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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9

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alaScore 88

527 reviews

Jun, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 527 reviews of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9. 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. People are impressed by the portability and zoom. The screen and performance are also appreciated. Opinions about the sensor and energy efficiency are different. Many are negative about the glare and contrast.

usability, performance, screen, zoom, portability

battery, shutter, memory, contrast, glare

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the usability, whereas there are some mixed comments about the price.

usability

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

Jun, 2025

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 106 user reviews of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9 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 zoom and screen. The performance and portability also get good feedback. Many are less positive about the focus and energy efficiency. Comments are divided on the image quality.

usability, portability, performance, screen, zoom

shutter, durability, energy, focus

89% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jun, 2025

Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9

 

With a 15x lens and tilting monitor, the H9 talks the talk, but can it walk the walk?

Mar, 2012
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Expert review by (megapixel.net (en))

Sony DSC-H9

 
May, 2007
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Expert review by (gadgetheaven.co.uk)

Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-H9 Digital Camera Review

 

Maximise your photography skills with the Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-H9, which boasts a remarkable 15x optical zoom lens, 8.1 effective megapixels, and a host of technology innovations.

Optional accessories for the Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-H9, include a durable black leather jacket case (LCJ-HD) and additional Lithium Ion rechargeable batteries (NP-BG1). The Wide and Tele conversion lenses (VCL-DH1774 and VCL-DH0774) allow you to cover an...

Feb, 2009
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Expert review by : What Digital Camera (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Sony Cyber-shot H9 review

 

A 15x optical zoom and 3in tilting LCD screen debut in Sony's flagship Cyber-shot model

May, 2008
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Expert review by : Claire Gillo (digicambuyer.co.uk)

Sony Cyber-shot H9

 

Sony gets you close to the action with its 15x zoom

The H9 has a great 15x zoom lens and high def image output, but the clumsy interface and high price are off putting.

Dec, 2007
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Expert review by (cameras.co.uk)

Sony DSC H9

 

The Sony DSC H9 has a fifteen times optical zoom lens. This is one of the largest zooms you will find on a consumer digital camera. I found the picture quality to be good and I was impressed at the way Sony managed to handle all the features to ensure...

Length of zoom - low shutter lag - ease of use - colours - lighting

Some purple fringing - noise in my lowlight test

The Sony DSC H9 has a fifteen times optical zoom lens. This is one of the largest zooms you will find on a consumer digital camera. I found the picture quality to be good and I was impressed at the way Sony managed to handle all the features to ensure...

Jun, 2007
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Expert review by : Good Gear Guide.au (goodgearguide.com.au)

Expert Review

 

A strong choice if you're after an ultra zoom camera, the Cyber-Shot DSC-H9 sports a 15x optical zoom and captures some good shots, however it does have issues with haloing and purple fringing, which will be irritating for many users.

15x zoom, Sharp pictures, Good noise response, Image stabilisation

Very poor haloing and purple fringing issues, Chunky and somewhat flimsy design

Jun, 2008
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Expert review by : Andrew Kliem (goodgearguide.com.au)

Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-H9

 

With digital cameras, there are limited areas in which companies can look to make improvements. You can increase the megapixels, throw in some extra f...

15x zoom, Sharp pictures, Good noise response, Image stabilisation

Very poor haloing and purple fringing issues, Chunky and somewhat flimsy design

A strong choice if you're after an ultra zoom camera, the Cyber-Shot DSC-H9 sports a 15x optical zoom and captures some good shots, however it does have issues with haloing and purple fringing, which will be irritating for many users.

Jul, 2007
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Expert review by : Zack Stern (wired.com)

Review: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9

 

The DSC-H9 is mighty fast, blasting more than 18 JPEGs in 10 seconds, with no shutter delay for single shots – great for sports and...

LCD tilts up and down for extreme-angle shots. Face-recognition technology is smart enough to fire fill-flash in harsh sunlight. 15X optical zoom

Tiny viewfinder nearly useless. No RAW support. Shadow details can be grainy even in daylight. Noise ruins darker shots

Oct, 2007
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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

Sony Cyber Shot DSC-H9 review

 

Sony changed quite a few details, inside and out, between last year's H5 and its latest megazooms, the Cyber-shot DSC-H9 and DSC-H7. An f/2.7-4.5 31mm-465mm 15x supersedes the 12x zoom on last year's, and the resolution kicks up a notch from 7 to 8...

Relatively wide angle for a megazoom; tons of manual and automatic features; large, flip-up LCD; fast continuous shooting.

Small EVF; lens aberrations and vignetting; image noise and some processing artifacts; lacks hotshoe and raw file support.

If you shoot primarily outdoors in daytime--especially sports, children and animals--the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9 is a great choice. The cheaper DSC-H7 has a smaller LCD, lacks infrared shooting, and has a few interface differences, but is otherwise...

Jun, 2007
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