topic HX9-V LCD Screen in Cyber-shot compact cameras

HX9-V LCD Screen

twdavies — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 12:55:40 GMT

I'm thinking of buying a HX9v and was in Jessops last week comparing that camera to the Panasonic TZ20. I noticed that on the Sony, even though the LCD screen is 3", the image on the screen didn't fill the whole screen and there was a border all around. (unlike the Panasonic). The assistant said that this was correct and couldn't be altered. Is this the case?

Thank you,

Terry

HX9-V LCD Screen

kenneve — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 19:16:58 GMT

This is because the glass screen is larger (nearly 3.5" across) than the actual image.

You will find that actual photos are 3" across.

Wide screen video uses the entire width of the screen and has a band top and bottom.

Don't worry, you are not being shortchanged!!

HX9-V LCD Screen

twdavies — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 17:40:20 GMT

Thanks for that. I'll go back to the shop and have another look.

HX9-V LCD Screen

cmosse — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 16:16:39 GMT

In 4:3 format the diagonal is exactly 3 inch (as specified), although the LCD glass is somewhat larger and leaves some borders around the image. In 16:9 mode the top/bottom borders are wider. See attached images.