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Phone Arena
04-06-2025
- Business
- Phone Arena
Sony Xperia I VII camera score revealed: What is Sony doing?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII is here, and it's Sony's latest grasp at relevancy in a modern smartphone market that has seemingly left the Xperia lineup in the past. With modest upgrades on board, the new Xperia comes with a new higher-res ultrawide camera, but still relies on the same 48MP main camera and 12MP telephoto with variable focal length that can provides optical zoom at 3.5 and 7.1X zoom levels (85 to 170mm in 35mm film equivalent). Sony has put a new 48MP ultrawide in its latest Xperia flagship, an improvement over the 12MP one available on the older Xperia 1 VI flagship phone. However, the other two cameras are pretty much identical to their predecessor, but Sony has shaken up the image-processing algorithms in order to get closer to some of its bigger competitors, which are also using Sony's sensors. And don't get fooled by Sony's naming scheme: the Exmor T and Exmor RS sensors here are equivalent to the new LYTIA ones that are making the rounds on pretty much any high-profile flagship out there at the moment. How does this all pan out for the Sony Xperia 1 VII ? Well, with a total score of 136, the latest Xperia isn't really doing great. Broken down, this result is made of a mostly okay still photo result of 142 points, but a disappointing video score of 130 points. That's in the ballpark of the old Xperia flagship, but slightly lower in comparison, which isn't the way camera evolution is supposed to go. Now, compared to most of its direct rivals from the midst of the Big Three––Samsung, Apple, and Google––the Xperia 1 VII isn't doing particularly good. It achieves a significantly lower score than more capable cameraphones that are also significantly more affordable, like the Galaxy S25 Ultra, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and the iPhone 16 Pro Max. While this isn't great for Sony, what's actually concerning here is that the Xperia 1 VII fares slightly worse than last year's Xperia 1 VI in our tests. This is indicative that the changes in the image-processing aren't in the correct direction, which is sad to see. Let's delve deeper and take a look at some camera samples. Sony Xperia 1 VII camera spider chart The main camera delivers images with true-to-life colors and dynamics that look very realistic. Details are okay, but you can notice some oversharpening artifacts here and there. Auto exposure leaves something to be desired, as it has some issues with nailing the correct exposure level. The dynamic range is okay, but sometimes highlights tend to burn out. There are also some nasty HDR artifacts here and there. 3.7X 7.1X 3.7X 7.1X The telephoto is good, delivering good detail at both the native 3.7X and 7.1X optical zoom levels. There is minimal oversharpening and good sharpness at both zoom levels. The ultrawide camera here is a noticeable improvement over the one on the Xperia 1 VI, so at least we have palpable improvements here. The detail and corner sharpness have been improved, but some oversharpening tends to creep in now as well. The front-facing camera is just okay. It sometimes struggles to determine the correct exposure setting, leading to slightly overexposed facial features. Detail is lacking in comparison with most of the phone's direct rivals. The main camera delivers decent exposure, good dynamic range, and okay details with minimal amounts of oversharpening. Still, most rivals of the device deliver better footage with their respective main cameras. 3.7X At the shorter 3.7X zoom level, videos are perfectly usable, with decent quality. 7.1X At 7.1X, a general loss of quality and worse detail can be observed. While the ultrawide is great in photos, it's so-so in videos. Corner-sharpness leaves a lot to be desired, and the exposure errs on the side of overexposing the image. The front camera delivers lifeless videos that lack both character and detail. Definitely among the worse front-facing cameras we've tested this year. The Sony Xperia 1 VII will easily feel like more of the same to seasoned Xperia fans. It offers nothing groundbreaking in the camera department, doesn't stand out with any particularly intriguing new feature, and you could even make the case that the overall image capabilities of the camera have deteriorated in comparison with the previous model as well as the direct rivals. While the camera will do fine in most situations you may find yourself, it will rarely excite or inspire you to create more. While Sony definitely has a galactic level of know-how when it comes to camera sensors, this knowledge fails to translate well to the real-life camera performance of its flagship phones.\ The Xperia 1 VII's rivals easily beat it in the camera department, while carrying significantly lower price tags.
Digital Trends
10-05-2025
- Digital Trends
Here's how to watch Sony's Xperia 1 VII launch event
Sony's next phone, the Xperia 1 VII, will be unveiled on Tuesday, May 13! You can catch all the action live on that day beginning at 11 a.m. Japan time, which is 10 p.m. on May 12 in EDT. You can watch the event on YouTube using this link. If you're a Sony fan, you might want to know that the new Xperia 1 VII probably won't be available in the U.S., but it's still generating a lot of buzz! This device is expected to measure around 161.9 x 74.5 x 8.5 mm and feature a robust glass and aluminum build with IP65/IP68 dust and water resistance. You can look forward to a 6.5-inch LTPO OLED display that boasts a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR BT.2020 support, and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection. Recommended Videos What's under the hood? The Xperia 1 VII is rumored to be powered by Qualcomm's top-of-the-line Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, with options for 12GB or 16GB of RAM and storage choices of 256GB or 512GB, expandable via microSDXC. Plus, it's expected to launch with the latest Android 15. One of the standout features that camera enthusiasts will love is the phone's anticipated triple camera system. This setup includes a 48MP primary lens, a 12MP ultrawide lens, and a 12MP periscope telephoto lens that offers a versatile 70-200mm focal length. It's likely to use Sony's new Exmor T sensor, which will be 'powered by Alpha' technology. It will also include a 12MP front camera for selfies! As for battery life, you can expect a rumored 5000mAh (or larger) battery with both 30W wired and wireless charging. Additionally, features like a 3.5mm headphone jack, stereo speakers, Hi-Res Audio support, Bluetooth 5.4, Wi-Fi 7, NFC, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor are also expected. With a strong focus on enhancing the camera and audio experience, and a rumored starting price around $1399, the Xperia 1 VII aims to be a flagship device that stands out, even if it won't be available in the U.S. It's sure to be a phone that many will be talking about!
