Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 Reviews: Digital Compact Camera

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9: See full product description

Ease of use	8.9
Image quality	9.3
Features	9.2
Build Quality	9.4
Value for money	8.7
Overall rating	9.1

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Confirmed purchaser Point & shoot

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: The party-shot (or "intelligewnt pantilter") is a nice gadget, once you have got from Sony the appropriate base - but its other advatnages include a rapid shutter that makes photographing mobile young children easier than with other cameras; and its slim size is very convenient for keeping in your pocket at all times.
Bad points:: I have yet to find them. The lack of a viewfinder remains a nusiance as I'm usually out in bright sunlight when I'm photographing.

Ease of use	9.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 20 Apr 2011

Confirmed purchaser Keen amateur

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: Brilliant is all i can say. Yes its not as chunky as the SLR's and it doesn't have changeable lenses but as a digital camera its the best i have used to date. The features are fantastic, build quality is excellent, made by Sony who are known for their excellent cybershot camera's. All this in a sleek looking housing. Yes it is pricey for some people but looking at the features it packs inside, its worth the money i don't regret the purchase at all. Thumbs up from me :)
Bad points:: Doesn't have any, that how good it is :)

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 18 Oct 2010

Brian, Dronfield Experienced amateur

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: I like the small size and yet a large screen that is reasonably visible outdoors.
Bad points:: The flash produces very strong shadows if there are light surfaces behind the subject. This is much more pronounced than in my previous cameras and really detracts from some pictures.

Ease of use	8.0
Image quality	8.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	7.0
Value for money	8.0
Overall rating	8.0

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Confirmed purchase: 15 Jan 2011

Alan, Northants Professional photographer

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: Image quality excellent and the ease of use easy to change from photo to video and view
Bad points:: Not really a bad point but I fine it difficult to slide open the front, it need a recess or something also on my camera the screen is showing damage, look like air bubbles under it

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 13 May 2011

Sunil, London Experienced amateur

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: I've always had Sony point and shoots..
Sony DSC-P1
Sony DSC-T30
Sony DSC-T900
Never have been disappointed...
Bad points:: Reviewer left no comment

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 05 Mar 2011

Confirmed purchaser Keen amateur

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: Image quality and features are brilliant.
Bad points:: Battery life is awful. Have had to buy a second battery to keep in my camera case.

Ease of use	9.0
Image quality	8.0
Features	8.0
Build Quality	8.0
Value for money	7.0
Overall rating	8.0

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Confirmed purchase: 04 Dec 2010

Jude, Surrey Experienced amateur

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: The auto-sensing mode means I don't have two switch modes to suit the amount of light. Touch screen technology means less buttons. The camera is compact, light and easy to carry around.
Bad points:: Reviewer left no comment

Ease of use	8.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 03 Apr 2011

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Product Features

Camera Type	Compact
There are 2 main types of camera: The SLR and the Compact. SLR stands for Single Lens Reflex. SLR cameras use a prism to reflect the exact image as seen through the lens and so offers a more accurate viewfinder. SLR cameras have detachable lenses offering greater flexibility if you wish to take a variety of different photographs. Compact cameras have a built in lens and an ‘above lens’ viewfinder which is less accurate but they are often cheaper, more sleekly designed and easier to carry anywhere with you to capture that moment perfectly without having to fiddle with complex settings or a bag full of lenses.
Resolution (Megapixels)	12.2

Optical zoom ratio	4
The amount by which the camera optics (lens) can bring the subject closer.
Screen size (Inches)	3.5
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
Digital zoom ratio	8
Not to be confused with optical zoom, digital zoom enlarges a portion of the image thus simulating optical zoom. In doing so, some image quality is lost.
Type of image stabiliser	Yes
If a photo is taken at a slow shutter speed, or at a long focal length, the effects of ‘hand shake’ will be amplified. Some cameras come with built-in image stabilisation which is designed to act against this to produce sharper images. It’s great for low light shots without a tripod, like at a gig.
Touchscreen	Yes
Touchscreen technology allows you to move and click things directly on the screen using your finger or a stylus pen.
3D	Yes

Colour	Gold
The main colour of the product.
Colour	Grey
The main colour of the product.
Colour	Red
The main colour of the product.
Media format	Memory Stick PRO Duo
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
Media format	SDHC Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
Media format	Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
Media format	Memory Stick Duo
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
Media format	SDXC Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
Media format	SD Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
PictBridge	Yes
An industry standard allowing images to be printed from camera to printer, without needing a computer. CIPA PictBridge Standard Website
Macro Mode	Yes
This mode allows close-up photograpy of small objects such as insects and flowers.
Video recorder	Yes
Video recording functionality allows the capture of videos in mpeg or avi format which is great if you want to capture a whole scene, not just one moment.
Manual Focus	No
Almost all modern cameras have autofocus. Manual focus allows you to override the autofocus and set the distance yourself. This is especially useful if your camera is struggling to focus in a low-light or confusing scene.
Timer	Yes

Weight (g)	133
The weight of the product in grams.
Flash	Yes
Whether or not your camera has an in-built flash. Flashes are essential for fully capturing a low light image.
WiFi	No
Wifi allows you to connect your device to wireless routers or modems which allows you to connect to broadband internet.
Shortest shutter speed (Fractions of a second)	1/1600
This is the fastest speed at which the camera can take a photo. Faster shutter speeds really freeze the action and are great for sports photography.
Longest shutter speed (Fractions of a second)	1/2
This is the longest exposure your camera will take. The longer you take a photo for, the more light is let in and the more motion is captured. Long shutter speeds can give fantastic, artistic results. Try photographing the night sky at 30s or longer to see how the rotation of the Earth causes the stars to curve through the scene.
Waterproof	No
If your camera is waterproof you will be able to film under water which is perfect for diving and snorkeling.
Viewfinder	Yes
USB port	Yes
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components.
Dimensions (mm)	97.8x59.5x17.5
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
RAW Format	No
GPS Receiver	No

Resolution (Pixels)	3648x2736
A camera sensor, that captures the photograph, is measured in pixels. The number given here is the horizontal amount of pixels followed by the vertical quantity of pixels. The more pixels a camera sensor has, the bigger and higher quality the image will be.
Max. Aperture Lens 1	f3.5-4.6
Measured in f-stops the aperture of a lens dictates the maximum amount of light captured. If you want to do low light photography look for something with a wide aperture like f2.8. The widest aperture is given as a range as it changes when your lens is zoomed in.
In-built memory (Megabytes)	32

Release date	40422
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.
Serial Shot Mode	Yes
Bluetooth	No
Bluetooth is a technology for the wireless transfer of data such as contacts, photos and music between mobile phones, computers and a host of other Bluetooth enabled devices. Read more about Bluetooth on Wikipedia
Autofocus	Yes
Changeable Lens	No
Highest focal length (Millimetres)	100

Lowest focal length (Millimetres)	25

Also known as: Cyber-shot DSC-TX9, Sony CyberShot DSC-TX9

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Manufacturer's Description

Take your passion for amazing photos into another dimension. Experience 3D imaging, Full HD video and smart shooting features in a beautifully slim camera that puts DSLR-like picture quality within everyone’s reach.

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I am a keen bird watcher and want to take shots from hide. Will this camera zoom onto flying birds?

William asked on 05 Dec 2010
1. i don't know i haven't tried it.... it has 4x optical zoom i don't think the image would be clear, i would suggest u to buy an SLR camera
  
  Nitin replied on 06 Dec 2010
is it possible to set the camera up to take black and white pictures, or sepia like on most other compact cameras, i have one but can't work out how to do it!!!

hayley asked on 22 Dec 2010
1. sorry to say this... i really haven't tried it on my camera...
  
  Nitin replied on 23 Dec 2010
Is this (TX9) waterproof and shock proof like Sony TX5?

A shopper asked on 28 Dec 2010
1. no....
  
  Nitin replied on 29 Dec 2010
is it waterproof ??

A shopper asked on 01 Jan 2011
1. no
  
  Nitin replied on 02 Jan 2011
Can someone check zooming the lens to the max. Because i see a light circle in between the picture when it is taken in the white back ground.

sonia asked on 20 Jan 2011
1. I have played with the zoom and not had a problem but will chech it again and let you know
  
  Alan replied on 28 Jun 2011
Hi, i am after a camera to take cyclists in action in low flousent ligthing possible from a distance as well, and outdoors all weathers
would this camera be suitable
thank you Karen

Karen asked on 23 Jan 2011
1. In my opinion YES. There is a setting for sports photography and low light photography is pretty good for a camera in this price range.
  Hope this helps.
  Kind regards - Peter
  
  Peter replied on 24 Jan 2011
Does this camera take pictures on sepia or bw colors?

Carlos asked on 13 Feb 2011
1. If it has, I have not found it yet !
  There is, however, a retouch and a paint facility, built in, where such adjustments can be made.
  Personally, I find it much easier to convert on my PC or Laptop, using Adobe Photoshop Elements, or the Sony programme supplied on the software.
  Hope this is of some help.
  
  Peter replied on 14 Feb 2011
My cybershot was fallen down while taking photo, now the photos clarity is not good at all... what should i do now...????

krishna asked on 13 Mar 2011
1. First just check the lens could be a mark on it, if get intouch with Sony the lens could have moved
  
  Alan replied on 28 Jun 2011
hi what is the price and features

mony asked on 04 Jul 2011
1. Price will vary depending on when you want to buy?
  
  As for specs, they can be viewed on the Sony site.
  
  Sunil replied on 04 Jul 2011
2. I can only reiterate Sunil's reply
  
  Peter replied on 05 Jul 2011
hi
up to how more gigabyte memory stick will be supported in tx 9 model.

md asked on 26 Jul 2011
1. No idea as to maximum, but I am currently using a 4gb. Sony stick and have also used a 2gb. SD Card, with no problems.
  
  Peter replied on 28 Jul 2011

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 Reviews: Digital Compact Camera

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