (6.0 MP, Other), 2304 x 1728 (4.0 MP, 4:3), 2304 x 1536 (3.5 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 11520 x 1624 (18.7 MP, Other), 11520 x 1080 (12.4 MP, Other), 5760 x 1624 (9.4 MP, Other), 5760 x 1080 (6.2 MP, Other), 3840 x 1624 (6.2 MP, Other), 3840 x 1080 (4.1 MP, Other) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG | JPEG, RAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 10.0 | 8.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i(FX/FH))
1440x1080 (60i(HQ)) 1440x1080 (30) 1280x720 (30) 640x480 (30) |
1920x1080 (30)
1280x720 (60) 640x480 (30) |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD/MPEG-4 | .MOV (H.264) with stereo sound |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
| Lens: | Carl Zeiss; 6 elements in 5 groups, 3 aspheric elements | Fujinon Zoom with Super EBC Coating |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 25 - 125mm | 24 - 360mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 4.5 - 22.5mm | 4.4 - 66mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 5.00x | 15.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/2.6 or f/8 (wide) / f/6.3 or ? (tele); 2-step with ND filter | f/3.5/7.1/10.0 (Wide), f/5.3/11.0/16.0 (Tele) |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
45 cm to Infinity 17.7 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
5 -
300 cm 2.0 - 118.1 in |
|
| Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | 2x Precision, up to 36x Smart Zoom | Up to 5x |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection: 9-area with face detection / center / spot | TTL contrast AF: Center, Multi, Area, Tracking |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | No | 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): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots | 460,800 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | ||
| Top Deck Display: | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | ||
| Minimum ISO (native): | ||
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 | Auto / Equivalent to ISO 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400* / 12800* (*ISO 6400 : M mode or lower, ISO 12800 : S mode) |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash, One Push | Auto, Fine, Shade, Incandescent light, Fluorescent light 1(Daylight) / 2(Warm White) / 3(Cool White), Underwater, Custom |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/1600 - 2 sec | 1/2000 - 8 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot | TTL 256-zone Multi, Spot, Average |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | No | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | No | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | No | 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 | EXR mode (Auto / Resolution priority / High ISO & Low Noise priority / Dynamic Range priority); Scene Modes: Natural Light, Natural Light & with Flash, Portrait, Portrait enhancer, Dog, Cat, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night (Tripod), Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Underwater, Party, Flower, Text |
| Self Timer: | 2, 10, Portrait1, Portrait2 seconds | 2, 10, Auto release / Auto shutter(Dog, Cat) 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, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro, Red-eye Reduction Auto, Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash, Flash Off, Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | ISO Auto: Approx. 0.05 - 5.3m (W) / Approx. 1.0 - 2.2m (T) | Auto ISO: Wide : Approx. 15cm - 3.2m / 0.5ft. - 10.5ft.; Approx. 90cm - 1.9m / 3.0ft. - 6.2ft. |
| Max Flash Sync: | ||
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | ||
| External Flash Connection: | n/a | n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | No | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW, RAW+JPEG | |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD/MPEG-4 | .MOV (H.264) with stereo sound |
| Included Memory: | 19.0 MB | 39.0 MB |
| Included Memory Type: | Internal | built-in memory |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | Yes |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | No | No |
| Remote Control Type: | ||
| Connections (extended): | Multi-connector (AV(SD),USB, DCIN), HDMI (Type C) | Mini HDMI |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 1.93 | 1.04 |
| 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 | 8.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 10 | 8 |
| 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 | 0.22 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.39 seconds | 0.19 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 | 0.021 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 2.2 seconds | 3.3 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | ||
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 7.6 seconds | 3.4 seconds |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 210 shots | 300 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-BN1 | Proprietary NP-50 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-BN1 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NP-50 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
| Internal Charging Supported: | ||
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Windows Picture Motion Browser Ver 5.3 , PMP Portable | |
| OS Compatibility: | ||
| 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. | BSI CMOS Sensor with EXR Technology (EXR Auto, High Resolution Priority, High ISO and Low Noise Priority, Dynamic Range Priority modes), High-speed Continuous Shooting, Multi-frame Technology, High Sensitivity, Low Noise, Dual Image Stabilization, 1080p HD Movies, Mini HDMI Port, Motion Panorama 360 degrees, Super Intelligent Flash, Tracking AF, Face Recognition, Face Detection with Automatic Red-eye Removal, RAW and RAW+JPEG Shooting, GPS Geo-tagging with 500K points of interest. |
