Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 Digital Camera Review

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 (MSRP $399.99) is an impressive camera. With stunning 12.1-megapixel photos, 1080/60i video, crisp touchscreen controls, and a wealth of auto modes, there is very little we can say to insult the TX9. It is considerably lacking in manual image controls, but what it lacks in sophistication, it makes up for in style.

This review is organized into 16 pages
Page 1 Product Tour Read More...	Page 2 Color Solid color performance, but no additional color modes or controls. Read More...	Page 3 Noise Excellent noise results and a healthy range of ISO options. Read More...
Page 4 Resolution Outstanding resolution and several different quality and size choices. Read More...	Page 5 Video The 1080/60i video is improved from the TX7. Read More...	Page 6 Sample Photos A gallery of photos taken with the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 Read More...
Page 7 Playback Standard range of playback options; TransferJet-compatible. Read More...	Page 8 Hardware Quality 3.5-inch LCD and a separate docking station for all ports. Read More...	Page 9 Controls Little in the way of manual controls, but loads of automatic shooting modes. Read More...
Page 10 Design & Handling Simple design with an elegant touchscreen interface. Read More...	Page 11 Sony DSC-TX7 Comparison We compare the DSC-TX9 to the DSC-TX7. Read More...	Page 12 Panasonic DMC-ZS3 Comparison We compare the DSC-TX9 to the DMC-ZS3. Read More...
Page 13 Canon SD4000 IS Comparison We compare the DSC-TX9 to the SD4000 IS. Read More...	Page 14 Conclusion Read our final conclusion of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. Read More...	Page 15 Photo Gallery Read More...
Part 16 Comments Read what people are saying about the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. Add your comments...

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