16MP Sony Ericsson Cyber-shot S006 phone poses at the FCC

Sony Ericsson Cyber-shot S006 at the FCC

We spotted the first phone with Sony Ericsson's new and improved Exmor R camera sensors at the FCC. The Sony Ericsson Cyber-shot S006 is a 16MP cameraphone, which is destined for the Spring lineup of the Japanese carrier KDDI. The carrier has US presence as an MVNO, and is roaming on the Sprint network, so at least in theory the phone should be compatible.

Other notable features of the Sony Ericsson Cyber-shot S006 are a 1GHz Snapdragon processor, a 3.3-inch screen, and all the usual connectivity options - WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS, but no smartphone OS. The camera is what matters here - the new Exmor R sensors are back-illuminated, which helps in low light situations, with ISO settings up to as high as ISO 12800. The sensor size is still smaller at 1/2.8" than the one on the Nokia N8, which, at 1/1.83", is the biggest camera sensor on a phone so far, so don't be fooled by the megapixel count.

Below are some sample shots with Sony's Exmor R camera sensors. Oh, did we forget to tell you the Sony Ericsson Cyber-shot S006 is waterproof? Our bad, it goes without saying, as we couldn't spot a single phone in KDDI's winter and Spring lineups that is not. Interestingly, the unit at the FCC is black, whereas the only colors listed for the phone at KDDI are golden, pink and blue.

source: FCC & KDDI

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posted on 21 Dec 2010, 04:18

1. ellistiu911 (Posts: 30; Member since: 18 Jul 2009)

It's great to see that sony ericsson revived the cyber-shot lineup. . can't wait to get a hands on with this baby

posted on 21 Dec 2010, 04:55

2. Rawrzellers (Posts: 224; Member since: 22 Aug 2010)

Well this is one step I guess towards America getting a Japanese model phone. Still waiting on my Japanese clamshell design to arrive in America... hopefully that's not too far down the line.

posted on 21 Dec 2010, 05:31

3. FC (unregistered)

Thought Snapdragon processors could only support a maximum of 12mp?
http://www.qualcomm.com/products_services/chipsets/snapdragon.html

Only thing I can think of is they might have a modified Snapdragon SoC, where they removed some features of the SoC so the processor can focus more of its power on the camera....

posted on 21 Dec 2010, 05:38

4. calamazoo (unregistered)

the new Snapdragons made with the 45nm process support up to 18MP, methinks...

posted on 21 Dec 2010, 08:07

6. messiah (Posts: 438; Member since: 19 Feb 2010)

They beat other phones to the race???? Sony announces phones and releases them eight months later while other manufacturers slip in and release product faster and better. Yes, I have the x10. I speak from experience.

posted on 21 Dec 2010, 12:52

7. jacky_luvsjrod (Posts: 53; Member since: 26 May 2010)

so since it supposevly roaming on sprint does this mean this phone doesnt have a sim card ?and can be activated on cdma carriers over here in the states?

posted on 23 Dec 2010, 08:28

8. ella (unregistered)

This phone will release to compete with the almighty Nokia N8. Since Nokia N8 can compete with an 18MP Canon DSLR camera, do you think this little fella can outdo what Nokia N8 can?

posted on 09 Feb 2011, 01:18

9. Ikhsan (unregistered)

This is a great phone!!!

posted on 25 Feb 2011, 07:14

10. PAYMAN ZIAPOUR (unregistered)

Very good and excellent for 16 Mp camera in a cell phone.

posted on 04 Aug 2011, 07:45

11. bienjac (unregistered)

sony ericsson SATIO [U1] is better than N8 of nokia,and of course,nobody can beat this SE S006 if ever because it is 16 mp.maybe this is the best mobile phone ever.the problem is japan made,no sim card,i hope this phone can use a sim card..i will forget anything if i have this phone... i love it !!!!