Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
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Polaroid Snap Touch White
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Compact Cameras |
As someone who just simply wants to point and shoot, this product just works. | ||
Instant Photography |
Still a classic, the Instant Camera gives you the ability to take shots and print off right away. This way, you can decorate surfaces with your memories! | ||
Basic Skill Level (Photo) |
Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 camera would suit you adequately. |
Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Polaroid Snap Touch camera would suit you adequately. | |
Basic Skill Level (Video) |
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 video camera should be sufficient for your needs. |
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Polaroid Snap Touch video camera should be sufficient for your needs. | |
Intermediate Skill Level (Video) |
Even though recording videos is a passion, you're not necessarily looking to go pro. You're content with making tweaks to a couple of settings to suit the shot you're about to take. The Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 is very accessible which makes it suitable for this. | ||
Advanced Skill Level (Video) |
Your camera provides you with sufficient controls and tools to get your videography to the quality and spec that your high standards will require. For instance the manual focus capability that comes with the Cyber-shot DSC-TX9, will align with your skill level. |
Your camera provides you with sufficient controls and tools to get your videography to the quality and spec that your high standards will require. For instance the manual focus capability that comes with the Snap Touch, will align with your skill level. | |
Everyday Life Photography |
If you're looking to simply use your camera to point-and-shoot everyday moments with an item or person as the subject matter, then the Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 is an easy recommendation for this. |
If you're looking to simply use your camera to point-and-shoot everyday moments with an item or person as the subject matter, then the Snap Touch is an easy recommendation for this. | |
Events Photography |
Its important to ensure the celebrant (or special guests) are in clear view in every photo taken. Keeping them in focus while they're moving about is one of the great features that comes with the Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. |
Its important to ensure the celebrant (or special guests) are in clear view in every photo taken. Keeping them in focus while they're moving about is one of the great features that comes with the Snap Touch. | |
Underwater Photography |
Sea-life is always breathtaking. With this camera from Sony, you can expect to produce vivid images that showcases the unique tone that are found with photographs taken underwater. |
Sea-life is always breathtaking. With this camera from Polaroid, you can expect to produce vivid images that showcases the unique tone that are found with photographs taken underwater. | |
Travel |
As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 is a great option for travel. It's got a combined zoom capability allowing you get a closer look at items that can't be reached easily.^506^*} |
As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the Snap Touch is a great option for travel. It's got a combined zoom capability allowing you get a closer look at items that can't be reached easily.^506^*} | |
Event Videos |
For those special occasions, this Sony camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. It comes with an Image Stabilizer which helps maintain a steady shot while recording. |
For those special occasions, this Polaroid camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. It comes with an Image Stabilizer which helps maintain a steady shot while recording. | |
Home Videos |
Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 is a great companion to have. |
Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Polaroid Snap Touch is a great companion to have. | |
Vlogging |
Self made video content - Whether its in a specialist niche or broad subject area, video content is king (or queen) these days. With an image sensor size of 6.17 x 4.55 mm (mm), this camera can deliver really good image quality in your videos. |
Self made video content - Whether its in a specialist niche or broad subject area, video content is king (or queen) these days. With an image sensor size of 4.536 x 3.416 mm (mm), this camera can deliver really good image quality in your videos. | |
Landscape Photography |
If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Sony has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs. |
If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Polaroid has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs. | |
Fun & Funky Looks |
It comes in an unconventional package that stands out from the typical greys and blacks that are common with such devices. | ||
Regular Looks |
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way. |
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way. | |
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Aperture Range (F-F) | 3.5-6.3 | 2.8 | |
Auto Focus | Yes | - | |
Auto Focus (AF) Assist Beam | Yes | - | |
Battery Life (CIPA Standard) | 230 shots | - | |
Battery Life (max) | 2 h | - | |
Battery Technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) | - | |
Battery Type | NP-BN1 | - | |
Bluetooth | - | Yes | |
Built-in Display | Yes | Yes | |
Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes | |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | - | |
Bundled Software | Picture Motion Browser 5.3 | - | |
Camcorder Media Type | Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick PRO HG-Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC | Micro SD | |
Camera Shutter Speed | 2 - 1/1600 s | - | |
Camera Type | Compact | Instant | |
Compatible Memory Cards | sd, sdhc, sdxc | - | |
Continuous Shooting Mode | Yes | - | |
Depth | 17.5 mm | - | |
Digital Zoom | 8 x | - | |
Dimensions (WxDxH) | 97.8 x 17.5 x 59.5 mm | - | |
Display | LCD | - | |
Display Diagonal | 3.5 " | - | |
Display Resolution (numeric) | 921600 pixels | - | |
Extra/Smart Zoom | 25 x | - | |
Face Detection | Yes | - | |
Fastest Camera Shutter Speed | 1/1600 s | - | |
Filter Size | N mm | - | |
Flash Modes | auto, Flash off, Pre-flash, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization | - | |
Flash Range (tele) | 0.5 - 3.1 m | - | |
Flash Range (wide) | 0.08 - 3.8 m | - | |
Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent) | 25 - 100 mm | - | |
Focal Length Range (f-f) | 4.43 - 17.7 mm | 3.4 mm | |
Focus Adjustment | Auto | - | |
Full HD | Yes | Yes | |
HD Type | Full HD | - | |
HDMI Ports Quantity | Yes | - | |
Height | 59.5 mm | - | |
Image Editing | rotating, trimming | - | |
Image Formats Supported | JPEG | JPEG | |
Image Processor | BIONZ | - | |
Image Sensor Size | 1/2.3 | 1/3.2 | |
Image Sensor Size (W X H) | 6.17 x 4.55 mm | 4.536 x 3.416 mm | |
Interface | USB 2.0 | - | |
Internal Memory | 32 | - | |
ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 | - | |
ISO Sensitivity (max) | 3200 | - | |
ISO Sensitivity (min) | 125 | - | |
Lens System | Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar | - | |
Light Exposure Correction | + / - 2.0EV, 1/3EV Step | - | |
Light Exposure Modes | Auto, Program | - | |
Light Metering | Center-Weighted, Face Detection, Multi, Spot | - | |
Macro Focusing Range | 50 m | - | |
Macro Focusing Range (tele) | 0.01 - ∞ m | - | |
Macro Focusing Range (wide) | 0.5 - ∞ m | - | |
Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 100 mm | - | |
Maximum Image Resolution | 4320 x 3240 pixels | - | |
Maximum Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels | |
Megapixel | 12.2 MP | - | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | - | |
Minimum Aperture Number | 3.5 | 2.8 | |
Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 25 mm | 25.8 mm | |
Multi Burst Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Optical Viewfinder | - | Yes | |
Optical Zoom | 4 x | - | |
Panorama Mode | Yes | - | |
Photo Effects | 1 | 1 | |
Playback Zoom (max) | Y x | - | |
Product Colour | Red | White | |
Scene Modes | Snow, Gourmet, Anti-motion Blur, Twilight, Soft Snap, Underwater, Landscape, Handheld Twilight, Hi-Speed Shutter, Pet, High Sensitivity, Soft skin, Beach, Backlight Correction HDR, Twilight Portrait, Fireworks | - | |
Scene Modes Present | Yes | - | |
Sensor Type | CMOS | - | |
Shooting Modes | Intelligent Auto, Program Auto, Intelligent Sweep, Panorama, Background Defocus, Easy Shooting, Underwater Sweep Panorama Sweep, Superior Auto | - | |
Slowest Camera Shutter Speed | 2 s | - | |
Smile Detection | Yes | - | |
Stabilizer | Yes | Yes | |
Start-up Time | 1.3 ms | - | |
SteadyShot | 1 | - | |
Still Image Resolution(s) | 640 x 480, 1920 x 1080, 2048 x 1536, 2592 x 1944, 3072 x 2304, 3264 x 2448, 3456 x 2304, 3456 x 2592, 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2736, 4000 x 2248, 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 3000, 4320 x 2432, 4320 x 3240 | - | |
Supported Aspect Ratios | 3:2, 16:9 | 3:2 | |
Touchscreen | Yes | - | |
Twilight | Yes | - | |
USB 2.0 (Micro USB) Ports Quantity | - | 1 | |
USB 2.0 Connectors | 1 | 1 | |
USB Connector Type | - | Micro-USB | |
USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Video Capability | Yes | - | |
Video Formats Supported | AVCHD | - | |
Video Recording | Yes | Yes | |
Video Resolutions | 640 x 480, 1280 x 720, 1440 x 1080, 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels | |
Viewfinder Type | - | Optical | |
Weight | 133 g | 470 g | |
White Balance | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent, Manual, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Fluorescent (Natural White), Fluorescent (Day White) | - | |
Width | 97.8 mm | - |
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