Sony DSC-H9/B
8.0 megapixels
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User Score (149)8.5
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Expert Score (21)7.4
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Design (37)5.8
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Value for money (65)9.1
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Features (67)8.0
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Ease of use (72)8.2
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Performance (1)7.8
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Picture quality (77)4.5
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Another anticipated release from Sony is the Sony DSH-H9. Also known as the upgraded version of its previous model, the Sony DSH-H7, the new Sony DSH-H9 has included all the updated features of its previous model. A certain reviewer quoted that the Sony Cybershot DSC-H9 boasts some of the most advanced specifications of any current digital camera. Referred to as a top snapper, the attractive features of the Sony DSH-H9 are loads of manual and automatic features available to be used, a large 3 inch flip-up LCD that features a double resolution of its previous model the H7’s 2.5-inch display, wide familiar angle for a megazoom and the famous fast continuous shooting. Unchanged are the Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 15x image stabilized optical zoom lens and the 8 megapixel image sensor. Its night mode is considered to be another big addition as it allows photographs that simulate night goggles. A maximum ISO of 3200 and full manual control are also available features found in the camera. A certain user describes the Sony DSH-H9 as one of the quickest focusers in its class, so at last we have a non-DSLR which can genuinely take a stab at action or wildlife shots. Despite all these good reviews on the Sony DSH-H9, its users still find faults with it. Some users dislike its small EVF, its lens aberrations and its annoying image noise. It is also known to desperately lack a hotshoe and a raw file support. Some would describe its image quality far from perfect while some would say common users would find it usable. New photographers or amateurs find this camera interesting as according to them it is easy to use. Its manual is simple to understand and the technology is not that advanced so even normal people would understand how to use it.
# 8.1 MP resolution, black stylish finish # Powerful Carl Zeiss® 15X Optical zoom lens # Tilt-up 3.0”2screen for low-angle shooting # Advanced Sports Mode for fast-action subjects
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Sony Cybershot DSC H9 and DSC H7 Digital Camera Review
Reviewer: review.photoaxe.com15 May 2008Equipped with Sony’s Dynamic Range Optimizer , the new cameras can analyse captured image data and instantly determine the best exposure and tonality of each picture before JPEG compression. Also, red-eye correction and photo retouching effects with filters are available functions of these new cameras. Read more
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Sony DSC-H9
Reviewer: Steve's Digicams24 September 2007The big brother to the H7 is the Sony CyberShot H9. Including all of the updated features of the H7, with an addition of just a few more. The Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 15x image stabilized optical zoom lens and 8 megapixel image sensor are exactly the same. The new additions are the 3 inch "flip-up" screen that features double the resolution of the H7's 2.5-inch display. Night mode is another big addition allowing photographs that simulate night vision goggles. Finall... Read more
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9 Review
Reviewer: Digital Camera Review24 September 2007The Sony DSC-H9 is a full-featured camera which focuses faster than many competing models. The Carl Zeiss lens, at 15X optical, is among the broadest range available. However, images are noisy at and above ISO 400. Also, the shadow detail loss and lens distortion characteristics tend to detract from an otherwise impressive feature set. Bottom line is that it seems a bit expensive for the performance demonstrated, but if kept between ISO 80 and ISO 400, it can capture ... Read more
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Reviewer: Imaging Resource09 August 2007
There's certainly a lot to like about the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9. It has a big 3-inch swiveling LCD and its image stabilized 15x optical zoom lens provides enough range to capture wide angle as well as telephoto shots. Top-notch macro capabilities and the availability of accessory lenses expand the camera's already broad focal range options. Read more
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9
Reviewer: Camera Labs02 August 2007- Overall 9
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9 certainly has a great deal going for it, but equally a number of aspects which really let it down. On the upside the 15x lens offers a great range bettered only by the Olympus SP-550UZ and the stabilisation really works. The H9 is additionally one of the quickest focusers in its class, so at last we have a non-DSLR which can genuinely take a stab at action or wildlife shots. The big 3in screen is also gorgeous to work with and it’s a ... Read more
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Cyber-shot DSC-H9 has major design flaws
Reviewer: lotsacameras, Epinions30 May 2008- Overall 2
- Ease of use 6
- Picture quality 4
I have an 18 month old Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9. I also called the factory within 30 days of purchase explaining to a speaker of English their design flaws and asking for some way to correct them. No response. 1) The camera takes a picture of the adaptor ring edges, so all four picture corners show interference. 2) The lens adapter/hood sits in front of the flash. All flash pictures have a half moon shadow through the middle of them. The only way to avoid this is to uns... Read more
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A Great Camera then a Great Disappointment
Reviewer: Digitalcamera HQ15 May 2008- Overall 4
I loved this camera when I first got it. The stabilizer and zoom worked so well together hat I was able to great photos under difficult circumstances. Then the first problem developed. I missed some action photos only because the selector knob became difficult to turn. Over time this problem grew so bad that it would not turn at all. Frustrated, I called Sony support. I had to send the camera to Lorado, Texas for repair and wait for three weeks for it to be returned. ... Read more
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Fantastic camera for the amateur
Reviewer: sitaram218, Mouthshut15 January 2008- Overall 10
- Value for money 10
- Ease of use 10
- Picture quality 10
I bought the H9 about 6 months ago for Rs21000. I use it mainly for when we go to jungles and other nature spots. I do not have much knowledge about photography but as a layman I can heartily recommend this camera for the excellent quality of photos. ... Read more
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I am happy with my H9
Reviewer: BJYOUNG0, Msn10 August 2007- Overall 10
its better than canon s5. it took one month for me to make up my mind and I did not lose nothing! Read more
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