Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V

The Sony Cyber-shot HX9V is very similar in a lot of ways to the HX5 which impressed us in last year's group test. Externally they look alike, but the HX9V offers more customization through the addition of a 'Memory recall' mode that allows you to save up to 3 different configurable shooting modes. The HX9V is also a solid video performer, and is the first camera of any type that we have tested that produces 1080p 60p video. Just like its predecessor the HX5V, the HX9V is capable of extremely good image quality, especially in regards to low-light performance, but operationally, the HX9V is still amongst the slowest cameras in this group when it comes to switching between review and playback, viewing and dismissing videos and zooming the lens.