Sony HDR-HC9 Camcorder Review

by David Kender
Published on Feb 25, 2008 3:31 PM

 
Intro Performance
Format Auto / Manual Controls
Still Features Handling and Use
Audio / Playback / Connectivity Other Features
Comparisons / Conclusion Photo Gallery
Specs and Ratings
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Core Specs
Year 2008
Low Price 939.00
Format HDV
Class Consumer
High Definition
Imager and Processing
Sensor Size (in.) 1/2.9
Sensor Count 1
Gross Pixel Count Video 3200000.00
Gross Pixel Count Still 0.00
Effective Pixel Count Video 0.00
Effective Pixel Count Still 0.00
Progressive Scan (output)
Still Pixel Shifting 0
Still Resolution Dimensions Maximum 2848x2136
Lens
Optical Zoom 10.00
Digital Zoom 20.00
Filter Diameter (mm) 37.00
Focal Distance Minimum (mm) 5.50
Focal Distance Maximum (mm) 54.00
35mm Focal Distance Minimum (mm) 40.00
35mm Focal Distance Maximum (mm) 400.00
F-stop Minimum 1.80
F-stop Maximum 2.90
Minimum Lux (reported) 0.00
Image Stabilization Optical
Manual/Automatic Contols
Manual Focus Type Cam Control Dial, Touch screen
Manual Exposure
Manual Exposure Steps 32
Manual Aperture
Manual Aperture Max (f/) 0.00
Manual Aperture Min (f/) 0.00
Manual Shutter Speed
Manual Shutter Speed Steps 20
Minimum Shutter Speed 1/4
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/10000
White Balance Modes Auto, Outdoor, Indoor, One Push (Manual)
Manual Gain
Manual Gain Steps 0
Manual Audio Modes
Audio Dubbing
Auto/Easy Mode
Special Night Mode(s) Super NightShot
Ports
Firewire
USB
Composite (RCA) In
Composite (RCA) Out
S-Video In
S-Video Out
Component In
Component Out
HDMI
Microphone In
Headphone Out
XLR In
Control L
Body
Body Type Horizontal
Weight (gram) 650.00
Width (mm) 82.00
Height (mm) 82.00
Length (mm) 138.00
Body Color(s) Black
Accessory Shoe
Accessory Shoe Hot
LCD Size (in.) 2.70
LCD Resolution (Pixels) 0
Touch Screen
Hybrid (Non-Solarizing) LCD
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Type EVF
Viewfinder Resolution (Pixels) 0.00
Video Light
Flash
Still Media MemoryStick Duo/PRO Duo
Still Media Included None
Other
Replaces HDR-HC7
Included Battery Life (min.) 0
Recording Quality Options SP, LP
Max Recording Time (min.) 0.00
Webcam
Included Remote Control
Ratings Weight
Video Performance 10.50 4
Video Resolution 18.85 1.5
Low Light Performance 2.90 4
Stabilization 8.03 1
Wide Angle 10.00 0.8
Compression 7.00 0.75
Media 6.00 1
Editing 7.00 0.6
Front 8.50 0.2
Back 9.00 0.25
Left 7.00 0.2
Right 6.50 0.3
Top 6.75 0.15
Automatic Controls 8.00 0.5
Overall Manual Controls 8.00 0.6
Zoom 6.00 0.75
Zoom Power/Ratio 10.00 0.5
Focus 7.50 0.7
Exposure and Aperture 6.00 0.65
Shutter Speed 8.50 0.6
White Balance 6.50 0.55
Gain 0.00 0.5
Other Manual Controls 9.00 0.5
Still Features 8.75 0.8
Still Performance 9.49 1.2
Still Resolution 29.48 1
Ease of Use 7.50 1
Handling 6.00 1.25
Menu 6.00 1
Portability 5.50 0.8
LCD and Viewfinder 7.50 0.6
Battery Life 10.60 1
Audio 8.00 1
Playback 5.50 0.3
Connectivity 11.00 0.8
Other Features 4.00 0.5
Value 5.00 1.25
Total277.3605 
 



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