Sony CyberShot DSC-H9 Test (Bridge Camera)


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Sony CyberShot DSC-H9
Test score: B Above average
The score of B is reached using 6 different tests on the Sony CyberShot DSC-H9 (s).
Average score of all digital cameras: B.
Product specs: Camera Type: Bridge Camera; Resolution: 8 MP; Optical Zoom: 15x; Weight: 407g; Memory Card Type: Memory Stick Pro (MS Pro); LCD Screen Size: 3"; ISO sensitivity: Auto,80, 100, 200, ... more info
 
TrustedReviews
Publication date 3/2008
Single test
7 out of 10 points Value for money: 8 out of 10 points
"Sony's DSC-H9 has some interesting features, including an impressive zoom range, manual exposure options, night shooting and a big tilting monitor, and it is competitively priced, but it lacks the versatility of some rival cameras. ..."
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What Digital Camera
Issue 8/2007
Single test
85% Value for money: 16 out of 20 points "Recommended"
"... with its excellent tilting 3in LCD screen, 31-465mm equivalent zoom range and compact size, I can now see the benefits of taking photography down this route. ..."
 
Cameras.co.uk
Publication date 6/2007
Single test
81 out of 100 points Value for money: 8 out of 10 points
"... I haven't found any major flaws in the Sony DSC H9. So if it's extra zoom you need then this is one to go for. "
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CNET.co.uk
Publication date 6/2007
Single test
"Very Good" (7,2 out of 10 points)
"If you shoot primarily outdoors in daytime -- especially sport, children and animals -- the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9 is a great choice. ..."
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Digital Photography Review
Publication date 5/2007
Single test
"Above Average" Value for money: 8 out of 10 points
"... my experiences with the new flagship Cyber-shot zoom were decidedly mixed, and at times downright disappointing. ..."
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Camera Labs
Publication date 5/2007
Single test
85% Value for money: 17 out of 20 points "Recommended"
"... It ain’t perfect, but if the plus points are high on your shopping list, you’ll easily forgive the rest."
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Summary of Sony CyberShot DSC-H9



The bridge camera was reviewed by 6 magazines with special attention paid to performance, convincing the majority of its quality.
Its highest score of 85% came from Camera Labs online magazine which tested the Sony CyberShot DSC-H9 in their 5/2007 issue. The Test Labs of Digital Photography Review online magazine saw fit to give it a score of "Above Average" (review in issue 5/2007).
Another feather in the cap of the Sony CyberShot DSC-H9 is the award; "Recommended" (Camera Labs 5/2007) .