Sony DSC-TX9/R Cyber-shot&reg Specifications

DSC-TX9/R
Photographic brilliance meets styling designelegance in the Sony's DSC-TX9. Capture impressive
landscapes with iSweep Panorama and in 3D. and Get clear and crisp images in low light thanks to
Sony's "Exmor R" CMOS sensor. You'll also Bbe impressed by Superior Auto, Background Defocus and
Full HD 1080/60i AVCHD movies. Enjoy it all on an easy to view 3.5" touch screen .
3D Sweep Panorama
Capture vast scenic vistas and 16:9
shots in spectacular 3D. As you sweep
across the panorama, the camera
records separate right-eye and left-eye
images that make landscapes come
alive on your 3D television.
Intelligent Sweep Panorama Mode
Capture expansive landscapes with
Intelligent Sweep Panorama Mode.
Press shutter and sweep and the camera
does the rest, continuously, shooting
images and in one second stitching
them together. This model even detects
faces and moving subjects to stitch
intelligently different widths to help
avoid subject distortion.
12.2 Megapixel Back-illuminated
"Exmor R" CMOS Image Sensor
The DSC-TX9 features a 12.2 megapixel
"Exmor R" CMOS image sensor that
brings out the full resolving power of the
camera's Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens
to deliver extremely fast speed, high
resolution, and stunning low-light
sensitivity with improved image clarity
and drastically reduced grain. In
addition, the combined "Exmor R"
CMOS sensor and BIONZ™ image
processor delivers extremely fast 10fps,
Anti Motion Blur, Hand-held Twilight
and 1080i movie modes9.
1080i AVCHD Movie Mode
Record movies in 1080i AVCHD /MP4
high definition at 60i . With HDMI
connectivity you may enjoy instant
playback on compatible HDTV or LCD
of the camera. The AVCHD format
captures a high degree of detail and
smooth movement, and when footage
is burned to disc, can be played back
on Blu-ray Disc™ players, Sony
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compatible PCs and HDTVs. The
convenience Movie start/stop icon
makes it easy to access this mode via
dedicated movie start/stop button.
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PlayStation 3 systems and
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3.5" Xtra Fine LCD™ touch screen
display1 w/TruBlack™ technology
A large 3.5" Xtra Fine LCD™ touch
screen display1 w/TruBlack™
technology (921K pixels), the largest of
Sony's Cyber-shot DSC line makes it
easy for viewing and sharing images
with simple and fun touch screen
operation. With its Ultra AR film coating,
which reduces reflections and increases
contrast and brightness, viewing
images on the LCD even in bright light
is possible.
Superior Auto mode
Get cleaner, more dynamic pictures
and fewer missed shots. The camera
automatically recognizes the correct
scene mode, then quickly shoots and
combines up to six shots to produce
images with greater clarity, optimum
dynamic range using backlight
correction HDR technology and lower
image noise using 6 shots layering
technology.
Background Defocus
DSLR photographs are often beautiful
because they blur the background,
putting the emphasis on your subject.
Now our point-and-shoot cameras can
deliver this signature DSLR benefit. The
system takes two shots, identifies the
background and applies a defocused
background while keeping your subject
crisp and clear.
High speed shooting
The DSC-TX9 can capture full 10.2
megapixel resolution images at up to
10 frames per second, helping to ensure
that you capture the decisive moment
such as the soccer ball flying into the
goal. In addition, the DSC-TX9 employs
a mechanical shutter that helps reduce
distortion when continuously shooting
moving subjects.
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Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens with
25mm equivalent wide 4x Optical
Zoom
The high-performance Carl Zeiss Vario-
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Tessar 4x optical zoom lens brings
distant subjects closer for video
recording as well as for outdoor, sports,
and travel photos, and Close Focus
shoots close-ups up to just under ½ "
from the subject. A wide angle of
25mm equivalent wide-angle lens
allows you to take wider shots of the
scene or group in crowded spaces.
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HDMI™ output
The High-Definition Multimedia Interface
(HDMI™ ) is a compact audio/video
connector interface for transmitting
uncompressed digital streams. HDMI
connects digital audio/video sources
such as a compatible camcorder, Blu-
ray Disc™ player, a personal computer,
a video game console, or an AV
receiver to a compatible digital audio
device and/or video monitor such as a
digital television (DTV).
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Soft Skin mode
Tracking Focus
Natural Flash
Sweep Multi Angle
Anti-Motion Blur Mode
Hand held Twilight
Backlight Correction HDR
TransferJet™ technology
High Sensitivity Mode (ISO 3200)
Self-Portrait Timer
Stylish Ultra-slim Design
Intelligent Auto (iAuto) mode
Scene modes
Intelligent Scene Recognition (iSCN)
Mode
Optical SteadyShot™ image
stabilization
Easy Touch Screen Interaction
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DVDirect DVD recorder Compatible
HD MP4 Movie Mode
Compatible with PC and MAC Systems
Face Detection technology
Motion Detection
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Smile Shutter™ technology
Anti-blink Function
Intelligent AF
PHOTOMUSIC
Viewing modes
Function Guide
Wide zoom display
In-Camera Retouching Tools
Easy Shooting Mode
BIONZ™ Image Processor
PhotoTV HD
Creative painting tools
Custom Background Color
Lithium-ion battery
Media card slot
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Includes Sony PMB (Picture Motion
Browser) Software ver. 5.32
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Includes Sony PMB Portable software
Colors Available
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