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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P9

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P9
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alaScore 83

290 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 290 reviews of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P9. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Views about the performance and size are on the whole positive. The usability and image quality also get good reviews, but there are mixed comments on the focus and color. There are some less positive views about the shutter.

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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-P9 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P9

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 27 user reviews of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P9 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the memory and performance. The usability and design also get good feedback.

portability, design, usability, performance, memory

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P9

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 90 user reviews of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P9 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Views about the performance and price are on the whole positive. The usability and portability also get good comments, whereas there are some less positive comments about the lens and flash.

image quality, portability, usability, price, performance

focus, flash, lens

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

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Nikki Echler McDonald and Carla Thornton (pcworld.com)

Sony Cybershot DSC-P9 Camera

 

With a sexy, high-tech exterior, intuitive menus and buttons, a 3X optical zoom, and near-top-of-the-line 4-megapixel resolution, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P9 would be a sure winner-if it took better pictures. Outperformed by lower-resolution,...

The mode dial on the roof of the camera houses the shooting, playback, scene, movie, and set-up modes, while the four-way multiselector on the camera's back provides fast access to commonly used features such as zoom, macro mode, a self-timer, and a...

May, 2002
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Expert review by : Phil Askey (dpreview.com)

Sony DSC-P9 Review

 

Sony's DSC-P9 is a natural progression from the three megapixel DSC-P5 (which itself succeeded the original DSC-P1). The DSC-P9 (expected street price around $600) joins a growing segment of four megapixel ultra-compact digital cameras which also...

Good neutral colour balance Resolution about the four megapixel average (limited by the lens?) Automatic white balance worked well under both daylight and incandescent lighting New wider range of preset white balance options Unlimited MPEG HQX...

Images do have a softer look than other four megapixel Occasional ghosting / blooming around overexposed detail Lens doesn't seem as sharp as those used on other four megapixel digital cameras Program AE exposures crippled by minimum 1/30 sec exposure...

Here's my rating of the Sony DSC-P9: (4 megapixel compact)

Apr, 2002
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Expert review by : Steve's Digicams (steves-digicams.com)

Sony DSC-P9

 

Physical Views The Sony DSC-P9 compared in size to a standard CD Go to Page Two Cyber-shot DSC-P9 Specifications CCD Imager 1/1.8" (.8475" / 8.98mm) Sony Super HAD 4.13 Megapixels (gross) 3.95 Megapixels (effective) Lens Sony 3x Zoom, 8 to 24mm (39 to...

Apr, 2002
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Expert review by (imaging-resource.com)

Digital Cameras - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P9 Digital Camera Review, Information, Specifications

 

The Sony DSC-P9 is an excellent ultracompact point & shoot digicam. Like the DSC-P5 model before it, the P9's body is slightly longer than the average ultracompact, and thus a better fit for American-sized hands. At the same time though, its very thin...

Sony's top-of-the-line subcompact digicam last year was the three megapixel DSC-P5, a slim, trim three megapixel model with a 3x zoom lens. This year (this article is being written in early March, 2002), they've built upon the P5's strengths, upgrading...

Mar, 2002
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Expert review by : Craig_Nike (agoraquest.com)

DSC-P9 Cybershot Digital Camera

 

I love this camera - fills the job of video camera dn still camera in one.

Amazing pictures in good light ; Terrific MPEG features WITH audio playback (& no time limit) ; Small size, light weight, fits in any pocket ; Build quality and ease of use are excellent ; Direct record to versatile MemoryStick

Weaker low light pictures ; No zoom during MPEG filming ; Sonys pathetic capacity of the MemoryStick

Aug, 2002
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Expert review by : Jeff Keller (dcresource.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P9

 

The review of this camera is now complete. Product shots have been re-shot where needed, and all sample photos were taken with a production-level camera

Excellent photo quality ; Robust operation ; Small, easy to pocket camera; well built ; Movie mode lets you record until Memory Stick is full ; AF illuminator for low light focusing ; Support for external flash ; Cool Marine Pack for underwater...

No optical zoom in movie mode ; Not a fan of Memory Stick format and proprietary batteries (personal bias) ; 16MB Memory Stick too small for 4MP camera ; No true continuous shooting mode or manual controls

Just like the other recent P-series models, Sony's DSC-P9 is an excellent small camera. It's a bit limited in the manual control department (no manual white balance or shutter speed control), but as a point-and-shoot camera, it works very well. The...

Jul, 2002
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Expert review by : Shravan Manral (techtree.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P9

 

What we have here is form that follows function - the demand for portability and compact size has led to manufacturers coming out with digicams with a thin, elongated profile, which lets you easily slide the camera into pockets of modest proportions....

Very good image quality, sleek, portable, lots of extras, good battery life

Weak flash, too expensive

which was earlier reviewed by us. Everything, including the placement of the battery and the removable memory compartment, and placement of the USB and Video ports are exactly the same. The only difference is the pixel count or the CCD sensor, which is...

Jan, 2003
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Consumer review (ciao.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P9

 

The DSC-P9 is the flagship of Sony's diminutive P-series Cyber-shot digital still cameras for 2002. It packs a high-resolution four megapixel imager, 3x optical zoom lens and state of the art imaging electronics into an ultra-compact and highly durable...

8" Super HAD 3.95 Megapixel effective CCD imager

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Feb, 2009
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Consumer review (ciao.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P9

 

The DSC-P9 makes it easy to get the right exposure even when the lighting is irregular thanks to the multi-pattern metering that divides the scene into a matrix of 49 independently metered cells. The camera calculates exactly the right exposure for...

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Feb, 2009
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Consumer review (ciao.com)

cyber shoot like a pro!!

 

This particular model the cyber-shot dsc-p9 has a very wide variety of useful functions such as a 3x zoom lens which is equivalent to a 39-117mm this zoom is backed up by a 2x digital zoom. It also boasts a 1.5 inch monitor to preview your photos on...

Makes photography easy and acheives perfect results

Nov, 2008
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