Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9

Versatile super-zoom bridge camera with night vision

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Sony
Model DSCH9

Key Features

SENSOR 1/2.5-inch Super HAD CCD, 8.1 megapixels
PROCESSOR BIONZ image processor for noise reduction and speed
AUTOFOCUS 9-point contrast detection AF with face detection
PHASE DETECTION Not applicable; contrast-based system only
VIDEO 640x480 VGA at 30fps in MPEG format
STABILIZATION Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization
BURST RATE Approx 2.2 fps, buffer limited by memory card
VIEWFINDER 0.2-inch electronic viewfinder, 201k dots
DISPLAY 3.0-inch tilting LCD, 230k dots
CONNECTIVITY USB 2.0, AV output, DC input
MEMORY CARD Memory Stick Duo / PRO Duo / PRO-HG Duo
WEATHER SEALING Plastic construction, no official weather sealing
BATTERY LIFE Approx 280 shots per charge (NP-BG1)

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✗ Not Present Accessed via menu
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ✗ Not Present
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✗ Not Present
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present Jog dial
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✗ Not Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✓ Present 4-way controller
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✓ Present DISP button
Video Record Button ✗ Not Present Via mode dial
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present

How-to Use Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9

Welcome to the How-to section of the camera. In this Light & Composition University website, each page for a camera has a how-to section and a section for learning. Simply because the buttons and the controls of each camera is located in different places that not only varies for brands but in each model. How-to section help you operate your camera, however, if you are interested to learn photography, not only you need to know how your camera works, but also you must know what you can change and why you do that to get better photo. Click the “Learn” or scroll down.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9 Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9

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Technical Specification

Sensor 1/2.5-inch CCD
Resolution 8.1 Megapixels
ISO Range 80-3200
Autofocus 9-point Contrast AF
Shutter Speed 30s - 1/4000s
Burst Rate 2.2 fps
Video 640x480 @ 30fps
Stabilization Optical Super SteadyShot
Viewfinder EVF 201k dots
LCD 3.0-inch Tilting
Memory Card Memory Stick Duo
Connectivity USB 2.0
Battery Life 280 shots
Weight 546g
Dimensions 106 x 83 x 89 mm