The WX9 is not immune to the typical problems of a small sensor camera, but it runs amazingly well and offers some unique features. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 is, that Sony of latest high performance series offers WX, cameras the a back lit CMOS sensor for improved low light capability and faster performance. The 16.2 megapixel WX9 successful which is 12.2 mega-pixel WX5. Although both cameras have a 5 x optical zoom, the WX9 has a somewhat narrower view of the wide end of the range lens (28-140 mm) when compared to the WX5 (24-120 mm) (35 mm equivalent).

One of the most compelling features of the WX9 is 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution at 60 frames per second of high performance video mode (1080i). The WX9 has also quick continuous shooting ability of 10 frames per second at full resolution (according to Sony), as well as sophisticated functions like a “sweep Panorama” and “superior car” the HDR technology, uses six shots for better dynamic range and noise lower layer. The WX9 has a ultra high resolution 921.000 dots, 3, 0-inch diameter LCD screen.

The WX9 allows no independent control of the shutter speed or the aperture, but target is clearly not the photographers who take every aspect of their image want to control. Rather, it is designed for an easy-to-use camera with good performance and great video consumers looking. Next, the WX9 has a very reasonable price of $219.99 and is currently available for less than $200 at many retailers.

The WX9 comes in a package with a lithium-ion battery, a USB cable and wall accessories for plugging into the charging cable, wrist strap, a CD with user manual and Sony’s PMB organize photo software and a short, paper manual. The WX9 can Pro Duo or SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards. The WX9 is available in black, silver and Red – we tested the silver and Red versions.

I was excited to try out the WX9, but I had to deal with some extreme weather. Fortunately, there were a number of days, were the sunny and I was in the location photography, some of the beautiful Spring foliage.