The Sony Cyber Shot DSC-T9, the latest in Sony's T-series of shirt-pocket-size digital cameras, is a great tool whether you're a casual shooter or a more serious photographer. Snapshooters will appreciate the camera's ease of use, and discerning photographers will appreciate the 6-megapixel model's above-average image quality and responsive performance. And while a not-so-wide lens and poor red-eye behavior will mar some indoor portraits, any user will love the camera's 2.5-inch LCD screen, its thin and attractive body, and its image stabilization for keeping low-light pictures sharp. The deal is sweetened by 58MB of internal memory.

Specifications

 More information  :  Announced 01-Nov-05  Max resolution      2816 x 2112
 Low resolution   :   2048 x 1536, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480
 Image ratio w:h  :    4:3, 3:2
 Effective pixels    :  6.0 million
 Sensor photo detectors  :    6.2 million
 Sensor size  :    1/2.4 "
 Sensor type  :    CCD
 Colour filter array   :   RGB
 Sensor manufacturer   :   Sony
 ISO rating   :   Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 640
 Zoom wide (W)  :    38 mm
 Zoom tele (T) :     114 mm (3 x)
 Digital zoom   :   Yes
 Image stabilization   :   Yes, Lens
 Auto Focus   :   Yes
 Manual Focus   :   Yes, 5 steps
 Auto focus type   :   TTL
 Normal focus range   :   50 cm
 Macro focus range   :   1 cm
 White balance override  :    5 positions
 Aperture range  :    F3.5/F5.6 - F4.4/F10
 Min shutter  :    2 sec
 Max shutter  :    1/1000 sec
 Built-in Flash    :  Yes
 Flash guide no.  :    2.8 m (9.1 ft) 8 m
 External flash  :    No
 Flash modes  :    Auto, Red-Eye reduction, On, Off, Slow Sync
 Exposure compensation  :    -2 EV to +2 EV in 1/3 EV Steps
 Metering  :    Multi-Segment, Spot
 Aperture priority  :   No
 Shutter priority   :   No
 Focal length multiplier       
 Lens thread   :   No
 Continuous Drive   :   Yes
 Movie Clips   :   Yes, 640 x 480, 30 fps
 Remote control   :   No
 Tripod mount  :    Yes
 Self-timer  :    10 sec
 Timelapse recording   :   No
 Orientation sensor  :    No
 Storage types  :    Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
 Storage included   :   32 MB Memory Stick Duo
 Uncompressed format   :   No
 Compressed format   :   JPEG (EXIF 2.2)
 Quality Levels  :    Fine, Standard
 Viewfinder  :    No
 LCD   :   2.5 "
 LCD Pixels  :    230,000
 Video out   :   Yes
 USB   :   Yes, 2.0
 Firewire (IEEE 1394)  :    No
 Battery / Charger   :   Yes
 Battery   :   InfoLithium (NP-FT1) & charger
 Weight (inc. batteries)   :   185 g (6.5 oz)
 Dimensions   :   90 x 55 x 21 mm (3.5 x 2.2 x 0.8 in)

Review

The only disappointing spec is the Sony Cyber Shot DSC-T9's lens. With a 35mm-film-equivalent range of 38mm to 114mm and a maximum aperture of f/3.5 to f/4.3, the Carl-Zeiss-branded glass is not wide enough for tight indoor shots or expansive landscapes and not fast enough to keep shutter speeds up in even moderate light. However, the lens does yield very good photo quality. While some geometric distortion is present at the widest and narrowest angles, darkened corners (vignetting) are very minor, and common aberrations such as colored fringing and blooming of bright onto dark areas are almost negligible, even upon close inspection. Noise is relatively under control, with only a little starting to appear at ISO 200. At the camera's maximum ISO rating of 640, noise is easily visible, but some usable pictures can be taken.
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