Our 960fps slow-mo shootout video is up: Xperia XZ2 goes against the Galaxy S9

30 March 2018
We played with fire and we popped champagne bottles, all in the name of finding the best phone to shoot slow motion video with.

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Nick, 31 Mar 2018If it is not practical, then it's useless for majority of p... more"...Samsung does the opposite, they always wait for the technology to mature into practical level then put it into their phone..."

I.E... translation: "Samsung does the opposite, they always wait for - - reverse-engineering the technology of a rival brand phone after a thorough teardown examination, corporate espionàge, etc. - - then put into their phones and market it as if it were done by themselves..."

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    • AnonD-580901
    • gCv
    • 31 Mar 2018

    As usual Samsung and iPhone copy Sony

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      • Shui8
      • KZ8
      • 31 Mar 2018

      eelpout, 30 Mar 2018yes, my XZ1 has a basic Video Editor, which I assume is wha... moreFrom that video editor can u adjust the 960fps slo-mo where u want it to be as usual? If can then Sony have no problems if u didnt get the right moment at the 1st place as it can be edited later.

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        • 31 Mar 2018

        Nick, 31 Mar 2018If it is not practical, then it's useless for majority of p... moreyes. you cannot record firecracker explode with xperia. you'll often miss the shot.

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          • vmF
          • 31 Mar 2018

          techperson211, 31 Mar 2018And we all know 1080p slo mo capabilities of Sony. Samsung ... moreIf it is not practical, then it's useless for majority of people. Literally the only advantage which XZ2 has for slow-mo is the FHD resolution(which drastically shrinks the recording time as well, which clearly sucks) and that's about it. S9 can record slightly longer, has the automatic motion detection which is obviously helping the guy in the video get the footage in the right moment, better low-light performance and offers tons of editing option afterwards. If you're not an average consumer and don't like automatic recording, then you can always turn it off. Sony Mobile always rushes out to release new features without implementing them well so that people can use them with ease... Samsung does the opposite, they always wait for the technology to mature into practical level then put it into their phone.
          Try to shoot slow-mo with XZ2 then S9, you will find yourself missing the scene out 8 out of 10 times on XZ2 while on S9 you'll be getting it right 90% of the time.

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            • Anonymous
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            • 31 Mar 2018

            Soo many fanboys here... So here is a non bias opinion... Sony is better in terms of resolution (1080p),everything else pretty much goes to Samsung. The Ui is easier to get around and use, has auto capture, has more options to video edit and has better low light and noise reduction. But if you only take slow mo in daylight, Sony's 1080p resolution will look better.

              And we all know 1080p slo mo capabilities of Sony. Samsung always playing catch up game. Fanboys will say better implementation is better? Really? Hahaha. Sick of these sh@m*Su#g fanboys.

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                • Anonymous
                • JT5
                • 31 Mar 2018

                AnonD-292154, 30 Mar 2018You are jealous cos crapple copies Samsung.Physical home button
                Home button as finger scanner
                Headphone jack beside power connection port
                Speaker beside power connection port
                Glass body
                Second camera telephoto 52mm + 2x optical zoom
                Tablets with 4:3 screen
                12MP camera
                Square icons with round corners
                Virtual assistent
                Cam app with name of functions instead of icons
                Payment service
                Stereo speakers
                Face unlock
                Bigger version called PLUS
                Dual camera and more RAM for the PLUS

                Where have I seen all these before?

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                  • Anonymous
                  • 0xR
                  • 31 Mar 2018

                  Anonymous, 30 Mar 2018You are jealous because Samsung copies Apple instead of cre... moreI didn't event say anything about Samsung or Apple. What the f, man? Changing the topic because you want to cover up the bullsh*t you said?

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                    • Jxa
                    • 31 Mar 2018

                    why sony videos not in 1080 p ? couse its way better than samsung in that case LOL

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                      • AJ5
                      • 30 Mar 2018

                      Anonymous, 30 Mar 2018You are jealous because Samsung copies Apple instead of cre... moreYou are jealous cos crapple copies Samsung.

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                        • Anonymous
                        • ELT
                        • 30 Mar 2018

                        No doubt, already XZ2 is KING of super slow motion..

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                          Carl Key, 30 Mar 2018I prefer the camera of the Galaxy S9, better stabilization,... moreLol no dreams

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                            • Anonymous
                            • JT5
                            • 30 Mar 2018

                            Anonymous, 30 Mar 2018Sony wasn't the first to use 1080p screen. You don't even c... moreYou are jealous because Samsung copies Apple instead of creating new stuff.

                              Hotkolbas, 30 Mar 2018Great shoot out. It's clear the Samsung device is better... moreWell if it wouldn't for Sony, Samsung wouldn't make this tech :P

                                Great shoot out.

                                It's clear the Samsung device is better overall and you guys went into practicalm detail and shows.

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • srQ
                                  • 30 Mar 2018

                                  Playing with fire is dangerous, Will.

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                                    • 0xR
                                    • 30 Mar 2018

                                    Anonymous, 30 Mar 2018Xperia Z was the first to use 1080p screen.. You dont k... moreSony wasn't the first to use 1080p screen. You don't even care to check if your statements are true or not even after being corrected. I have no more business with ignorant people like you. Stop wasting both of our time.

                                      Shui8, 30 Mar 2018Dont sony have a video editor features as well? Past Xperia... moreyes, my XZ1 has a basic Video Editor, which I assume is what the XZ2 comes with.

                                        Tango., 30 Mar 2018Well... that might be to clean up the floor in their agenda... moreNo the P20 pro was been in the work for a while because they can't do that in a matter of one month just to get back at Sony for 6GB of Ram and high ISO. And the point is about that Huawei is saying to Sony that I see you too like your a threat. Sony can flip the market upside down if they want to