Sony Cyber-shot TX9

TX-9 - 12.2MP, 1/2.3" CMOS, 3648 x 2736, Full HD, 8.89 cm (3.5 ") LCD TFT, 32MB, USB 2.0, 3D Panorama, 149g

Manufacturer
Sony
SKU
DSC-TX9B
16-12-2010
Extraordinary HD imaging experiences
Take your passion for amazing photos into another dimension. Experience 3D imaging, Full HD video and smart shooting features in a beautifully slim camera that puts DSLR-like picture quality within everyone’s reach.

Add a new dimension with 3D
Discover an incredible new world of 3D imaging, made possible by Sony. Sweep Panorama now lets you capture amazing 3D images to enjoy on your 3D TV. Sweep Multi Angle creates amazing 3D-like effects you can enjoy in 2D by simply tilting the camera screen from side to side.

Magical movies
Left your camcorder behind? One touch is all that’s needed to start shooting brilliantly crisp, detailed HD 1080i video clips with your Cyber-shot™ camera. Picture quality is brilliantly clear and smooth, while efficient AVCHD video compression keeps files smaller for storing and sharing on your PC.

Great images at your fingertips
A colourful, detail-packed LCD screen helps you frame every shot with more confidence. The wide, high-contrast touchscreen lets you see exactly what you’re shooting – even in bright light when you’re outdoors. The touchscreen also simplifies quick adjustment of shooting settings.

DSLR-like picture quality
Now you can enjoy DSLR-style picture quality, but without the size and weight of a DSLR camera. New Superior Auto Mode intelligently combines up to 6 images for stunning results with low noise and high dynamic range. You can also achieve beautiful portraits with a smoothly defocused background - just

Sensational images, even in low light
Many cameras struggle to produce crisp, clear images in low light. The revolutionary Exmor R™ CMOS sensor boosts sensitivity while reducing image noise for brilliant, detail-packed pictures.

Video

Full HD 
Y
Maximum video resolution 
1920 x 1080 pixels
Video resolutions 
640 x 480, 1280 x 720, 1440 x 1080 pixels
Video formats supported 
MP4
Motion JPEG frame rate
30 fps

Technical details

Colour of product 
Black
ISO sensitivity 
125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Auto
Weight 
133g
Aperture range (F-F) 
3.5 - 4.6
Focal length range (f-f) 
4.43 - 17.7 mm
Auto focusing (AF) modes 
Centre weighted Auto Focus, Face tracking, Flexible Spot Auto Focus, Multi Point Auto Focus, Spot Auto Focus
Bundled software 
Picture Motion Browser 5.3
Camera shutter speed 
2 - 1/1.600; 1 - 1/1.600s
Compatible memory cards 
SD, SDHC, SDXC
Contrast adjustment
N
Display 
LCD
Flash modes 
Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Pre-flash, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Histogram
N
Internal memory 
32 MB
Light exposure correction
± 2EV (1/3EV step)
Light metering 
Centre-weighted, Spot
Megapixel 
12.2 MP
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
BUL, DAN, DEU, DUT, ENG, ESP, FIN, GRE, HUN, ITA, NOR, POL, POR, RUM, SWE, TUR
Optical zoom 
4x
PictBridge 
N
Saturation adjustment
N
Scene modes 
Backlight, Landscape, Portrait, Twilight
Sensor type 
CMOS
Video capability 
Y
White balance 
Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent

Ports & interfaces

Built-in microphone 
Y

Power

Battery type 
NP-BN1

Display

Display resolution (numeric) 
921600 pixels
Touch screen 
Y

Technical details

Display diagonal 
8.89 cm (3.5")

Lens system

Focus adjustment
Auto
Digital zoom 
8x
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
25 - 100 mm

Camera

Camera type 
Compact camera
Camera playback
Movie, Single image, Slide show
3D compatibility 
Y
Image editing
Rotating, Trimming
Start-up time
1.3 ms
Built-in processor
BIONZ

Focusing

Macro focusing range (tele)
0.01 - ∞
Macro focusing range (wide)
0.5 - ∞

Flash

Built-in flash 
Y
Flash range (tele)
0.5 - 3.1m
Flash range (wide)
0.08 - 3.8m

Battery

Battery life (CIPA standard)
230 shots

Packaging content

Battery technology 
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Cables included
AV, USB
Battery charger included
Y

Picture quality

Image sensor size
25.4/58.4 mm (1/2.3")
Maximum image resolution 
3648 x 2736 pixels
Image formats supported 
JPG
Still image resolution(s) 
640 x 480, 1920 x 1080, 2592 x 1944, 3264 x 2448, 3648 x 2736, 4000 x 2248
Supported aspect ratios 
3:2, 16:9

Weight & dimensions

Weight (including battery)
149g
Width 
9.78 cm
Depth 
1.75 cm
Height 
5.95 cm

Other features

USB 2.0 ports quantity 
1
Digital SLR 
N