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HX9-V LCD Screen

Topic started on Feb 26, 2012 1:55 PM , last reply on Mar 16, 2012 5:16 PM

in Cameras and Photo Frames > Cybershot
twdavies
3 posts since
Dec 8, 2010

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


  • kenneve
    18 posts since
    Nov 15, 2010
    Written on Feb 27, 2012 8:16 PM

    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!!


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  • twdavies
    3 posts since
    Dec 8, 2010
    Written on Mar 1, 2012 6:40 PM

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


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  • cmosse
    cmosse
    317 posts since
    Feb 24, 2012
    Written on Mar 16, 2012 5:16 PM

    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.


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