Sony continues to introduce its new ultra-compact cameras. In November 2005, the digital camera market was enriched by the latest T-line representative – the CyberShot DSC T9. Since the new model is an updated version of the CyberShot DSC T7, which we have already reviewed,  we shall simply compare the 6-megapixel CyberShot DSC T9 to its predecessor.

So let’s start from the shape. The body of the CyberShot DSC T9 is almost identical to the previous model – you will find a slight difference in the design of a sliding lens cap and in the thickness which has been increased from 14.8 mm (in the thickest part) to 20.6 mm. The CyberShot DSC T9 has the same 2.5” hybrid LCD display featured with anti-reflection Clear Photo technology.

Sony engineers have made a miracle to equip the CyberShot DSC T9 with an Image Stabilizer, or Super Steady Shot technology which compensates for the vibrations that occur with handheld shooting. Until now this feature was normally found in bulky super-zoom cameras.

Another improvement is that the CyberShot DSC T9 uses the already familiar rechargeable InfoLithium-Ion NP-FT1 battery that consumes little energy and allows to take up to 240 photos per charge, which is noticeably better than 150 shots that the CyberShot DSC T9 could take. It charges in about 2.5 hours and always shows you how much shooting time remains.

The CyberShot DSC T9 is equipped with a 58 MB built-in memory which is big enough to save 35 images of the highest resolution. However we would still recommend to buy a 256 or 512 MB Memory Stick Duo Pro to have enough space also for the movies. The Movie Mode on the CyberShot DSC T9 is just as good as on the previous model and is limited only by the capacity of the memory card.