Sony Xperia Z & ZL first camera samples
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Easily a standout feature on both of these super spec’d Android smartphones, they both share a 13-megapixel auto-focus camera that feature 1080p video recording and an Exmor RS sensor. Significantly higher than some of the other highly prized smartphones on the market, which normally range around 8-megapixels, these devices no doubt want to be ahead of the competition in this aspect. However, even though they can flex their muscles in this specific category, it doesn’t necessarily mean they’re going to beat the competition to a bloody pulp.
Before moving on talking about their quality, it’s worth mentioning that the snapped images are coming from pre-production units – and the lighting conditions aren’t the most conducive to produce the best quality. Starting off with Sony’s flagship in the Xperia Z, we have to say that it does a decent job in low lighting environments, as it’s able to maintain a steady exposure between light and dark areas in the scenery. However, its color production seems to be a bit lacking in the vibrancy department, which ultimately appears washed out. Meanwhile, its 1080p video recording quality is noticeably noisy. As for its sibling in the Xperia ZL, it coughs up similar results – though, it doesn’t seem to handle dynamic range as well. And finally, the 1080p video recording quality also exhibits the same level of artifacting and noise, which is most evident when panning.
Well folks, there you go! It’s sneak peek in what they’re able to deliver – for now, that is. Of course, we’re always hoping to see some additional tweaks between now and their release to tighten up any loose ends. Take a look and see for yourself!
Sony Xperia Z and ZL Samples Fullscreen
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19 Comments
5. MeoCao (unregistered) posted on 09 Jan 2013, 02:34 5 16
what do you see guys, I don't see anything special
8. MeoCao (unregistered) posted on 09 Jan 2013, 03:00 1 5
lol can you help me open it :)?
we need some comparison I guess.
10. neutralguy posted on 09 Jan 2013, 04:00 2 3
gotta agree with you in this one. We need some comparison to know if it really is good.
17. ZiadMohamed posted on 09 Jan 2013, 14:14 0 0
agree with you the quality still the same of Sony mobiles nothing special and may be another competitors are better in terms of quality...but let we wait to see daylight and macro samples...portrait and landscape to judge it...by the way Sony used the second generation from BSI sensor and Exmor RS new sensor...we need to see HDR and 1080P HDR rec ;)
9. MeoCao (unregistered) posted on 09 Jan 2013, 03:21 3 0
I think this can be done through sofware. OIS makes phones thick and heavy. I don't want Z to be as thick and heavy as 920.
15. freebee269 posted on 09 Jan 2013, 10:27 2 0
i could tell it was missing also. it's easier to notice when you own a lumia 920. although the person holding the phones tried to not make it shake, there was still some jaggedness to the video. also i noticed the auto zoom took awhile to rezoom from far away to close objects. software image stabilization will never be able to be as good as hardware stabilization. if that was the case then professional photographers wouldnt have to use a tripod.
4. phljcnth posted on 09 Jan 2013, 02:04 2 10
Meh, 2011-2012 phone cameras are just on par with these. 13MP and its sensor are but put-ons.
14. phljcnth posted on 09 Jan 2013, 08:53 3 0
Thumbs down?? You guys are make believing. Can someone tell me what is so superior and special with its quality? I don't hate the phone (in fact I want to own one). I'm just telling what is obvious to the eyes! I didn't even say it is a bad camera.
6. Edmund posted on 09 Jan 2013, 02:51 2 6
Head and shoulders above the galaxy s3 and note2, but still not as good as the Lumia 920. Looks like Nokia has nothing to worry about.
11. dailybargainshop840 posted on 09 Jan 2013, 06:30 3 0
Good one, it is having excellent features, this new launch of Sony camera is wonderful.
16. rickysam posted on 09 Jan 2013, 12:43 2 0
nthing special common sony do something with your cameras increase clarity and details not pixels
