Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9 ×
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-H9Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
BrandSonyCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberDSC-H9SX1 IS
Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20072009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)110128
Width (mm)8688
Height (mm)8388
Weight (g)546585
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)810
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7128.07
Sensor width (mm)5.766.17
Sensor height (mm)4.294.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.761.69
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3, 16:9
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3640 x 2160(7.9 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • raw
Continuous-mode (fps)23.8
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG1MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-HDMI
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar (13 elements in 8 groups, 4 aspherical, 1ED)Canon Zoom Lens, 13 elements in 11 groups (1 UD and 1 asph.), USM
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)31.00 - 465.0028.00 - 560.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)2.00 - 78.005.00 - 100.00
Zoom ratio (x)1520
Aperture range (f)0.22 - 0.370.18 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Macro focus range (cm)-0 - 10
1↑Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 30
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-area Contrast Detect with Face DetectionContrast Detect AF with Face Detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type, color LCDEVF type; 0.4" color LCD, 148K dots
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.8
Rear display resolution (dots)230,400230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen++
Max playback zoom (x)510
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (*special scene mode)
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent-1
  • fluorescent-2
  • fluorescent-3
  • incandescent
  • one push (custom)
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/3200 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, SpotEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AE
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesTwilight, Twilight Portrait, Portait, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, High Sensitivity, Advanced Sports ShootingPortrait, Landscape, Night Snapshot, Sports, Stitch Assist, Special Scene (Indoor, Night Scene, Sunset, Foliage, Snow, Beach
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 1
  • 30
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow sync
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash on w/ red-eye reduction
  • safety fe
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionW:0.7-32.2 ft (0.2-9.8m) T:3.9-19.7 ft (1.2-6m)50cm-4.8m (W) / 1.0m-2.6m (T)
Max flash sync (s)-1/500
Flash exposure compensation-+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connection-Hot-Shoe
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support-+
Uncompressed format-
  • raw
Included memory (MB)31-
Included memory typeInternal-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control-+
Remote control type-
  • optional wireless
Connections (extended)
  • hd 1080i video out with optional cable
  • hdmi mini connector
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.741.52
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)-1.95
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)23.8
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)1314
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.490.59
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.990.67
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)-0.36
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)-1.03
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.010.07
Startup time (s)2.42.2
Play -> record time (s)0.81.7
Flash cycle time, full power (s)12.510.2
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)280420
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BG14 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • alkaline disposeables
  • nimh rechargeables
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BG1Lithium Ion rechargeable4 x AA Alkaline disposeables
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • music transfer
  • picture motion browser v2.0
  • usb driver
  • digital camera solution cd-rom (zoombrowser ex
  • imagebrowser
  • photostitch)
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows xp sp2/vista
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresNight-Shot, Super Steady Shot optical image stabilization; Tilting 3" LCD, HD video out (1080i); Face-Detect AFOptical Image Stabilization, Motion Detection Technology, Face Detection, Vari-angle LCD, 1080p HD.



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