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Specifications
General
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Brand
Sony
Sony
Model
Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Camera Type
Point & Shoot
Point & Shoot
Body Type
Standard Compact
Standard Compact
Video Capture
Sensor
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Sensor Type
BSI-CMOS
BSI-CMOS
Sensor Size
1/2.3-inch
1/2.3-inch
Sensor Dimensions
6.17 x 4.55 mm
6.17 x 4.55 mm
Total Pixels
16.8 Megapixel
16.8 Megapixel
Effective Pixels
16.2 Megapixel
16.2 Megapixel
Low Pass Filter
Native ISO Range
125 - 3,200
100 - 3,200
Photo
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Processor
BIONZ
BIONZ
Max Image Resolution
4608 x 3456
4608 x 3456
Other Resolutions
4608 x 3456, 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480
4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480
Image Aspect Ratios
4:3, 16:9
4:3, 16:9
Timelapse Recording
WB Bracketing
Focus
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Autofocus Modes
Multi-area Single Live View
Multi-area Single Live View
Number of Focus Points
9
9
Number of Cross-type Focus Points
0
0
Touch-to-Focus
Live View Autofocus
Contrast Detection for Autofocus
Phase Detection for Autofocus
Optics
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range
25 - 250 mm
24 - 384 mm
Optical Zoom
10x
16x
Maximum Aperture
f/3.5 - 5.5
f/3.3 - 5.9
Min Normal Focus Distance
90 cm
Image Stabilization
Screen
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Screen Type
Fixed
Fixed
Screen Technology
XtraFine LCD
XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Touch Screen
Screen Size
3.0"
3.0"
Screen Resolution
921k dot
921k dot
Top LCD Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Viewfinder
Shutter
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Min Shutter Speed
30 sec
30 sec
Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)
1/1600 sec
1/1600 sec
Max Continuous Shooting
10.0 fps
10.0 fps
Flash
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Built-in Flash
Flash Modes
Auto On Off Slow Sync
Auto On Off Slow Sync
Flash Range
4.80 m
4.00 m
External Flash Connectivity
Exposure
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Exposure Metering Modes
Multi Center-weighted Spot
Multi Center-weighted Spot
Exposure Compensation
±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
Exposure Bracketing
Video
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Video Formats
MPEG-4, AVCHD
MPEG-4, AVCHD
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Unlimited Video Recording
Terminals
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
USB Speed
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
HDMI Output
Speaker
Mono
Built-in Microphone
Stereo
Stereo
Microphone Input
Headphone Output
Connectivity
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Built-in GPS
Built-In Wi-Fi
Eye-Fi Connection possible
Eye-Fi Connection possible
Built-In Bluetooth
Environmental
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Environmental Sealing
Physical
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Dimensions
102 x 58 x 29 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.14")
105 x 59 x 34 mm (4.13 x 2.32 x 1.34")
Weight (inc. batteries)
208 g (0.46 lb / 7.34 oz)
245 g (0.54 lb / 8.64 oz)
Power and Storage
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Battery Pack
NP-BG1
NP-BG1
External Storage
Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo/Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo/Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Other
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Self Timer
Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Orientation Sensor
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