The 16-megapixel resolution is completely unnecessary and doesn't get you much more room to crop or enlarge. If you're looking at buying this instead of a high-resolution digital SLR, you'll be disappointed--especially at higher ISO sensitivities. That said, prints at 13x19 at ISO 800 with the lens fully extended still looked good, just soft. Overall, anyone looking for a snapshot camera for regularly making 8x10 prints or smaller or viewing on a TV or computer screen should be more than satisfied with the HX9V.
The results are better, but the final file is huge with a resolution of 10,480x4,096 and 14MB. I reduced the file size so you can take a closer look.
Note: This photo was taken with the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The HX9V produces similar results.
Note: This photo was taken with the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The HX9V produces similar results.