Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The Sony Cybershot DSC-H9 is an 8 megapixel digital camera with a 15x optical zoom lens and 3.0 inch LCD display. It replaces the popular DSC-H5 model. The 15x zoom gives a range with the equivalent of 465mm (enough for most sporting events and ...

Verdict: The 15x zoom gives a range with the equivalent of 465mm (enough for most sporting events and wildlife photography)

Review summary: Today is the day that Sony has chosen to unveil its PMA compact digital camera annoucements, perhaps the worst-kept secret of the year so far. For anyone who hasn't seen the leaked information there are additions and updates to the T, W and H series. ...

Review summary: Sony Cybershot H9 : With the help of a posting at Engadget where you will find the pictures of a Sony brochure containing the upcoming Sony Cybershot digital cameras we bring you the news of an advanced Megazoom digital camera; the Sony Cybershot DSC ...

Review summary: If you shoot primarily outdoors in daytime--especially sports, children and animals--the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9 is a great choice. The cheaper DSC-H7 has a smaller LCD, lacks infrared shooting, and has a few interface differences, but is otherwise ...

Review summary: A few camera makers offer a viable alternative to the digital SLR by marketing fixed lens models with hyper-zooms. The concept is appealing: a single camera, no extra lens lenses to lug around, no chance of dirt contaminating the CCD when lenses are ...

Pros: SLR-style, wide, wide zoom range, 16:9 HD TV output.

Cons: Movie mode is only 640 x 480 pixels.

Verdict: The H9 is an ideal bridge camera for use by operators varying in skill level: for the novice there's an auto mode plus an array of scene modes that can cope with sports shooting, beach and snow scenes, low light and more. The more expert can fine tune ...