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Sony DSC H9, does it have image quality problems?

I read for the past weeks that Sony DSC-H9 has problems with image quality because of too much image compression. For an 8 megapixel camera, its photo file size is around 2 mb. It has no feature or setting to adjust this file compression. I have been using the camera for a few months now and it is starting to disappoint me. The photos are not as sharp as I expected. Though I heard it takes good macro photography but I am more of portrait, fashion and architecture photography. Any comments or suggestions? Thanks!

Update:

I also posted this question in the camera category. I really need answers.

Update 2:

It does not give you options to save in RAW or in other format. It automatically compresses the photo into JPEG format. That is what I am concerned with, does it affect photo quality?

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  • Antoni
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
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    You are buying a point and shot camera. Any P+S camera with big MP on a small sensor is going to be problematic,

    Jpeg compression is fine if you control the camera and get good WB and exposure. RAW is best.

    If you want a Sony then try the link below, A700 vs D300.......

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  • DJ M
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    it really depends in what format you shoot, most professional photographers shoot in RAW which turns up photographs at around 10 MB. Now you want to purchase a Sony camera, remember they make everything so its doubtful they will have high quality professional cameras. If you are in the market id say purchase a canon or nikon or my personal favorite Pentax K100D.

    Source(s): im a guy
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