Sony Updates the Xperia Pro-I with More Livestreaming Capabilities
Sony has announced an "over-the-air" (OTA) update to the livestreaming capabilities of the Xperia Pro-I smartphone that specifically adds more shooting options in Videography Pro.
Sony’s Xperia 5 IV is a Compact Phone with Flagship Features
Sony's new Xperia 5 IV smartphone has an upgraded 12-megapixel front-facing camera capable of 4K HDR capture as well as a rear array that breaks with industry norms and provides the same 12-megapixel sensor across all three cameras.
Sony Enhances External Monitor Features of Xperia Pro and Pro-I
Sony has announced a new software update that enables enhanced external monitor capabilities for the Xperia Pro and Pro-I smartphones including live streaming, waveform, and false color capabilities.
Sony’s Xperia 1 IV is the World’s First Smartphone with True Optical Zoom
Sony has announced the Xperia 1 Mark IV, a smartphone packed with features that put the needs of video shooters first but doesn't hold much back for everyone else. It's also the first smartphone with a true optical zoom lens that can shoot between 85mm and 125mm.
Sony’s Cursed Strategy Sees it Finally Ship a Phone it Launched Last April
Sony's camera division has pretty much perfected product launches, but its mobile division has been mired in a cursed strategy that has seen its phones lose all hype and enthusiasm thanks to months of delay between announcement and availability.
Sony Xperia Pro-I Review: An Alpha Camera Made into a Phone
The designated "I" in the title says it all. It stands for imaging, making it clear what Sony prioritized when it developed the Xperia Pro-I. This is more like a point-and-shoot Alpha camera first and smartphone second, yet putting the two together does lead to inherent advantages over competitors.
Sony Unveils the Xperia Pro-I: First Smartphone with 1-Inch PDAF Sensor
Sony has launched the Xperia Pro-I, the world's first smartphone to feature a one-inch sensor equipped with phase-detection autofocus. It is positioned not just as a phone, but as a member of the Alpha series family of cameras.
Sony Xperia 1 III and 5 III Launch with First-Ever Variable Telephoto Lens
Sony has announced the Xperia 1 Mark III and Xperia 5 Mark III smartphones that it claims come packed with some of the most advanced features available not just in any smartphone that it makes, but across its entire suite of consumer electronics products.
Sony Xperia Pro Review: Much More Than Just a Phone
Don’t think of the Sony Xperia Pro as another run-of-the-mill attempt at relevance in the consumer smartphone market. That’s not who this phone is for, and that becomes patently obvious just taking it out of the box.
Sony Reveals the Xperia PRO: Not a Smartphone, but a ‘Communication Device’
Sony has announced the Xperia Pro 5G "communication device." Featuring HDMI connectivity and 5G, it is designed to work more as an external monitor and data transfer device, and less as a traditional smartphone.
Sony ‘Honami’ Camera App Leaks, Shows Filters, Augmented Reality and More
We've gotten a pretty good picture (no pun intended) of Sony's upcoming photography-focused smartphone code-named "Honami" as of late. Now that we've seen leaked photos of the front of the phone and a decent list of rumored specs, many expect it to add another higher-end camera to the smartphone market.
The only thing we haven't heard about yet is the software that will be running that camera, but that's all about to change.
Sony’s Xperia Z Outperforms Spec Sheet, Snaps Photos at a Blazing 14fps
Sony's latest addition to their Xperia line of smartphones isn't known for its camera as is, for example, the new HTC One. But even though it doesn't feature "Ultrapixels" or 41 or the regular type like the PureView, it can capture 999 photos in just 68 seconds.
No Flash? Use a Flamethrower Instead
To promote its new Xperia phones, Sony hosted a three-day hackathon on a boat to see what creative innovations …