I'm very happy with my DSC-HX9V. I wished for a camera which would give me good zoom, image quality and video quality in one unit. I don't need RAW, in fact I set my images to 5MP and video to HQ - to reduce file sizes. Choosing the level of compression would seem sensible though.

I do however require the following.

• Video edit (clip trimming/split etc.) in camera.
• The ability to control the speed of zooming in and out. (I find the existing default too fast at times)
• Aperture and Shutter Priority

I have Sony Vegas Movie Studio HD Platinum so I can amend clips  in that of course but I really need to be able to basic edit in camera as I find that in most cases, it's the camera that I use to display via HDMI to a TV. Vegas Movie Studio of course cannot correct the too fast zoom.

Regards.

This camera is real dissapointment that comparable picture quality with the my samsung d880 mobile phone

These are my feelings exactly. If Sony want to have a future in the camera market (and not have the camera business eaten away by the smart phone), they must develop products that take better pictures than a phone. I've got a tread on this at... https://www.sony.co.uk/discussions/message/764266#764266

I have been using "premium compacts" for years, which includes cameras like Minolta Dimage A2, Coolpix 5000, Ricoh GX100 - and today the DSC-HX9 is my all in one all purpose compact camera. I have bought it because it has all the new interesting features (panorama, 3D, HDR, GPS) + a class leading video mode. Add an excellent LCD, large zoom range with good quality optics, active mode steady shot and very reliable auto modes it is a near perfect companion. I was aware about lack of manual image paramenter settings, lack of RAW format or even JPEG settings, but of course I checked reviews beforehand. For "serious photography" I use the Nex or the new A65.

So when comparing DSC-HX9 with other cameras in the same class (e.g. Coolpix P7100, Canon SX260, Panasonic TS20) I found out that they all perform on a similiar level. You can read the reviews at dpreview as well. I have used the "image comparaometer" tool from imageing resource website (http://www.imaging-resource.com/IMCOMP/COMPS01.HTM) and checked the detail and color rendering at ISO400 on their standard studio test. ISO 400 because I think this is the highest ISO you can use without too much noise effect on a small sensor.

I have attached 6 comparsion screenshots, comparing HX9 to Coolpix P7100 (which is their flagship compact), Canon SX260 and Panasonic TS20 (both very comparable to HX9 with slightly less resloution.

See for yourself - the HX9 is as good as it competitors (HX9 always on right side).

Canon SX260:

Coolpix P7100:

Panasonic TS20:

I do understand that someone does not like the very processed look of the DSC-HX9. I am glad Sony has now seen the demand and potential for better image quality even in very compact cameras and released the large sensor DSC-RX100, which surely will be a better choice for people demanding highest possible image quality on a very small camera, which is what you are looking for.

Sony DSC-HX9V must receive a firmware update...

1) JPEG compression is very hard and results in a very disapointed images. Sony, please, add an option to try no-jpeg compression, low-jpeg compression, medium-jpeg compression and hard-jpeg compression(like now)

2) and please, desactive in the AUTO mode (green option in camera wheel) the Noise Reduction (NR) to take more sharp images (no more painted-like photos, please!)

3) Add an option to save in RAW format, please!

Thanks in advance for considerate my opinion.

Totos.

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