It's better to call it a digital camera. The Xperia 1 VI lets you take any kind of photo | Gizmodo Japan

The only thing is that it has a dedicated shutter button.

Sony's Android smartphone to launch in June 2024Xperia 1 6th''This flagship model is a great concentration of Sony's TV, audio and camera technologies. It's a luxury device, isn't it?

“Yamada-san, you said you wanted to try using the Xperia phone’s camera. Would you like to check it out?”

If I say so, you have to try it! So I was taking pictures here and there with the Xperia 1 VI in my hand. Please look at them like a photo review.

Capture the whole scene: Ultra Wide Angle

Firstly16mm ultra wide angle lensFrom a shoot. The photo was taken in a field of flowers,amazingThis speaks volumes about the spaciousness. Honestly, I think I'll use a standard zoom lens on my digital camera, and use the Xperia 1 VI for ultra-wide angle shots.

*All shooting modes are RAW + JPG, and the article includes JPG shots. I shot in Pro mode, and the exposure was set at the time of shooting.

Even the overwhelming feeling of a large space is easy to capture with an ultra-wide angle. In places with high ceilings, you will need to aim the ultra-wide angle lens effectively.

Even when shooting in a small private room, a 16mm lens can still be used. When you feel that the standard wide-angle shooting seems a bit narrow,It allows you to retreat even in environments where you can't retreat.This is the special feature of the ultra wide angle.

2x zoom, thanks for your help: wide angle

the next24mm wide angle lensWhen you start the camera app, the so-called standard lens is selected by default.

The effective pixel count of the ultra-wide and telephoto is 12MP, but this wide angle is very rich in effective pixels at 48MP (12MP recording pixels). I am satisfied with the image quality because it is the default.

It has a bright F-value of 1.9 and excellent low light tolerance. The photo was taken in a dark store, but looking at the histogram, the shadow area is solid. It would be interesting to shoot in RAW and edit extensively.

In addition, this wide-angle lensequivalent to 2 times(48mm) Digital zoom is possible. Since the native sensor is large, there is almost no deterioration in image quality, and it is very convenient to be able to get close at a moment when 24mm is a little far away.

The sizzling shrimp fried rice shot at 2x zoom is pretty good! Even though the exposure is relatively high, there is almost no noise.

Since this is the main camera,Image quality is number one.It was also strong against contrasting subjects, making it ideal for capturing areas you think are beautiful.

Create photos on your smartphone that don't look like smartphones: Telephoto

the nextTelephoto range 85-170mmLet's take a look. If it's between 85mm and 170mm, it's possible to shoot with optical zoom without using digital zoom, and its special feature is that it can capture a wide range of viewing angles with high image quality. The Google Pixel 8 Pro and Galaxy S24 Ultra also have optical zoom capability, but the Xperia 1 VI has the widest zoom range of all.

I visited the Yokohama Landmark Tower “Sky Garden” which overlooks Hama city from the 69th floor.The color of the train running 273 meters below usAfter all, you can capture it using the Xperia 1 VI's zoom.

While walking through Inokashira Park, I discovered a jay nest. It was a difficult scene with the grass growing in the foreground, but I was able to focus on the tiny beak. It is difficult to photograph such animals without a proper telephoto lens. With digital zoom, noise becomes a concern, and if the zoom is not high enough, you will not be able to see clearly.

An unwary pigeon can get that close. I thought it would be hard to concentrate because it was moving…

AF biteI don't want that. If you touch the target on the screen, a frame will be displayed and the camera will continue to focus on the target. The operation in this area is no different from that of a digital camera.

I want to take pictures in dark places: Night landscape photography

the nextNight viewLet's take a look at low-light photography, focusing on . I took a sunset photo from Sky Garden. Unfortunately, it was the rainy season, but the thick clouds and sparkling sunshine were clear.

Minato Mirai's teacher, the sailing ship Nippon Maru. It was just before sunset, but it was amazing to see the brilliant blue darkness of the sky remaining.

The train route is a classic place to take photos with a panoramic view of Minato Mirai. I set the shooting mode to manual and lowered the shutter speed to 1/30.This is the night view.With the Xperia 1 VI, you can take one photo.

There is a slight flare in the backlight. When set to close up, there is a special flare, but it can also be used as a high-level effect. Once you find a point light source, point your lens at it.

35mm equivalent magnification: Telemacro

in the endtelemacroShooting entry. This is an extreme close-up shot using a telephoto lens, and the coffee beans above were shot a few centimeters away from the subject. The light source is the built-in flash on the Xperia 1 VI. It has a nice texture.

Here's the problem. Do you know what that mysterious white thing is?

The correct answer is that it grows on epiphytes.trichomesSmall scales called. At a distance to the naked eye, they look dense, white and fluffy, but when you get closer, you can see the length and direction of their hairs. You will need to take pictures of things close to you.

In telemacro mode, 35mm equivalentMacro photography with maximum magnification of 2xIt can. When it comes to 2x macro lenses, there aren’t many macro lenses out there, even for digital cameras. I love shooting macro with digital cameras, and a 2x zoom that you can carry around is the best. Oh, and can you also shoot wide-angle and close-up shots?

A smartphone that lets you enjoy all types of photography, from micro to macro.

Ultra wide angle, wide angle, telephoto, night view, and macro. I tried shooting with five different subjects, and each scene made me think, “I wonder if I could capture that much!”The digital camera has a smartphone function.It's not uncommon these days for camera-focused smartphones to be called “camera-focused smartphones,” and that's exactly what they are.

If you want to create a piece with more depth,Edit RAW footage data with the retouching app.It's also fun to do. The Xperia 1 VI has a very nice screen and is great for creating color gradations. HDR-compatible organic EL displays are not just a novelty.

During the review I realized that owning the Xperia 1 VI stimulates your desire to travel. You can enjoy wide viewing angles with just one camera, so you can enjoy traveling light. It wasn’t the kind of camera that made you want to think about what to take next, it was the smartphone.

Image: Yamada Yuso type