Sony Xperia 5 evaluation: Better eye tracking, focusing and night shooting can be mastered with one hand.

Since the release of Sony Xperia 1, both the performance of the screen and the real shot of the camera have been quite affirmed by users. Six months later, Sony Mobile released Xperia 5 again, and the screen was changed from 6.5 inches of Xperia 1 to a more suitable one? 6. 1 inch, but the specifications have not shrunk, and the top specifications are adopted, making the Xperia 5 a flagship machine that can be mastered in one hand.

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I. Basic introduction: Appearance, specifications and sense of use Xperia 5 also adopts a screen ratio of 2 1: 9, but the screen size is reduced from 6.5 inches of Xperia 1 to 6. 1 inch, which is more suitable for one-handed use. If you like a mobile phone that is easy to operate with one hand, Xperia 5 is an ideal one-handed flagship model.

In terms of specifications, Xperia 5 also uses Qualcomm S855 processor and 6GB RAM, with a storage capacity of 128GB, while retaining the way of using SDXC to expand capacity.

The Android 9 system is also pre-installed, and the three-lens system, which was highly praised in Xperia 1, is also preserved in Xperia 5.

▲Xperia 5 glass gray and glass black body.

The capacity of Xperia 5 battery is 3 1.40 mAh. According to Sony Mobile's data, the power consumption of Xperia 5 itself in the system has been better optimized. Even if the battery capacity is slightly smaller, it can still have 25% more endurance.

In fact, I used to take photos with Xperia 1 and use social App software lightly. At the end of the day (around 10: 00 ~ 19: 00), there is still about 20 ~ 30% power left. If you use Xperia 5, there is still about 35% ~ 40% power, and the endurance is obviously improved.

In addition, Xperia 5 has fast charging technology of PD 3.0. If the battery is not enough for the time being, you can charge enough battery life in a short time.

▲Xperia 5 adopts the same button configuration as Xperia 1, and the side is also a fingerprint recognition system.

▲Xperia 5 is also one of the few mobile phones with independent camera shutter buttons.

▲ The speaker at the bottom also uses Dolby Atmos Dolby panoramic sound.

Although Xperia 5 is smaller than Xperia 1, it has not shrunk in CPU/RAM specifications and has not compromised on the screen.

▲ xperia 5,6.1inch OLED screen also adopts 2 1: 9 cinema width technology. FHD+ is supported in resolution, which not only supports complete HDR enhancement, but also supports DCI-P3 100% and BT.2020 (REC.2020) color gamut, and has very ideal color accuracy and support.

Xperia 5 can not only watch photos and movies on the whole page with the resolution of 2 1: 9, but also show the professional color accuracy of movies and photos on the screen.

Second, the same three lenses, more evolved technology and image quality Xperia 5 adopts the same three lenses as Xperia 1 in lens configuration, namely, the main lens is 26mm F 1.6, the super wide angle 16mm F2.4, and the telescopic 2X lens is 52mm F2.4, all of which are120,000.

▲ It can be seen that in the position of the lens, Xperia 5 has a design that moves sideways.

Due to the same lens configuration, Xperia 5 still has the eye tracking and focusing function of Xperia 1. In actual use, the detection degree of Xperia 5' s eye tracking focus has indeed improved. Almost a face appears on the screen, and a box focusing on the eyes appears.

It is worth mentioning that, compared with Xperia 1, the computing power of Xperia 5 is higher, from 15 pages per second to 30 pages. Therefore, under the demand of continuous shooting, the sensitivity, speed and exposure control have been further improved.

▲ In continuous shooting where human eyes are tracking and focusing, dynamic people can be photographed quickly and accurately, and high-speed continuous shooting can be generated by pressing the shutter, so that exposure or darkness will not occur due to the transfer of shadows and sunlight, and the quality of continuous shooting photos with uniform exposure brightness can be maintained.

▲ We tested two scenes of Gao Fancha from "shadow" to "under the big sun", and we can see that the exposure brightness of continuous shooting is very uniform every time, and it will not be too bright because of the instantaneous transition from shadow to sun. In the second set of examples, we can also see that the sky is slightly too bright when the brightness is converted in the middle, and then it is corrected to the correct brightness immediately.

▲ Even if there are complex prospects, eye tracking and focusing can be correct.

▲ As soon as you pick up the camera, eye tracking and focusing will start immediately, and natural expressions like this can be taken instantly.

▲ The proportion of faces in the picture is relatively small, but eye tracking can be accurately matched. When using Xperia 5, assistive technologies are also quite practical.

But in fact, Xperia 1 will also update the algorithm in the upcoming firmware update. Xperia 1 will have the latest 30-eye tracking focusing algorithm and continuous shooting exposure control, just like Xperia 5.

▲ When using the general camera mode, Xperia 5 has several built-in scene modes, such as backlight, portrait, food and so on. The detection is also quite accurate.

▲ If the subject is photographed artificially, there will be a prompt on the screen of the camera App when you close your eyes or cover the lens to avoid taking poor photos.

In addition, the depth of field simulation of Xepria 5 continues the high quality of Xperia 1, and it is quite natural in edge detection and fuzzy simulation.

▲Xperia 5 depth of field simulation: still life

▲Xperia 5 depth of field simulation: portrait

Speaking of the three lenses of Xperia 5, it covers most people's daily and travel use, which can be said to be quite practical configuration.

Before explaining the three shots separately, let's also look at the perspective differences of the three focal segments.

▲ 16mm super wide angle

▲26 mm main lens

▲52mm dual lens

Generally speaking, the lens we use the most is this 26mm lens. On the one hand, this focal segment can be competent for still life, food, scenery and hand-held shooting, on the other hand, it also has the largest F 1.6 aperture among the three lenses, which can play better in dim scenes.

▲26mm main lens: still life with shooting.

▲26mm main lens: scenery

16mm super wide angle can not only accommodate more scenery outdoors, but also show a better sense of space indoors. If used properly, it can also modify the body shape in time.

▲ 16mm Super Wide Angle: You can use Super Wide Angle to modify your figure at an appropriate angle.

▲ 16mm Super Wide Angle: Super Wide Angle is also suitable for expressing the sense of space in architecture.

▲ When using 16mm super wide angle, it is also recommended to turn on the "Distortion Correction Priority" function in camera options to avoid edge deformation.

When using the 52mm double mirror, because it is hyperopic, it can make us zoom in more conveniently and avoid sundries in time. At the same time, due to the small deformation, it is also very suitable for shooting founder's composition. Of course, the 52mm with less deformation is also quite suitable for taking portraits.

▲52mm dual lens: suitable for taking portraits.

▲52mm dual lens: suitable for shooting distant objects and removing unnecessary sundries.

▲52mm dual lens: small deformation, also very suitable for shooting square composition.

Third, the night of fun: the evolution of RAW noise reduction and 30-second exposure began with Xperia 1, and Sony Mobile introduced the "RAW noise reduction" mechanism to calculate the noise reduction from the source, so that Xperia 1 also has excellent image quality under low light sources. The "original noise reduction" on Xperia 5 is more evolved and performs better.

Mobile phone photography is limited by photosensitive elements, and it is easy to produce noise in dark places or dark parts of the picture. In order to eliminate these noise conditions, it is necessary to calculate: however, although calculus will bring a clearer picture, it is also easy to miss details.

Xperia 5 is attributed to the evolution of "original noise reduction". We can see that the details and purity are perfect even in the case of low light source, high sensitivity and dark parts in the picture.

▲Raw has a powerful noise reduction function. Even if it is only hand-shot, the purity and details of the night scene are satisfactory.

We have compiled the following three sets of sample photos, and we can see the wonderful effect of RAW noise reduction on Xperia 5.

▲ Example of ▲RAW noise reduction 1:Xperia 5 can still maintain the texture of the material in the dark.

▲RAW noise reduction example One original image clipping: Xperia 5 can still maintain the texture of the material in the dark.

▲RAW noise reduction Example 2: No rendering or font painting.

▲RAW noise reduction example 2 Original image clipping: no rendering or font painting.

▲ Original noise reduction example 3: The texture and texture of the floor remain unchanged.

▲RAW noise reduction example ternary diagram cutting: the texture of the floor is still the same.

In the exposure section, Xperia 5 also supports exposure time exceeding 1 second, which can last for up to 30 seconds. Judging from this shooting time, the light track in the city and the starry sky in the wild can also be shot smoothly without light damage. For users who like photography, this exposure time has gained more creative flexibility.

▲Xperia 5 supports exposure time of up to 30 seconds.

▲ With an exposure time of up to 30 seconds, you can easily photograph the city's streamer psychedelic in Xperia 5.

▲ The long-term exposure of ▲Xperia 5, through appropriate adjustment, can also expose beautiful light traces (exposure time 15 seconds) in the middle of the night (around 22:30 pm) with little traffic.

▲ If you have a long exposure, you can use a lower sensitivity as much as possible, and you can also improve the texture of night shooting (exposure time is 4 seconds).

▲ Through long exposure, you can try to shoot with lower ISO sensitivity to show better texture of night photos.

Fourth, a professional video app that is more convenient to make: Cinema Pro Since the appearance of Cinema Pro, it has become a possible task to record professional movies through Xperia 1 Its diverse control and flexibility, combined with Xperia 1 screen with good color accuracy, allow many creators to shoot professional-level movies with their portable devices.

▲ On Xperia 5, Cinema Pro still plays an important role in helping creators.

▲ On this basis, Cinema Pro has made more subtle adjustments, including: adding the second anchor point for focusing, the control options received by the radio, and adjusting the details of the selected project.

Of course, Cinema Pro's professional LOOK color management preset settings can still create various atmospheres on Xperia 5.

▲ The new version of Cinema Pro provides more project options.

▲Cinema Pro's project selection screen is quite simple and easy to switch.

▲Cinema Pro still has 8 preset settings for professional appearance color management.

▲Cinema Pro has added a second focus anchor.

▲Cinema Pro has more detailed settings on radio options.

▲ All white balance, lens switching, shutter and sensitivity can be adjusted in Cinema Pro.

Cinema Pro movies recorded in Xperia 5 can be simply edited and edited through the mobile App.

Cinema Pro movie example This time, Xperia 5 also provides a new function of "Game Enhancer", which allows us to set it according to various situations of the game, including battery life and notification, so as to have better and more complete control and enhancement.

▲ After opening the game enhancer, a list of games that can be enhanced in the mobile phone will be displayed; We can choose "performance priority" or "battery power priority" in individual games.

▲ When playing a game, it will sometimes be disturbed by the notification of the App, or you can set it appropriately here; Other notifications also have more detailed and complete options to control.

▲ During the game, there is a floating window on the left side of the screen to indicate the operation. After the operation, it can be narrowed to the corner without affecting the game.

Conclusion: Thin, beautiful and strong, the flagship audio-visual product Xperia 1 at the beginning of this year brought us many surprises. The three-lens system, eye tracking and focusing, RAW noise reduction, Cinema Pro, long exposure, high quality 2 1: 9 screen presentation and strong performance.

Xperia 1 can be said to be a collection of Sony cameras, mobile phones, video recorders, screens, audio-visual entertainment and other cutting-edge technologies in one. How about Xperia 5

▲ Overall, Xperia 5 provides better endurance and maintains the same fluency and efficiency. It not only has flagship performance, photography and many operating experiences, but also provides a more comfortable grip for the hands. The title of "Palm Flagship" is well deserved.

▲ If you like fast and good photo experience, smooth operation and beautiful screen, Xperia 5 is a choice to consider. If you are also a user who likes to use a smartphone with one hand, then Xperia 5 can be said to be one of the flagship products.

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