Sony DSC-TX9 Specification Guide
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Last Updated: 08/03/2010
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Specifications
Camera
Camera Type: Sleek and Stylish touch panel with high
technology
Convenience Features
Power Save Mode: Standard / Stamina /Off
Date/Time Stamp: Available in the included PMB
software.
Media/Battery Indicator: Yes/Yes
Red-Eye Reduction: Auto / On / Off
LCD Display
Histogram: No
LCD Type: 3.5" Xtra Fine TruBlack (921K pixels)
Customization: Yes
Grid Display: Yes
Flash
Flash Coverage: ISO Auto: Approx.0.08-Approx.3.8m
(Approx.0.26'-Approx.12.47')(W)
/ Approx.0.5-Approx.3.1m(Approx.1.64'-Approx.10.17')
(T),
ISO3200: up to Approx.8.0m(Approx26.25')(W) /
Approx.6.3m(Approx20.67')(T)
/ Approx.0.5-Approx.3.1m(Approx.1.64'-Approx.10.17')
(T),
ISO3200: up to Approx.8.0m(Approx26.25')(W) /
Approx.6.3m(Approx20.67')(T)
Flash Modes: Pre-Flash / Auto Daylight Synchro /
Natural/ Auto / On / Slow Syncro / Off
Viewfinder
Type: None
Optics/Lens
Aperture: iAuto(F3.5-F6.3(W)) / Program Auto(F3.5-F6.3
(W))
Focal Distance: 4.43-17.7mm
Smart Zoom® Technology: 8M: Approx.4.9x(Total), 5M :
Approx.6.2x(Total),
VGA : Approx.25x(Total),
16:9 (2M) : Approx.8.3x(Total)
VGA : Approx.25x(Total),
16:9 (2M) : Approx.8.3x(Total)
Digital Zoom: Smart Zoom / Precision Digital Zoom / Off
Optical Zoom: 4x
Macro Mode: iAuto(W:Approx.1cm(0.39'') to Infinity,
T:Approx.50cm(1.64') to Infinity)
Total Zoom: Approximately 8x with Precision Digital Zoom
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): Still shots: 25-100mm /
Movie 16:9: 27-108mm / Movie 4:3: 33-132mm
Lens Construction: 12 elements in 10 groups(including 6
aspheric elements,1 prism)
Lens Type: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
Power
Battery Type: LITHIUM ION N type 3.6V
Battery Capacity: Approx. 115 minutes / Approx. 230
images (when shooting still images)
Power Consumption (in Operation): Approx. 1.0W
Software
Supplied Software: Picture Motion Browser Ver 5.3, PMB
Portable 5.2 (for Windows), PMB Portable 1.2 (for
Macintosh), Music Transfer
Macintosh), Music Transfer
Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft Windows XP
SP3, Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7, Macintosh OS X
(v10.4-v10.6)
(v10.4-v10.6)
Operating Conditions
Flash Mode(s): Auto / On / Slow Syncro / Off
Advanced Features
Image Stabilization: Optical SteadyShot Image
Stabilization
In-Camera Editing: Trimming / Red Eye Correction /
Unsharp Masking
NightFraming System: No
Face Detection: 8 Faces (Auto / Touch / Child Priority /
Adult Priority)
NightShot® Infrared System: No
Anti Motion Blur: Yes
Background Defocus: Low / Mid / High
Blink Detection: Yes
Dustproof: No
Embedded GPS: No
Freezeproof: No
Intelligent Auto: Yes
Shockproof: No
Smile Shutter™ technology: Yes
Superior Auto: Yes
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Sweep Panorama: Intelligent Sweep Panorama / 3D
Sweep Panorama
Tracking Focus: Yes
Waterproof: No
Drive System
Burst Mode: Approx 10 fps at 12.2MP (Maximum 10
shots)
Drive Mode: Normal / Hi-Speed Burst (High/Mid/Low)
Self-timer: Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec./ portrait1 / portrait2)
Shutter Speeds: iAuto(2" - 1/1,600) / Program Auto(1" -
1/1,600)
Interface
PictBridge Compatible: No
TransferJet: Single / Select
HD Output: HDMI / Component (1080i)
SD Output: Yes
USB Port(s): Yes - USB2.0 Hi-Speed
BRAVIA® Sync™ : Yes
DVDirect: Yes
Memory Card Slot: MS Duo and SD/SDHC/SDXC
Compatible
Party Shot Compatible: Yes
PhotoTV HD: Yes
Imaging Sensor
Processor: BIONZ™
Imaging Sensor: 1/2.3" (7.81mm) "Exmor R" CMOS
Sensor
Effective Picture Resolution: 12.2MP
Pixel Gross: 12.8MP
Exposure System
D-Range Optimizer: Standard
ISO: Auto / 125 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200
Noise Reduction: Clear Raw N/R
Scene Mode(s): High Sensitivity / Twilight / Twilight
Portrait / Soft Snap / Landscape / Beach / Snow /
Fireworks / Hi-Speed Shutter / Underwater /
Gourmet / Pet / Soft Skin
Fireworks / Hi-Speed Shutter / Underwater /
Gourmet / Pet / Soft Skin
White Balance Mode: Auto / Daylight / Cloudy /
Fluorescent 1(White Fluorescent Lighting) /
Fluorescent 2 (Natural White Fluorescent Lighting) /
Fluorescent 3 (Day White Fluorescent Lighting) /
Incandescent / Flash / One Push.
Fluorescent 2 (Natural White Fluorescent Lighting) /
Fluorescent 3 (Day White Fluorescent Lighting) /
Incandescent / Flash / One Push.
Exposure Compensation: Plus / Minus 2.0 EV, 1/3 EV step
Metering Modes: Multi Pattern / Center Weighted / Spot
Recording
Media Type: 32MB internal Flash Memory, optional
Memory Stick Duo™ Media, optional Memory Stick
PRO Duo™ Media, optional Memory Stick PRO Duo™
(High Speed), optional Memory Stick PRO HG-Duo™ ,
optional SD/SDHC/SDXC media
PRO Duo™ Media, optional Memory Stick PRO Duo™
(High Speed), optional Memory Stick PRO HG-Duo™ ,
optional SD/SDHC/SDXC media
Microphone/Speaker: Stereo / Mono
Still Image Max Effective Resolution: Approx. 12.2
Megapixels
Video Mode: AVCHD 1920x1080 (59.94i, Interlace)
(Approx.17Mbps) / 1440x1080 (59.94i, Interlace)
(Approx.9Mbps) MP4 1440x1080 (29.97fps, Progressive)
(Approx.12Mbps) / 1280x720 (29.97fps, Progressive)
(Approx.6Mbps)/VGA (640x480)(29.97fps, Progressive)
(Approx.3Mbps)
(Approx.9Mbps) MP4 1440x1080 (29.97fps, Progressive)
(Approx.12Mbps) / 1280x720 (29.97fps, Progressive)
(Approx.6Mbps)/VGA (640x480)(29.97fps, Progressive)
(Approx.3Mbps)
Panorama Still Image Size: 2D Panorama (size:Max.
degrees of sweep angle) 7,152 x 1,080(281deg) / 4,912
x 1,080(193deg) / 4,912 x 1,920(194deg) / 3,424 x 1,920
(135deg); 3D Panorama (size:Max. degrees of sweep
angle) 7,152 x 1,080(281deg) / 4,912 x 1,080(193deg) /
4,912 x 1,920(194deg) / 3,424 x 1,920(135deg) / 1,920 x
1080(76deg)
x 1,080(193deg) / 4,912 x 1,920(194deg) / 3,424 x 1,920
(135deg); 3D Panorama (size:Max. degrees of sweep
angle) 7,152 x 1,080(281deg) / 4,912 x 1,080(193deg) /
4,912 x 1,920(194deg) / 3,424 x 1,920(135deg) / 1,920 x
1080(76deg)
Still Image Size 16:9: 9M( 4,000 x 2,248) / 2M(1,920 x1,080)
Still Image Size 4:3: 12M (4,000x3,000), 8M (3,264x2448),
5M (2,592x1,944), VGA (640x480)
Video Format: AVCHD, MP4
Sweep Multi Angle Image Size: 1,920 x 1,080(15views)
Video Resolution: AVCHD 1920x1080 (59.94i, Interlace)
(Approx.17Mbps) / 1440x1080 (59.94i, Interlace)
(Approx.9Mbps) MP4 1440x1080 (29.97fps, Progressive)
(Approx.12Mbps) / 1280x720 (29.97fps, Progressive)
(Approx.6Mbps)/VGA (640x480)(29.97fps, Progressive)
(Approx.3Mbps)
(Approx.9Mbps) MP4 1440x1080 (29.97fps, Progressive)
(Approx.12Mbps) / 1280x720 (29.97fps, Progressive)
(Approx.6Mbps)/VGA (640x480)(29.97fps, Progressive)
(Approx.3Mbps)
Focus Control
AF Illuminator: Auto / Off
AF Modes: 9 points AF / Center Weighted AF / Spot AF/
Flexible Spot AF (touch)
Dimensions
Weight: Body: Approx. 4.7oz. (133g), With battery and
Memory Stick media:; Approx. 5.3oz. (149g)
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Measurements: W x H x D: 3 7/8" x 2 3/8" x
23/32" (97.8mm x 59.5mm x 17.5mm)
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty Term: 1 Year Parts & Labor
Supplied Accessories
Rechargeable Battery (NP-BN1)
Battery Charger
A/V Cable
USB Cable
wrist Strap
Paint Pen
CD-ROM
Multi Output Stand
Optional Accessories
Accessory Kit (ACC-CLGB)
Party Shot
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (MSX-512S)
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (MSX-1GST)
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (MS-MT2G)
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (MS-MT4G)
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (MS-MT8G)
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (MS-MT16G)
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (MS-MT32G)
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ "HX" Media (MS-HX16G)
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ "HX" Media (MS-HX8G)
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ "HX" Media (MS-HX4G)
Memory Stick Duo™ USB Adaptor (MSAC-US40)
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ "HX" Media (MS-HX32G)
2GB SD Card (SF-2N1)
4GB SDHC Card (SF-4N4QJ)
8GB SDHC Card (SF-8N4QJ)
16GB SDHC Card (SF-16N4)
32GB SDHC Card (SF-32N4QJ)
Color: Dark Gray
UPC Code: 027242793064
1.Viewable area, measured diagonally
2. PMB requires Microsoft
2. PMB requires Microsoft
Windows
XP SP3/ Windows Vista
SP2/Windows 7. Picture Motion Browser software not supported
by Mac OS. Movie format is compatible with iMovie
'09 or later
versions.
3. Uploading directly to the web requires PMB Portable software and USB
cable (included), and PC with internet connectivity. Windows
XP
SP3 64-bit and Starter Edition and Windows Vista
Starter Edition
environments not supported.
4.When fully charged. Actual results may vary based on product
settings, usage patterns and environmental conditions. Battery
capacity decreases over time and use.
capacity decreases over time and use.
5.Compatible BRAVIA
HDTV, and component cable required for
PhotoTV HD viewing. Specifications for BRAVIA HDTV shown vary
according to market region.
according to market region.
6.Four preset music tracks stored in internal memory. Imported music
tracks can be up to five minutes long. When using Music Transfer to
download music, tracks longer than five minutes will be reduced to
five minutes when uploading to the Cyber-shot® camera.
download music, tracks longer than five minutes will be reduced to
five minutes when uploading to the Cyber-shot® camera.
7.Movie recording is limited to 29 minute segments.
8.3D viewing requires 3D HDTV, a high speed HDMI™ cable (supporting
8.3D viewing requires 3D HDTV, a high speed HDMI™ cable (supporting
at least 10.2 Gbps) connection and 3D glasses (all sold separately).
9.TransferJet™ enabled media (sold separately) and TransferJet
technology required in both devices. Interoperability and
compatibility among TransferJet™ enabled devices may vary.
compatibility among TransferJet™ enabled devices may vary.
10.HD Viewing requires an HD output adapter cable (VMC-MHC1) and
compatible HDTV, both sold separately.
11.When using movie mode Memory Stick PRO Duo with MARK2 logo,
Memory Stick PRO-HG, Class 4 or higher for SD/SDHC/SDXC media
are recommended
are recommended
12.Requires compatible wireless access point(s). Some features may rely
on Internet services.
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in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Cyber-shot, Optical
SteadyShot, BIONZ, Xtra Fine LCD, Smile Shutter, TruBlack, TransferJet,
Exmor R, Sweep Multi Angle, Smile Shutter, DVDirect, BRAVIA, Memory
Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick Duo and the Memory Stick logo are
trademarks of Sony. PlayStation is a trademark of Sony Computer
Entertainment. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark. HDMI is a trademark
of HDMI Licensing LLC. iMovie, Mac, and the Works with iMovie logo and
the Mac logo are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. All other
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