I had several cameras had in recent months (Sony HX5V, Sony HX7V, Panasonic TZ10, Panasonic TZ22 and the Canon SX220) but I was always irritated wartenj the HX9V and so all the others went back.
I'm not with huge expectations like many others went ran on this camera, because I realize that's a compact is always a compromise. You never reach the quality of a DSLR camera. And images of a compact one should not evaluate in the 100% view, because no cuts really well off. But now the camera itself.
Housing:
It is unlike the HX5V and the HX7V something grown (in size and weight) this is but I think because of the 16x optical zoom lens. On the quality of the housing can not be faulted. It is well made and looks very good aus.Zu the microphone inputs were placed in the center, which was at the HX5V and HX7V my opinion the weak point, as they have been often covered with FFinger. I think it is the case comparable with the TZ10 which is also peak in the housing quality.
My ratings for Housing: 5 stars
Bildqulität:
This was criticized in all reviews. OK, but it's a compact and no DSLR. Maybe Sony should have left it at 10MP, but too bad it is not.
The pictures are definitely a cut above the HX5V un the HX7V. In Normal view, which is sufficient for 90 percent of all users that their pictures on the PC and on TV shows or print on plain range in size this camera perfectly. For the rest of this camera is to assess the quality in 100% view may not be suitable but still on par with other compact have been good in this assessment in the image quality.
The ones who write the lawn a pure mud surface is I can not understand. The images of meadows I have made are not perfect but no pure mud surface. There is a little better represent the details some Compact. But here the Sony is in my opinion in the upper midfield.
My evaluation of image quality: 4 stars
Video quality:
What should I say?
JUST GREAT !!!
It was already in the HX5V un HX7V the these simple delivered the best video quality in the ranks of compact cameras.
However, the HX9V raises the bar even higher. The Bildstbilisator is simply unique and the video quality was just the best!
The sound has been in contrast to the HX5V and HX7V significantly improved. This is first at the central position and the larger inlets. In addition, there are now as opposed to HX5V an adjustable wind filter.
In my opinion, there is currently no compact camera that makes better videos.
My assessment of the video function: 5 stars
Features:
Here are highlight the panorama function and Superior Auto.
In the Panorama function can be by a pivot to create a complete panorama image which previously only via PC possible. One swivels the camera simply from right to left and the camera creates an amazing panoramic picture.
In the superior automatic the camera automatically in dark situations multiple images and converts these together into an almost noise-free, or she chooses in the bright for HDR recording. Who does not want to deal with settings or anything else is very well cared for at the automatic functions. Here within their grasp all the photos.
In addition, new feature is the Background Defocus mode. This works very well and raises at some DSLR photos Feeling.
The 3D mode I can not rate the absence of 3D TV.
Review of functions: 5 stars
Conclusion:
For me, it is currently the perfect compact camera. She's leg times the best compromise between image and video quality. And just something I've been looking for everyday life to photos and videos of my children hold without getting 2 devices (camera and camcorder) zuhaben here.
But if getting the best quality of all wants needs a DSLR camera and a top camcorder.
Personally enough what I have now and I am looking forward to great photos and videos with the camera.
I give the camera 4.5 stars but round because the first total lie for me next review on 5 stars.
In brief video: Upper Class
Photos: upper middle class
Total: TOP-rounder
I hope I could help a little with my opinion.
However, I say, it's always a matter of opinion and taste like as a camera, so order my tip, try and keep it or return it.
