Sony HDR-HC9
Camcorder - 2848x2136 px - Format: MiniDV - 2.7" Display - Optical Zoom (Ratio): 10 - Digital Zoom (Ratio): 20 - 16:9 Recording Format: 16:9 / 4:3 - Weight: 550 g - HDMI Interface

Technical Specifications
| Main properties | |
|---|---|
| Weight | 550 |
| Maximum Resolution | 3.2 |
| Optical Zoom | 10 |
| Digital Zoom | 20 |
| Longest Shutter Speed | 1/2 |
| Screen Size | 2.7 |
| Recording Format | HDV |
| Recording | |
| Photo Resolution Heigth in Pixel | 2136 |
| Photo Resolution Width in Pixel | 2848 |
| HD Recording Format | HDV |
| 16:9 Recording Format | 16:9 / 4:3 |
| Lens | |
| Longest Shutter Speed in s | 1/2 |
| Shortest Shutter Speed in s | 1/800 |
| Maximum Aperture Tele | 2.9 |
| Maximum Aperture Wide | 1.8 |
| Highest Focal Length in mm | 400 |
| Lowest Focal Length in mm | 40 |
| Digital Zoom (Ratio) | 20 |
| Optical Zoom (Ratio) | 10 |
| General Features | |
| Handheld Position | Horizontal |
| Maximum Pixel (in Megapixel) | 3.2 |
| Resolution | Full HD |
| Format | MiniDV |
| 3D | No |
| Type | Camcorder |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Weight in Grams | 550 |
| Depth in mm | 138 |
| Height in mm | 82 |
| Width in mm | 82 |
| Connectivity | |
| Type of SD Card Interface | No |
| Type of Memory Stick Interface | MS Duo / Pro Duo |
| Firewire IEEE-1394 Interface | Yes |
| Digital Input | Yes |
| Wireless Interface | No |
| USB Interface | Yes |
| HDMI Interface | Yes |
| Configuration | |
| 3 Chip Technic | No |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.9'' |
| Chip Type | CMOS |
| Image Stabiliser | Optical Image Stabiliser |
| LCD Monitor Resolution in Pixel | 211200 |
| LCD Screen Size in Inches | 2.7 |
Reviews
Review summary for the Sony HDR-HC9 / HC9E
alaTest has collected and analysed 179 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the image quality. The usability also gets good feedback. Opinions are divided on the value for money, while the features and battery get critical ratings.
We analysed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony HDR-HC9 / HC9E is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.
