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Reviews of the Sony Cyber Shot DSC-T9

  • 7.0

    pcmag.com

    By Terry Sullivan | January 20, 2006

    Review Summary: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T9 is a super-thin stylish 6MP digital camera that will be sure to get you noticed in a crowd. There are a few issues, but for the most part, it's a solid buy.

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  • 8.0

    asia.cnet.com

    By Damian Koh | January 18, 2006

    Review Summary: If you have no problems shelling out extra cash for a high-capacity Memory Stick Duo, the Cyber-shot T9 is a great snapshot camera to carry around with performance to boot.

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  • No Rating

    digitalcamerareview.com

    By factus8 | January 17, 2006

    Review Summary: Sony Electronics, Inc

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  • No Rating

    dcresource.com

    By Jeff Keller | December 27, 2005

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  • No Rating

    engadget.com

    By Evan Blass | November 27, 2005

    Review Summary: For those of you who keep track of these things, Sony is up to the seventh model in their T-series line of slim-bodied subcompact cameras in under two years, with the six megapixel DSC-T9 about to join the ranks of the T1, T11, T3, T33, T5, and T7. ...

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Manufacturer: Sony

Part number: DSC-T9

General

  • Product Type Digital camera
  • Point-and-shoot highlights A slim profile makes this camera easy to carry. Video capture ability makes this camera ideal for social functions or vacation shots.
  • Width 3.5 in
  • Depth 0.8 in
  • Height 2.2 in
  • Weight 0.4 lbs
  • Enclosure Color Silver
  • Body Material Stainless steel

Main Features

  • Resolution 6 megapixels
  • Color Support Color
  • Optical Sensor Type Super HAD CCD
  • Total Pixels 6,180,000 pixels
  • Effective Sensor Resolution 6,000,000 pixels
  • Optical Sensor Size 1/2.5 in
  • Light Sensitivity ISO 80, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 640, ISO auto
  • Digital Zoom 2 x
  • Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
  • Shooting Programs Snow, Beach, Candle, Fireworks, Landscape, Soft snap, Twilight mode, Hi-speed shutter, Magnifying glass, Twilight portrait
  • Special Effects Sepia, Black & White
  • Image Stabilizer Optical (Super Steady Shot)
  • Image stabilizer feature Optical stabilization helps prevent blurry pictures, especially for handheld cameras at slow shutter speeds or when using high optical zoom. This camera utilizes built-in Super SteadyShot stabilization to assist in taking sharper pictures.
  • Max Shutter Speed 1/1000 sec
  • Min Shutter Speed 2 sec
  • Exposure Metering Spot, Multi-segment, Center-weighted
  • Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
  • Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
  • Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps
  • White Balance Presets, Automatic
  • White Balance Presets Flash, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Incandescent
  • Digital Video Format MPEG-1, MPEG VX
  • Still Image Format JPEG
  • Remote Control None
  • TV Tuner None
  • Video Capture MPEG - 640 x 480, MPEG - 640 x 480, MPEG - 160 x 112

Memory / Storage

  • Flash Memory 58 MB Flash
  • Supported Flash Memory Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo
  • Integrated Memory 58 MB
  • Floppy Drive None
  • Image Storage Fine JPEG 2816 x 2112 : 42 - With 128MB card, Normal JPEG 2816 x 2112 : 79 - With 128MB card, Fine JPEG 2816 x 1872 : 42 - With 128MB card, Normal JPEG 2816 x 1872 : 79 - With 128MB card, Fine JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 82 - With 128MB card, Normal JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 149 - With 128MB card, Fine JPEG 1920 x 1080 : 133 - With 128MB card, Normal JPEG 1920 x 1080 : 246 - With 128MB card, Fine JPEG 1280 x 960 : 202 - With 128MB card, Normal JPEG 1280 x 960 : 306 - With 128MB card, Fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 790 - With 128MB card, Normal JPEG 640 x 480 : 1975 - With 128MB card

Camera Flash

  • Camera Flash Built-in flash
  • Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
  • Red Eye Reduction Yes
  • Effective Flash Range 4 in - 9 ft
  • Features AF illuminator, Flash +/- compensation

Lens System

  • Type Zoom lens - 6.33 mm - 19 mm - F/3.5-4.3
  • Focal Length 6.33 mm - 19 mm
  • Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 38 - 114 mm
  • Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
  • Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
  • Auto Focus Points (Zones) 5
  • Min Focus Range 19.7 in
  • Macro Focus Range 1-50cm
  • Lens Aperture F/3.5-4.3
  • Optical Zoom 3 x
  • Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
  • Lens Construction 9 group(s) / 11 element(s)
  • Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss
  • Features Aspherical lens

Additional Features

  • Self Timer Yes
  • Self Timer Delay 10 sec
  • Additional Features DPOF support, Direct print, Audio recording, Auto power save, Date/time stamp, Built-in speaker, Histogram display, Resizing an image, PictBridge support, PRINT Image Matching, USB 2.0 compatibility, Digital noise reduction, RGB primary color filter, Display brightness control

Viewfinder

  • Viewfinder Type None

Display

  • Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
  • Display Form Factor Built-in
  • Display Format 230,400 pixels

Digital Player (Recorder)

  • Type None

Microphone

  • Type Microphone - Built-in
  • Microphone Technology Electret condenser
  • Microphone Operation Mode Mono

Connections

  • Connector Type 1 x Docking station, 1 x USB, 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x DC power input
  • Expansion Slot(s) 1 x Memory Stick PRO Duo

Software

  • Software ImageMixer VCD2, Drivers & Utilities, Sony Picture Package

System Requirements for PC Connection

  • Operating System Support MS Windows 98, MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows 98 SE, MS Windows NT 4.0, Apple Mac OS X 10.1.5 or later
  • Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive

Miscellaneous

  • Included Accessories Wrist strap
  • Cables Included USB cable, A/V cable

Power

  • Power Device Battery charger - External

Battery

  • Supported Battery Sony NP-FT1
  • Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 680 mAh ( Included )

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