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Question

Sony Cybershot DSC Hx 9v

Jul 31, 2011 7:16AM PDT

Looking to purchase this camera, looking for pro and cons frrom current users.

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Sony HX9v
Jul 31, 2011 9:44AM PDT

The HX9v suffers from a problem shared by all small cameras with 16 megapixel sensors.
People expect 16 megalpixels to show more detail but it actually results in less detail due to noise and noise reduction firmware.

(Many small 14 megapixel cameras have the same problem.)

Too many pixels on a too small sensor assembly.

Too many pixels results in too much noise.

The camera makers use noise reduction firmware in the camera.
It is too agressive and also removes the fine detail from the image.

Here is a discussion on the subject with sample photos:

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readflat.asp?forum=1009&thread=38886674&page=1

The lesson we learn is, look for a small camera with 12 or less megapixels.

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Sony Cybershot DSC Hx 9v
Jul 31, 2011 10:05AM PDT

Can someone make a recommendation of a camera?

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Similar Specifications
Aug 1, 2011 12:00AM PDT

Look at the Canon SX130 IS.

It uses a 12 MP sensor assembly.