Sony Cybershot WX9



Start snapping better photos with the Cyber-shot® DSC-WX9 digital camera, featuring a 16.2-megapixel "Exmor R" CMOS image sensor that brings out the best in the Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens. You'll also enjoy high speed, sharp resolution, and stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced grain. In addition, BIONZ™ image processor helps produce extremely fast 10fps, Anti Motion Blur, Handheld Twilight and 1080i movie modes. And it's all packed into a sleek, pocket-sized package.

Product Specifications

Exposure System

  • Metering Modes : Multi Pattern / Center Weighted / Spot
  • Exposure Compensation : Plus / Minus 2.0EV, 1 / 3EV step
  • Scene Mode(s) : High Sensitivity / Soft snap / Landscape / Twilight Portrait / Twilight / Gourmet / Beach / Snow / Fireworks / Pet / Soft Skin / Handheld Twilight / Anti Motion Blur / Backlight Correction HDR
  • D-Range Optimizer : Standard
  • ISO : Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200
  • Noise Reduction : Clear RAW NR / NR Slow Shutter
  • White Balance Mode : Auto (Intelligent) / Daylight / Cloudy / Fluorescent 1 (White Fluorescent Lighting) / Fluorescent 2 (Natural White Fluorescent Lighting) / Fluorescent 3 (Day White Fluorescent Lighting) / Incandescent / Flash / One Push

Power

  • Battery Type : LITHIUM ION NP-BN1 3.6V
  • Battery Capacity : typical: 2.3Wh (630mAh), minimum: 2.2Wh (600mAh)
  • Number of Still Images : 210
  • Power Requirements : AC Adaptor: AC 100V to 240V, 50/60 Hz, 70mA
  • Power Consumption (in Operation) : Approx. 1.1W

Convenience Features

  • Red-Eye Reduction : Auto / On / Off
  • Erase/Protect : Erase: Single / Select / Date / Folder / MP4 / AVCHD, Protect: Single / Select / Date / Folder / MP4 / AVCHD
  • Media/Battery Indicator : Yes / Yes
  • Power Save Mode : Standard / Stamina / Off

Optics/Lens

  • Lens Type : Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar®
  • Aperture : iAuto (F2.6/F8.0 (W), 2 steps with ND Filter) / Program Auto (F2.6/F8.0 (W), 2 steps with ND Filter)
  • Aperture (Max.) : F2.6 (W)-6.3 (T)
  • Optical Zoom : 5x
  • Digital Zoom : Smart Zoom / Precision Digital Zoom / Off
  • Smart Zoom® Technology : 10M: Approx. 6.3x (Total), 5M: Approx. 8.9x (Total), VGA: Approx. 36x (Total), 16:9 (2M): Approx. 12x (Total)
  • Focal Length (35mm equivalent) : Still 16:9: 28-140mm / Still 4:3: 25-125mm / Movie 16:9: 29-145mm / Movie 4:3: 35-175mm
  • Lens Construction : 6 elements in 5 groups (including 3 aspheric elements)
  • Minimum Focus Distance : iAuto (W: Approx. 5cm (0.16') to Infinity, T: Approx. 100cm (3.28') to Infinity)
  • Aspheric Elements : 3

Inputs and Outputs

  • HD Output : HDMI / Component (1080i)

Drive System

  • Self-timer : Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2
  • Shutter Speeds : iAuto (2" - 1/1,600) / Program Auto (1" - 1/1,600)
  • Burst Mode : Approx 10 fps at 16.2MP (Maximum 10 shots)

Focus Control

  • AF Modes : 9 points AF (Under Face Undetected) / Center Weighted AF / Spot AF
  • AF Illuminator : Auto / Off

Advanced Features

  • Anti Motion Blur : Yes
  • Embedded GPS : No
  • Sweep Panorama : Intelligent Sweep Panorama / 3D Sweep Panorama / Sweep Multi Angle
  • Face Detection : 8 Faces (Auto / Off / Child Priority / Adult Priority / Key Selected Face Memory)
  • Smile Shutter™ technology : Yes
  • Image Stabilization : Optical SteadyShot™ Image Stabilization
  • In-Camera Editing : Trimming / Red Eye Correction / Unsharp Masking
  • Intelligent Auto : Yes
  • Shooting Tips : Yes
  • Background Defocus : Yes
  • Waterproof : No
  • Dustproof : No
  • Shockproof : No
  • Superior Auto : Yes
  • Tracking Focus : Off / Auto
  • Blink Detection : Yes

Flash

  • Flash Modes : Auto / On / Slow Syncro / Off
  • Flash Coverage : ISO Auto: Approx.0.05-Approx.5.3m (Approx. 0.16'-Approx. 17.39') (W) / Approx. 1.0-Approx. 2.2m (Approx. 3.28'-Approx. 7.22') (T), ISO3200: up to Approx. 7.5m (Approx. 24.60') (W) / Approx. 3.2m (Approx. 10.50') (T)

Recording

  • Media Type : optional “Memory Stick Duo” (No movie recording), optional “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (Mark 2 only for movie recording), optional “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”, optional SD Memory Card (Class 4 or higher), optional SDHC Memory Card (Class 4 or higher), optional SDXC Memory Card (Class 4 or higher)
  • Still Image Mode : JPEG
  • Still Image Max Effective Resolution : Approx. 16.2 Megapixels
  • Still Image Size 16:9 : 12M (4,608 x 2,592) / 2M (1,920 x 1,080)
  • Still Image Size 3:2 : No
  • Still Image Size 4:3 : 16M (4,608 x 3,456), 10M (3,648 x 2,736), 5M (2,592 x 1,944), VGA (640 x 480), 3D: 16M (4,608 x 3,456) / 16:9 (12M) (4,608 x 2,592)
  • Panorama Still Image Size : 2D: 7,152 x 1,080 (222deg) / 4,912 x 1,080 (153deg) / 4,912 x 1,920 (164deg) / 3,424 x 1,920 (114deg), 3D: 7,152 x 1,080 (222deg) / 4,912 x 1,080 (153deg) / 4,912 x 1,920 (164deg) / 3,424 x 1,920 (114deg) / 1,920 x 1,080 (60deg)
  • Sweep Multi Angle Image Size : 1,920 x 1,080 (15views)
  • Video Format : AVCHD / MP4 / MPEG-4 AVC(H.264)
  • Video Mode : 1,920 X1,080 (FX) Approx 24Mbps Approx 60fps interlace 1,920 X1,080 (FH) Approx 17Mbps Approx 60fps interlace 1,440 X1,080 (HQ) Approx 9Mbps Approx 60fps interlace 1,440 x 1,080 Approx 12Mbps Approx 30fps, Progressive 1,280 x 720 Approx 6Mbps Approx 30fps, Progressive 640 x 480 (VGA) Approx 3Mbps Approx 30fps, Progressive
  • Photo Capture from Movie : No
  • Dual Record : Yes
  • Audio Format : Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC
  • Microphone/Speaker : Stereo / Mono

Interface

  • Memory Card Slot : MS Duo and SD/SDHC/SDXC Compatible
  • SD Output : Yes
  • HD Output : HDMI / Component (1080i)
  • USB Port(s) : Yes - Multi Use Terminal
  • Party Shot Compatible : Yes
  • TransferJet : Send: Yes (Single / Select , U2 Version), Receive: Yes (U2 Version)
  • PictBridge Compatible : No

Weights and Measurements

  • Dimensions (Approx.) : W x H x D: 3 3/4" x 2 1/4" x 25/32" (94.6mm x 56.3mm x 19.8mm)
  • Weight (Approx.) : 4.9 oz. (139g)
  • Weight(Approx) (Main unit only) : 4.3 oz. (123g)

Viewfinder

  • Type : None
  • Diopter Adjustment : No

Imaging Sensor

  • Imaging Sensor : 1/2.3" (7.77mm) "Exmor R" CMOS Sensor
  • Processor : BIONZ™
  • Pixel Gross : 16.8MP
  • Effective Picture Resolution : 16.2MP
  • Color Filter System : RGB primary color filters

LCD Display

  • LCD Type : 3.0" XtraFine LCD (921K dots)
  • Angle Adjustment : No
  • Brightness Control : 5 steps
  • Histogram : Yes
  • Grid Display : Yes (Off / On)

Software

  • Supplied Software : Windows®: PMB (Picture Motion Browser) Ver. 5.5, PMB Portable

In the Box

  • USB Cable
  • Battery (NP-BN1)
  • Wrist Strap
  • USB Charger (AC-UB10)
  • CD-ROM