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title: "Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V 16.2 MP Exmor R CMOS Digital Still Camera with 16x Optical Zoom G Lens, 3D Sweep Panorama and Full HD 1080/60p Video"
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# Full HD 1080/60p Video Built-in GPS Geo-tagging 16x Optical Zoom Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V 16.2 MP Exmor R CMOS Digital Still Camera with 16x Optical Zoom G Lens, 3D Sweep Panorama and Full HD 1080/60p Video

**Brand:** sony
**Price:** 40.16 DT
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 📸 Elevate your storytelling with pro-level zoom, video, and geo-tagging — don’t just capture moments, own them!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V 16.2 MP Exmor R CMOS Digital Still Camera with 16x Optical Zoom G Lens, 3D Sweep Panorama and Full HD 1080/60p Video by sony
- **How much does it cost?** 40.16 DT with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- sony enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sony brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Low-light mastery:** 16.2 MP Exmor R CMOS sensor delivers exceptional clarity even in challenging lighting.
- • **Zoom into every detail:** Capture distant moments crisply with a powerful 16x Sony G Lens optical zoom.
- • **Expand your perspective:** Create immersive 3D Sweep Panoramas and 3D stills to transform how you share your world.
- • **Never lose your location:** Built-in GPS automatically geo-tags your photos for effortless travel storytelling.
- • **Cinema-grade video on the go:** Shoot stunning Full HD 1080/60p videos with smooth dual recording of stills and movies.

## Overview

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V is a compact powerhouse featuring a 16.2 MP Exmor R CMOS sensor for superior low-light shots, a versatile 16x optical zoom Sony G lens, and Full HD 1080/60p video recording. It includes built-in GPS for automatic geo-tagging and innovative 3D Sweep Panorama modes, making it perfect for professionals and enthusiasts who demand high-quality imaging and immersive storytelling in a sleek, portable design.

## Description

desertcart.com : Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V 16.2 MP Exmor R CMOS Digital Still Camera with 16x Optical Zoom G Lens, 3D Sweep Panorama and Full HD 1080/60p Video : Point And Shoot Digital Cameras : Electronics

Review: Never going back to my DSLR! - I beat my brains out for the past month, trying to decide on a P&S camera to replace my Pentax DSLR. I've decided, rather late in life, to go with a small pocket camera to replace my bulky SLR and several lenses, including the huge camera bag I carried them around in. So I've been reading every review and scanning every consumer review site (such as desertcart's) searching for the perfect P&S camera. I even bought (and returned) two cameras that ultimately did not work for me. I agonized over the HX9V for a couple weeks before finally biting the bullet and ordering it. I'm extremely happy I did! From the moment I opened the box I knew the HX9V was going to be a winner. Unlike the two cameras I returned, the size and handling of the HX9V was about perfect for me. The two I returned were simply too small to handle efficiently, even in my relatively small hands, but this one was ideal (for me) with a great grip and controls that seemed to fall right under my fingers. The build quality is excellent and I can find no flaw in fit and finish. I decided I wanted a mode dial on top, like my SLRs always had (the two I returned used the wheel on the back of the camera), and the HX9V has one, although it's a little difficult gripping it. So, in short, the HX9V first impression is supurb! This camera does not come with an accessory battery charger (an omission I find rather annoying) so I ordered one, along with a couple spare batteries (the two batteries and the charger cost only $14.00, shipped). I charged the Sony battery in the camera, using the provided power adapter (again, a ridiculous system, since it ties up the camera during charging) and charged the two spares in the tiny little accessory charger. Everything was charged in a couple of hours and I was ready to put this little gem through it's paces. Operationally, the camera exceeds all of my expectations. First, I've never owned such a long zoom and this thing is terrific, although I doubt I'll use the long end very often. Having used large SLR zooms most of my photographic life, where zooming was done manually, I found this zoom rather slow, a bit gravelly-feeling and hard to control precisely. It requires some getting used to, at least for me anyway, but I believe it will be fine. Focusing is instantaneous and I experience no lag-time, unless shooting in modes that shoot and blend multiple images together. On those you get the obligatory "Processing" message and, frankly, I see no reason to consider that a negative. The camera is doing some truly sophisticated image blending. Shoot in a single image mode and it's operation is lightning fast. Oh, and did I mention the ability to shoot ten images a second? What a great feature when shooting my dog, Sammy, or a sports event (and yes, you will get the "Processing" message after firing off ten shots). The Panorama feature is great, producing beautiful wide panoramic images. I've found it really difficult to get less than stellar panos. In other words, it's real hard to mess up! Video is an area I've never explored before but, after seeing some of my random efforts on my HD TV, I'm completely dazzled by this camera's abilities. This is an area I intend to pursue further. There are many more special features that I wont go into here but they're all great and very useful. As for the 3-D thing, I have no interest in that but many others will. I can't comment because I don't care about it. Image quality! You read about it. You scan full-size images on dozens of websites. You pixel-peep endlessly, comparing images from Canon, Nikon, and Sony, until your head feels like it's going to explode. If you're an intelligent, sensible person you conclude that much of the hype you read around the internet is just that - hype! Every P&S camera out there has shortcomings in one area or another and none produce results like a good DSLR! After I came to that conclusion I felt more confortable ordering the Sony. I'm glad I did. I have no intention of blowing any of these images up to poster size. Most will never be printed and those that are will likely be "normal" print sizes. This camera produces excellent images! I have a relatively discerning eye after over fifty years of photography and I'll say again; the Sony HX9V produces excellent images! The bottom-line is, this camera is chock full of cutting edge technology, with features that put it far out front of most other P&S cameras. It takes great images and the videos are extraordinary. Mine is a keeper! It's going to be around for many years to come. In fact, it might outlast me, since I'm 73. Update: April, 2012 Everything I said in the above review stands, in spades, after all these months. That said, I finally taught my wife how to use this camera a couple weeks ago and she took it to one of her DAR conventions. She returned two days later and downloaded several hundred images to her computer. Later, when I watched over her shoulder while she scanned them individually I realized they were all, I mean all, extremely soft, unlike my own results. She seemed happy with them but I knew otherwise so I asked her to go out in the yard with me and take a few shots. We did and I immediately saw her problem. She repeatedly composed the picture on the LCD screen and immediately snapped the shutter, without waiting for the camerea to complete focus. She had forgotten that she should depress the button halfway to allow the autofocus system to work properly. Well, long story longer, she did as I demonstrated and we reviewed the pictures on her computer.Voila! The shots were now sharp and clean. Funny thing was: she then looked at her efforts at the convention and said, "Oh! These are awful!" After this episode I'm convinced that many of the complaints about soft images is a result of "Operator Error." No offence but ain't that always the way. By the way, there are several comments attached to this post, one by a fellow who doesn't own the camera and who obviously has an agenda. His first negative post even implied, in a smarmy, underhanded way, that my review is worthless because I once used Pentax cameras, ignoring the fact that Pentax has earned, over the years, an excellent reputation. He has gone on to point out certain professional reviews that are unfavorable to the camera, ignoring those that heap accolades on it. I frankly, could not care less about his opinions but I will bet that I've been shooting images for more years than he's been alive. Anyway, as I said in the review, it's my opinion, and can be ignored completely if one chooses to do so. If you own this fine camera, enjoy! arkiedan
Review: The DSC-HX9V is a great camera! - WOW! Great camera. I had previously purchased a Nikon S4100 compact digital camera. It was a good camera with one exception; the picture quality was very poor. After six months or so the lens stopped moving in and out and I returned it on my optional warranty and was given a refund. I hope that the camera was just defective from the start, but at any rate I was very disappointed with it. Before deciding on a replacement I spent a good bit of time doing the research, checking reviews, ratings, etc. of cameras and finally decided on the Sony DSC-HX9V. I have owned other Sony cameras in the past and have been very pleased with them. After the Nikon disappointment I was a little nervous about how the new DSC-HX9V would perform. Again, WOW. The HX9V is a very nice looking camera that you can put in your pocket or hang on your belt in a small case. The picture quality is excellent. In low light the quality is a little reduced but still very good. The movie quality is also excellent. The menus are very easy to understand. There are tons of options so it does take a bit of time to familiarize yourself with everything if you wish to utilize the many options available. For most photos you can simply set the camera to one of the auto programs, on the program dial, and shoot great pictures. You have the option of going full manual or using one of 3 auto programs. 4 if you count the "EASY" option. The Auto programs give you varying degrees of options in the menus that you can, if you wish, tweak the auto settings with. I am not a professional photographer, but so far it seems to have everything I could want and more. On the program dial there 10 options including Intelligent Auto, Superior Auto, Program Auto (my favorite), Manual Exposure Shooting, Memory Recall Mode, iSweep Panorama, Movie Mode, 3D Shooting, Scene Selection, and Background Defocus. Each of these programs has various options available by pressing the Menu Button. The Zoom is amazing and the pictures taken with full zoom (optical & digital is about 68 power) are actually stabilized and quite decent. I cannot begin to describe all of the features that are available; actually I will probably never need to use most of them. If you wish to know more, there are numerous reviews available online. Check out the movies on YouTube that show the HX9V zooming in on the moon. Chuckle. The bottom line is that if you want a camera that you can just set to auto and take great photos and great movies, you will love this camera. If on the other hand you want a camera that you can tweak to your hearts content, then again you will love this camera. I know that I couldn't be more pleased. I normally don't do reviews but I am so pleased with this camera that I am making an exception here. Hope it is helpful.

## Features

- Speaker is present beside the power button.
- This item has a built in GPS to geo tag photos.
- Full HD 1080/60p with dual record of stills and movies
- Sony G lens with 16x optical zoom in a compact camera body
- 16.2 MP “Exmor R” CMOS sensor for superior low-light performance
- Backlight Correction; get details in difficult lighting
- 3D stills and 3D Sweep Panorama mode: change the way you view your world

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B004HYFX0C |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Aperture modes | F3.3-F5.9 |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Auto Focus Technology | Contrast Detection, Live View, Multi-area, Single |
| Autofocus Points | 9 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #39,069 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #305 in Digital Point & Shoot Cameras |
| Brand | Sony |
| Built-In Media | AC Adaptor, Battery, HDMI Cable, Instruction Manual, USB Cable, Wrist Strap |
| Camera Flash | Built-In |
| Camera Lens | A 16x optical zoom Sony G lens with a maximum focal length of 384 millimeters and variable aperture from F3.3 to F5.9 |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Sony E |
| Compatible Flash Memory Type | SD |
| Compatible Mountings | Sony E |
| Connectivity Technology | HDMI, USB |
| Continuous Shooting | 10 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 412 Reviews |
| Digital Scene Transition | zoom |
| Digital Zoom | 16 |
| Display Fixture Type | Fixed |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 921,000 |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Dots Per Screen | 921,000 dots |
| Effective Still Resolution | 16.2 |
| Expanded ISO Maximum | 3200 |
| Expanded ISO Minimum | 100 |
| Exposure Control | Shutter Priority |
| File Format | JPEG, RAW |
| Flash Memory Bus Interface Type | SD |
| Flash Memory Type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Flash Modes | Auto, Natural Flash |
| Focus Features | TTL autofocus (9-point) |
| Focus Mode | Automatic AF (AF-A) |
| Focus Type | Autofocus & Manual |
| Form Factor | Compact |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00027242808768 |
| HDMI Type | Built-in |
| Hardware Interface | USB |
| Image Capture Type | Stills & Video |
| Image Stabilization | Optical |
| Image stabilization | Optical |
| Item Weight | 8.64 ounces |
| JPEG Quality Level | Fine |
| Lens Type | zoom |
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Manufacturer Part Number | FBA_DSCHX9V/B |
| Maximum Aperture | 5.9 f_stop |
| Maximum Focal Length | 38.4 centimeters |
| Maximum Image Size | 4608 pixels |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/1600 seconds |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 4 GB |
| Metering Methods | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Minimum Focal Length | 24 millimeters |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds |
| Model Name | Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9V |
| Model Number | DSCHX9V/B |
| Model Series | DSC-HX |
| Optical Zoom | 16 x |
| Photo Sensor Resolution | 16.2 mp |
| Photo Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch |
| Photo Sensor Technology | BSI CMOS |
| Recording Capacity | 32 minutes |
| Screen Size | 3 inches |
| Self Timer | 10 seconds |
| Sensor Type | BSI CMOS |
| Series Number | 9 |
| Shooting Modes | Landscape |
| Skill Level | Professional |
| Special Feature | Image Stabilization |
| Specific Uses For Product | Photography, Videography |
| Supported File Format | JPEG, RAW |
| Total Still Resolution | 16.2 mp |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| Total Video Out Ports | 1 |
| UPC | 027242808768 |
| Video Capture Format | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Video Output | HDMI |
| Video Resolution | FHD 1080p |
| Viewfinder | Electronic |
| Warranty Description | 1 year limited |
| White Balance Settings | Auto, Flash torch |
| Wireless Technology | yes |
| Write Speed | up to 10fps |
| Zoom | Digital Zoom, Optical Zoom |

## Product Details

- **Aspect Ratio:** 16:9
- **Compatible Mountings:** Sony E
- **Expanded ISO Minimum:** 100
- **Image Stabilization:** Optical
- **Maximum Aperture:** 5.9 f_stop
- **Maximum Focal Length:** 38.4 centimeters
- **Metering Description:** Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
- **Optical Zoom:** 16 x
- **Photo Sensor Technology:** BSI CMOS
- **Supported File Format:** JPEG, RAW

## Images

![Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V 16.2 MP Exmor R CMOS Digital Still Camera with 16x Optical Zoom G Lens, 3D Sweep Panorama and Full HD 1080/60p Video - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/610Ayz5xCeL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does it come with a wall battery charger or does the camera have to be plugged into the charger as well?**
A: Yes, it comes with the charger.  I have two types of the charger, the one you plug to the camera thru micro USB cable, and the one you take the battery out of camera and put it in the charger for charging. You just let me know which type you prefer.

**Q: When is this digital camera produced?**
A: Hello, Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. This camera was originally released in 2011. The manufacturing date is not provided. Sony Social Support - Yohan

**Q: does a micro sd card work with an adapter**
A: Yes, this camera takes both SD and memory stick pro duo cards, so either microSD to SD or microSD to MS PRO DUO adapter would work.

**Q: What is the zoom amount on this camera besides the 16x?**
A: There is no digital zoom, just 16x optical which is AMAZING.  Y out get there full resolution on this photo when zoomed all the way in So you can still zoom in on your photo a ton. Once you see an optical zoom in action you'll  never go back to a digital "zoom".

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Never going back to my DSLR!
*by O***N on August 1, 2011*

I beat my brains out for the past month, trying to decide on a P&S camera to replace my Pentax DSLR. I've decided, rather late in life, to go with a small pocket camera to replace my bulky SLR and several lenses, including the huge camera bag I carried them around in. So I've been reading every review and scanning every consumer review site (such as Amazon's) searching for the perfect P&S camera. I even bought (and returned) two cameras that ultimately did not work for me. I agonized over the HX9V for a couple weeks before finally biting the bullet and ordering it. I'm extremely happy I did! From the moment I opened the box I knew the HX9V was going to be a winner. Unlike the two cameras I returned, the size and handling of the HX9V was about perfect for me. The two I returned were simply too small to handle efficiently, even in my relatively small hands, but this one was ideal (for me) with a great grip and controls that seemed to fall right under my fingers. The build quality is excellent and I can find no flaw in fit and finish. I decided I wanted a mode dial on top, like my SLRs always had (the two I returned used the wheel on the back of the camera), and the HX9V has one, although it's a little difficult gripping it. So, in short, the HX9V first impression is supurb! This camera does not come with an accessory battery charger (an omission I find rather annoying) so I ordered one, along with a couple spare batteries (the two batteries and the charger cost only $14.00, shipped). I charged the Sony battery in the camera, using the provided power adapter (again, a ridiculous system, since it ties up the camera during charging) and charged the two spares in the tiny little accessory charger. Everything was charged in a couple of hours and I was ready to put this little gem through it's paces. Operationally, the camera exceeds all of my expectations. First, I've never owned such a long zoom and this thing is terrific, although I doubt I'll use the long end very often. Having used large SLR zooms most of my photographic life, where zooming was done manually, I found this zoom rather slow, a bit gravelly-feeling and hard to control precisely. It requires some getting used to, at least for me anyway, but I believe it will be fine. Focusing is instantaneous and I experience no lag-time, unless shooting in modes that shoot and blend multiple images together. On those you get the obligatory "Processing" message and, frankly, I see no reason to consider that a negative. The camera is doing some truly sophisticated image blending. Shoot in a single image mode and it's operation is lightning fast. Oh, and did I mention the ability to shoot ten images a second? What a great feature when shooting my dog, Sammy, or a sports event (and yes, you will get the "Processing" message after firing off ten shots). The Panorama feature is great, producing beautiful wide panoramic images. I've found it really difficult to get less than stellar panos. In other words, it's real hard to mess up! Video is an area I've never explored before but, after seeing some of my random efforts on my HD TV, I'm completely dazzled by this camera's abilities. This is an area I intend to pursue further. There are many more special features that I wont go into here but they're all great and very useful. As for the 3-D thing, I have no interest in that but many others will. I can't comment because I don't care about it. Image quality! You read about it. You scan full-size images on dozens of websites. You pixel-peep endlessly, comparing images from Canon, Nikon, and Sony, until your head feels like it's going to explode. If you're an intelligent, sensible person you conclude that much of the hype you read around the internet is just that - hype! Every P&S camera out there has shortcomings in one area or another and none produce results like a good DSLR! After I came to that conclusion I felt more confortable ordering the Sony. I'm glad I did. I have no intention of blowing any of these images up to poster size. Most will never be printed and those that are will likely be "normal" print sizes. This camera produces excellent images! I have a relatively discerning eye after over fifty years of photography and I'll say again; the Sony HX9V produces excellent images! The bottom-line is, this camera is chock full of cutting edge technology, with features that put it far out front of most other P&S cameras. It takes great images and the videos are extraordinary. Mine is a keeper! It's going to be around for many years to come. In fact, it might outlast me, since I'm 73. Update: April, 2012 Everything I said in the above review stands, in spades, after all these months. That said, I finally taught my wife how to use this camera a couple weeks ago and she took it to one of her DAR conventions. She returned two days later and downloaded several hundred images to her computer. Later, when I watched over her shoulder while she scanned them individually I realized they were all, I mean all, extremely soft, unlike my own results. She seemed happy with them but I knew otherwise so I asked her to go out in the yard with me and take a few shots. We did and I immediately saw her problem. She repeatedly composed the picture on the LCD screen and immediately snapped the shutter, without waiting for the camerea to complete focus. She had forgotten that she should depress the button halfway to allow the autofocus system to work properly. Well, long story longer, she did as I demonstrated and we reviewed the pictures on her computer.Voila! The shots were now sharp and clean. Funny thing was: she then looked at her efforts at the convention and said, "Oh! These are awful!" After this episode I'm convinced that many of the complaints about soft images is a result of "Operator Error." No offence but ain't that always the way. By the way, there are several comments attached to this post, one by a fellow who doesn't own the camera and who obviously has an agenda. His first negative post even implied, in a smarmy, underhanded way, that my review is worthless because I once used Pentax cameras, ignoring the fact that Pentax has earned, over the years, an excellent reputation. He has gone on to point out certain professional reviews that are unfavorable to the camera, ignoring those that heap accolades on it. I frankly, could not care less about his opinions but I will bet that I've been shooting images for more years than he's been alive. Anyway, as I said in the review, it's my opinion, and can be ignored completely if one chooses to do so. If you own this fine camera, enjoy! arkiedan

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The DSC-HX9V is a great camera!
*by B***N on March 19, 2012*

WOW! Great camera. I had previously purchased a Nikon S4100 compact digital camera. It was a good camera with one exception; the picture quality was very poor. After six months or so the lens stopped moving in and out and I returned it on my optional warranty and was given a refund. I hope that the camera was just defective from the start, but at any rate I was very disappointed with it. Before deciding on a replacement I spent a good bit of time doing the research, checking reviews, ratings, etc. of cameras and finally decided on the Sony DSC-HX9V. I have owned other Sony cameras in the past and have been very pleased with them. After the Nikon disappointment I was a little nervous about how the new DSC-HX9V would perform. Again, WOW. The HX9V is a very nice looking camera that you can put in your pocket or hang on your belt in a small case. The picture quality is excellent. In low light the quality is a little reduced but still very good. The movie quality is also excellent. The menus are very easy to understand. There are tons of options so it does take a bit of time to familiarize yourself with everything if you wish to utilize the many options available. For most photos you can simply set the camera to one of the auto programs, on the program dial, and shoot great pictures. You have the option of going full manual or using one of 3 auto programs. 4 if you count the "EASY" option. The Auto programs give you varying degrees of options in the menus that you can, if you wish, tweak the auto settings with. I am not a professional photographer, but so far it seems to have everything I could want and more. On the program dial there 10 options including Intelligent Auto, Superior Auto, Program Auto (my favorite), Manual Exposure Shooting, Memory Recall Mode, iSweep Panorama, Movie Mode, 3D Shooting, Scene Selection, and Background Defocus. Each of these programs has various options available by pressing the Menu Button. The Zoom is amazing and the pictures taken with full zoom (optical & digital is about 68 power) are actually stabilized and quite decent. I cannot begin to describe all of the features that are available; actually I will probably never need to use most of them. If you wish to know more, there are numerous reviews available online. Check out the movies on YouTube that show the HX9V zooming in on the moon. Chuckle. The bottom line is that if you want a camera that you can just set to auto and take great photos and great movies, you will love this camera. If on the other hand you want a camera that you can tweak to your hearts content, then again you will love this camera. I know that I couldn't be more pleased. I normally don't do reviews but I am so pleased with this camera that I am making an exception here. Hope it is helpful.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A superior point and shoot camera
*by O***S on December 14, 2011*

My wife and I were getting tired of juggling a full frame DSLR and accopanying lenses and decided a high-end point and shoot was in order. After a sweep of the internet and stumbling across a dpreview.com review, we decided to give this one a look. We needed something that could compose shots competently as well as take good video, especially with the travel we do and a baby on the way. Here's what we got: Out of the box, the HX9v comes across as a solid piece of hardware. It feels well built, but there's no way you'll mistake it for a slim, ultra-light point and shoot camera. It will, however, fit comfortably in any cargo pockets or loose fitting jeans. The dials and controls are standard fare; my only complaints being in the bad pop-up flash positioning and the small movie record button. We knew about both issues going in, so they weren't an overly rude surprise. I also have to admit being spoiled by my Samsung's touch screen onterface, but anybody who has used a camera in the last decade will be able to utilize the Sony. Firing it up for the first time, users are greeted by the standard OS request for date and time. After that was satisfied, power-up to shoot times were acceptably average in our opinion and certainly not like the horror stories we've heard from other reviews. If I had to sum up my main complaint in that department, it would fall under the header of 'graphical cludge'. Every display has a helpful graphic that ends up sucking away from you photo time. Fortunately, you can disable most of these prompts and I suggest doing so once you are familiar with the camera modes. It doesn't eliminate them all, but what's left is hardly worth mentioning and can normally be forced through by a half-depress of the shutter button. Picture quality was also a concern we had based on some of the more critical reviews we stumbled across. Fortunately there isn't too much to worry about if you're willing to invest a little time into your new camera. On the surface, the critics are right: The HX9v in Auto mode produces good, but somewhat soft and over-exposed pictures. And now the good news: it's almost all completely correctable since the camera has limited manual controls savable to three seperate profiles for your use. Is your picture too soft? Adjust the sharpen setting upward. Too much coloration? You can switch that too. Auto-focus a little too iffy for your taste? Set it to manual. After a few trips around the neighborhood experimenting with the various settings, worries have all but evaporated. To point, we took a picture of the moon last night. Most cameras would either produce a blurry mess or an over-exposed white blob without a tripod. With the HX9v, I was able to take a picture of the moon at full x16 zoom by hand in complete darkness and still get one of the best shots I've seen. The lens stabilization and AF are just that good. Try a hand supported shot in the dead of night with your DSLR and 300mm lens, or even that P&S you have now and you'll see what I mean. 1080p @60fps absolutely shines on the HX9v, but you already knew that. The x16 lens has rock solid stabilization and lightning quick focus, adjusting exposure and scene settings seamlessly on the fly. There are several videos floating around youtube and I promise you won't be disappointed if any sort of video production is in your future. With this package you also get an internal stereo mic that works as well as internal mics can. The video is so good that you almost need a professional package to fully utilize it, as opposed to something like Windows Movie Maker. On that note, windows media player doesn't seem to be able to cope so well with the codec and routinely exhibits stuttering on Q6600 4 core machine, but renders finished products just fine. Again, I assume its codec issues more than anything, but just FYI, there's nothing wrong with your camera. Sony doesn't give you a lot of bells and whistles beyond what's already obvious. Panorama shots are nice and can be put to creative use, while post processing filters can be added for more stylistic shots, like monochrome coloring. Smile detection is strong and can even be set to focus on kids or adults, whichever you choose. You can even take 3d photos for your 3d screen, if you happen to have one. Battery life isn't spectacular and video mode will eat it up (processing full HD at 60fps fully stabilized will do that), so you might want to consider an extra battery in your future. Some people have complained about "ZOMG! in-camera charging!" and I have to ask them where they've been for the last few years since half the manufactures of P&S cameras routinely engage in this practice. One nitpic I have to make on the topic is that USB charging does seem iffy, like the camera can't seem to decide wether it wants to charge from your computer or not. Fortunately, you can just do it from the wall socket. Beyond that, there isn't much not to like here. It's a solid camera that isn't perfect, but offers you the options to work around most imperfections with semi-manual settings. The lens is great for a camera this size and while it won't replace your full frame DSLR, it offers you enough incentive think about not lugging it around regularly; especially with the x16 zoom and stabilization strong enough to use it. It all comes down to what you want. Pixel peepers will probably want to pass this one up for the Canon SX230 HS. If you need full manual controls or RAW, move along. If you just need great pics and stunning video, this is your stop.

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