Hot take: Sony Xperia 1 III, Xperia 5 III and Xperia 10 III

18 April 2021
Sony stay true to its DNA and its fans are happy for it.

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  • 21 Apr 2021

VectorR, 20 Apr 2021So if my Xperia 5 II was faulty indeed (typical suggestion ... moreDude whatever... go get an Apple, Samsung or a new Pixel... you are here posting half of the comments just because you have a dud.
It happens... and if Sony's QC is crap right now then you are an i.d.i.o.t. for buying an Xperia 5 and a 5 II...
For me they have been dependable devices with the exception of the fragility of the Z3 Compact series... but before that and after that I have had a very robust experience with great quality overall

Not the best solution for photography but good enough for my needs. I don't make a living out of being a Professional Mobile Photographer, so having good results is enough for me to store my memories and moments.

You really are a troll with nothing else to do but to make 150 comments on an article that's clearly not meant for you.

Go write something positive, go do some constructive criticism instead... go praise Apple, Samsung and Google...

I won't sell my phone cause you got blurry results on your pictures, it is YOU experience, not mine... mine has been superb so far and I will most likely upgrade to another Xperia in the future.

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    • 21 Apr 2021

    LucasN82, 20 Apr 2021There is no perfect solution/devices.Yeah, my point was that if you have the know-how you can achieve incredible results with manual mode... and you can create other results that aren't possible with just AI.
    So all in all I was still impressed with my results I love playing with it.

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      • 21 Apr 2021

      VectorR, 20 Apr 2021So if my Xperia 5 II was faulty indeed (typical suggestion ... moreSony is known for quality control issues.
      This is why it doesn't sell anymore in most countries.

      In 2021, one can trust Chinese manufacturers for quality, not "has-been" companies like Sony

        DQ, 20 Apr 2021I think you have a defective device or something. The only ... moreSo if my Xperia 5 II was faulty indeed (typical suggestion of Sony fans by the way), it basically means that Sony / Made in Japan doesn't mean quality anymore! You won't believe me but right now I'm holding a Xperia 5 which makes horrible photos with main camera - every single photo has big blurred patches from the left and right side. I can upload pictures to prove it as well. Why is that? Where is Sony quality? Suggest Alpha team just smoked weed with mobile camera department there. That was their main contribution :). And yes I still use my Pixel phone as a daily driver because it never let me down. I never get shitty photos from it, neither not true-to-life or overprocessed. Because Google (Apple , Samsung) still has some brains left to understand that computational photography is the only way to get something really good from dinky smartphone with tiny lenses and sensors. And, believe me, Sony eventually will come to it too if they wanna stay in this business. They're just stubborn, sluggish and 2 - 3 years behind the others.

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          • 20 Apr 2021

          Do these devices carry a FM transistor chip?
          Not clear from.this official response from Sony.

          https://twitter.com/SonyUK/status/1383071041594007553?s=19

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            • 20 Apr 2021

            DQ, 20 Apr 2021Yeah both phones where settled down in a window with timerThere is no perfect solution/devices.

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              • 20 Apr 2021

              In India when available?

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                • 20 Apr 2021

                LucasN82, 20 Apr 2021Use tripod, ISO200, 30s and self-timer (2-10 seconds), and ... moreYeah both phones where settled down in a window with timer

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                  • 20 Apr 2021

                  Smithravi, 20 Apr 2021"Up to 4 frames are aligned and averaged to decrease n... moreStill produces blurry images

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                    • 20 Apr 2021

                    LucasN82, 20 Apr 2021Thanks. Xperia have sesitivie AF, soo important is to chose... moreEven the Poco F2 pro does great astrophotography on a tripod, the sensor required doesn't need to be huge, the time of exposure is everything

                      "Up to 4 frames are aligned and averaged to decrease noise for each frame shot at 20 fps, something no camera to date we know of can do in high speed burst mode"

                      It is always interesting to learn more about Xperia phones

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                        • 20 Apr 2021

                        DQ, 20 Apr 2021You are a very good photographer. I recently tested a pitc... moreUse tripod, ISO200, 30s and self-timer (2-10 seconds), and AF zone centre/point.

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                          • 20 Apr 2021

                          DQ, 20 Apr 2021You are a very good photographer. I recently tested a pitc... moreThanks. Xperia have sesitivie AF, soo important is to chose correct mode in manual mode. Yes Pixel makes sharper centre, but that car doesnt have windows :) (only tripod can help here). Its hard achive perfect results on any camera ;) Astrophotography is hard because optics (lenses) sometimes has "coma" and stars are moving (earth is moving) soo u need large sensor (for lower time). Xiaomi has funny add on YT that say "this smartphone can do astrophotography". Yeee sure (when you use 50.000USD telescope).

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                            • 20 Apr 2021

                            LucasN82, 20 Apr 2021Thanks ;) All pictures was shot on Photo Pro from hand, and... moreYou are a very good photographer.
                            I recently tested a pitch black picture against my wife's Pixel 4a and to be honest, the astrophotography mode was able to catch more light, better dynamic range, color and sharpness during the 4 minute (exposure?) that it took....
                            However I managed to achieve a similar result, albeit softer with Manual mode using 30s, ISO 400.
                            This phone would definitely benefit from some AI modes, but the manual options are very powerful as well... we just have to put a little more effort.

                            Here you can find the comparison by the way... THIS IS A PITCH BLACK 2AM scene.
                            https://imgur.com/a/5zmmCQX

                            So keep in mind this was just testing extreme darkness. I actually don't like these "daylight-like night shots"

                              Android-Authority, 20 Apr 2021I told you he'd never accept that Xperia cameras are i... moreYou completely ignore the photos that he took which look much better for his evidence. Nice job being a hypocrite.

                                VectorR, 20 Apr 2021Yeah. It's a bitter pill to swallow for someone who is... moreI told you he'd never accept that Xperia cameras are inferior to the competition despite proof.
                                These Sony marketing tr^lls even blamed Gsmarena and others for not giving Xperia's crap image quality a thumbs up.

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                                  • 20 Apr 2021

                                  DQ, 20 Apr 2021Awesome pictures dude. That Ferris Wheel look amazingThanks ;) All pictures was shot on Photo Pro from hand, and 98% in Auto Mode (or P - semi-auto). From 2 days tests I didnt notice any blur and waterpainting, dynamic range was trully amazing.
                                  Xperia 1II:
                                  https://ibb.co/FhSnXWy (eyes details, fur and non software bokeh are incredible - 20fps mode; u must download photo and zoom on PC to maximum; u can see pollen on bee eyes)
                                  https://ibb.co/M2m4g86
                                  https://ibb.co/hF1LJXX
                                  https://ibb.co/10VmsVY
                                  https://ibb.co/j5DdC8k
                                  https://ibb.co/q7K7N7M
                                  https://ibb.co/qppvrKr
                                  https://ibb.co/2KC5k2b
                                  Xperia 5II:
                                  https://ibb.co/qW8p3ck
                                  https://ibb.co/C6FLXmc
                                  https://ibb.co/LNCqv32
                                  https://ibb.co/m86RPw8 (below picture that show how dark was there)
                                  https://ibb.co/LnBmSwQ
                                  https://ibb.co/sKKpWqB
                                  https://ibb.co/R61RwP0
                                  https://ibb.co/7pLCdvY
                                  Links are valid 1 week. If someone want true Xperia photos not fake, grab. Cheers.

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                                    • 20 Apr 2021

                                    LucasN82, 20 Apr 2021Really, you impress me. I didnt know that any person can ma... morewow! you should join #travelxperia
                                    you have nice composition too.
                                    i guess one of the xperias landed to a rightful owner.
                                    i cannot say the same to myself, ha ha.

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                                      • 20 Apr 2021

                                      LucasN82, 20 Apr 2021Really, you impress me. I didnt know that any person can ma... moreAwesome pictures dude. That Ferris Wheel look amazing

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                                        • 20 Apr 2021

                                        VectorR, 20 Apr 2021Yeah. It's a bitter pill to swallow for someone who is... moreI think you have a defective device or something. The only time my X5II has taken blurry messes have been when I have smudged the lense glass or in extremely low light.
                                        I have been very satisfied with my phone when though Auto mode isn't on par with the likes of Pixel (my wife Pixel 4a takes impressive shots) but the manual versatility of the Sony allows for complex shots that aren't possible otherwise.

                                        I just don't understand why you still have an Xperia if you are so pleased by the Pixel... You could have saved money sticking with a Pixel 5 and the beloved AI computational photography.

                                        But in all honestly the results with mine aren't as bad as the ones you posted on XDA... It could be a defective unit

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