Sony Xperia 1 III - Super-Specced Photo Phone (But Why Those Lenses?!)

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[@mquinnusa]

Best feature you missed:Headphone jack! The main reason I ordered. (typing this on S8+)

[@genjii931]

Also microSD card up to 1TB, and front-facing stereo speakers.

[@akhilesh718]

True I am using Xperia 1 ii from past 1 year I don't know why I can't use bluetooth headphone. I am always using wired headphones. Its a huge difference.

[@pixels_per_inch]

Don't forget the charger. And the two main reasons I ordered was the display resolution and telephoto camera. I can't believe Samsung is selling a flagship phone (S21+) with a 1080p screen and a f̶a̶k̶e̶ misleading telephoto camera.

[@acalthu]

can't take photos with a headphone jack.

[@alirezamodares5797]

I also switched from my Samsung Galaxy S8+ to the Xperia 1 iii 😁

[@ImmortalInflames]

I've had an Xperia 1-II for about 6 months now, for it soon after sony announced the 1-iii - saved home cash that way. Truly the 21:9 screen is absolutely delightful & can't complain about the camera either. Happy with my purchase ^^

[@ChristopherWoods]

Gave the Mk3 a thorough try yesterday in Tokyo. The lenses and pro camera app is very good, a true step ahead of pretty much all the competitors - though a couple of quirks in the early OS versions. Weird bug I noticed was really poor and stuttering frame rate on video live view, though the resultant video was absolutely fine. The 120 fps display at the UHD resolution makes the use experience buttery smooth; Sony has taken great strides in the overall software and physical design. Also another major win is the screen, which in HDR calibrated Rec.2020 mode is stunning and has much better clarity, accuracy and avoids blown out highlights and crushed blacks of the S9 and other models in the Samsung range. The 3.5 mm headphone jack is still essential for me and seals the deal. I'll be ordering this as soon as it becomes available in the UK!

[@chinitopinoy1726]

You got any samples you can show?

[@chinitopinoy1726]

@@ChristopherWoods thanks! Yeah, I’ve looked into those already and the rest of them. Looking for more. Thanks!

[@li_tsz_fung]

Quirks in the early OS versions? I've been using Xperia 1 II since the first week it hit the market. Excellent hardware. Software experience is just rubbish. Serious shutter lag, some times failed to save a photo, sometimes failed to open the camera and tell you to restart the phone (but if I go to instagram story, the camera is working)

[@HackingDutchman]

No native 50mm is quite a big shame.

[@MidniteSan]

Kai's humor, reviewing Sony with Pentax hat 😁

[@xdrew707x]

He forgot to put the nikon strap 😆 🤣 😂

[@cypherdk85]

Dont forget the canon camera with Nikon strap he used on digitalrev 😛

[@rkgaustin9043]

Pentax sells more hats than cameras

[@drwierd]

I was curious about that Is he trying to show support of Pentax over Sony?

[@adamtoepfer5565]

@@drwierd He's been doing it for years. It's just how he is.

[@Conceptcreator]

I love myself the 5ii, it is the color science behind their shots. It gives shots some "feeling" and that just makes it really a device I enjoy, and of course the 3.5 headphone jack, I do have to say, form factor. Still not 100% sold on the longer body, and also the display brightness.

[@althejazzman]

I also have a 5-ii and it makes me feel quite guilty about not using my E-M5 mkii as much, but the phone does such a good job, and is just there immediately. I love taking low light outdoor shots in manual mode which I stitch together in Photoshop. I have found that the 70mm lens is terrible at autofocussing though.

[@alfredoalejandro87]

The longer body does take some getting used to. As for myself, the photos were okay but I ended up using another phone as my main driver as I felt underwhelmed by the camera. I think you are right, the colouring behind the shots is nice. I much prefer their approach to the more artificial stuff out there but at the same time I think Sony should use a bit more AI to maybe give their photos a tiny bit of sharpness or oomph.

[@DiaLFonZo]

Always love your in depth, honest videos. Waiting on my Xperia 1 III... 😁

[@DiaLFonZo]

After 2 days I returned 🤣

[@TheUndefeatedLoOn]

@@DiaLFonZo Why ?

[@fuzzypic]

Excellent review as always. Can’t wait to get this beast.

[@Jrb_Vision]

Been waiting on this video 😁

[@Twizzforsberg]

Loved this review. Are you going to do a video showing more pro functions? Getting My phone 10th next month. Hyped to make a lot of videos and great pictures

[@namelesssnitchy]

Bought the 5ii like 6 weeks ago. Was heavely discounted. And I must say best phone I ever had. (even though I come from a 2017 midrange phone hahaha so that is expected )

[@TurtlePower99]

1:19 they finally made the back non glossy so I dont give a crap if its slippy or whatever.. the edges are flat so its way easier to hold that the rounded soapbar phones

[@socialdrg6061]

Fantastic review, my first video I have seen of yours and loved it, new subscriber here! Thank you!

[@nermaldigital]

You’re absolutely right about the lenses, I didn’t even think about it before. Perhaps a 35mm would have been a better middle ground. However, still excited to have an optical tele lens on a phone for when my proper camera isn’t with me.

[@DucatiKozak]

Too bad the Sony engineers couldn't invent feet on the phone so you could move towards or away from your subject... 🙄

[@ubacow7109]

Idgaf what it is, its got flagship specs and a headphone jack in 2021, its a unicorn device and an instabuy for me ~

[@konradkopec]

Love your book Kai! It came 2 or 3 days ago.

[@alfredoalejandro87]

Your observations are spot on. I got this phone and I think its a good step forward for Sony, however my wife seems to love it even more so I ended up giving it to her. I hope this is a step in the right direction for Sony, as long as they can get some of their camera stuff sorted out.

[@mrpopo5097]

Even if Sony made the best phone ever it wouldn’t matter. Most people brains have been wired towards Samsung or iPhone for the last decade if not more

[@user-bp8yg3ko1r]

Great review!

[@hydrohydrahead3355]

You know you're addicted to KZbin when you catch Kai's video 58 seconds after its uploaded

[@NaughtyShepherd]

I wiped my phone screen before you pointed out the lens crud. 😂

[@dwightsbeetfarms3611]

16mm, 24mm, 50mm, 105mm or 16mm, 35mm, 85mm, 135mm would be my choice for 4 cameras in a smartphone.

[@segfault-berlin]

Sad you didn't talk about the iToF camera, would really like to see what that can do

[@waynetrinh8125]

It shoots purple lasers

[@AlSuChess]

50 mm would have been nice! Besides the face detection focusing, does it focus on contrast changes?

[@luigiagostinovideo]

Xperia 1: 2019, Xperia 1ii / pro: 2020, Xperia 1 iii: 2021... it's just like other brands, a one year product cycle.

[@esam7461]

I don't see the point of your comment? A lot of products have 1 year cycle, but no one is forcing you to buy every small upgrade.

[@luigiagostinovideo]

@@esam7461 the reviewer was pointing out that there is "a new Xperia every two seconds" when in fact it is not true. Of course we are free to choose if to upgrade or not.

[@esam7461]

@@luigiagostinovideo Oh, it wasn't clear you're referring to that, I think he meant is that Pro model was kinda mid-release that's why it feels there is a new Xperia every second.

[@80-80.]

Great! Finally someone posting outside the 4 hour window everybody is posting.

[@AlSuChess]

Where's Lok? I figured I'd see you guys together in videos more now!

[@EViLLennY]

Kai.... u the man simply put.

[@digitalcyclopsvideoproduct867]

Epic Sony review, w an equally epic Pentax Hat! LOL!

[@ziginox]

Gotta agree with you, I'd have preferred a 35mm or 50mmish lens instead of both a 16mm and 24mm. My current phone (the XZ2) only has a 24mm and it's frustrating.

[@vinztoledo8552]

Where is this place Kai ? Nice review 👍

[@FilmingAustralia1623]

Ive missed watching your videos kai

[@pentax.photography]

We're going to have to sort you out with a GR hat :D

[@happy030]

Kai you shouldnt forget to put Apple tablet (ipad) on the tabel, too. So you can show off all what have from this company! Cheers!

[@Halarue]

Love this phone

[@infinitesimal9001]

I used to love their phones

[@MrJupton1]

Thanks for the info.... Getting ready to switch from the iphone to Droid...I really like Sony products

[@cambodianrefugee6305]

Sony is the only one that has caught on to the idea that what the world needs is camera that can be a phone too as opposed the other way round. Agree that it needs a 50mm tho.

[@Niceone11202011]

Then again most people buy iPhones, Samsungs and Other Chinese Phones like Huawei and Xiaomi.

[@rizkyyulianto8741]

@@Niceone11202011 blame sony for not releasing their phone on my country anymore. So many people bought other brand

[@Niceone11202011]

@@rizkyyulianto8741 it's not about the that. The Smartphone market is so much saturated now that most people would want the most bang for their buck. Consumers want cheap phones with flagship specs and with great aesthetics. Sometimes consumers buy other brands because of the after sales. Then sometimes people buy just to social climb (Mostly apple users), to get ahead of the next best thing. Sony can't keep up with many models that are released every month because the company isn't built that way. They used to have compact phones which I liked at the time but more companies released with the same form factor with cheaper prices so Sony almost lost.

[@6Eternal9]

Watching on my LGv30, it has got everything a camera or video geek would want, especially for cinematographers just like this phone it has LUT built in and LOG profile mode is the best with HIFI recording along with DAC even though it came in 2017 it's still impressive, but would love to upgrade sony ❤️

[@damokerbs5856]

Also on my V30, such an amazing phone and camera setup. Unfortunately my battery us slowly degrading. I do love my quad Dac, storage slot and 3.5mm jack. They are a must have forever. I do want to upgrade to Sony as well and they are hard to find in the uk. Once again, the V30 is soo good I am sad the time is coming.

[@6Eternal9]

@@damokerbs5856 sad but true , Sony phones are not available in India also , just like LG they lacking in marketing their products and at the same time other brands like oppo Vivo have taken the market place because they know how to capture the market locally ,since LG and Sony phones have always been expensive to buy in first place so the people really don't go for that but prefer the other brands because of the availability and services

[@danijelujcic8644]

Considering a single 15-125 mm periscope lens would likely suffer quality issues, and mandate a tiny sensor, imagine a phone with three. 15-25, 35-50, 75-125. There can be an additional digital "zoom" option, but with a few requirements. 20 MP of classic Bayer array, and its default JPEG output 12 MP. With this and some good multi-frame stacking there could be enough genuine detail for smooth zooming through the whole focal length range and a 200-300 mm simulated fourth camera.

[@AndreaMouton]

I would like to ask you for advice. I took an xperia 1 iii attracted by the performance of the cameras. Given the results, I would like to try it for naturalistic photos, putting it on a tripod in a special place so that it does not take too much water. I would like to set it, perhaps with an external app, so that when the shutter button is pressed, the burst release starts but remains in operation until the next press, without having to physically hold it down.

[@garyp1930]

perfect ! on the money about the lens 24 to 70 jump and loosing quality if zoom in between

[@MuhammadKharismawan]

also it can do half of xperia pro's job and be the monitor of a camera with an hdmi to tyoe C adapter,.

[@tonyzhao5373]

Did you use the valuable ND? I can see the top-right corner and bottom-left corner are darker.

[@_o__o_]

nah he used a cheap one

[@RodolphosTechchannel]

What happened with the video of the xt4, seemed a bit off like underexposed

[@trometer19]

Good to see that from a sony users perpective i coul nd agree more

[@zolavib1187]

It can also be submerged up to 2 meters for 30mins so it may not be the best place to switch phones but if you’re willing to take a swim you will be ok most likely. Just make sure you don’t bring the rest of your tech with you

[@5x22]

Probably needs more polish on the camera software like the Xperia 1. Had the opportunity to try an Out of the box Xperia 1 and an Android 11 Xperia 1. The camera had a significant difference.

[@VIDEOSdeJOAOSOUSA]

Long Time no see.

[@devilmaycry383]

I have had my Xperia 1-ii for a year now which is a great phone so I will wait for the Xperia 1-iiii next year even though the 1-iii has some good improvements.

[@waynetrinh8125]

1 year go by and they still haven't add Timelapes and update software for selfie camera Xperia 1ii and this one

[@kheankimhong]

I’m loving Sony

[@BrbZrk_2]

Just make the 105mm 135mm or so next year with the main cam also periscopic amd 24 tot 50 variable. And take my money NOW.

[@stonecrack6775]

Hi, is there twin app setting in Sony 1iii?

[@cariza5]

Kai Please review the wonderful new Vivo X70 Pro Plus Smartphone.

[@mgermelckumyn3688]

🤯🌋 Sony beautiful, best smartphone

[@IanSlatas]

Kai!

[@kavoovak6646]

Yesss, I was so bored!

[@TheJadedFilmMaker]

"releasing new carras"

[@erolon17]

Do you know if they fix allowing burst shooting in raw? I have 5mk Ii only allows jpg burst

[@mjbbell]

Is it a good upgrade from a huawei p30 pro?

[@chalonish]

Which diver watch is he wearing ?

[@patrickrostker6693]

5:11 Pigeon go quack

[@razorgcy]

Hey man! Nice video. But can you use the correct nomenclature please? It's not ONE TWO, or ONE THREE. Sony officially uses the MARK naming scheme. Even during the unveiling, the CEO said it as One MARK Three. Regards. (Edit: Oh yeah, you did say it at the end, lol.)

[@curtflirt2]

They just can't seem to get the picture issues fully correct. For 1400, they gotta do better, it's time. Get it right for that price!

[@davidaltizer]

Love u

[@jacobbaranowski]

Does the iPhone have a better video 📹 or is the Sony camera 📷 better for blogging?

[@valenciaetc]

Is that an Orient watch with a Hirsch leather strap?

[@dontworryaboutanythingelse4653]

Where can i get this phone? i really interesting

[@lachlanlau]

Is there optical zoom in between the two tele lenses? Or can you not access it?

[@roboticvenom1935]

No there's NONE. The telephoto lense is horrible, Samsung smashed then with their 108MP(2.5x lossless) 3x optical and 100x optical

[@rwilifeandtravel1854]

I'd like to see the next Xperia with 16mm, 24mm, 35mm, 70mm, and 120mm or 135mm lenses. I think this represents a more complete lens line up for photography.

[@chinitopinoy1726]

Same and I hope they can maybe push for 4K 240 FPS and bring back the 960 FPS resolution albeit with higher resolution and longer record time.

[@mrpopo5097]

@@chinitopinoy1726 and will that shift iPhone and Samsung users toward Sony phones ? I don’t think so

[@chinitopinoy1726]

@@mrpopo5097 Yeah probably not. I'm just saying what I would have liked in the phone in terms of their video recording.

[@Ck87JF]

Some reviews have said that this phone (and most/all the others with the same SD 888 CPU) is way too hot. What's your experience with this?

[@mrbond0071983]

Hi, can I ask the community a question, I have this phone, and love it, but I have a issue with screen. And that is colour banding I've only just noticed it. If I play Apple music you can see it in the background of the album art. As you play music. As a good test if you play running by Beyonce. Which I just did (And I used this test with TV ) you can clearly see the lines of colour in the sea. I was hoping someone else could run this test on there phone to see if this is a bigger problems. Or just mine many thanks.

[@husseinarshad7476]

After I completed the explanation about the phone, I liked it very much. I am a fan of Sony phones, but I cannot buy it because I do not have enough money. Can you give me this wonderful phone 🤦‍♂️🥺 I'm sorry if there is a mistake in my writing because I use the translator program

[@tylou4479]

Like Sony's approach here but they should have a 35mm or 50mm.

[@roboticvenom1935]

The approach is awful, the s21 ultra has WAY better lenses and overall package for same or less price lmfai

[@IvanTheRussian10]

Does the display by SONY XPERIA ™ 1 III still dark like on SONY XPERIA ™ 1? And if it is I will cancel my pre-order!

[@thisguylovebananas]

nice

[@bobrose7900]

Great review... BUt, it's a phone, so how did it perform as one. We take this element for granted, Samsung seem to rule the waves where basic utility is concerned. Perhaps this is more a dedicated add on screen for their cameras?

[@Knowbody42]

Oh, Sony lets you shoot in raw mode now? It would make using any third party camera apps better.

[@ScottDavies]

I'm on a Xperia 5ii and I can shoot raw 😉

[@amranibrahimrashidi]

Best camera in smartphone ever...

[@filippoguadagna1190]

for photographic use Xperia 1 is the best. For use with video shooting and Iphone stabilization it remains unbeatable.

[@japoycyndz]

I miss the sony cybershot phones

[@marvinbavarian3236]

I like your accsent ☺️

[@PPYTAO]

Bro, what was the A cam on location? A Samsung Galaxy S3? 😂

[@craigwoodgate7120]

I bet within the next couple of years they will end up making phones that have removable camera lenses like a DSLR and SLR cameras

[@harisnaufal3259]

Yongnuo already did that

[@LazyCrazyGuy]

Last i checked Xperia 1 III sells and markets itself as a smartphone. Not a camera! There are tons of features in this phone and the camera is just one of those awesome features. You forgot it's the only phone that's a premium phone with a 3.5mm headphone jack, micro SD slot with up to 1 TB of memory, front facing stereo speakers, etc.

[@dangnguyen7365]

this is a camera channel, not a phone or a tech channel.

[@MrPanda-ke9rf]

Its okay i think since he camera guy not phone guy

[@dwightsbeetfarms3611]

Nobody cares

[@DJaquithFL]

Since LG is out of the market and I refuse to buy anything from Samsung and hell no to any CCP sponsored phones .. this Sony is the only possible Android phone keeping me from jumping ship to an iPhone Pro 13.

[@gavinsorenson461]

Literally in the exact same boat as you, have had almost every LG v series besides 10 & 50, currently have a v60 and have been thinking about a replacement. Looks like this is it

[@DJaquithFL]

@@gavinsorenson461 .. The LG V series is damn good especially if you're using wired headphones e.g. Sennheiser 5XX on its Hi-Fi Quad DAP. It's a shame.

[@gavinsorenson461]

@@DJaquithFL quad hifi dac was one of the main selling points for me, It sucks to see every brand going jackless, physical port will always be superior!

[@trentonlai5666]

Same here. Was waiting for V70...I am considering Asus Zenfone 8 from Taiwan which has dac and 3.5mm jack

[@DJaquithFL]

@@trentonlai5666 .. Yeah ASUS might be another possibility. I'll certainly look into it.

[@Hardworkingize]

Hmm interesting. Maybe it was a bad idea going for an Samsung s21

[@miladshahrestani1349]

Same here

[@anhdb]

I''m on s21ultra and thinking about 1iii :D

[@jucariecubaterie]

È vero che scalda parecchio con uso medio?

[@raulpavel3d]

I think the main lens sould be wider

[@shot2death876]

Are these type of video's about phones or cameras'?

[@atulkamble-tl3be]

❤️SONY❤️

[@kodefashmodefa]

I swear the Experia 1 I came out 2 months ago

[@TheRacerRich]

I wish Sony's were easier to buy if you're in the USA on the Verizon network :(

[@washuai]

The Sony website, B&H photo, etc are easy. Best Buy will eventually be an option, too. You get an unlocked phone with out the carrier bloat. You can still get insurance from same provider as your carrier or better. If you think another carrier has a better deal, you're not locked into contract and can switch freely.

[@TheRacerRich]

@@washuai but it is hard to know what not officiant supported phone will actually worknon vzw, and where i live there is no reception for the others.

[@washuai]

@@TheRacerRich that's not hard. Quick web search will tell you Verizon 4G, LTE,5G bands (or ask Verizon directly, especially the towers in your region). Phone specs include the radio bands of the phone. If they're all there then you're set. You should do this even for carrier phones, because as I've learned in the past, I got better reception on my carrier phone compared to family member, same brand (Samsung), but different models.

[@washuai]

@@TheRacerRich from what I see there's n5 & n66 5G, such is 2/5 bands, which leaves some on the table, but might not make any difference since in a rural? area you might not have the other towers, anyways. For most 5G won't really matter for a few more years. The US region Xperia 1 III has all 5/5 4G radios. 2,4,5,13 & 66

[@steffin001]

Sony ft Pentax?

[@vickyfabian3946]

Sayangnya ga masuk ke indonesia. Sedih

[@superjohny23]

i wonder how is alamby doing lately.

[@patildinesh07]

but this one not available in india i follow you as my 1st youtub tech & camera guru at the time of youtub started world wide with vloging 2012 with another channel Digital Rev- Love from India Kai W

[@ungku23]

Not sure why but your outdoor vlogging camera is pretty foggy in the earlier shots... Feels a little amateurish for a photography/video channel

[@merpinallday]

No low light eh?

[@geri8355]

1 month now with the xperia 1iii.Used to be a sony user but then i changed to samsung becouse of bad photos in low light.Thought to come back as i always loved sony.I think the best thing about this phone is the screen which is a fantastic 4k and the ratio 21:9 looks alien.Phone is superquick and never lags.Sound is fenomenal coming from every inch of the phone ,nothing to say.120 hz is useless very small difference.Battery drains quickly not a full day.The cam is not as advertised it looks like an old camera with features yes but manual features and you have to combine them to get the perfect shot i mean who has the time for that ,its like a puzzle, same with cinemapro aaaand the light has to be perfect too otherwise is pure shit.So yeah Its like sony knows what we want but it wont give it to us.From a sony fan

[@Schwermetall]

Kai, a Pro don't use a variable nd filter (like on 4:07) 😉

[@_o__o_]

he no pro, he vidos sux