Sony Cyber SHOT DSC T9S

461 reviews

Apr, 2024

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performance (95)

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lens (11)
shutter (8)
exposure (2)
energy (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 461 reviews of Sony Cyber SHOT DSC T9S. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Opinions about the design and image quality are on the whole positive. The performance and portability are also mentioned favorably. Many are negative about the energy efficiency and viewfinder, while there are some mixed reviews about the sensor and low light performance.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Sony Cyber SHOT DSC T9S is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 17 user reviews of Sony Cyber SHOT DSC T9S from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the glare and portability. The durability and price also get good feedback, whereas many are negative about the shutter.

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88% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Sony Cyber SHOT DSC T9S

alaTest has collected and analyzed 141 user reviews of Sony Cyber SHOT DSC T9S from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. People really like the design and size. The image quality and usability are also appreciated. There are some less positive reviews about the shutter and exposure, while opinions are divided on the flash.

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84% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Evan Blass (engadget.com)

DCRP gets hands on with the Sony DSC-T9

For those of you who keep track of these things, Sony is up to the seventh model in their T-series line of slim-bodied subcompact cameras in under two years, with the six megapixel DSC-T9 about to join the ranks of the T1, T11, T3, T33, T5, and T7....

Nov, 2005

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Expert review by : Terry Sullivan (pcmag.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T9

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T9 is a super-thin stylish 6MP digital camera that will be sure to get you noticed in a crowd.

2.5-inch LCD. Very sleek and stylish. Very good picture quality.

Lens distortion. Slightly confusing menus. Pricey.

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Jan, 2006

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Expert review by : Shams Tarek (cnet.com)

Sony Cyber Shot DSC-T9 review

Sony Cyber Shot DSC-T9

Excellent design, portability, and build quality; decent photo quality; very quick performance; optical image stabilization; 58MB of internal memory.

Lens is slow and not very wide at f/3.5 and 38mm; excessive red-eye.

Sony's new Cyber Shot DSC-T9 is a beautiful, highly pocketable camera that's fast and easy to use and has good image quality, to boot.

Jan, 2006

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Expert review by : Steve's Digicams (steves-digicams.com)

Sony DSC-T9

Physical Views The Cyber-shot T9 and a CD for size comparison. Compare the T9 and the Casio Exilim EX-S500 Go to Features & Controls Sony DSC-T9 Specifications Image Device: 1/2.4" 6.0 Megapixel Effective Sony Super HAD™ CCD Still Image Sizes: 6M...

Nov, 2005

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Digital Cameras - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T9 Digital Camera Review, Information, Specifications

Ultra-slim form factor, literally shirt-pocket sized, Excellent build and good heft, Rich feature set for a subcompact, Optical Image Stabilization, very unusual in a camera as small as the T9, Excellent shutter response, much faster than average...

A good lens, but pincushion distortion is higher than average, No grip to speak of, No charging dock included, Must remove battery to charge, Special, proprietary cable required to offload images, Pro Duo card format is expensive, No full manual mode,...

The Sony T9 zooms over the equivalent of a 38-114mm range, fairly typical for its class. Though a little soft at wide angle, with some mild coma distortion in the trees, the T9's lens still performs well, and the camera's sharpening algorithms seem to...

Feb, 2006

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Expert review by : Jeff Keller (dcresource.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T9

The other features on the T9 are more run-of-the-mill: a 6 Megapixel CCD, 2.5" LCD display, AF-assist lamp, and VGA movie mode

Stylish, ultra-thin metal body ; Optical image stabilizer ; Very good photo quality ; Impressive high ISO performance for a compact camera ; Snappy performance ; Large, high resolution LCD display; visible in bright outdoor light and dim indoor light ;...

Redeye ; No manual controls; custom white balance and long shutter speed modes needed ; Annoying sliding lens cover ; No optical viewfinder ; Flash, while better than before, is on the weak side ; Flimsy cover over memory card / battery compartment ;...

While it's not perfect, the DSC-T9 is a nice improvement over Sony's earlier T-series models, and it gets my recommendation. The competition is tough in the ultra-thin category though, so check the competition carefully before you buy!

Jan, 2008

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Expert review by : CHAD SAPIEHA (evergeek.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSCT9

The six-megapixel Cyber-shot DSCT9 distinguishes itself by providing practical features most casual photographers will be sure to appreciate.

These days the battle between digital snapshot camera manufacturers seems to be less about picture quality and more about design and features. With all the major players now offering high megapixel cameras in compact sizes with more or less similar...

May, 2006

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Expert review by : Brad Soo (dpinterface.com)

Sony Cyber-Shot T9

The T9 is the first T-series Sony Cyber-shot to feature optical image stabilization. It also feature some very familiar ultra-thin camera "standard" features such as 6 megapixels, a 2.5 inch LCD and an internal zoom lens. In addition, the Sony T9 has...

Good battery life ; Optical image stabilizer ; High-resolution 2.5 inch LCD ; 1 cm macro mode ; Usable high ISO (Even at ISO 640) ; Unlimited VGA 30 FPS movie mode ; Average image quality

No manual controls (at all!) ; Slow and limited continuous shooting ; Performance could be faster and better ; Weak flash ; Redeye and some corner softness

The Sony Cyber-shot T9 features a 6 megapixel CCD, 3x zoom lens, 2.5 inch LCD, optical image stabilization and high sensitivity mode.

Apr, 2006

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Expert review by : Digital Camera Review (digitalcamerareview.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T9 Digital Camera Review

Introduction The Sony Cybershot DSC-T9 is Sony's latest entry into its ultracompact T Series (DSC-T1, DSC-T5, DSC-T9), all credit card sized cameras with Carl Zeiss optics and sliding lens covers. The immediate predecessor to the T9 is the T7, a model...

Jan, 2006

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Expert review by : Zennith Geisler (cnet.com.au)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T9

Sony's ultra thin and ultra stylish T series Cyber-shot is back with the 6-megapixel DSCT9.

Extremely compact. Attractive streamlined design. Better image quality than predecessors. 58MB internal memory. Background music to accompany slideshows.

Sliding lens cover automatically turns camera on when opened. Narrow lens. Excessive red eye and unnatural skin tones. Limited manual controls.

Adding image stabilisation and a sound-enriched slideshow function to its T series, Sony's DSC-T9 is a slick snapshot that's sure to please.

Oct, 2010

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