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Fresh from winning the European Compact Camera of the year 2011-2012 crown at EISA, we thought that we’d take a look at the reviews of Sony’s pocket marvel HX9V. With its 16× optical zoom, 16.2 megapixels, built-in GPS tracking (which even comes with a compass), full 1080p HD video (plus stereo sound), and 3D sweep panorama capability and 3D still image making malarky, it has a great deal going for it. But did everyone else think that it lived up to the hype?

CNET says ‘It’s not quite the ultimate compact megazoom, but it’s pretty close–closer than any others I’ve tested for 2011. And if you want something to do double duty for movie clips and photos with a versatile zoom lens in a pocketable body, you want this camera.’ – Read the full review on CNET

Imaging Resource says ‘In all, the lens’ general strength, along with its backside illuminated CMOS sensor, is its ability to deliver high-resolution images with consistent sharpness from the optics, sensor, and image stabilization. Beyond optics, the Cyber-shot HX9V packs a wide range of sensitivity settings, equipping the camera with ISO selections up to 3,200.’ – Read the full review on Imaging Resource

PC Advisor says ‘Despite that stellar résumé, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V has a few omissions and shortcomings that may peeve experienced photographers: The camera has no RAW shooting mode, it offers no aperture- or shutter-priority modes to go along with its manual shooting option, it has a small sensor crammed with 16 megapixels, and its aperture maxes out at F3.3 at the wide-angle end of the zoom.’ – Read the full review on PC Advisor

PhotographyBLOG says ‘The Sony CyberShot DSC-HX9V is the best travel-zoom camera that we’ve reviewed to date, taking on and beating the market-leading Panasonic DMC-TZ20. The HX9V offers a compelling mix of advanced features, excellent still image quality, and a class-leading video mode, all at a price that is competitive with its main rivals.’ – Read the full review on PhotographyBLOG

Stuff says ‘We have a new favourite point-and-shooter… the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. We love it more than any compact camera ever, including our previous favourite, the DSC-HX7V. There are two main reasons we like it so much. The first is that it’s packed with tricks that make it stacks of fun to play around with, and the second is that you can trust it to take a great picture in almost any situation.’ – Read the full review on Stuff

Trusted Reviews says ‘The HX9V is an outstanding travel compact, albeit one with a somewhat premium price tag. It’s easy to use, feels great in the hand and delivers fantastic image quality – especially when used in Sony’s proprietary Intelligent Auto and Superior Auto shooting modes. The omission of Aperture-priority and Shutter-priority shooting modes along with the inability to record lossless Raw files is all a bit of a let-down given the price, but otherwise there is very little to moan about and plenty to like.’ – Read the full review on Trusted Reviews