Sony today announced NEW camera dedicated Xperia XZ Smartphone with a one of the world most advance camera module inside it. One of the major features of the smartphone is, it can capture 960fps at full HD resolution. Sony sensor used inside is made up of three layers, the first layer is pixel section, the second layer is DRAM and the final layer is Circuit section.
Most importantly due to the introduction of DRAM chip inside the sensor the motion eye camera now able to capture everything at 5X more speed compared to the conventional camera modules.
Major Features of Xperia XZ
- 19MP 1/2.3 CMOS sensor
- 25mm equivalent lens
- F2.0 aperture
- ON-sensor phase detection and laser-assisted AF
- RGBC-IR sensor
- 4K video
- 5-axis digital stabilization
- 960fps slow motion at 720p
- 13MP front cam with 1/3.06” sensor and 22mm equivalent focal length
- Android 7.0
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset
- 4GB RAM
- 5.5” 4K display
- Waterproof (IP68)
- 3,230mAh battery with Quick Charge
Sony Claims that Xperia XZ is the world’s first memory stacked smartphone in its class. we have told you earlier that the sensor is composed of three layers and one of the layer is the DRAM chip, that is memory chip embedded inside the sensor to deliver faster read-out of sensor data. The major advantage of adding DRam chip inside the smart phone sensor is it allows you to capture videos at an insane speed that is you get 960 frames per second @ 720p from the latest smartphone.
The Other major feature that has been added inside the smartphone is predictive autofocusing just like DSLR. Yes, I know that the protective auto focusing feature is present inside all end DSLR and mirrorless cameras. That allows you to predict the subject position based on its motion / movement and hence the camera lock AF at right time when it actually requires.
And finally you will surprised to know XZ smartphone also features 5 Axis image stabilization system that helps you to capture blur free images Indian at extreme low light conditions.
A perfect phone for photographers ? Do share your thoughts with us.
More at Sony official Website
No OIS, no deal for me. Simple.