Image sensor
| Sensor type |
CMOS |
| Total megapixels |
6.1 MP |
Camera
| Minimum illumination |
5 lx |
Ports & interfaces
| DV port |
Y |
| HDMI |
Y |
| Microphone in |
Y |
| S-Video out |
Y |
| Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out |
1 |
| PictBridge |
Y |
Shutter
| Camera shutter speed |
1/2 - 1/800 s |
Lens system
| Focal length range (f-f) |
5.4 - 54 mm |
| Focal length (35mm film equivalent) |
49 - 490 mm |
| Optical zoom |
10 x |
| Digital zoom |
20 x |
| Filter size |
37 mm |
Other features
| Spotlight |
Y |
| Manual focus |
Y |
| Night mode |
Y |
| Lens focal range |
1.8 - 2.9 |
White balance
| Outdoor white balance |
Y |
| Onepush white balance |
Y |
| Indoor white balance |
Y |
Video
| Maximum video resolution |
640 x 480 pixels |
Still image
| Still image resolution(s) |
2848 x 2136 |
HDR-HC9E - 6.1 megapixels, LCD
- Full HD 1080 video recording on affordable DV tape (HDV format).
- Up to 1 hour HD recording plus playback compatibility with Standard Definition DV tape.
- ClearVid CMOS sensor for superb picture quality and higher sensitivity.
- Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens with 10x optical zoom / 20x digital zoom.
- Super SteadyShot optical image stabilisation for improved still image and video stability, especially in low light.
- x.v.Colour mode for vivid, lifelike colours.
- 6 megapixel still photo recording onto removable Memory Stick.
- Dual Rec (simultaneous 4.6 megapixel still photo during video recording).
- 2.7” Wide Clear Photo LCD Plus easy to use touchscreen.
- Wide colour viewfinder.
- Start/Stop and Zoom buttons on LCD screen frame.
- Advanced manual functions - Spot Meter and Focus, Peaking, Centre Marker, Manual Focus (Infinity).
- HDMI/component connector for enjoying HD video on HD ready TV.
- PhotoTV HD output for optimised still photo display on compatible BRAVIA TV.
- Up to 6 hours STAMINA continuous shooting time (with optional battery).
- HDV/DV (i.LINK) connection (in/out) for video editing with connected PC.
# Supplied lens hood reduces glare for video enthusiasts.
# Fun, easy to use Picture Motion Browser software with web upload assist function.
