Attribute | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9 × | Canon PowerShot SX1 IS × |
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General | ||
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9 | Canon PowerShot SX1 IS |
Brand | Sony | Canon |
Manufacturer url | https://www.sony.com/ | https://www.usa.canon.com/ |
Model number | DSC-H9 | SX1 IS |
Camera format | EVF | EVF |
Release year (year) | 2007 | 2009 |
Tripod mount | + | + |
Length (mm) | 110 | 128 |
Width (mm) | 86 | 88 |
Height (mm) | 83 | 88 |
Weight (g) | 546 | 585 |
Waterproof | - | - |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Effective megapixels (MP) | 8 | 10 |
Sensor format | 1/2.5 inch | 1/2.3 inch |
Sensor area (mm²) | 24.71 | 28.07 |
Sensor width (mm) | 5.76 | 6.17 |
Sensor height (mm) | 4.29 | 4.55 |
Approximate pixel pitch (micron) | 1.76 | 1.69 |
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 | 4:3, 16:9 |
Color filter type | - | RGBG |
Self-cleaning | - | - |
Sensor shift image stabilization | - | - |
On-sensor phase detect | - | - |
Image Capture | ||
Image resolution |
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Image file format |
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Continuous-mode (fps) | 2 | 3.8 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies | + | + |
Movie resolution |
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Image Storage | ||
Movie file format | MPEG1 | MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM) |
Composite video out | + | + |
Ntsc/pal switchable video | + | + |
Hd video out | - | + |
Hd video connection | - | HDMI |
Lens and Optics | ||
Lens | Carl 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 - 465.00 | 28.00 - 560.00 |
Focal length (actual) (mm) | 2.00 - 78.00 | 5.00 - 100.00 |
Zoom ratio (x) | 15 | 20 |
Aperture range (f) | 0.22 - 0.37 | 0.18 - 0.36 |
Integrated nd filter | - | - |
Min focus range (cm) | 50 | 50 |
Macro focus range (cm) | - | 0 - 10 |
Optical image stabilization | - | + |
Digital zoom | + | + |
Digital zoom values (x) |
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Auto Focus | ||
Auto focus | + | + |
Auto focus type | 9-area Contrast Detect with Face Detection | Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection |
Auto focus assist light | + | + |
Manual focus | + | - |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder | EVF / LCD | EVF / LCD |
Viewfinder type | EVF type, color LCD | EVF type; 0.4" color LCD, 148K dots |
Focus peaking | - | - |
Display | ||
Eye-level viewfinder | + | + |
Rear display | + | + |
Rear display size (inch) | 3 | 2.8 |
Rear display resolution (dots) | 230,400 | 230,000 |
Touchscreen | - | - |
Articulating screen | + | + |
Max playback zoom (x) | 5 | 10 |
Exposure | ||
Iso settings | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (*special scene mode) |
Auto iso mode | - | + |
White balance settings |
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Shutter speed range (s) | 1/4000 - 30 | 1/3200 - 15 |
Bulb mode | - | - |
Exposure compensation | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Explosure metering modes | Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot | Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AE |
Program auto exposure | - | + |
Aperture priority | + | + |
Shutter priority | + | + |
Full manual exposure | + | + |
Creative exposure modes | Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Portait, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, High Sensitivity, Advanced Sports Shooting | Portrait, Landscape, Night Snapshot, Sports, Stitch Assist, Special Scene (Indoor, Night Scene, Sunset, Foliage, Snow, Beach |
Self timer (s) |
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High resolution composite | - | - |
Flash | ||
Built-in flash | + | + |
Flash modes |
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Flash range description | W: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 |
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Dual card slots | - | - |
Raw capture support | - | + |
Uncompressed format | - |
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Included memory (MB) | 31 | - |
Included memory type | Internal | - |
Connectivity | ||
Built-in wi-fi | - | - |
NFC | - | - |
Bluetooth | - | - |
Built-in gps | - | - |
Microphone jack | - | - |
Headphone jack | - | - |
External connections |
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Pictbridge compliant | + | + |
Dpof compliant | + | + |
Remote control | - | + |
Remote control type | - |
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Performance Timing | ||
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame) | 1.74 | 1.52 |
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame) | - | 1.95 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press | + | - |
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps) | 2 | 3.8 |
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames) | 13 | 14 |
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s) | 0.49 | 0.59 |
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s) | 0.99 | 0.67 |
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s) | - | 0.36 |
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s) | - | 1.03 |
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s) | 0.01 | 0.07 |
Startup time (s) | 2.4 | 2.2 |
Play -> record time (s) | 0.8 | 1.7 |
Flash cycle time, full power (s) | 12.5 | 10.2 |
Power | ||
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots) | 280 | 420 |
Battery form factor | Proprietary NP-BG1 | 4 x AA |
1↓Usable battery types |
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Batteries included | 1 x Proprietary NP-BG1Lithium Ion rechargeable | 4 x AA Alkaline disposeables |
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) | + | - |
Software | ||
Included software |
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Os compatibility |
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Miscellaneous | ||
Notes and features | Night-Shot, Super Steady Shot optical image stabilization; Tilting 3" LCD, HD video out (1080i); Face-Detect AF | Optical Image Stabilization, Motion Detection Technology, Face Detection, Vari-angle LCD, 1080p HD. |