Sony XPERIA Pro-I Camera: Why is this SO good?

TEAM SGG PATREON / somegadgetguy While I wrap up shooting samples for a more in depth camera look at the Pro-I, and some upcoming comparisons, I wanted to take a couple minutes to chat about camera design. A camera is more complicated than just a shutter button on a screen. Sony shows a LOT of thought can go into helping a user produce better content.
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[@susyespinoza9732]

"... just because you're familiar with a cluttered camera app, does not mean that app is good software design..." Here's to hoping others learn from this!

[@michaelcorcoran8768]

We hope. The signal to noise ratio on KZbin is awful when it comes to tech (or anything else basically)!

[@Karthik-yy7gw]

This goes for MKBHD. he calls out everything confusing and keep bootlicking apple😂

[@DavidNgo86]

@@Karthik-yy7gw MKBHD is a shill.

[@ArcideMusic]

@@Karthik-yy7gw And that's really a weird thing for me, because he's got all this expensive cameras and tech, yet he finds the iPhones to be the best, just because they look cool, as the pictures "pop". The main concern seems to be what the photos look like on Instagram. Level of detail is not even a thing most of the reviewers consider, which only gives manufacturers incentive to crap out over-processed photos. Sony seems to be the only one who doesn't follow this dumb trend.

[@rdmz135]

@@ArcideMusic he's always favoured photos from Pixel phones, not iPhones.

[@staicu2295]

Most reviewers always called LG and Sony's camera software overly complicated without purpose 😂I've learned to ignore their complaints

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Made me sad though when LG started making their app more like Samsung, who was making THEIR app more like Apple. 😥

[@staicu2295]

@@SomeGadgetGuy yeah, I have the LG G7+, în order to get to the manual modes I have to scroll all the way through the other ones that I never use 🤷🏻‍♂️it used to be just 2 clicks

[@farishanafiah8461]

Lol please, I don't listen to those so-called "reviewers". We aren't the kind of person who always shoot in Auto.

[@michaelcorcoran8768]

I was glad short circuit gave this a flattering unboxing.

[@mohammedfuadh9096]

It was unboxed by a pro photographer. Which is probably why

[@resilientintrovert2093]

God bless Sony for keeping the headphone jack and SD card slot alive. 🙌🙌🙌

[@sxybasturd]

Ty I've been using the 5ii for a year now. The reviewers make the app seem complicated when it's actually the best and most user friendly.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

I know right! If you shoot with it for more than five minutes, you see WHY.

[@josephaquino3095]

No. It is really complicated for those reviewers. I guess, Sony has a funny way of exposing reviewers who are not really into technology. They do not get good output, while the real ones do get great shots. So, where the problem lies? For sure, not on the device.

[@Sabundy]

I have had the Xperia 1 mark ii for over a year and I now immediately KNOW a reviewer is full of shit, or a paid shill when they claim the Sony pro apps are "complicated". I guess if you are the type of person who has trouble tying your shoelaces then yes it is. For anyone else with a functioning brain it's quite easy to figure out and get used to.

[@prateekpanwar646]

@@Sabundy People can learn anything on youtube in under 10 mins. People are too much spoiled spoonfed.

[@SpardasTechReviews]

Yeah it honestly took some adjusting to get used to the 1 III and after 6 days I pretty much have it down. Lol It is funny how many reviewers say the auto mode is bad while being in the basic mode. I'm honestly enticed to get the pro I. I want to support things that are ambitious when we're pretty much in a sea of the same stuff.

[@ja195]

The exposure slider and temperature slider makes everything so easy

[@thusmarshal8815]

I believe that this one of the best phones that came out period! And I love that Sony doesn't follow the norm that's why I am using the Sony Xperia 5 ii

[@blackdynamite9940]

@@reefmint I have had the xperia acro s back in 2011 it had ip certifications almost no other phone provided it was a great device and came with no issues what so ever and further along i had the xperia Play, Z, Z1, Z2, Z5 premium,XA Ultra, XZ Premium, 1 and currently i have the 1iii I've had no real issues what so ever so plz stop speaking for others. I remember the samsung note 7 catching fire and exploding those things where even banned from airplanes lol such horrendous things have never been the case with a Sony Xperia device but yet here you are complaining about build quality.... Every device has its pro's and cons quit bashing on Sony for no reason lol..... I bett you had a Xperia and it sucked big time for you right 😂🤗🥲

[@machtschnell7452]

@@blackdynamite9940 There is no one bashing on Sony in the post. What are you reading?

[@blackdynamite9940]

@@machtschnell7452 he removed his comment....

[@thusmarshal8815]

@@blackdynamite9940 he got scared . My first phone was actually the Sony Ericsson Porsche edition then the x10 mini and then the Xperia z after that I used the LG G6 , note 8 , essential ph1 , iphone x and honestly the Sony Xperia 5 ii is the best yet I'm keeping it for at least 4 years then it will be a Sony again .

[@2011Kestrel]

I hate having to touch the screen to take a photo on my phone. I frequently end up needing to change my grip in the middle of a shot, and I often jostle my phone while taking the picture, shifting the framing I tried to do. The camera shutter button alone is a deal MAKER for me.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

It's why I REALLY miss the LG focus button. Any way you hold the phone, if you can tap the screen to focus, you just tap the focus indicator again to take the photo. It was BRILLIANT.

[@Sabundy]

Same here. I will never give up the shitter button on my Xperia

[@Sabundy]

SONY has been innovating their asses off imho. And not just with smartphones. But in general across their product line. And the Vision S electric car is so damn cool. But certainly they are carving out a unique identity in the smartphone space. I really hope that consumers start to reward them for it.

[@37rmstrong]

I had to spend quite a long _relatively_ time figuring out the Song camera, pro camera. It was always so much easier to go back to my pixel and just click shoot done. However, when I got a good photo from Sony it was so much more rewarding. If I could combine Sony, xperia and the pixel it would be the perfect camera.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

The auto mode on Sony has gotten a LOT better, but I doubt they'll ever play the same processing tricks that Google uses. It's why I hold them up as the examples though. You can't beat a Pixel for what it is, and no one else can TOUCH a Sony for what it is.

[@The-Heart-Will-Testify]

That's the fun part of photography that many reviewers are promoting against. I just don't understand why they are so against it.

[@37rmstrong]

@@The-Heart-Will-Testify I'm with you on that. I just think it's lazy. I mean they work hard to put out as many quality videos as they can. Maybe if they cut back the workload they would do better reviews. But then I'm sure it's cutting back on their finances

[@jahcre]

@@SomeGadgetGuy So true. Sony gives you the choice to learn. The rest gives you the easiest way out with what AI feel is the best picture at the moment.

[@jahcre]

@@The-Heart-Will-Testify Guess it's because Sony don't follow the crowd.

[@rambot670]

Why you are not a senior product manager at one of these smartphone companies, I will never understand. I am extremely grateful for your fresh take on gadgets. It really broadens my perspective and viewpoint , which reflects on other things apart from tech as well. So , thank you for existing Juan !! 😊

[@Garythefireman66]

Sony is really making a Pro camera experience. Hopefully other OEMs will follow suit 🤞🏻

[@weeliano]

This is a great breakdown of different UI design philosophies between different manufacturers and I find your analysis very accurate. Seriously considering this as my next camera/video phone and it hits all my requirements.

[@DavidB-xz3mj]

I'm sort of resigned to realizing that despite their cost I'm probably a Sony phone user in the future. Pixels are very good at what they do, but Sony does more and more can be a quality of it's own.

[@farishanafiah8461]

I am also looking at the Sony since they still keep the headphone jack and microSD card slot, which is still relevant in 2021 and beyond.

[@troy5568]

Sony phones really are made for different audience of users, and it's really irritating when the "aV3r4G3 cUnzHumeRs" keep on comparing Xperias to the mainstream flagships, then make a conclusion that it is inferior because it doesn't fit their needs very well. Duhh, I could even say the same for an iPhone or Galaxy and say that it is a bad phone because it is not what is appropriate to me, but I know for a fact that it was made for an entirely different type of smartphone users, which is to say that it is not for me. In the end, I still do appreciate what those phones are really good at even if they aren't suited for me, so I really do wish that people from the other side would do the same towards the Xperias. I only see some few of them do, and I really respect them for that.

[@farishanafiah8461]

@@troy5568 Ikr. Most "aV3r4G3 cUnzHumeRs" compared this Xperia to Xiaomi's Mi 11 Ultra. Maybe the Xiaomi fairs better in terms of camera performance, but everything else is a fail including its MIUI software. I mean, $1000+ smartphone that still use USB-C 2.0 with no video output? No way in h*ll I'm gonna buy one!

[@suvtropics]

Lg dead. Sony is next best for me.

[@jwill7998]

Sony is retaining great features that other companies have removed; headphone jack, expandable storage, flat screen, and an LED notification light. They have great cameras to boot. Also, I prefer the small bezel at the top to a notch or hole-punch.

[@machtschnell7452]

100% on the bezel for camera, etc.

[@1mlb704]

Yes, yes, yes, and yes 👍

[@smegmaz9388]

Great content piece Juan, as always

[@purposelygaming]

11 people disliked this video.......I guess someone opened the "NoT wOrThS iT fOr The MoNiEs" box again 🤦😂. Awesome video mate as usual

[@alanifotis7190]

I think that sony is owning it especially after the xperia 1 ii I want to buy every phone that they release 😅

[@SonyEnthusiast]

Me too as you can tell from my pfp 😁

[@akinishi1985]

You just got a new subscriber! Thank you for your honesty! :)

[@SonyEnthusiast]

Great video bro! And those haters always gotta say something like the whole sensor isn't being used. Smfh. Want a thicker phone? Nonetheless, the great photo results speak for themselves

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

It really is a joy to shoot on. Exactly. The photos speak for themselves.

[@Sabundy]

the shills and grifters always have to push the narrative they have been paid to push.

[@lany_07gaming]

Great info and review for the Sony Xperia Pro-l.👍

[@devilmaycry383]

Waiting for the pre-order to go live in the UK I have had so many Xperia phones and it's great to see how they have evolved throughout time. Xperia Pro-I is definitely something special.

[@Sabundy]

me too. Also waiting for the pre-order.

[@Mckaluge]

Same here hopefully it doesn't sell out as quick as the Xperia 1III 😂😂 and Sony should make the buying process more fluid in the UK it's just an opinion tho

[@gregoryaul2005]

I think u nailed that on the head Juan great vid

[@Ibanez012003]

Thanks for posting this. Any thoughts on comparing picture and video differences between this and the Mark iii? Or is it too early to peer into that since it's an engineering sample.

[@BatAskal]

Sony phones offer a different kind of photography experience much closer as to how you would on cameras and people in general are just not getting it. The funny thing is all those modes in the camera app are just Auto in a dedicated camera system. In other words, it's just one dial but other tech reviewers make it sound as if it is really that complicated to use because they are overwhelmed with those extra buttons and controls they are unfamiliar with.

[@sosiehtesaus2652]

When testers say this camera is difficult to use, they simply have no idea.I've always wanted a camera like this.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

It's SO good.

[@HomeisheavenHomeisheaven]

Exactly! I was trying to take a photo of a flower just this morning and i cant focus on my subject bcos of all those "modes" Even sony can capture good quality pictures with the default camera app and much faster bcos of the dedicated camera button 👍

[@gobbel600]

Sony is fighting in what they believe and you have to respect that. The fight was similar with their mirrorless cameras. And see where it got them today. Still I would LOVE another app for the Sony giving me nightmode and other computational stuff. I have the 1iii, 1ii, xz premium and a few huaweis. And the huaweis are just more fun for catual point and shoot stuff. Great video btw. Good point with the different apps 😍🇩🇰

[@derekdangerous]

Great video as always. What video or channel would you recommend to watch on how to use the manual controls on a Sony camera? I am looking at trying to learn to take my photos on my Xperia 1iii to another level.

[@troy5568]

I recommend watching Sony's own tutorials to using the pro apps in their KZbin channel Sony Xperia.

[@rawr4444]

5:22 indeed, how many young potentials are out there...? lots, and they all should learn about SONY SMARTPHONES

[@rawr4444]

5:09 that is impressive how fast it is, indeed...! now i wish i had a video with like 5 top models from different brands compared just in terms of fastest to capture a full auto photo lol

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Not only fast, but you touch NOTHING else. On a Pixel you double tap the power button, THEN tap the screen or the volume rocker. On a Sony it's ONE button action.

[@troy5568]

And then we can actually say that Samsung was better in the 2015 to 2017 era before the stupid trend of removing headphone jack and introduction of screen cutouts fled throughout the market.

[@rawr4444]

Thanks!

[@spandsbab]

Very insightful observations, you're of the best reviewer today and deserve way way more subscribers!

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

I prefer quality subscribers over quantity subscribers 😉😁

[@spandsbab]

@@SomeGadgetGuy and classy as well, cheers!

[@SilvioBritto]

Could appear to be intimidating, but the learning curve in fact makes a lot of sense. It's a tested design in so many praised Sony's cameras. This software kinda teaches you how to improve as a photographer. It's not in fact as confusing and cramped as any other brand camera software. It's all well layered out. Refreshing to see a camera software free of so many carousels in a relatively small touch screen. It's more inviting to try to use the options, without losing some configuration in an accidental swap of a finger

[@scarswell12]

Good vid. Would love to see more examples of some pics.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Stay tuned.

[@scarswell12]

@@SomeGadgetGuy on pens and needles. I'm almost ready to hit the buy button. I just need to see some solid justification for the $1800

[@Ryanlp100]

Every line is on point and factual.

[@SpecTechularGadgets]

I completely agree with this video.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

I completely agree with this comment.

[@gadgetz7622]

Xperia in hand Juan is reviewing 👍 given

[@Mckaluge]

I see most of the reviewers complaining about Sony auto mode and how inferior to iPhone it is at the same time they forget that both phones are tools to different purposes also the auto mode of the Xperia really delivers even if you want to get a quick snap and don't have time to adjust the settings you want and yes if you go manual you will be enjoying even more hence you are dialling in to your preference and feels like you achieved something when you get that perfect shot you wanted. All in all Sony Xperia excel at the task that it is built to do and you can't really compare apple and orange because they different type of fruits so why do it in a smart phone that is built for a specific purpose. I've been using the Xperia 1II for nearly 2 years now and some of the pictures I took even my friends who got iPhones were amazed by the quality and the colour science of it.

[@OmarSS87]

Other use HDR as default. Xperia does not , just rarely decides to use. Then they suppose it is DR issue and poor software.

[@Mckaluge]

@@OmarSS87 you can change it in the settings menu to switch on or off depending on your preference

[@TJ-ev5uw]

Hi Juan, How is that battery holding up for a daily driver?

[@DrEarbuds]

I truly missed you on Pocket now

[@munakois0]

Just went and picked up mine ✌️ the phone is phenomenal 💯 Since there is OIS in every lens, its rattling when you shake the phone. But should it rattle everytime you start up the camera? Or is my unit faulty 🤔 did you notice this while you were testing the phone?

[@10ToesDownWithBass]

With the amount of emphasis phones have now on cameras you'd think there'd be more dedicated shutter buttons on more phones

[@Sabundy]

because everyone just copies Apple. And if Apple didn't "think" of it or do it then it is not worth doing according to most OEMs unfortunately.

[@AATxindurri]

Like a lot your reviews, thank you for your explaination. I just have a question, If the Sony Cameras use all pixel cover using 3:2, why not on 4:3?

[@OmarSS87]

📷 sensors are 3:2 shape, while phones use 4:3 (with rare exceptions). If you have 3:2 sensor and use 4:3 mode, you lose resolution.

[@jethmercer2532]

This is why i subscribe to your channel, always a balance review and on point. In my opinion though, if the app does not suit you then its not for you but doesn't mean the device is completely doomed.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

I mean, that should be the reasonable take from most techies right 😁

[@jethmercer2532]

@@SomeGadgetGuy hmmm fair point

[@wdmfan]

I can't even afford Sony, but i will support Sony with my comments. Don't want innovative company with integrity go away.

[@JuanAMatos-zx4ub]

Hey Juan, has the phone been buggy for you? I briefly had an Xperia 5 II (before ATT decided that it won't work next year and made it stop working LAST MONTH), and found it to be a bit janky in the software side. Any progress with the newer ones? I loved the camera on the X5II.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Oh mine is NOT retail. It is an engineering sample. I will NOT be posting a "review" of this.

[@Afanassu]

Well... My Sony Pro I is officially 1 day old now 😂 love your content... Keep it up mate 👍

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Congrats!

[@jarabalamuralikrishna4768]

Do Complete Camera Review

[@davidburns8113]

Philosophy? That's a Ben Folds Five Jam. Also I kinda want to play around with this new camera phone.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

🎶JACKSONCANNERY🎵

[@miguelojera2356]

Sony really did a good job, it might not be for everyone. But at least it gives the niche consumers (like me) options.

[@farishanafiah8461]

Ngl, the photo quality has improved massively from the Xperia 1 iii and 5 iii. Shame that Sony wouldn't utilize the full 20MP sensor resolution, that can give a lot of room for personal cropping in post-editing.

[@troy5568]

They might be afraid of making the camera bump way too large, as larger sensor area requires larger optics too. That, and the fact that Sony aims to achieve the fastest sensor readout speed could be the reason why they chose to use only around 60% of the whole sensor area at 12MP to keep things organized.

[@arcsephiroth]

Are you ready to lose the 20fps continues eye af shots for extra MP? Also prepared for a massive lens bump? I don't.

[@farishanafiah8461]

@@arcsephiroth Sony have no problem putting Eye AF on RX 100 since the Gen IV model, so it's just a matter of time before Sony would do the same for this Xperia. As for massive camera bump, I have no problem with it considering that I own a Nokia Lumia 1020.

[@arcsephiroth]

@@farishanafiah8461 does that have 20fps continues capture with eye af? I don't think so

[@farishanafiah8461]

@@arcsephiroth I checked it and it does. Not only that, it can do 25 fps.

[@mikaelish]

Im so happy for this phone after Note 10+.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Same. Sony's the last game in town for headphone jacks and memory card slots...

[@georget10i]

LG G4 and Lumia 950 had really great camera interfaces. I wish they'd stop trying to appeal to the lowest common denominator and instead educated up.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

I think V20 was the peak best camera interface, and it's been all down hill from there.

[@victorrumyantsev3718]

Still on-screen shutter button is a must on any smartphone. Yes, to have a dedicated hardware one is cool and very "pro" but too damn many times I found myself in situation when I hated Sony for not having touch shutter button. It's just a way more convenient to have it rather than not!

[@troy5568]

I guess we could ask Sony to give us such option in an update someday. Even mirrorless cameras do have touch shutter function on their LCD screens.

[@Granturion]

How does this phone compare to an rx100 since its the same sensor? I cant sleep i need answers 😁

[@arcsephiroth]

Same but with faster reads and capture and processing as Rx doesn't have the chip like SD888 to back. But I guess Rx will have more details zoomed in as it utilizes full 1" Vs 60% crop in PRO-I

[@richardKeytero]

I'm just wondering how or if you edit your videos on your phone that you captured with the cinema pro app? How do you "convert" it to sdr?

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

I treat Sony's HDR video like LG's. It's ALMOST like LOG footage. So i tend to bump up some extra contrast, and then tweak settings like hue and tint. After that it often only needs a splash of additional saturation.

[@richardKeytero]

@@SomeGadgetGuy Okey thank you, will have to play around with that on the phone. I managed to get some good colours in Davinci resolve, but it doesn't look as good still... Noob just gotta learn i guess.

[@OmarSS87]

Sony uses HLG. It does not require HDR screen to proper playback.

[@gazziesukor4859]

This is the kind of reviewer that should review the Sony Xperia Pro-i bcoz he knows what this phone is capable of. I'm sick of watching those so called "techie" reviewers reviewing this phone and put it on "auto" mode then bashing the quality comparing to other "computational/AI" based camera phone. This phone is obviously not for the average consumer who just want to be spoonfeed and the convenience of a point and shoot camera smartphone. U can learn a lot from this phone if u have patience and put effort to it and the end results is amazing! This is the true definition of a "Pro" phone and it deserve the name compared to other smartphones bcoz u have to use yr manually skill and your own creativity and there's always a learning curve into it, unlike other phones that are totally spoonfeed by AI/Computational but labelled as "Pro" .

[@markacollado]

Can you please compare the Pixel 6 pro to the Sony Xperia Pro-I Software/Photos/Battery life?

[@peterdurum434]

Hi, Juan. What do you think about Sony's a bit misleading marketing about 1' sensor?

[@OmarSS87]

It has 1", you cant just use. Huawei does same. Phone has 23mm, but crops to 27.

[@michaelcorcoran8768]

He has said on his podcast or his stream that he wasn't crazy about the marketing. For that reason

[@peterdurum434]

@@michaelcorcoran8768 Still misleading. This might turn away some customers from buying this phone.

[@fckyll231]

its nice because that phone is not as expensive as last year's model

[@TheLateral18]

is that mic on your neck ? pretty cool new phone though

[@farishanafiah8461]

That is a RODE Wireless Mic.

[@classicmartini]

Nice to see Sony filling the gap LG left.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Nice to still see a little legit competition. 😊

[@classicmartini]

@@SomeGadgetGuy G'day from Sydney Juan. Statement that could easily apply to you in the "tech content" space. Keep fighting the good fight, enough of us appreciate it. - *stares forlornly at special import LG G8 ThinQ G820N, one that doesn't work on my local carrier* :-(

[@PetsAndAnimals389]

King is king world all

[@RoguePlanetStudio]

I really want one of these, but it's out of my budget.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Out of MOST people's budgets LOL.

[@RoguePlanetStudio]

@@SomeGadgetGuy I don't know of Sony has this but what would be your opinion on a Sony phone the ability to support lenses?

[@mohsinkhan845]

Is photo quality better than Nokia 9 PV. Can you please compare.

[@AlexA-ts8sq]

I want ask you. You are really good blogger, but i note that in your reviews, you not show many photo samples. Vhy?

[@arcsephiroth]

Because that need work. If this was a point and shoot crap for instagram hos, Juan would have snapped a 1000 pics for you to drool over. But this is a PRO Imaging device that needs dedication to reap the rewards. So I advise you to wait

[@AnythingGoesJoJo]

I want one so bad...but its like a gaming laptop for the price and I know its getting replaced next year with a newer model as always 😰

[@farishanafiah8461]

That is a good point. Heck, I can buy two Xperia 5 Mk3 for the price of one Xperia Pro-I.

[@arcsephiroth]

My gaming laptop cost me $3800 so I am game for a $1800 portable pro cam that has a phone/Bravia TV/Walkman built-in

[@davidburns8113]

Not in a snarky way but do you think these phones will be fully available within the year? I know Sony can't keep their other phones in stock.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Oof... That's a TOUGH one. I honestly don't know.

[@OmarSS87]

Juan, in HK is $120 cheaper. Also comes with wh1000x mark 4 😆

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Sony is selling like MAD in the Asian-Pacific. it's kinda fun to see.

[@machtschnell7452]

But do these work on US carriers. 8 imagine the mostly imaginary mmWave band is absent.

[@OmarSS87]

@@SomeGadgetGuy Revenue last quarter was 25% higher compared to july-september 2020.

[@DJ_S-3-R-G]

I'm curious on how the battery life is... 😬

[@RC-zp5pr]

Then they would call the app as enthusiast app without even understanding it lool

[@maverick85]

I'm pulling my hair out trying to figure out whether to return my pixel 6 Pro and pre-order this phone instead. It will be for a new job creating real estate videos. I have a some experience using a camera in full manual mode but not much. But I'm willing to learn if the benefits are worth it. I need help with this decision!

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Ok. Honestly, I'd say stick with your P6 while you get the hang of the videos you want to make. WHILE you get a handle on that style, try shooting with the stock camera app and then maybe something like filmic. If you find you're really starting to NEED additional controls and the Sony style features, THEN I'd look at selling the Pixel and picking up a Sony.

[@maverick85]

@@SomeGadgetGuy I can't thank you enough. Your advice means a lot. And you're the ONLY KZbinr to help me with this question. I'm moving to France from the UK in December to create videos for a real estate company so I want to do the best I can. I should be focusing more on visas and removal companies - and less on what equipment I've got in my pocket to make videos! Again, a huge thank you!

[@edwardallenthree]

People in the commebts on the short circuit video keep claiming the one inch sensor claim is a lie, because most of it is covered up. I think they just enjoy hating on products. Thoughts?

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

What Sony did in terms of marketing is clumsy. I DO feel they deserve a bit of a frown there. We are using a CROP of the sensor not the whole sensor. Still I think it's CRITICAL to keep in perspective that what we DO get to use is roughly 60% larger than an iPhone 13 Pro AND has a two stage aperture. That's an INCREDIBLE phone camera improvement, and legit pro hardware.

[@manuelmiranda623]

Not everyone want to take a moment to take a good picture, maybe you want the photo right now and you can shot it fast, but pro mode should be in every smartphone and it should be a good one for those who want to take all the control on their images

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Then you should want a sony. Nails the fastest autofocus and HDR capture of any phone on the market right now.

[@troy5568]

By having the fastest autofocus and highest burst shot capability of any smartphone today, this is indeed the best camera to take quick shots. No need to worry about the results, you can edit them later on in photo editing apps, especially when you shot the images in RAW. But having the fastest & most accurate autofocus, as well as the incredibly high fps burst mode capability GREATLY increases the chance of nailing a once-in-a-lifetime moment shot with the Xperias. While the Sony is already ready to take another snapshot, the Galaxies and Pixels are still buffering in the background to finish their artificial post processing to make the results unnatural.

[@danijelujcic8644]

I removed all modes from the list except the mandatory photo and video on my OP7P.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

I do the same. I keep photo, pro, and video on my OP9. That's it.

[@StingnB]

I kinda wish I could own a smartphone in which you were a product designer of someday

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Man. That would freak me out LOL. Might end up like the car Homer designed...

[@ahmedbebars6844]

Torn between this and the 1IV 🤔

[@akaraikiriakatsuki3157]

I can't wait how other reviewers will make fun this phone.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

🙄😅

[@akaraikiriakatsuki3157]

@@SomeGadgetGuy "WhErE's tHe ZoOm LeNs?" "WhAt'S wItH tHe NaMe?" Hehehehe

[@TheDendrobi]

I bought it , it still 216 hours before i can get it from sony store

[@Zebrajellyfishphoto]

How about a review on the phone features and much less focus on the camera features?

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Oh I would, but you didn't say please. That's a bummer. Looks like more camera focused videos will need to be made...

[@OmarSS87]

Except camera, it is basically same of 1iii.

[@SoloQueueGamer]

The reviewers/channels that called SONY's camera app complicated are the same ones that called Xperia's Water and Dust resistance as gimmicky. Those same reviewers/channels are now calling water and dust resistance as a necessity/feature.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Techies have A TERRIBLE track record of appropriately crediting the companies that really do drive innovation. It's always a "gimmick" until a BIG brand decides to adopt it.

[@OmarSS87]

Opinions change when samsung adds same thing. Water resistance, stereo audio, finger scanner, iris scanner, desktop mode , super wide camera, etc ...

[@asianskywalker]

I find Sony is being a bit sly here. Yes it's a 1 inch sensor but what's the point when it's only using the centre of the sensor. For them to use use the full sensor that lens would have to be a lot bigger. the pixel size isn't big either. Give me a 1 inch 12mp sensor with larger pixels and then you have my interest.

[@apicharjiratanan4285]

Just realized i was doing that on my Samsung

[@soumyachakraborty4150]

Ok, I agree with most points but not able to focus on the right side is not apple’s to apple comparison. You put the sony on 4:3 and the iphone and others on 16:9. Make them 4:3 and you can focus

[@troy5568]

Sony also allows shooting in 16:9 with the control settings still separated from the entire camera vision. It doesn't make sense that Apple only allows being able to focus in all areas in the frame in 4:3 ratio.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

You shoot video in 4:3? Why would you do that?

[@soumyachakraborty4150]

@@troy5568 Awesome, didn’t know that. Thanks

[@soumyachakraborty4150]

@@SomeGadgetGuy No, I wasn’t thinking about video but taking pics. Yeah, 4:3 isn’t something I use. Got your point. Need some CRT screens to pair with iphones I guess

[@Rezzzn0r]

It's awesome, too bad is so expensive :(

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Not too bad considering all the advantages, but it is a PRO phone.

[@JD-fk4qq]

Hey guys, How many mics this device has ? LG V60 had three if not mistaken. Is this going to be the worthy "successor" to a Content Creator phone ?

[@OmarSS87]

I think one on top, one near usb port and one near cameras.

[@nerovanguard846]

Yes! I hate the camera mode carousel! When I first saw in the iPhone, I was like "this looks unnecessary" because it takes longer to find the camera mode you need Then I saw other Android phones doing it I was like "what the f*ck!!!?"

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Seriously bummed me out when we lost the Huawei camera layout.

[@lionelb8227]

The sliding modes... I can't stand that. Used it a few times and it's bad. If I don't know where to swipe to go to the mode I want, I have to swipe everywhere, because I can only see 3-5 modes available at the same time... At least some manufacturers introduced a "More" section where they put everything else.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

At least most phones let you customize it a bit, but even then, you have LARGE wasted areas of space that end up distracting from your composition, or preventing you from focusing on the right side of your video.

[@1192807]

I keep thinking about who this smartphone is for and also about the previous phones that Sony released. With those prices clearly Sony is not interested in selling, it is only making phones because we can and we are the 1st manufacturer of sensors in mobile cameras. Great video btw :3

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Except Sony is selling more phones, and the phone division is now into a second year of turning profits. The X1iii can't stay on shelves, and is constantly backordered. The original Pro (a $2500 phone) is getting snatched up like crazy by TV stations and universities.

[@michaelcorcoran8768]

I think they're going to push this market hard. I don't think it's just a showcase for its cameras. I think they will want phones that are cameras first. It's still a niche audience at the moment. They don't get the economies of scale that Apple gets or Samsung.

[@Sabundy]

You clearly are not paying attention. Sony's stratergy is starting to work. They are selling more phones, and they are hitting the markets that they are targeting based on the sales data. Please do some basic research on something before posting ill-informed opinions.

[@Sabundy]

@@SomeGadgetGuy and the Xperia 1 mark iii entered the top ten best selling list of phones in China. A first for a Sony phone. And given how massive the market is in China that's a big deal. Clearly SONY is doing something right.

[@Sabundy]

@@michaelcorcoran8768 But when you say "niche" it's a relatively large niche. There is no shortage of photography, and videography enthusiasts aside from the pros, vloggers, and KZbinrs that would buy the Xperia Pro I. Plus I think you are misreading SONY in thinking they care about scale. They are interested in quality over quantity. Does Mercedes or Lexus sell the most cars? No. But they are more highly regarded than most, sell for more money and turn more profit per car. As well as have brand equity. I think that's what SONY is aiming for. To be an upmarket premium brand in the space. While most people can't afford 1800 bucks for a phone, there are more than enough people, professionals, and industries/businesses that can.

[@aliansyah_ilham]

Why is the back covered?

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Because it's an engineering sample, and I had it before announcement. Like a Mule for cars.

[@aliansyah_ilham]

@@SomeGadgetGuy Thanks for the explanation

[@Sey357]

WOW 👑SONY GOD FOREVER#1 ✌️ 👑

[@ethanliew1992]

The only downside from this smartphone being a professional camera is the non-removable battery. I'd see by 2 to 3 years, you'll have a camera phone that it's juice cannot last and you cannot swap it out. That is some hefty investment right there on something that you'd be thinking of changing after just some years.

[@Mckaluge]

If you let the battery care do its job the phone should have no problem for more than 3 years

[@OmarSS87]

They now advertise newer phones with almost no loss within 3 years.

[@ethanliew1992]

@@Mckaluge yep but that only applies when you have a battery pack with you while you're on the go. However, remember that this is also a phone and there'll be constant discharge activity of your battery every day which will reduce its lifespan. Been using so many phones and saw how their battery lifespans dwindled about 10-20% in a year.

[@Mckaluge]

@@ethanliew1992 if you used a Sony you will know how battery care functions and it is not something that happened when you prompt it, once you choose what you want the phone will learn and adapt to your charging habits to maximize the life span of the battery and I got my phone for over a year now and am a power user and after all this time I don't feel any issue with it

[@TellurdogIsayhi]

I wish sony would secure a deal with at least one carrier in the US (As long as it's not dogshit AT&T anyway.) I feel like they would actually sell a few more devices if people could finance it via their carrier. I know heaps of people who had no idea sony even EVER made phones at all.

[@gcarter1973]

Guarantee at end of the year best camera phones will be IPhone & Pixel.

[@OmarSS87]

If you see photos from pixel 6 pro posted by gsmarena, you get shocked. Not better than pixel 5. Tons of comments saying the same.

[@wandiandi727]

Sony xperia pro I the Best smartphone sensor

[@okniceguy]

Why don't these phones come to Verizon?😔

[@carkawalakhatulistiwa]

why sony don't have 0.1 smartfont market

[@HandleIsNewAndBad]

The Stupid Mode really is stupid. Even when using manual mode, you might accidentally switch modes when sliding the manual slider.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Especially when you're trying to make an adjustment quickly, you miss the slider by two pixels, and suddenly you're in "Hyper HDR color Food AI mode with fake bokeh!"

[@kovspbru]

I'm sorry, but I mostly do not like Sony's additions to UI, especially in notifications department. They notify you about LDAC every time I connect headphones. But they do not bother to notify me if my phone charges fast or slow. They show where I should put a wireless device for reverse charging - even when I'm trying to charge my phone, not something WITH my phone. BTW - I like this phone, but there are some software bugs. And Sony likes to over-advertise their features. Sometimes to the point I actually think to disable them - just to get rid of notification spam. Thanks god they stopped advertisind their 4K HDR OLED CREATOR MODE VITH BRAVIA ENHANCED PROCESSOR !!!111.