A newly developed image sensor and Alpha series technology enables you to create impressive portraits with accurate colour, day and night
11th May 2023 - Sony introduces the Xperia 1 V, the world's first[a] flagship smartphone equipped with a newly developed stacked CMOS image sensor with 2-layer Transistor Pixel. The Xperia 1 V is packed with Sony's cutting-edge technology, meeting the high-level needs of creators, while at the same time, supporting future creators who want to shoot or deliver their content with pride.
The needs of our customers are always at the forefront of our product development and the possibilities for creation by both photo and video with Xperia 1 V are limitless, says Gildas Pelliet, Head of IP&S, Sony Europe, as our flagship smartphone it allows for the next level of content creation, viewing experience, gaming performance, battery life and audio capabilities.
Elevating Content Capture
The Xperia 1 V is raising the bar with its' newly developed image sensor which depicts rich colours and textures of people, landscapes, and scenes in even dark locations. Due to the combination of the low-light performance, which is approximately double compared to the previous model[i] and the high-speed multi frame overlay procession technology of the Xperia 1 V, it is possible to shoot a noise resistant photo with a wider dynamic range that is equivalent to a full-frame camera[ii]. The 24 mm lens on the back of the Xperia 1 V equipped with a 2-layer Transistor Pixel stacked CMOS image sensor Exmor T for mobile which is about 1.7 times larger than previous image sensor. In addition, the 85-125 mm (F2.3-F2.8) optical zoom lens enables bright portraits with little distortion.
S-Cinetone, known by cinematographers[iii], has been adjusted and installed for mobile. Since the texture of the human skin can be beautifully expressed when shooting, it is possible to record as an impressive cinematic image as it is, without colour grading. In addition, the new sensor has approximately three times of saturation signal level[ii] compared to the conventional sensor, and unique image quality processing suppresses noise that tends to occur in dark scenes, resulting in beautiful images with soft colours.
The Xperia 1 V has a multitude of functions including colour presets such as Creative Look, also found in Alpha series cameras, and high-performance real time AF (auto focus). Various colour settings are preset, such as colourful flowers and clear blue sky, or creating a soft, transparent finish. Xperia's high-performance Real-time Eye AF[iv] and Real-time tracking[iv] allows shooting with the focus on the eyes of a person or a specified subject. With AI depth that analyzes distance information, even distant subjects can be clearly focused. Additionally, high-speed continuous shooting of up to 30 frames per second with AF/AE[v] tracking is newly available, so no moment will be missed.
Improved Vlog Experience
Xperia 1 V fits all creators' needs with the Product Showcase Setting, which is a popular function in Sony's VLOGCAM series and shifts the focus on the camera to the product, instead of reviewer's face, when shooting. Additionally, a new voice priority mic is placed near the rear camera. Even when in a busy outdoor location, the creator's voice is clearly recorded, so it makes an easy transition from shooting to distributing the video. When doing a YouTube live stream via the video recording function Videography Pro , chats from viewers can be viewed in the comment section simultaneously, allowing for immediate interaction[vi] with viewers in real time. The user interface also supports vertical shooting, so you can shoot content in any orientation, either vertically or horizontally[vii].
Immersive Experience
Packed into the flagship Xperia smartphone is a 6.5-inch 4K OLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz[viii] and less blur. The powerful and low-noise speaker amplifier improves the spread and depth of the sound, and the extension of the low and high frequencies, creating a more dynamic and clear sound. Xperia 1 V offers an authentic viewing experience of movies and music without a need for an additional speaker.
On the rear side, it has a functional tactile design that uses a uniquely developed texture glass. Combined with the fine slits on the side, it provides a stable grip and prevents from slipping when you hold the smartphone during shooting or viewing.
Long Lasting Battery Power and Powerful CPU
Despite using 4K display, approximately 20 hours[xi] of continuous video playback is available with a powerful 5,000mAh battery. It supports wireless charging, 30 minutes quick charge up to 50%[xii], and furthermore, Xperia's unique charging optimization technology supports users with a battery that maintains 80% or more of its maximum capacityxiii even after 3 years.
By improving power consumption and heat dissipation, Xperia 1 V achieves both high performance and durability, and it is possible to shoot for a long time while suppressing heat generation. Equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen2 Mobile Platform, the power efficiency of the CPU has been improved by approximately 40%[xiv] compared to the previous model. The power consumption during camera operation has been improved by approximately 20%, and the volume of the heat diffusion sheet has been increased by approximately 60% for the heat dissipation performance of the main unit.
Accessibility and Sustainability
With continued efforts to provide more accessibility, Xperia 1 V includes a function in the Photo Pro feature that uses sounds to inform users the horizontal and vertical measurement of the screen.
The Sony Group has set an environmental plan Road to Zero aiming for zero environmental load by 2050. In order to achieve this, we are taking action while setting medium-
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A newly developed image sensor and Alpha series technology enables you to create impressive portraits with accurate colour, day and night
