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Overview
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 was announced in 2011 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Ultra Compact camera with 16.2 Megapixel BSI-CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 3,200. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 921k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.
In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9.
PROS
Video Capture
3,200 Highest Native ISO
Live View Autofocus
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
HDMI Output
CONS
Small Sensor
Timelapse Recording
9 Focus Points
0 Cross-type Focus Points
No Face Detection
Fixed Screen
No Viewfinder
Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
No External Flash Connectivity
Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
No Microphone Input
No Headphone Output
No Built-in GPS
No Built-In Wi-Fi
No Built-In Bluetooth
No Environmental Sealing
And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:
AVERAGE
Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
100 Lowest Native ISO
Screen Size - 3.0"
Screen Resolution - 921k dot
Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
Screen
Fixed screen
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 921k dot resolution.
Sensor
BSI-CMOS Sensor
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 features a 16.2 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200.
The camera has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.
Photography Features
Camera is equipped with BIONZ processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.
Image Stabilization
The camera has an image stabilization.
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is an HDMI connector for video signal output.
Battery
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 comes with NP-BN1 battery pack.
External Storage Slots
The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo/Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo card slot.
Other Features
Shutter
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9's shutter speed can go up to 1/1600 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.
Flash
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 5.30 m.
Physical Parameters
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 has dimensions of 95 x 56 x 20 mm (3.74 x 2.2 x 0.79"). It weighs [], so it is a lightweight camera.
95 mm (3.74")
56 mm (2.2")
56 mm (2.2")
20 mm (0.79")
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 dimensions
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 for Different Types of Photography
We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 is suitable for six different types of photography.
Landscape Photography
POOR
50
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 gets a score of 50 and is POOR choice for Landscape photography.
Small Sensor
Screen Resolution - 921k dot
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
Sports Photography
POOR
54
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 gets a score of 54 and is POOR choice for Sports photography.
3,200 Highest Native ISO
9 Focus Points
0 Cross-type Focus Points
No Face Detection
Image Stabilization
Screen Resolution - 921k dot
No Viewfinder
Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
Wildlife Photography
AVERAGE
62
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 gets a score of 62 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.
3,200 Highest Native ISO
9 Focus Points
0 Cross-type Focus Points
Image Stabilization
Screen Resolution - 921k dot
No Viewfinder
Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
No Environmental Sealing
Portrait Photography
AVERAGE
57
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 gets a score of 57 and is AVERAGE choice for Portrait photography.
Small Sensor
9 Focus Points
0 Cross-type Focus Points
No Face Detection
Image Stabilization
Screen Size - 3.0"
Screen Resolution - 921k dot
No External Flash Connectivity
Street Photography
AVERAGE
59
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 gets a score of 59 and is AVERAGE choice for Street photography.
Small Sensor
9 Focus Points
0 Cross-type Focus Points
Image Stabilization
Fixed Screen
Screen Resolution - 921k dot
No Viewfinder
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
Travel Photography
POOR
47
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 gets a score of 47 and is POOR choice for Travel photography.
Image Stabilization
Fixed Screen
Screen Resolution - 921k dot
Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 Evaluation
We evaluate Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 and give score of 56 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.
OVERALL
56
Sensor
AVERAGE
65
We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 a score of 65 for Sensor parameters.
Small Sensor
Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
100 Lowest Native ISO
3,200 Highest Native ISO
Photo
AVERAGE
61
We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 a score of 61 for Photo parameters.
Timelapse Recording
Image Stabilization
Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
No External Flash Connectivity
Video
POOR
46
We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 a score of 46 for Video parameters.
Image Stabilization
Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
Focusing
AVERAGE
55
We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 a score of 55 for Focusing parameters.
9 Focus Points
0 Cross-type Focus Points
No Face Detection
Live View Autofocus
Screen and Viewfinder
AVERAGE
57
We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 a score of 57 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.
Fixed Screen
Screen Size - 3.0"
Screen Resolution - 921k dot
No Viewfinder
Connectivity
AVERAGE
55
We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 a score of 55 for Connectivity parameters.
HDMI Output
No Microphone Input
No Headphone Output
No Built-in GPS
No Built-In Wi-Fi
No Built-In Bluetooth
Battery, Storage and Physical
BAD
29
We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 a score of 29 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.
No Environmental Sealing
For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:
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