Sony Xperia Z3+ preview: First look

29 May 2015
The Sony Xperia Z3+ was only recently announced and we're happy it made it to our testing grounds so quickly. While we're already busy working on a full review, we decided to give you an early taste of what it's like...

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  • 02 Jun 2015

AnonD-389756, 02 Jun 2015Ahh.. speaker is cheap, even Alcatel has 1,3watt one. QHD, ... moreThis cell is Not out yet and your implying cheap! get lost foo

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    • AnonD-391800
    • Bns
    • 02 Jun 2015

    Ale, 02 Jun 2015Nice article, yet pointless here are the 'Steadyshot' featu... moreAha, steadyshot is not integrated into the sensor, its a tech layer above the sensor
    Link where it says its spoof only?

    While you search, here is an example of z3 stabilization capabilities with steadyshot and intelligent active mode that mostly puts OIS to shame:
    http://www.soyacincau.com/2014/09/18/sony-xperia-z3s-intelligent-active-video-stabilisation-is-impressive/

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      • Ale
      • pKn
      • 02 Jun 2015

      AnonD-391800, 01 Jun 2015Here, learn http://www.brayebrookobservatory.org/BrayObsWe... moreNice article, yet pointless here are the 'Steadyshot' feature in the Z series is that in name only my Sony obsessed friend!

      Thats right Sony has pulled a fast one of a sort, you see whilst there are both sensor and optical based versions of Steadyshot that Sony employ across their digital camera range, neither of which are used int their imx220 series sensors. It's digital im affraid, it works by cropping the image and then using software (not hardware) to stabilize. They've called it Steadyshot just to it a better marketing name than 'DIS', but it is im affraid digital.

      Now as to the optical vs sensor shift debate, well like cmos vs ccd,digital vs film, jpeg vs raw and on and on etc, it is in the end subjective, there are pros and cons to both.

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        • AnonD-402127
        • nvs
        • 02 Jun 2015

        Say also who need Fingerprint I draw a sign same thing just not tell anything about mobile and something so Not Important. Never had use it anyway when if get my fingerprint photo on Internet and Pay that way just not Safe need Real and Same Protection use on Computor today in mobile so not get it Hacked...

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          • AnonD-402127
          • nvs
          • 02 Jun 2015

          I own a Z2 and use 15 pixel take facerekognition smile and use Multifocus, ISO aoto,meeting Multi.
          when start Camera that set come up as a Automode for me take Awsome Photo`s.
          Use a ScanDisk 32 gig Ultra are to update it with ScanDisk 64 gig Extreme.
          just say my Old Xperia S still work just fine my son have it.
          But much talk about how much Crap Sony Camera are Why do Ipine 6,LGg4, Samsung, Huawei and more Use Xperia S to Z Camera inside ???? they use Sony Xperia Old Camera Tech inside how much Crap can it be. Sony did this first 3 month of year Earn 1,2 Billion$ on Only Iphone6 sell get pay 20$\unit so say when LGg4 and Samsung put up there pay Sony get a Lot in Pay in sell this Old Camera Tech and allmost everyone use it in mobile today are Nokia\microsoft and Think M9 had that one..........

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            • AnonD-389756
            • tht
            • 02 Jun 2015

            AnonD-391800, 02 Jun 2015Cost? It ll be cheaper than lg4 and s6... Doesnt have OIS,... moreAhh.. speaker is cheap, even Alcatel has 1,3watt one. QHD, Fingerscanner and OIS are hi end features, only can be found in high end phones. Oh, i thought its $800.. I am sorry ill check it again later..

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              • AnonD-391800
              • pEC
              • 02 Jun 2015

              Z3+ pricing: 750 us dollars, 550 gb pounds, 700 euro

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                • AnonD-391800
                • pEs
                • 02 Jun 2015

                AnonD-389756, 02 Jun 2015I dont want to talk about advantage or disadvantage. What i... moreCost? It ll be cheaper than lg4 and s6...
                Doesnt have OIS, fingerprint scan?
                It has extra +speaker, sd810 not sd808,the most expensive camera sensor, pricier bulid than g4...
                Should compare price to other big name flags, not chinese ones
                Cause ofcourse chinese are cheaper....

                About OIS, read link below about steadyshot....its tech, not software...

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                  • AnonD-389756
                  • tht
                  • 02 Jun 2015

                  AnonD-391800, 01 Jun 2015Qhd is not an advantage if it has a negative effect on batt... moreI dont want to talk about advantage or disadvantage. What if we talk about 'cost'. FHD costs less than QHD, ofcourse there is a cost to add finger print scanner for hard ware and software, let make it simple.No fingerprint scanner means No cost for it, right?, and there is cost for OIS, again No cost for OIS. SO, Z4 should be CHEAPER.. Z4 has OIS called steady shot? its clear you even dont know what OIS is. We cant justify $800 Z4..

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                    • p41
                    • 01 Jun 2015

                    Ale, 01 Jun 2015Oh come on!! Steadyshoot in the Z series is not ois at a... moreHere, learn
                    http://www.brayebrookobservatory.org/BrayObsWebSite/HOMEPAGE/OIS_M%26M.html

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                      • AnonD-391800
                      • p41
                      • 01 Jun 2015

                      Ale, 01 Jun 2015I well enough clued up on the do's and dont's of night phot... moreBecause you replied to my comment, and I have uterly opossite experience, and even gave a link to night and lowlight xperia Z series camera shots gallery so people reading could actually see why I am of opossite opinion...

                      What do you so arogantly expect: me not to reply to you, and not provide some evidence to my claim and opinion?

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                        • Ale
                        • pKn
                        • 01 Jun 2015

                        AnonD-391800, 01 Jun 2015Qhd is not an advantage if it has a negative effect on batt... moreOh come on!!

                        Steadyshoot in the Z series is not ois at all, it's Digital based stabilisation. You do know the difference yes????

                        Effective it is yes, about the same as the iphones 5S and 6 (which are regarded as among the best 'dis' phone camera's) but it is not ois!


                        If your going prattle on like your some kind of expert then get your facts right!

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                          • pKn
                          • 01 Jun 2015

                          AnonD-391800, 31 May 2015Are you nuts!!!!??? It makes perfect night shots, guess yo... moreI well enough clued up on the do's and dont's of night photography thanks.

                          Still mistaking criticism for ignorance I see! Your arrogance is ridiculous.

                          I speak from direct experience when I voice my disappointment with the Z series camera, why this seems to bother you so much....who knows....who cares!

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                            • 01 Jun 2015

                            AnonD-389756, 31 May 2015It lacks high end features like QHD screen, OIS, fingerprin... moreQhd is not an advantage if it has a negative effect on battery and graphic performance....and it has....
                            Fingerprint scanner, ok, but to most unnecessary, just an additional security feature, not in any way advancement to user experience...
                            OIS?
                            All Z Xperias have OIS, but it is sensor based (and called Steadyshot), not lens based...go google what is more convenient and more effective...

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                              • AnonD-63308
                              • IVN
                              • 01 Jun 2015

                              AnonD-389756, 31 May 2015It lacks high end features like QHD screen, OIS, fingerprin... moreQHD on this screen size is not a high-end feature, but an unnecessary and unwelcome feature.

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                                • Anonymous
                                • KAe
                                • 01 Jun 2015

                                AnonD-389756, 31 May 2015It lacks high end features like QHD screen, OIS, fingerprin... morei don't know guys-why are u so obsessed with dirt cheap low build quality phones...HAVE ANY OF U GUYS BASHING HERE EVER HELD A SONY??

                                -ITS A "PRE"VIEW OF A "PRE"PRODUCTION Z3PLUS HANDSET...can't u guys wait for the review of a production set???

                                  It would be nice to review and test the high definition high bit Bluetooth feature LDAC, apparently this is decent audio feature with satisfy the audiophile with added no compromise wireless feature, sadly, compatible headphones are still pricy

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                                    • AnonD-389756
                                    • tht
                                    • 31 May 2015

                                    It lacks high end features like QHD screen, OIS, fingerprint scanner. It should be priced around $550, yes the same price with prettier Xiaomi mi note pro or lower..

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                                      • JPR
                                      • 31 May 2015

                                      AnonD-391800, 31 May 2015No I am not kidding at all, and do have high standards. And... moreHe is probably trolling, yesterday I tested side by side an iPhone 6 vs my Z3c in low light shots with and without flash, both on 8MP and I even stayed in superior auto and the results were equally good... The iPhone images were shaper but a lot noisier, color were truer though...While the Z3c images were softer but with very little noise, and color was not as real but more light came into the image even without flash.

                                      The Z3c is definitely on par with the other flagships of 2014

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                                        • SkG
                                        • 31 May 2015

                                        Non user replaceable battery should not be a disadvantage for a waterproof phone.