Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Camera Test // Great Pocket Shooter

[@michaelrogawski657]

The Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact is an exceptional phone. Gorgeous typical Sony build quality and terrific performance. Super fast and enjoyable to use. I prefer the boxy form factor which provides for a firm grip -- never slips from the hand. The size of the phone is perfect. I hope Sony continues to produce a phone in this form factor.

[@GrantLikesTech]

Thanks for the comment, and this seems to be the sentiment of Sony customers. Unfortunately, it seems they've caved to industry pressure and I don't think this design is coming back.

[@michaelrogawski657]

Grant, very much appreciate the work you are doing! Another really unique and valuable feature of the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact is the dedicated camera access and shutter button on the right side of the upper edge (holding the phone in landscape position). No more struggling to set up for a photo! And, having a physical shutter release button brings the phone close to a real camera. BTW, the volume rocker and power button also work very well. Finally, the ability to insert a humongous microSD card (256 GB maximum) is a game changer; space for infinite video!

[@adriant.7457]

Do you own the phone?

[@tubeMonger]

Yeah. Too bad they went for the generic soapy look.

[@akihikoakemi2586]

Damn, really solid review. This is what I was looking for, you helped me make an important choice. Thanks!

[@АндрейКотов-е9н]

Thanks for the video! Very informative!

[@GrantLikesTech]

Glad it was helpful!

[@AlphaRakamaTech]

Great comprehensive review. Front camera seemed to have some noise in certain ample lit conditions but wide angle seemed to reduce some of that noise. The camera stills from the rear camera looked excellent!

[@GrantLikesTech]

Thanks Alpha, appreciate you sharing your thoughts.

[@Tfrank22]

Nice video, Grant. Pretty solid camera. The front facing camera has some noise, but the rear camera looks great. I like the wide angle on the front, the slow mo and quick af on the rear camera. Stabilization was pretty good too.

[@GrantLikesTech]

Thanks! Sony is slowly making progress with their smartphone camera quality and camera app features/responsiveness.

[@Yestopeace365]

The selfie shot at night on wide angle was acceptable and usable. Audio is outstanding!

[@robduncan599]

Thanks for your camera demo sony xz1compact . I just bought this phone today £300 here in Scotland UK , just spent the last 8 hours learning , haven't touched the camera yet looking forward to try over weekend , so far very pleased , i am very much a novice / low phone user , i am hoping it will last me a long time . Tks for your video the stabilisation on video looks very good to my untrained eye .

[@GrantLikesTech]

Glad you found it helpful. Hope you enjoy your new phone!

[@robduncan599]

Thanks i found your videos very useful

[@EllieAngharad91]

Can I ask where you bought it from?

[@robduncan599]

El Smith : bought from carphone warehouse £ 299.00

[@EllieAngharad91]

Yeah that's the cheapest place I've found selling it this week too. Thoughts on the phone a month later?

[@BX5BT]

around 9:50 you said the picture looks pretty good in the viewfinder. now that you've seen it on the computer, would you say its low light video quality is close to what you were expecting at that time?

[@Counterfire01]

hi Grant and tnx for a real good review of this Sony as i come form apple iphone 8 and SE this sony amaze me a lot and let me think to buy also the xz2 compact.. youre video is real honest and accurate about this smartphone.hope sony still update the software in the next time. cheers from italy !

[@GrantLikesTech]

Thanks, Sony is pretty good with the software updates.

[@TechTimeMass]

Great video!!! The camera seems really capable on the rear. Its nice to see Sony stepping up their cameras. Considering they make the sensors for most phones, its good they are finally catching up with software.

[@GrantLikesTech]

Thanks Tom! Keeps them selling their real cameras. 😉😁

[@marcelomunoz2474]

Hola grant..en vídeo es igual o mejor que iPhone 8? Saludos

[@broswirski4513]

Really good and detailed camera review! Also, the stabilization in full 8x zoom at 1080p30 is amazing, never seen a phone before that doesn't look shaky af in any kind of zoom. 😱

[@oddterrific7367]

Amazing review! Thanks!!

[@GrantLikesTech]

Glad you liked it and hopefully found it useful.

[@Afura33]

I like the rear camera for daylight, but for low light it is really bad in that price class :( .My 4 years old xperia z3 compact was doing a much better job, I hope they will improve their smartphone cameras or the camera software in the future.

[@Valeria-qb8if]

Thanks for the video! I love wide angle option it's a pity it's just on the front, theycould implement it also for the rear camera would be awesome! I didn't know xz2 compact doesn't have this option! Anyways xz1c is great designwise, not a fan of Sony's phones new looks, kinda looks like all other mobiles!

[@GrantLikesTech]

Thanks, this seems to be the consensus among Sony fans.

[@aviatorman8]

Good review, thanks. I'm watching it on bigger brother Xperia XZ1. Love the boxy design of the Xperia line. Too bad Sony moved away.

[@GrantLikesTech]

Thanks! There is a bit of nostalgia for the traditional boxy designs for sure.

[@aviatorman8]

@@GrantLikesTech Agreed. It looks more engineered and feels sturdier than the soap bar or candy design. Will keep using mine as long as possible.

[@chandrarajgupta2335]

I am photoholic person, should I get as sd for this phone, if yes then how many storage would you recommend?

[@krisvaras7801]

Apparently Sony's bokeh thing hasnt been updated since the Xperia Z days

[@markkowalski1708]

great video don''t need pixle2 if the camera is in the right hands good job..

[@GrantLikesTech]

Thanks!

[@shahziashfaque4901]

can you take a video of sony xperia 10 just like this..?

[@edee9330]

hi grant, which do you think has a better camera nokia 8 or xz1?

[@shanmuganathan1239]

Mini beast ❤️

[@GrantLikesTech]

It definitely was!

[@marcelomunoz2474]

The camera es mejor que iPhone 7? O esta al nivel del 8.? Saludo s

[@CamilleLasbleiz]

Thank you for the review. Where did you find the bokeh effect? I have this phone but I can't find it! :(

[@GrantLikesTech]

Download the Bokeh app from Sony in the Play Store: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonymobile.backgrounddefocus&hl=en_US

[@danialasyraf9437]

hyeee. do phone heats up when recording video in 1080p 60 fps? And how long do phone takes to fully shut down the camera? I have the XZ model and I'm a bit sad because I can't even ecord more than 2 minutes (1080p 60 fps) when under sunny condition. I want to upgrade to XZ1, but wondering if the XZ1 is just the same as XZ1 Compact. Please help...

[@alexstdenis514]

Hi, if you put a 256gb sd card in the phone, how long can you record on 1080p60fps before the phone stops for overheating or storage limit?

[@KHCreativity1]

Does have OiS?

[@GrantLikesTech]

No

[@motodrin4579]

Does the xz1 compact very while doin some video shot

[@motodrin4579]

Very hot I mean

[@Heidelbergensis80]

Camera quality horrible in low lite...what a shame for a well built smartphone like this!

[@jenith6284]

but look at the price

[@pfkbdyjqfgtkmcby]

Does the Gcam mod work on it?

[@GrantLikesTech]

I don't think the Google camera has been ported for Sony phones since they don't support the necessary camera2 API

[@erikcastromontoya8211]

Nice video

[@GrantLikesTech]

Thanks!