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Hi,
here is another of my photo comparison. This time I have Sony Xperia Z1, LG G2, Samsung Galaxy S4, Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and... Google Glass! Enjoy (even if it's written in italian)!
http://www.androidworld.it/2013/10/...-note-3-189931/comment-page-1/#comment-468801
Cool! Will check it out. Always a pleasure seeing camera shootouts with the Xperia Z1!
cisoprogressivo said:
Hi,
here is another of my photo comparison. This time I have Sony Xperia Z1, LG G2, Samsung Galaxy S4, Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and... Google Glass! Enjoy (even if it's written in italian)!
http://www.androidworld.it/2013/10/...-note-3-189931/comment-page-1/#comment-468801
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You wrote that pictures from the z1 are washed out. Actually I think that pics from samsung phones are too saturated. I guess colors from z1 are more natural. Last night I tried to shoot with the z1 and the htc one. Colors from htc one were more cool but not natural at all. The z1 was more balanced.
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You wrote that pictures from the z1 are washed out. Actually I think that pics from samsung phones are too saturated. I guess colors from z1 are more natural. Last night I tried to shoot with the z1 and the htc one. Colors from htc one were more cool but not natural at all. The z1 was more balanced.
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Samsung pics are too saturated for sure
Thanks for sharing.
to me it seems the G2 and note 3 have better camera (or software optimization) than the GS4 and the Z1. Honestly, the Z1 seems a bit overrate. i hope this new update delivers what it says it does (great pictures) and prolly i would buy it. If not, i rather keep my GS4.
Well I don't know what some people are seeing but the Z1 seemed consistently the best for the pictures throughout that test. Colour and detail was lovely. The S4 was good but fell down on a couple of the pictures. I didn't watch the video comparison. I was quite impressed with the Google Glass pics too for a 5mp camera they weren't too shabby
AoS_HJ said:
Well I don't know what some people are seeing but the Z1 seemed consistently the best for the pictures throughout that test. Colour and detail was lovely. The S4 was good but fell down on a couple of the pictures. I didn't watch the video comparison. I was quite impressed with the Google Glass pics too for a 5mp camera they weren't too shabby
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I agree.... i hv used note 3 n s4 both r gud in gud light bt in low light they r horrible....comparatively. z1 is consistent performer n clks btr pics... in almost all senarios....
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I didn't see much details on the bricked walls nor the grass lines in the background of the pictures. Only the HDR version of the Z1 captured some details. The rest of the phones did well without HDR. The video was nicer on the G2 and Z1 then Note 3. The Gs4 was too shaky. Then the G2 volume was low.
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all irrelevant now with the new firmware
AoS_HJ said:
Well I don't know what some people are seeing but the Z1 seemed consistently the best for the pictures throughout that test. Colour and detail was lovely. The S4 was good but fell down on a couple of the pictures. I didn't watch the video comparison. I was quite impressed with the Google Glass pics too for a 5mp camera they weren't too shabby
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Really? And this proves again that it's a matter of taste as well... Thought the Z1 pics in that test were quite sucky. Lots of noise, not too much detail, bland. Dunno which firmware they used for these tests though. Owning a Z1 myself btw, so not hating on it
Fair enough. Like you say a question of personal preference. As has been mentioned it's a new ball game with the new firmware update. Let the comparisons start again
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14.1.G.2.257 perfect image quality!
Desperanto86 said:
14.1.G.2.257 perfect image quality!
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Honestly that's far from perfect... pretty good though
j0sh0 said:
Honestly that's far from perfect... pretty good though
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You just don't see photos in old firmware this just perfect in compare with okd firmware
Desperanto86 said:
You just don't see photos in old firmware this just perfect in compare with okd firmware
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I've the old firmware
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I've the old firmware
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oh...2 last photo in FULL DARK! there are no noise more!
Desperanto86 said:
oh...2 last photo in FULL DARK! there are no noise more!
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I'll test when I'll get this bloody update
dagrim1 said:
Really? And this proves again that it's a matter of taste as well... Thought the Z1 pics in that test were quite sucky. Lots of noise, not too much detail, bland. Dunno which firmware they used for these tests though. Owning a Z1 myself btw, so not hating on it
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only Nokia is Winner.. all other manufacturers are making us fool and giving us a lollipop....and rather i would say that they have not true capability to make great camera phone for smartphone.....many people continue to cry for camera and many of others would also be in upcoming days .........here are some exampless
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2485992
yeah those pictures after the update arent any good either. I think my Nexus with the Camera Zoom app takes better picture. 20MP this and that is just gimmicks to sell phones. Well, at least is water proof
I had hopes for this FW to fix stuff to jump on it and grab the Z1, but no thanks. And i dont mean to disrespect anyone, is a matter of choice. I have two babies, who I take quick snaps all the time, and it is important to me the phone i have take good pics.
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only Nokia is Winner.. all other manufacturers are making us fool and giving us a lollipop....and rather i would say that they have not true capability to make great camera phone for smartphone.....many people continue to cry for camera and many of others would also be in upcoming days .........here are some exampless
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2485992
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I'm glad you're not exaggerating too much...
Seriously, the Z1 can take some pretty sweet shots and I feel things have improved (again) with the latest FW... They just hyped it way too much (or released the phone too early). I agree about Nokia being a great camera-phone, but that doesn't mean all the rest is crap.
Hell, the S4, Note3, LG2, Z1, One... They can all take pretty sweet pictures, they all have their issues (saturation, noise, etc) but remember that they are phones with a camera and keeping that in mind they perform pretty decent imo. They're not standalone cameras no, but beats having to cary one around all the time.
Anyway, I'm still hoping future updates will improve things even more.
This video sample basically tests the Xperia Z1's built-in microphone capabilities.
Steady Shot enabled to shield from the crowd's push, pull and squeeze
Mode: Superior Auto
Firmware: 2.257
The mic is decent but minor distortion can be heard. 6/10
Video Quality is great. 7/10
Tell me what you guys think about the video sample!
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Fans meeting & Latest SINGLE 'Be There' Live Performance!
Photo taking session with 4 Lucky Fans who caught the 4 roses that ViV threw in the above video!
Japanese Pop Boy Band, ViV makes special appearance at Anime Festival Asia 2013 to meet their Fans and perform one of their latest song 'Be There'!
This video sample basically tests the Xperia Z1's built-in microphone capabilities.
Steady Shot enabled to shield from the crowd's push, pull and squeeze
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Firmware: 2.257
The mic is decent but minor distortion can be heard. 6/10
Video Quality is great. 7/10
Tell me what you guys think about the video sample!
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WTF is this post???
neilmc1983 said:
WTF is this post???
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It's a video sample of the xperia z1 duh
OMG
This is the stupidest video sample I have ever seen.
WTF mate?
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OMG
This is the stupidest video sample I have ever seen.
WTF mate?
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I'm suprise there's a couple of rude people around here, but it's ok! I appreciate the bumps.
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I'm suprise there's a couple of rude people around here, but it's ok! I appreciate the bumps.
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Sorry mate it wasn't rude in purpose but we can't see why would you post this?!?
It's just average video of a bad, very bad subject.
10-15 min of few girls standing and few guys photographing them is just not good video review.
And I see I'm not the only one who thinks that.
I can't see what's the point of it...
If you showed us video in liw light conditions or in good light, moving objects or something similar but this...
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funky0308 said:
Sorry mate it wasn't rude in purpose but we can't see why would you post this?!?
It's just average video of a bad, very bad subject.
10-15 min of few girls standing and few guys photographing them is just not good video review.
And I see I'm not the only one who thinks that.
I can't see what's the point of it...
If you showed us video in liw light conditions or in good light, moving objects or something similar but this...
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These batch of samples are mainly to test how well the Z1's auto focus, steadyshot and built-in mic would fair in crowded areas and as a recording device in a concert (which i actually got a number of requests for this and happened to pass by a concert) So no, it's not completely useless.
I've already done video & photo samples for normal outdoor usage here if you do not use your Z1 for special occasions like the above: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2491778
I don't see why people are hating on this guys video sample, if you don't like it, you can give some constructive criticism, otherwise, keep your mouth shut!
P.S. Interesting video samples :highfive::good:
Interesting one...
Really happy with this test , showing the excellent low light capabilities of the Xperia Z2,
Here:-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NKTYPBuGH4
That's amazing
Hope the camera will impressive as in the show when I use it later
Wow
Just one word, Wow!
Ok wait i'm speachless now! THIS JUST SMASHED THE NOKIA AND I****5S
As a Z1 owner this makes me really happy. Both have the same camera, there's no reason why ours shouldn't be improved to be like the Z2's!
I think there is some NFC trick going around. See that plastic sticker on the box?
^ Are u joking? I doubt that they would be so stupid and cheat there, reviews would find that out really fast.
nikola1970 said:
^ Are u joking? I doubt that they would be so stupid and cheat there, reviews would find that out really fast.
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Not a fair comparison. I have owned the 5S and 1520. Use a Note 3. The 1520 would still take a better or as good as shot if it was allowed to focus properly and not have the focus light covered
Not saying the Z2 will be poor just adding some balance.
Mmm.. maybe those box is made for the z2 showoff
Maybe after released to the market, there will be a better camera comparison. But I still love the z2 rather than 5s or the nokia or the s5
Something is very suspicious about this test. I don't know what they're doing, but I would not expect that dramatic of a difference with the Z2 camera in reality.
People need to understand how ISO, shutter speed and aperture work before making judgement. Unless you're just gonna use it for selfies in auto-mode... in which case, who gives a crap.
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People need to understand how ISO, shutter speed and aperture work before making judgement. Unless you're just gonna use it for selfies in auto-mode... in which case, who gives a crap.
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EXACTLY! What people don't understand is that the shutter speed and ISO can be manually adjusted on the Lumia to take some very impressive low light shots that would never even be visible on the almighty 5S.
Not a very good comparison, we'll see what happens in real life. But still... suggesting NFC trickery with the sticker on the box sounds a little bit far-fetched...
You guys are so crazy for thinking z2 smashed the other two. It was a cheated test for god sake. The z2 used flash while the others didn't
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I think there is some NFC trick going around. See that plastic sticker on the box?
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Really? you think NFC was used here and it wasn't showed on the screen that NFC was used, how stupid can you be?
and doesn't 1520 support NFC too? and We all clearly saw that the flash is off on all three devices.
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Not a fair comparison. I have owned the 5S and 1520. Use a Note 3. The 1520 would still take a better or as good as shot if it was allowed to focus properly and not have the focus light covered
Not saying the Z2 will be poor just adding some balance.
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Hypocrite, I clearly myself sometimes don't like the photo quality on Z1 cause it can do better than that and it's all with software issue and I compared 1520 with Xperia Z1 and It showed Xperia Z1 is better.
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EXACTLY! What people don't understand is that the shutter speed and ISO can be manually adjusted on the Lumia to take some very impressive low light shots that would never even be visible on the almighty 5S.
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This test was done on fully auto not the manual mode, I know if it was taken on manual mode Xperia Z2 might not do well yet it will have some decent pictures, Remember that SA mode isn't bad all the time. It takes some great shots time to time.
What a shot!
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You guys are so crazy for thinking z2 smashed the other two. It was a cheated test for god sake. The z2 used flash while the others didn't
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well that test is kinda strange for sure but flash clearly wasnt used - you can even see the disabled flash symbol in that video
I've re-watched the video and I now understand how it did better but I will wait for comparisons by tech sites. For me all Sony cameras on xperias have been rubbish so I will wait. I don't expect it to beat One/2 or 1020 pureview in low light but we'll see.
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aliHTCDHD said:
You guys are so crazy for thinking z2 smashed the other two. It was a cheated test for god sake. The z2 used flash while the others didn't
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Flash was turned off... you can clearly see that on the screen. However ridiculous the test might be - suggesting Sony rigged it with NFC or hidden/modified icon to conceal the use of flash is just as ridiculous...
This test it still useless though. Real photos are what matters and we will know more in the weeks to come.
Samsung Galaxy S6 vs Sony Xperia Z3 Camera Test: http://youtu.be/SDgmFC2H5eU
Well, well, well...
I think some people will start a war because of Z3 LOL!!!
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Both did pretty well, though I give a slight edge to the Z3, seemed more "natural" in some of those pics to me.
Then again both use Sony Exmor Sensors. The S6 uses the Sony IMX240 and the Z3 uses the Sony IMX 220.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exmor
To be honest I can't really see the difference since the pictures were converted to videos and that would made it difficult to compare. Some pics z3 wins in color but some also s6 has more detail. Both performed great at lowlights but i think I have to give it to s6 for now. O need to see real file/picture comparison. Z3 is great but "superior auto" is messed up intentionally.
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Well a lot of people like warmer temp photo's but to be honest the Samsung one has gone too far. Not sure what the point of that comparison was for exactly, maybe just trying to get youtube thumbs up
This proves to me that my Z3 camera is faulty as I never get that kind of sharp detail on grass and leaves, it's always a bit fuzzy.
Maybe your camera my z3 takes amazingly sharp pictures
Boldizzle said:
This proves to me that my Z3 camera is faulty as I never get that kind of sharp detail on grass and leaves, it's always a bit fuzzy.
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Might also been compared to Z3 with lollipop.
I'm guessing those pics were on manual mode.
S6 completely destroys it in that video.
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Samsung Galaxy S6 vs Sony Xperia Z3 Camera Test: http://youtu.be/SDgmFC2H5eU
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On 1:06 in video on Z3 photo in reflection you can see iPhone.... =)
God knows what is on S6 place =)
FAKE!
yeah it's defenitely not a Sony phone, Z3 would never perform that well.
nomaj said:
On 1:06 in video on Z3 photo in reflection you can see iPhone.... =)
God knows what is on S6 place =)
FAKE!
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I, for one, cannot make out what the heck-a-rello is the blurred image in that reflection?! How can u be so sure?
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yeah it's defenitely not a Sony phone, Z3 would never perform that well.
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If one knows the way of using manual mode to take pics in Xperia Z3, it is much better than the others
Z3 in manual mode with particular settings for particular scene gives you top class pictures .....only Superior auto mode is not good
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I, for one, cannot make out what the heck-a-rello is the blurred image in that reflection?! How can u be so sure?
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Look closely you will see mirrored apple sign ... also look on bevels, and the color of the phone.
SO! SO! LAME! =)
I can only guess phone that is used for Samsung S6 images =)
Installed Camera Zoom Fx and now photos are pretty good!
The iPhone 6 uses a Sony ISX014 which is a smaller sensor vs the Sony IMX 240 in the Galaxy S6/Note 4 so you are right those photos could be misleading, nice find lol. I did not observe that reflection.
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Look closely you will see mirrored apple sign ... also look on bevels, and the color of the phone.
SO! SO! LAME! =)
I can only guess phone that is used for Samsung S6 images =)
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Good job! What a fake comparsion.
esselite said:
Good job! What a fake comparsion.
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Yes... people does lame stuff just to increase view count on youtube =(
nomaj said:
Look closely you will see mirrored apple sign ... also look on bevels, and the color of the phone.
SO! SO! LAME! =)
I can only guess phone that is used for Samsung S6 images =)
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Holy shizit! Impressive detective work. I would never have spotted that.
Why is this Z5 compact such a joke? It almost has the same specs as the z3 compact and the new camera aint all that good. The new sensor might be good but what if you cant make the software work? Its like putting a retard in a F1 car. Look at these photosamples http://www.eprice.com.tw/mobile/talk/4523/4953454/1/rv/sony-xperia-z5-compact-review/ on the right you find a note 5, which has a sony sensor at 16MP and on the left you find the Z5 premium with a 21MP sensor but it cant shoot any good pictures in the dark..... So again sony ****ed it up.
Name a single <5" non-iOS phone that can compete on specifications.
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Name a single <5" non-iOS phone that can compete on specifications.
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I don't think he's specifically talking about the specs of the phone, just that the camera still sucks.
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But I can't think of any <5" phone that can compete camera-wise (except the iPhone 6S)?
And I think we should wait for more photo samples to appear before we take final judgement. Most of these early photo samples are using non-final software.
Here's a review that says the camera is the best in class:
http://www.theguardian.com/technolo...ria-z5-compact-review-best-smaller-smartphone
Hate to point out the obvious but every new phone that comes is an incremental improvement over its predecessor. Look at the iPhone, people(fools) queue for hours to be first to get the new model with 10% faster cpu, 10% bigger screen, 10% more pixels on the cmos sensor, and 20% less battery power. How i chuckle when i see iphone 6 owners, like junkies desperately looking for their next power fix! But, i digress.
A jack of all trades is a master of none. It is after all, a phone. It is not meant to be a world class, low light camera. My first camera phone was 0.3megapix. I thought it was pretty damn cool to have a camera at all. People just take it for granted nowadays. You want good low light photos, buy a camera. You know, them things you cant make phone calls on!
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Why is this Z5 compact such a joke? It almost has the same specs as the z3 compact and the new camera aint all that good. The new sensor might be good but what if you cant make the software work? Its like putting a retard in a F1 car. Look at these photosamples http://www.eprice.com.tw/mobile/talk/4523/4953454/1/rv/sony-xperia-z5-compact-review/ on the right you find a note 5, which has a sony sensor at 16MP and on the left you find the Z5 premium with a 21MP sensor but it cant shoot any good pictures in the dark..... So again sony ****ed it up.
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The camera is a lot better than the Z3.
This thread is like giving a retard a keyboard and allowing them to post on forums.
kitch9 said:
The camera is a lot better than the Z3.
This thread is like giving a retard a keyboard and allowing them to post on forums.
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Not really because i owned a z3c and own a z5c and the z5c isn't that great to begin with. So the only tard in this topic is you bro.
RiTCHiE007 said:
Not really because i owned a z3c and own a z5c and the z5c isn't that great to begin with. So the only tard in this topic is you bro.
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Ok bro....
You own a Z5C despite proclaiming it to be 'a joke' before it even went on sale? Huh... interesting.
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Ok bro....
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Brothers love, eey?
RiTCHiE007 said:
Not really because i owned a z3c and own a z5c and the z5c isn't that great to begin with. So the only tard in this topic is you bro.
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I to had Z3C, were active in XDA section for it, and for one i KNOW Z5C has a better camera to start with. Only thing it doesn't have is battery life on KK with Z3C which owned every cell phone with flagship specs.
On Z3C my focus struggled at times, colors were oversaturated and in many occasions picture looked washed out. That is not the case on Z5C BUT there is a lot room for improvement and i think Sony will do it in time. Great potential with the IMX230 hardware.
wouldn't it be a good idea to make a static topic for flaming about a certain device, so we can focus on the good things instead of getting distracted by this kind of topics?
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wouldn't it be a good idea to make a static topic for flaming about a certain device, so we can focus on the good things instead of getting distracted by this kind of topics?
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its not flaming its the truth but some just cant handle it.
bubimir13 said:
I to had Z3C, were active in XDA section for it, and for one i KNOW Z5C has a better camera to start with. Only thing it doesn't have is battery life on KK with Z3C which owned every cell phone with flagship specs.
On Z3C my focus struggled at times, colors were oversaturated and in many occasions picture looked washed out. That is not the case on Z5C BUT there is a lot room for improvement and i think Sony will do it in time. Great potential with the IMX230 hardware.
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Yes the camera on the z3c was worse then on the z5c but when you look at the pictures taken with a z5c you will see blurry edges and its almost impossible to make awesome macro shots. So even tho this camera is a bit better it still cant mess with other high ends like note 5 or LG g4 that also uses a sony sensor so thats why i think this z5c is kinda a joke. But if sony doesn't fix all these problems like laggy OS then this will be my last sony phone.
If you really think the performance is as bad as you say you should properly try another vendor! In my experience, they are at least as bad and some a lot worse..
Honestly, I would prefer a smaller Nexus, and might even go for the 5X despite the size.. Nexus device are best in performance (os lag eg), the rest are catching up lately!
You do know that the standard resolution in the app is set to 8M, right?.. I did read its better at that res, but you should maybe try and change it, it goes up to 23 you know..
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You own a Z5C despite proclaiming it to be 'a joke' before it even went on sale? Huh... interesting.
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Yup, because before it was out i judged on sample photo's and now that i own 1 i can confirm it that everything is knew before buying 1 was true. Even in clear daylight most photo's always seem to have a bit of blur on the right side. And batterylife is a bit wonky.
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Yup, because before it was out i judged on sample photo's and now that i own 1 i can confirm it that everything is knew before buying 1 was true. Even in clear daylight most photo's always seem to have a bit of blur on the right side. And batterylife is a bit wonky.
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Sorry to hear that. I had the same problem (except on the left edge instead), returned for a replacement and the second one is much better. It only blurs out the very far corners and only rarely, most pictures are fine. Have you still time for an exchange?
My battery life experience is pretty decent.
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Sorry to hear that. I had the same problem (except on the left edge instead), returned for a replacement and the second one is much better. It only blurs out the very far corners and only rarely, most pictures are fine. Have you still time for an exchange?
My battery life experience is pretty decent.
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No but i can always send it back to the repair center because they sold me a faulty unit but i need to make more photo's to give it a final judgement tho. Which color phone you got and what rev number is on the box if i may ask?
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No but i can always send it back to the repair center because they sold me a faulty unit but i need to make more photo's to give it a final judgement tho. Which color phone you got and what rev number is on the box if i may ask?
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Yellow. 1298-3810 Rev 1. My first one which had the blur was also the exact same though so I'm not sure whether that number means all that much.
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Yellow. 1298-3810 Rev 1. My first one which had the blur was also the exact same though so I'm not sure whether that number means all that much.
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Yea guess the color has nothing to do with is then because lots of white one's have the most problems it seems.