Sony Xperia 5 III review

03 August 2021


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  • vjX
  • 10 Aug 2021

geek-a-contra, 07 Aug 2021purely out of curiosity: could you indicate a smartphone, n... moreA22 5G

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    • tx3
    • 10 Aug 2021

    geek-a-contra, 07 Aug 2021purely out of curiosity: could you indicate a smartphone, n... moreRedmi note 10, yeah it is cheap tho

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      • Anonymous
      • StU
      • 10 Aug 2021

      Stanley Kubrick, 09 Aug 2021I would support a boycott on the dedicated Google assistant... morePixel phones are trash, they no longer use Snapdragon 8 series but crapyyyy S6 series, lmao.

        I would support a boycott on the dedicated Google assistant button (unless it can be remapped) on ALL phones. This one useless (for me) piece of hardware may just be what makes me pass up Sony yet again! I don't like side mounted fingerprint readers, but I can live with them because I prefer using my fingerprint for security. But I NEVER use any assistant on any phone. I do not need them and I use ADB to remove/delete or render them inactive as soon as I can. So for me, to have a dedicated hardware button just for something I will NEVER use is beyond tolerable for my major $$$$$$. Now, if it can be remapped, one way or another, then I will reconsider a purchase. Otherwise...Sony just lost another sale! Besides that even the Pixel's so not use any dedicated Google assistant button. SO stupid!

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          • svaberget
          • nru
          • 09 Aug 2021

          Anonymous, 09 Aug 2021It's a preproduction issue :) either lenses are misali... moreDidn't the same thing happen btw Xperia 1 ii and Xperia 5 ii?

          "We had a generally more positive experience with the Xperia 5 II's telephoto than what we observed on the 1 II. The images here are consistently sharp - that couldn't be said of the 1 II's 3x shots. Whether that's been achieved with a hardware or software tweak, we can't be sure, but 5>1 for us once more."

          source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_5_iii-review-2294p6.php

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            • Anonymous
            • LHe
            • 09 Aug 2021

            Rkm, 08 Aug 2021No no no. Not gonna let you bring some random sample from S... moreIt's a preproduction issue :) either lenses are misaligned or post processing is at some early stage. None of 1 III production models experience such fringing and softness.

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              • KZK
              • 09 Aug 2021

              Tann Hauser, 09 Aug 2021I said wide. Ya know, when everything is in focus. Landscap... moreThat goes almost the same with every smartphone. At 16mm - 28mm, certain distance with no moving object, of course the AF wont trigger (hence its called 'Auto'). Sensor size + fixed aperture are limited. Telephoto are different calculation, u can get natural depth of field, because the focal length are longer, Aperture value taken as consideration, even with longer distance u will get the natural depth of field depends on sensor size. The AF only helps focusing on subjects, nothing more.

              Of course if using 'Portrait Mode' u can get extra bokeh. But that got nothing to do with hardware, or even ToF. Laser cannot go far that much, especially when it comes to telephoto, unless the object near to the camera.

                Anonymous, 09 Aug 2021Woa woa man, so are you saying that AF is not triggered whe... moreI said wide. Ya know, when everything is in focus. Landscape scenario, without AF.

                Deep think a bit on that.

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                  • ypc
                  • 09 Aug 2021

                  Tann Hauser, 09 Aug 2021No biggie. I thought you at least knew Xperia has AF on ... moreOMG. He was literally quoting you.

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                    • Rkm
                    • ypc
                    • 09 Aug 2021

                    Tann Hauser, 09 Aug 2021Oh, for crying out loud. You dont even know Sony has aut... more🤦🏻‍♂🤦🏻‍♂This is fun

                    "You dont even know Sony has autofocus on the tele cam."
                    What? You said AF wasn't triggered on that tele shot. Are you now disagreeing with yourself. If yes, that's progress.

                    "And dont recognize fake bokeh processing when you see one."
                    The sample you provided was literally the example for showing natural depth of field because of big sensor, wide aperture combo.
                    https://m.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s20_ultra_5g-review-2074p6.php


                    "How can I expect to debate you anything further on the subject...
                    You are pulling your narratives out of your stockings."
                    That's what everyone reading your comments are saying from the beginning for heaven's sake.

                      Nick Tegrataker, 09 Aug 2021"Its a wide depth of field with no AF triggered scenar... moreNo biggie.

                      I thought you at least knew Xperia has AF on the zoom lens. You guys seem oblivious of some facts, and are trying too hard. Not a good combo.

                      Be well, and prosper. Laugh a lot.

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                        • Anonymous
                        • 70d
                        • 09 Aug 2021

                        Tann Hauser, 08 Aug 2021Yes.Yes.Yes. Proving my point. That link you suddenly ... moreAF has nothing to do with the depth of field. Stop posting and start reading. You're embarrassing yourself and you don't even know it.

                          Rkm, 09 Aug 2021You can't even differentiate the natural out of focus ... moreOh, for crying out loud.

                          You dont even know Sony has autofocus on the tele cam.
                          And dont recognize fake bokeh processing when you see one.

                          How can I expect to debate you anything further on the subject...
                          You are pulling your narratives out of your stockings.


                          Ok fella, we have definitely spoken enough.

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                            • ypc
                            • 09 Aug 2021

                            Tann Hauser, 08 Aug 2021Yes.Yes.Yes. Proving my point. That link you suddenly ... moreYou can't even differentiate the natural out of focus rendition provided by a big sensor wide aperture combo. S20 ultra has a 1/1.33in sensor and f1.8 lens. Thank you for proving to everyone that your understanding of photography and optics is abysmal.

                            Regarding 5iii vs 1iii lens issue. "Wide depth of field, with no AF triggered "? On a tele? At almost 70mm? At f2.3? Do I even need to explain that ?

                            Corner softness? On the center of the image? Even in your example, look at the center. I thought you only had issues understanding depth of field . But this says way much more. At this point I'm not even insulting you. You need to start learning about photography from 101. Because some of them are sad.

                              Tann Hauser, 08 Aug 2021Yes.Yes.Yes. Proving my point. That link you suddenly ... more"Its a wide depth of field with no AF triggered scenario"
                              Thanks for the laugh.

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                                • Anonymous
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                                • 09 Aug 2021

                                Tann Hauser, 08 Aug 2021Yes.Yes.Yes. Proving my point. That link you suddenly ... moreWoa woa man, so are you saying that AF is not triggered when the DoF is deep? Really shows your lack of knowledge regarding photography, thoroughly impressed with your confident attitude :)

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • vjX
                                  • 08 Aug 2021

                                  Tann Hauser, 08 Aug 2021Yes.Yes.Yes. Proving my point. That link you suddenly ... moreAutofocus means focus is attained automatically, whether the field of view is wide or narrow. You said autofocus is not activated when the field of view is wide. I think you should stop replying anymore for your sake.

                                    Rkm, 08 Aug 2021No no no. Not gonna let you bring some random sample from S... moreYes.Yes.Yes.
                                    Proving my point.

                                    That link you suddenly provided shows a telephoto lens edge blur . Sth you noticed at beggining, but not what I debated at all.
                                    But that is you with changing your BS, as that was not the subject at all. Its a wide depth of field with no AF triggered scenario. And both 5 and 1 have corner lens softness.

                                    This scenario is actually representative of the subject we discussed as AF is triggered here:
                                    https://m.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_5_iii-review-2294p6.php#image44
                                    https://m.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_5_iii-review-2294p6.php#image45
                                    And the difference in blur of background is pretty darn obvious.

                                    Now back to the subject.
                                    You, and the bunch, insisted smartphones dont use fake bokeh in main cam ISP processing.
                                    What is wrong with the picture I linked to? The separation outlines are obvious. Focal plane is all messed up with too excessive blur. Depth of field is fake as f.
                                    Is it a lens problem?

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                                      • ypc
                                      • 08 Aug 2021

                                      Tann Hauser, 08 Aug 2021Unbelivbl. Which issue do you see here? Its pretty darn... moreNo no no. Not gonna let you bring some random sample from S20 ultra to create some new BS. We are gonna stay in this review and compare the telephoto samples of 5iii to 1iii.

                                      5iii
                                      https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_5_iii-review-2294p6.php#image42

                                      1iii
                                      https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_5_iii-review-2294p6.php#image43

                                      View it at 100% and explain how that is about photo processing. Both are taken at same ISO and shutter speed. Convey how that isn't a lens issue.

                                        Rkm, 08 Aug 2021"BionzX for proper DSLRs doesnt have code for iToF dat... moreUnbelivbl.

                                        Which issue do you see here?
                                        Its pretty darn obvious to anyone knowing anything basic about photo processing, and has nothing to do with lens quality:
                                        https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/reviews/20/samsung-galaxy-s20-ultra/review/daylight/gsmarena_118.jpg

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