I have used a lot of Sony Xperia devices and the most common thing is that Sony DOES NOT apply funny filters and effects like the vividy or over-saturated (unnatural) images as in iPhone or Samsung (which most of the majority prefers) whereas Sony images are just natural looking and y'all aren't ready for that conversation.
The telephoto works better if you use it manually with fast shutter speeds, you get crisp photos, this camera requires a bit of photography knowledge it's not your basic point and shoot.
Sony we make the best camera in our smartphones, but for some reason it shoots worse than the Sony camera installed in smartphones from other companies. For example IPhone, Pixel, OPPO, Vivo, Xiaomi etc.
Exactly, I had a few thoughts on how to make it's camera experience better, but it didn't make the final cut of the video. Also the fingerprint scanner button didn't work well for some reason, I forgot to talk about it in the video too
During fingerprint setup did you shift your finger different positions to capture all the different angles and print patterns? Also. Press your finger in and hold it there. Not press and release. Also, I usually set it to press to unlock. This give better feedback and I have to physically press the power button & as well as preventing it from accidentally activating the reader while doing my strava run.
@@bloodytoad2010 thanks for the advice, after a few days of use I even added a separate scan of the same finger hoping it will help. I still have the iPhone 7+ and it also has a finger print button which works amazing till this day so I’m not sure why it behaves like that
I think xperia is for those who really understand photography. If you use it as an snap & share camera the pictures won't be as good as the iphone's and the samsung's. But if you use the photo pro in sony you can produce a photo quality that the iphone and samsung can't.
The Xperia camera may have some weak points But it certainly has the greatest strengths All lenses record video 4k 120 fps This is two years ago 😱 Also I'm surprised by the battery life It lasts for two days actually
Finally someone said it. Though the Xperia isn't terrible, it's not the great either. But not really a surprising considering variable optical zoom vs optical+digital zoom. At least it now has great macro 🤷🏻♂️
Xperia phones have top-tier cameras, just not great for point-and-shoot. I bought the 1 VI as soon as it appeared, and I couldn't be happier. I'm experimenting daily and each photo shoot brings a new lesson. The learning curve is steeper than with Samsung or Huawei (I've owned a P20 Pro some time ago) but the results are worth the effort.
Yeah I went from Xperia 1 IV to Xiaomi 14 Ultra. I loved the form factor of Xperia but the camera was pretty bad. The sensor isn't great so needed a lot of light to make photos/videos that compete with iPhone/Xiaomi. The telephoto lens was not sharp and lost a lot of detail at max optical zoom. It also overheated like a mf which was super disappointing using it outdoors for more than a few mins... I actually bought Xiaomi 14U after watching your review primarily but also some others - so far I'm very happy with the phone. For anyone else who's curious, it works fine in US (Florida) on T-Mobile.
i got both xperia 1vi and s24 ultra, and i can honestly say most youtubers are just underrating xperia always, and the results i got from my devices i can say xperia just blows s24u out of water in terms of color aCCURACY AND overall picture quality, there is also no freezing in my phone's camera app, stablization is a bit better plus wider dynamic range on s24u but overall the quality of video and photos you get from xperia is just on another level, samsung produces noisy photos in most casses while over sharpening photos. so i completely understand now you youtubers truly under rate xperia intentionally, i mean who can know better than me who is using both phones simultaneously from last 2 weeks, and the fact sony will get new updates as its new while samsung has gotten many updates yet still my xperia 1vi is out performing s24u in camera department, and also the fact xperia battery life is just wowwww. my advice to all people who watch these videos is just ignore these youtubers go experience buy the xperia 1vi yourself and you will be amazed by its results.
it's not related to this video but i have a xperia 5 iv, my phone update stuck version 64.1 but there aren't any update notification, do you happen to know why?
Your comment helps me a bit, as I'm currently unsure between the two devices, which will cost me the same price. And since the S24 Ultra has more attractive specifications on paper, it sometimes seems like a better option, especially due to the lower quality of the telephoto on the Sony. And as for the device itself, aside from the cameras, do you feel the same premium quality in the Xperia compared to the s24u?
You sound like a sales Rep to me buddy. Trying to push good hard working people into buying overpriced rubbish with ancient camera sensors and bad exposure issues and awful software integration?.
@@andersonthiagobarbosa5551 talking about cameras i personall prefer xperia photos their outstanding natural photos, samsung looks too much computerized and iam point and shoot type of person only use manual control sometimes, secondly both are premium but sony has special feel to it, it is lighter with much better battery life and it has shutter camera button which is coming on iphone 16 pro max too, it has variable optical zoom with more zoom range than samsung 5x and telephoto macro lens which is not available o any other phone. i would suggest you to go for samsung if you want to keep your phone for next 5 or 6 years as it has long software updates and you use spen otherwise go and buy xperia, an extra tip wait for 16 pro max as i will prefer it over both xperia and s24u, because it will be outperforming both of these in every category
When considering personal preferences, the Xperia stands out as my clear choice, primarily due to its impressive camera capabilities [i.e. I am talking about its pro camera function]. I am thoroughly pleased with the Xperia phone as it consistently delivers exceptional photo and video quality. It boasts numerous strengths that I find commendable, and I have nothing but praise for the phone.
I miss the SD card slot A LOT from when i upgraded to the S23 Ultra from an S9. Im not gonna fill up the 256 gigs of storage like, tomorrow, but i already filled it up halfway through in just 4 months of owning the phone. Having to even occasionally move several thousand photos from my phone to my PC is annoying. Not having a headphone jack has officially become a non-issue for me, although id still like to have one for those occasions where my earbuds are out of charge. Anyway, it seems that most of the issues Sony is having are software related, apart from the surprisingly underwhelming results from the telephoto lens. Ive seen better results in different videos but that might just be a good case of cherry-picked images, with a lot of misses before that. Hoping Sony addresses the software issues though. The phone costs top tier money and if i were an owner of such an expensive phone, id expect at least decent software improvement over time.
I will buy this phone just because of the micro SD card slot and headphone jack.This phones cameras are atleast better than mid range phones from other companies
The S23 Ultra, and now the S24 Ultra, produces massively over-processed photos which look like oil paintings. Do NOT choose the S24 if you like photos that look remotely natural.
Thanks for the review. Decided to go for the Sony. The Ultra is disappointing for audio quality, wireless and external speakers, in comparison And the Sony has a 3.5mm headphone socket and SD card slot. Easy choice for me!
@@user-wo9yr9co7x Samsung audio and battery life is very poor compared to the Sony. With photography 90% I'd the photographer. Use the manual mode on the Sony and it does an excellent job. I sold my ultra and got the Sony.
@@user-wo9yr9co7xI like the Sony camera. Shots feel more natural and I prefer the Sony softwares. Most photograph quality comes down to the photographer.
00:50 Yes I would like to have an SD card place in my phone so much. At the same time, I am using an Type-A Type-C cable to transfer all my data between my phone and PC. Actully I start to use my 24 ultra as my daily usb stick. But I have to say, I am not a photographer as well. Still android is an better option because data transfering and choosing an spesific file from android is way better than iphone. In my opinion. But headphone jack... I missed that A LOT!!
I'm really sad, a case could have been made for the 1 V matching or surpassing the previous generation of flagships but the 1 VI seems to have gone in a different direction. Nice video as always
Nice review, with one exception: usage of a random SD card instead of internal memory, bringing additional garbage into the comparision with an internal storage only device. My 1V has the same over exposure issue(HDR) and also soft photos compared with S23U.
I don't understand what should be wrong with the Xperias stabilisation..Its fine. The only thing that is weak is the stabilisation in the viewfinder. (also a Problems on iPhones)
On S24u the you cannot do macro in Pro mode, all my shots are blurred. Furthe the single lens design is horrible for cleaning. Between lenses and inside the metal ring. This is borderline ridiculous. Thinking of changing to Xperia.
Steven, great content as always ! Finally proper review of person working with photography and not paid by Sony ;) I was using both of those actually for 12 days and at the end decided to stay with s24 Ultra, but not only because of camera of course. There are still better "photo-phones" on the market but as a whole package, s24 Ultra in my opinion does not have competition.
I love how steven is finally getting the recognition he deserves, been a follower since the early days of this channel, im really glad for you, keep the good content coming
From the reviews I have seen the great problem with the device is the auto. It is very bad (especially in the MKBHD blind test) although, having manual settings is good sometimes you just need to be able to take ur phone out and take the best picture not worrying about other settings. Love your videos Steven❤ Definitely choosing the Samsung
I would've loved to see you take a motion shot from the S24U like you captured the pigeon with Xperia. Samsung would've been exposed due to the slower shutter and bad camera app
Photos on the S24U are jsut like the crappy point and shoots from like 15y ago. I hardly see any advantage over my old Note 9 - I am mesmerized about the camera buzz people do, when still the micro contrast horrible. You can't enlarge any of those shitty pictures out these phones. Also the 3x and 5x on the S24u are a fing joke. Why the remove the 10x is beyond sanity. NO ONE needs a 3x side by side to an 5x. Thats just dumb and I am using it since 3 weeks.
I'm currently using Xpreria 1II and biggest issue with it has always been the random camera functionality. 7/10 times when I try to take a phone, it stutters and does not respond nor take the shot. I'm camera enthusiast, but my main use of my phone is to document stuff. Like take a picture of screw packet in hardware store or take picture where I parked my car etc. I also need to take a picture of small stuff at work (electronic components) where 1II is useless. It's super frustrating not being able to quickly record something without trying, closing camera app, reopening the app trying again.... I was going to buy the VI, since it fixed lot of overheating, flashlight, aspectratio issues I have with 1II. BUT seeing your review and knowing it stutters, I will probably go with S24U. I do not care about if Sony's cameras are not as good as in S24U, that Sony macro looked great for my work, BUT I am not ever going to buy and phone that lags in camera apps ever again. Period. Loved my Note 8, so maybe it's Samsung time again.
I don't know why many photographer RUclipsrs don't capture raw photos on (stock pro mode's not expert raw) S24 Ultra, because the S24 Ultra is very capable of shooting exceptional raw images. I've captured raw photos and compared them with JPEGs, and there's a huge difference. Only with raw images can the phone use its camera's full potential. And if anyone uses RAW, they often shoot with Expert RAW, and that app does produce processed RAW images that lack detail and don't look that good. The stock camera's RAWs are much better. I've tested it. P.S.: I know it's a long paragraph, but I thought this is something that should be addressed! 😅
The issue is not that its an optical zoom, its the sensor size! its too small, samsung put a better sensor, with a richer aperture and focal lenght. but, on the main sensor, my money is with the sony!
Hey steven gonna need a milkyway capturing on s23 ultra or s24 ultra. ALso i heard theres some issues on s24 ultra post processing astrophotography image. however good vid.
i got the sony because i got an amazing prize for it (about 700 euros and those wmx500 headphones for free ). I come from the xiaomi t series and wanted something different. I am not a camera guy and make a photo maybe once or twice a month. But I think that the sony is really nice for people who dont need it as camera. The Battery is just awsome, i like the display without notch or camera hole and love going back to the headphone jack and sd card. All those cameras are more of a prototype to be fair and you can see and feel that when you use it.
Great review! Nice to see a review that isn't just being a fan-boy and claiming that everything is perfect. I have a 1 V and definitely the camera is wayyyyyyyyyyy behind Samsung and iPhone. Otherwise, it's a great phone but anyone trying to claim that the Xperia camera uses Sony Alpha technology and so therefore is on a par with Samsung / iPhone ... those guys are on drugs! So it's great to see a genuine and honest review that acknowledges the areas that need improving. Keep up the honest reviews 👍👍👍
Thank you so much! I had so many comments on my previous videos praising Xperia so I decided to give it a try and it definitely underdelivered, though I like the SD card slot option a lot. It’s nice to hear similar camera experience from another Xperia owner so I know I haven’t gone crazy because the buzz created around the phone played with my head for a little bit lol
I have the Xperia 1v and the iPhone 14 pro and I use them both for photography when I don't have my Canon and let me tell you the Xperia is much better if you prefer actual photography and not overly processed ai tainted shots. Same with video It's all about preference but my best shots have ALL come from my xperia.
@@danielmclaren170890agree. I have Xperia 1 V and iPhone 14 pro max too.. I can say that the main camera is much better on Xperia 1 V (no regrets). Both Xperia 1 VI and iPhone 15 pro max have the same main sensors from previous year
Hi nice video, thanks! I don't have experience with the Sony phone, but when you mention that video is better on the sony, is that when you compare pro video or regular video mode?. Also, my current gimbal (insta360 pro) can't support the added weight the attached (freewell) anamorphic lens. Is the gimbal you recommended strong enough for additional lenses, or would you recommend another gimbal for that? Thanks (:
From what I understood the cinema pro was removed on the VI and would be added at a later date as they now have a single app. In that sense the 1 V is better at the moment.
I do like the more realistic and not overprocessed look of the xperia. i had the s22 Ultra for a week but returned it because of the insane overprocessing and shitty HDR look. Same with the Pixel 7 :/ The Sony is definitely overpriced, make it 900 bucks and its perfect
Agree but I found workaround on Samsung is to always use Pro mode. It does have a stupid limitation in that mode that you can't switch lenses in video recording but otherwise much closer. One thing I didn't see mention here is the 2 stage shutter button. On Samsung you have to double press power, then use volume button to take a quick picture so not as good.
i think sony should work on AI improvements and computational photography also sony need a lytia primary sensor 1 inch sensor and a 200 mm zoom range with sharp pictures and a better night photography image processing with better video capabilities.....nice work......👍
We now know who you are working for but, we are Sony users after being Samsung's users. We are really satisfied with our products and we pay more than you guys. Remember that camera itself doesn't make the phone
I have the S21, S23 and S24 Ultra. They are nothing compared to the dedicated camera. In fact, after4 taking the picture with any of this models, the pictures get distorted because the software is trying to refine the photo and you cant even turn it off. This is a known issue with Samsung ultra phones. And don't forget that the 200 megapixel is enlarged by the software. The sensor in the camera is much much smaller. This is how Samsung cheats and lie to people. This issues are in Pro mode as well. This is true. Anyone who wants to buy Samsung for the camera, do your research. The camera is good only for day to day photography.
200MP is overkill too. Even 100MP. I stitched 20 pictures into a 100MP output. There's just too much data. It's only good for cropping. On the Xperia you could just shoot a couple of shots on the telephoto and get 100MP output by stitching in lightroom if you do landscape and the results will be more natural and detailed.
I have been an ardent lover of ONLY SONY PHONES since years for its Camera, Sound and Display. So much so that since SONY XPERIA was not available in India .. I checked at Dubai and Bahrain with my cousins there ..and jt was still not available. I finally checked with my cousin New York ..and I got it from there in October 22. It is now having Pink, Green and White lines on the Display.. Stranded on what to do ..next.
8:58 - Hi Steven! I am an American who has lived in the United States my whole life, and I speak English fluently. I have never heard that analogy before, but it is a good one!
It's a tricky situation. If you want what Sony has that other phones don't then you've got to swallow the compromise, and that's the zoom. If you only shoot 24 & 48mm, fine, if you don't then the Galaxy is a good camera option. As good as a Vivo? No, but the ecosystem is so much wider and support is deeper - what shop doesn't sell a Galaxy? - so it's horses for courses, but there's more to all phones than just their cameras and they should be judged on a full breadth of features.
Samsung is the king from last 5yrs ,so don't buy next xperia for your RUclips content. 😂 I don't know how sony is standing in competition with Samsung and iPhone directly. 🤔
Why do you take a picture that has obvious blur from shaking the phone and compare it to a non-blurry one? Also can the S24 shoot RAW-photos and how good are these to edit?
I love Sony xperia over Samsung.. but this an eye opener for xperia camera devs to improve thier product this is flagship we are talking and its not cheap and we are expecting more as flagship.. an honest opinion sometime hurts but its for the good and learned from it..
@@kfx3907 Did I say something bad about Samsung? I just say I love Sony over Samsung is that hate a comment? Ok to be safe I love androids phone over Iphone.. are you happy?😂
The Sony camera is okay, but there's no improvement over the 1 V. Some tests even say that the pictures are worse than the previous Xperia! But I'm not buying a new phone only for the camera. If that was the case I'd just buy a real camera... It's a well known fact that the antennas Sony put in their Xperia line are terrible compared to the competitors like Samsung and Apple.
i would choose sony, even with the sligtly worse camera, but the red flag for me is the only 3 years android update support, ohman common sony, i love sony but they have to do better here...
The Sony has the best battery. And that is more important then taking a picture. And it's a phone for manual photo's. This is comparing apples with oranges. And this review is only about the auto mode 😊
Sony: We made this new 1 inch sensor that is really good for phones! Everyone: So you put it in your phones right? Sony: no Everyone: What about a 1/2 inch sensor for your ultrawide and telephoto cameras? Sony: no, you're gonna have to stick with this tiny 1/3 inch one 😂
I have been using Apple and Sony for nearly 10 years. Last month, I replaced the Sony Xperia IV with the vivo X Fold3 Pro. The battery is 5700mh, and it takes 30 minutes to fully charge. The shooting, large folding screen, and AI are basically much better than Sony.
Hi Steven, I love your content! Im currently looking for a good camera for videoblog and photos and I was wondering if you could recommend me one. Right now I’m thinking to get the canon g7x but would love for suggestions, thank you!
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I have used a lot of Sony Xperia devices and the most common thing is that Sony DOES NOT apply funny filters and effects like the vividy or over-saturated (unnatural) images as in iPhone or Samsung (which most of the majority prefers) whereas Sony images are just natural looking and y'all aren't ready for that conversation.
I have Sony Xperia 1 mark six and I never want another phone.i am enjoying it so much
The telephoto works better if you use it manually with fast shutter speeds, you get crisp photos, this camera requires a bit of photography knowledge it's not your basic point and shoot.
Sony we make the best camera in our smartphones, but for some reason it shoots worse than the Sony camera installed in smartphones from other companies. For example IPhone, Pixel, OPPO, Vivo, Xiaomi etc.
Exactly, I had a few thoughts on how to make it's camera experience better, but it didn't make the final cut of the video.
Also the fingerprint scanner button didn't work well for some reason, I forgot to talk about it in the video too
During fingerprint setup did you shift your finger different positions to capture all the different angles and print patterns? Also. Press your finger in and hold it there. Not press and release. Also, I usually set it to press to unlock. This give better feedback and I have to physically press the power button & as well as preventing it from accidentally activating the reader while doing my strava run.
@@bloodytoad2010 thanks for the advice, after a few days of use I even added a separate scan of the same finger hoping it will help. I still have the iPhone 7+ and it also has a finger print button which works amazing till this day so I’m not sure why it behaves like that
Software is very important nowadays
@@bloodytoad2010stop, just stop 🙄
I think xperia is for those who really understand photography. If you use it as an snap & share camera the pictures won't be as good as the iphone's and the samsung's.
But if you use the photo pro in sony you can produce a photo quality that the iphone and samsung can't.
exactly what i am thinking, it's very true to life and raw in its capture style.
Headphone jack, SD card slot, no camera notch, may not be the main point of the video, but those are reason enough for me to get the 1 VI
Sony Xperia the only True Enthusiast phone left.
The Xperia camera may have some weak points
But it certainly has the greatest strengths
All lenses record video 4k 120 fps
This is two years ago 😱
Also I'm surprised by the battery life
It lasts for two days actually
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Thank you so much 😀
Sony is great esp for raw video and photo. Most realistic output.
Finally someone said it. Though the Xperia isn't terrible, it's not the great either. But not really a surprising considering variable optical zoom vs optical+digital zoom. At least it now has great macro 🤷🏻♂️
Xperia phones have top-tier cameras, just not great for point-and-shoot. I bought the 1 VI as soon as it appeared, and I couldn't be happier. I'm experimenting daily and each photo shoot brings a new lesson. The learning curve is steeper than with Samsung or Huawei (I've owned a P20 Pro some time ago) but the results are worth the effort.
Yeah I went from Xperia 1 IV to Xiaomi 14 Ultra. I loved the form factor of Xperia but the camera was pretty bad. The sensor isn't great so needed a lot of light to make photos/videos that compete with iPhone/Xiaomi. The telephoto lens was not sharp and lost a lot of detail at max optical zoom. It also overheated like a mf which was super disappointing using it outdoors for more than a few mins... I actually bought Xiaomi 14U after watching your review primarily but also some others - so far I'm very happy with the phone. For anyone else who's curious, it works fine in US (Florida) on T-Mobile.
i got both xperia 1vi and s24 ultra, and i can honestly say most youtubers are just underrating xperia always, and the results i got from my devices i can say xperia just blows s24u out of water in terms of color aCCURACY AND overall picture quality, there is also no freezing in my phone's camera app, stablization is a bit better plus wider dynamic range on s24u but overall the quality of video and photos you get from xperia is just on another level, samsung produces noisy photos in most casses while over sharpening photos. so i completely understand now you youtubers truly under rate xperia intentionally, i mean who can know better than me who is using both phones simultaneously from last 2 weeks, and the fact sony will get new updates as its new while samsung has gotten many updates yet still my xperia 1vi is out performing s24u in camera department, and also the fact xperia battery life is just wowwww. my advice to all people who watch these videos is just ignore these youtubers go experience buy the xperia 1vi yourself and you will be amazed by its results.
it's not related to this video but i have a xperia 5 iv, my phone update stuck version 64.1 but there aren't any update notification, do you happen to know why?
Your comment helps me a bit, as I'm currently unsure between the two devices, which will cost me the same price. And since the S24 Ultra has more attractive specifications on paper, it sometimes seems like a better option, especially due to the lower quality of the telephoto on the Sony. And as for the device itself, aside from the cameras, do you feel the same premium quality in the Xperia compared to the s24u?
You sound like a sales Rep to me buddy. Trying to push good hard working people into buying overpriced rubbish with ancient camera sensors and bad exposure issues and awful software integration?.
@@andersonthiagobarbosa5551 talking about cameras i personall prefer xperia photos their outstanding natural photos, samsung looks too much computerized and iam point and shoot type of person only use manual control sometimes, secondly both are premium but sony has special feel to it, it is lighter with much better battery life and it has shutter camera button which is coming on iphone 16 pro max too, it has variable optical zoom with more zoom range than samsung 5x and telephoto macro lens which is not available o any other phone. i would suggest you to go for samsung if you want to keep your phone for next 5 or 6 years as it has long software updates and you use spen otherwise go and buy xperia, an extra tip wait for 16 pro max as i will prefer it over both xperia and s24u, because it will be outperforming both of these in every category
@@nguyentrananhnguyen7900 it might take sometime, as sony updates are slow but check if its getting updates in other regions or not
When considering personal preferences, the Xperia stands out as my clear choice, primarily due to its impressive camera capabilities [i.e. I am talking about its pro camera function]. I am thoroughly pleased with the Xperia phone as it consistently delivers exceptional photo and video quality. It boasts numerous strengths that I find commendable, and I have nothing but praise for the phone.
I miss the SD card slot A LOT from when i upgraded to the S23 Ultra from an S9.
Im not gonna fill up the 256 gigs of storage like, tomorrow, but i already filled it up halfway through in just 4 months of owning the phone.
Having to even occasionally move several thousand photos from my phone to my PC is annoying.
Not having a headphone jack has officially become a non-issue for me, although id still like to have one for those occasions where my earbuds are out of charge.
Anyway, it seems that most of the issues Sony is having are software related, apart from the surprisingly underwhelming results from the telephoto lens.
Ive seen better results in different videos but that might just be a good case of cherry-picked images, with a lot of misses before that.
Hoping Sony addresses the software issues though. The phone costs top tier money and if i were an owner of such an expensive phone, id expect at least decent software improvement over time.
I love my xperia 1 V not sure why all the negative comments fork factor and build wuality and battery works in sync and love the camea
I also have a Sony 1V great phone I have no trouble taking any kind of photo, or movie.
I will buy this phone just because of the micro SD card slot and headphone jack.This phones cameras are atleast better than mid range phones from other companies
Waiting for X100 ultra vs Xperia Mark VI......
pure Natural* photography🙂
Steven!!!!! Quickly becoming my favorite phone photographey channel
Thanks a lot! More to come 📸
@@StevenDivish keep dishing em out. You were the first creator I saw use and explain an ND filter on a phone.
Still prefer Xperia camera. I've never had any problems with it
I love the Zoom in Xperia. Looks natural. Samsung looks fake, overshapened and the phone actually draws what is not captured.
The S23 Ultra, and now the S24 Ultra, produces massively over-processed photos which look like oil paintings. Do NOT choose the S24 if you like photos that look remotely natural.
Thanks for the review. Decided to go for the Sony. The Ultra is disappointing for audio quality, wireless and external speakers, in comparison And the Sony has a 3.5mm headphone socket and SD card slot. Easy choice for me!
Sony is ass phone
but sony camera is terrible
@@user-wo9yr9co7x Samsung audio and battery life is very poor compared to the Sony.
With photography 90% I'd the photographer. Use the manual mode on the Sony and it does an excellent job.
I sold my ultra and got the Sony.
Only the users are terrible
@@user-wo9yr9co7xI like the Sony camera. Shots feel more natural and I prefer the Sony softwares. Most photograph quality comes down to the photographer.
Sony by a long long way. Better in everyway
00:50 Yes I would like to have an SD card place in my phone so much. At the same time, I am using an Type-A Type-C cable to transfer all my data between my phone and PC. Actully I start to use my 24 ultra as my daily usb stick. But I have to say, I am not a photographer as well. Still android is an better option because data transfering and choosing an spesific file from android is way better than iphone. In my opinion. But headphone jack... I missed that A LOT!!
I'm really sad, a case could have been made for the 1 V matching or surpassing the previous generation of flagships but the 1 VI seems to have gone in a different direction. Nice video as always
Nice review, with one exception: usage of a random SD card instead of internal memory, bringing additional garbage into the comparision with an internal storage only device. My 1V has the same over exposure issue(HDR) and also soft photos compared with S23U.
Thanks! I used the fastest grade card available supported for this phone. Otherwise no point to even mention SD card slot if I'm not using it :)
I don't understand what should be wrong with the Xperias stabilisation..Its fine. The only thing that is weak is the stabilisation in the viewfinder. (also a Problems on iPhones)
On S24u the you cannot do macro in Pro mode, all my shots are blurred. Furthe the single lens design is horrible for cleaning. Between lenses and inside the metal ring. This is borderline ridiculous. Thinking of changing to Xperia.
Sony xperia acts like a camera i think, less process photo.
Yes it IS a camera.
If that matters, just go ahead and buy the camera.
@@kfx3907 as a matter of fact i do have sony and fuji mirrorless camera. I use phone for video because its compact and stabilizer :)
Steven, great content as always ! Finally proper review of person working with photography and not paid by Sony ;) I was using both of those actually for 12 days and at the end decided to stay with s24 Ultra, but not only because of camera of course. There are still better "photo-phones" on the market but as a whole package, s24 Ultra in my opinion does not have competition.
Spot on 👍🏻
I love how steven is finally getting the recognition he deserves, been a follower since the early days of this channel, im really glad for you, keep the good content coming
Thank you!
I love 10x for portraits in galaxy s22 ultra
What💀
@@REALdawg2 What What?
From the reviews I have seen the great problem with the device is the auto. It is very bad (especially in the MKBHD blind test) although, having manual settings is good sometimes you just need to be able to take ur phone out and take the best picture not worrying about other settings.
Love your videos Steven❤
Definitely choosing the Samsung
I would've loved to see you take a motion shot from the S24U like you captured the pigeon with Xperia. Samsung would've been exposed due to the slower shutter and bad camera app
And that's enough to make the Xoeria's camera better?
@@jorgeescudero5034 read again. He did not say that...
@@l2dev123 it's what implied, like, that point he made didn't matter when the rest it's worse. Like, why would you even bother writing it?
@@l2dev123 it's what implied, like, that point he made didn't matter when the rest it's worse. Like, why would you even bother writing it?
you do realise you can make photo "in motion" or just a series of photos in second? just quickly press and pull down your finger and the series begins
Samsung fanboys crying after seeing this 💀
I have both phones. Since the camera is the least important thing to me..the Sony blows the S24U out of the water - full stop!
S24 ultra gang
Again I'm here for your video but again this time tomorrow is my test😂
I'll watch it later.
Thanks for the video💙
BRO STOP TAKING TESTS ON WEEKENDS
See you on Monday then? lol
@@StevenDivish It's my entrance exam bro. It's not in my hands😂
But I'll surely watch it later💙
@@SUMON_003_HASAN Good luck!
Sence xiamio 14 ultra ile s24 ultra arasında seçim yapmak zorunda olsan hangisini seçerdin,yoksa 25 ultrayı mı beklerdin???@@StevenDivish
@@StevenDivish :) ?
Steven can you make a cinematic video comparing S24, iPhone pro, pixel and the sony xperia...
Photos on the S24U are jsut like the crappy point and shoots from like 15y ago. I hardly see any advantage over my old Note 9 - I am mesmerized about the camera buzz people do, when still the micro contrast horrible. You can't enlarge any of those shitty pictures out these phones. Also the 3x and 5x on the S24u are a fing joke. Why the remove the 10x is beyond sanity. NO ONE needs a 3x side by side to an 5x. Thats just dumb and I am using it since 3 weeks.
I'm currently using Xpreria 1II and biggest issue with it has always been the random camera functionality. 7/10 times when I try to take a phone, it stutters and does not respond nor take the shot. I'm camera enthusiast, but my main use of my phone is to document stuff. Like take a picture of screw packet in hardware store or take picture where I parked my car etc. I also need to take a picture of small stuff at work (electronic components) where 1II is useless. It's super frustrating not being able to quickly record something without trying, closing camera app, reopening the app trying again.... I was going to buy the VI, since it fixed lot of overheating, flashlight, aspectratio issues I have with 1II. BUT seeing your review and knowing it stutters, I will probably go with S24U. I do not care about if Sony's cameras are not as good as in S24U, that Sony macro looked great for my work, BUT I am not ever going to buy and phone that lags in camera apps ever again. Period. Loved my Note 8, so maybe it's Samsung time again.
I don't know why many photographer RUclipsrs don't capture raw photos on (stock pro mode's not expert raw) S24 Ultra, because the S24 Ultra is very capable of shooting exceptional raw images. I've captured raw photos and compared them with JPEGs, and there's a huge difference. Only with raw images can the phone use its camera's full potential.
And if anyone uses RAW, they often shoot with Expert RAW, and that app does produce processed RAW images that lack detail and don't look that good. The stock camera's RAWs are much better. I've tested it.
P.S.: I know it's a long paragraph, but I thought this is something that should be addressed! 😅
Which camera lense are you using in this video i am taking about your indoor talking head video. From which Lense did you shoot that 🤔🤔
The issue is not that its an optical zoom, its the sensor size! its too small, samsung put a better sensor, with a richer aperture and focal lenght. but, on the main sensor, my money is with the sony!
Hey steven gonna need a milkyway capturing on s23 ultra or s24 ultra. ALso i heard theres some issues on s24 ultra post processing astrophotography image. however good vid.
i got the sony because i got an amazing prize for it (about 700 euros and those wmx500 headphones for free ). I come from the xiaomi t series and wanted something different. I am not a camera guy and make a photo maybe once or twice a month. But I think that the sony is really nice for people who dont need it as camera. The Battery is just awsome, i like the display without notch or camera hole and love going back to the headphone jack and sd card. All those cameras are more of a prototype to be fair and you can see and feel that when you use it.
Best zoom camera in the market now is Vivo x100 ultra
You have to know how to actually use a camera with the Sony. It doesn't do it for you...
Great review! Nice to see a review that isn't just being a fan-boy and claiming that everything is perfect. I have a 1 V and definitely the camera is wayyyyyyyyyyy behind Samsung and iPhone. Otherwise, it's a great phone but anyone trying to claim that the Xperia camera uses Sony Alpha technology and so therefore is on a par with Samsung / iPhone ... those guys are on drugs! So it's great to see a genuine and honest review that acknowledges the areas that need improving. Keep up the honest reviews 👍👍👍
Thank you so much! I had so many comments on my previous videos praising Xperia so I decided to give it a try and it definitely underdelivered, though I like the SD card slot option a lot. It’s nice to hear similar camera experience from another Xperia owner so I know I haven’t gone crazy because the buzz created around the phone played with my head for a little bit lol
I have the Xperia 1v and the iPhone 14 pro and I use them both for photography when I don't have my Canon and let me tell you the Xperia is much better if you prefer actual photography and not overly processed ai tainted shots. Same with video
It's all about preference but my best shots have ALL come from my xperia.
@@danielmclaren170890agree. I have Xperia 1 V and iPhone 14 pro max too.. I can say that the main camera is much better on Xperia 1 V (no regrets). Both Xperia 1 VI and iPhone 15 pro max have the same main sensors from previous year
The main sensor is ahead of iPhone and Samsung
I have Xperia 1 V and iPhone 14 pro max, my wife has S24 Ultra
@@danielmclaren170890i agree with but with the main sensor only. the uw and zoom from 1 v are trash.
There is magic about xperia.for example the best sound quality
Hi nice video, thanks! I don't have experience with the Sony phone, but when you mention that video is better on the sony, is that when you compare pro video or regular video mode?. Also, my current gimbal (insta360 pro) can't support the added weight the attached (freewell) anamorphic lens. Is the gimbal you recommended strong enough for additional lenses, or would you recommend another gimbal for that? Thanks (:
From what I understood the cinema pro was removed on the VI and would be added at a later date as they now have a single app. In that sense the 1 V is better at the moment.
I do like the more realistic and not overprocessed look of the xperia. i had the s22 Ultra for a week but returned it because of the insane overprocessing and shitty HDR look. Same with the Pixel 7 :/ The Sony is definitely overpriced, make it 900 bucks and its perfect
Agree but I found workaround on Samsung is to always use Pro mode. It does have a stupid limitation in that mode that you can't switch lenses in video recording but otherwise much closer. One thing I didn't see mention here is the 2 stage shutter button. On Samsung you have to double press power, then use volume button to take a quick picture so not as good.
i think sony should work on AI improvements and computational photography also sony need a lytia primary sensor 1 inch sensor and a 200 mm zoom range with sharp pictures and a better night photography image processing with better video capabilities.....nice work......👍
3.5mm audio jack. Sony won. period.
My biggest confusion was about sony 1 vi.... Tnx for clearing it... Not only with camera but also with some extra features
I'd still get the Xperia, but i love the honest opinion
Sony Xperia us Symbol of Quality..from Sony Ericsson Walkman & Cyber shot series
i wish Sony had given 7 years of software upgrades (3+4) like rest of the OEMs. 😢
make a video about raw photo of the both phones and show some before and after edited raw photos
We now know who you are working for but, we are Sony users after being Samsung's users. We are really satisfied with our products and we pay more than you guys. Remember that camera itself doesn't make the phone
Samsung S Ultra still nice powerfull camera📸
they made really good improvements so am exited towards what's next
I have the S21, S23 and S24 Ultra. They are nothing compared to the dedicated camera. In fact, after4 taking the picture with any of this models, the pictures get distorted because the software is trying to refine the photo and you cant even turn it off. This is a known issue with Samsung ultra phones. And don't forget that the 200 megapixel is enlarged by the software. The sensor in the camera is much much smaller. This is how Samsung cheats and lie to people. This issues are in Pro mode as well.
This is true. Anyone who wants to buy Samsung for the camera, do your research. The camera is good only for day to day photography.
200MP is overkill too. Even 100MP. I stitched 20 pictures into a 100MP output. There's just too much data. It's only good for cropping. On the Xperia you could just shoot a couple of shots on the telephoto and get 100MP output by stitching in lightroom if you do landscape and the results will be more natural and detailed.
I have been an ardent lover of ONLY SONY PHONES since years for its Camera, Sound and Display. So much so that since SONY XPERIA was not available in India .. I checked at Dubai and Bahrain with my cousins there ..and jt was still not available. I finally checked with my cousin New York ..and I got it from there in October 22. It is now having Pink, Green and White lines on the Display.. Stranded on what to do ..next.
S 24 ultra 👑
sony is a religion
8:58 - Hi Steven! I am an American who has lived in the United States my whole life, and I speak English fluently. I have never heard that analogy before, but it is a good one!
Not saying sony is a perfect phone. But its damn close. Yes the zoom is maybe not the best. But its also not made for zooms..its made for portrets
It's a tricky situation. If you want what Sony has that other phones don't then you've got to swallow the compromise, and that's the zoom. If you only shoot 24 & 48mm, fine, if you don't then the Galaxy is a good camera option. As good as a Vivo? No, but the ecosystem is so much wider and support is deeper - what shop doesn't sell a Galaxy? - so it's horses for courses, but there's more to all phones than just their cameras and they should be judged on a full breadth of features.
Go for xperia 1 v for now not vi
I'll take raw photography over AI assisted zoom rendering any day
It's the best phone it the world.i dont want another.xperia is legendary
so u r a sony hater :P
Samsung needs to give the option to add a micro SD card...
S24U wins but i am expecting new bigger sensor for S25 series and improved indoor light performace way too much grain
1 VI is a protype for the VII
Samsung is the king from last 5yrs ,so don't buy next xperia for your RUclips content. 😂 I don't know how sony is standing in competition with Samsung and iPhone directly. 🤔
Why do you take a picture that has obvious blur from shaking the phone and compare it to a non-blurry one? Also can the S24 shoot RAW-photos and how good are these to edit?
I love Sony. I have Xperia 1 mark 6
6:22 why she running tho 😂😂😂😂
There’s a tram stop right outside the frame :)
I added some sfx to make it more dramatic
I love Sony xperia over Samsung.. but this an eye opener for xperia camera devs to improve thier product this is flagship we are talking and its not cheap and we are expecting more as flagship.. an honest opinion sometime hurts but its for the good and learned from it..
Why do you hate Samsung tho?
@@kfx3907 Did I say something bad about Samsung? I just say I love Sony over Samsung is that hate a comment? Ok to be safe I love androids phone over Iphone.. are you happy?😂
@@kfx3907 lmfao look at this triggered samsheep 🤣🫵🏻🤡
@@sauzefilms 😂😂😂😂
Sony camera software needs a lot of work. Only a good sensor cant do all the work.
Absolutely!
Sony Xperia 1 mark 6 is the best phone in the world.i love it
The Sony camera is okay, but there's no improvement over the 1 V. Some tests even say that the pictures are worse than the previous Xperia! But I'm not buying a new phone only for the camera. If that was the case I'd just buy a real camera... It's a well known fact that the antennas Sony put in their Xperia line are terrible compared to the competitors like Samsung and Apple.
i would choose sony, even with the sligtly worse camera, but the red flag for me is the only 3 years android update support, ohman common sony, i love sony but they have to do better here...
The Sony has the best battery.
And that is more important then taking a picture.
And it's a phone for manual photo's.
This is comparing apples with oranges.
And this review is only about the auto mode 😊
I covered the battery life here and even made a special video on Manual mode, cmon
Samsung also has a burst shot mode- simply swipe the shutter button and hold :)
Sony: We made this new 1 inch sensor that is really good for phones!
Everyone: So you put it in your phones right?
Sony: no
Everyone: What about a 1/2 inch sensor for your ultrawide and telephoto cameras?
Sony: no, you're gonna have to stick with this tiny 1/3 inch one 😂
How care you mock the cheap light starved 1/3.4 sensor. It has suffered enough.
@@danishblunt9698 im sorry, the little dude was struggling for light for too long, it needs someone else to help take his place ;-;
Haha like this, and very true. They really got lazy with this phone release!!!
Never Sony again regarding their update plan. Considering the price you will receive not enough android updates in the future.
We need more mobile reviews 🎉🎉🎉
как бывший владелец самсунг скажу так, даже при всех проблемах самсунга сони ему не ровня
I appreciate that sony is keeping 3.5 Headphone Jack.... I don't know why people have problem with it...
3.5mm jack and memory card is awesome I agree
I have been using Apple and Sony for nearly 10 years. Last month, I replaced the Sony Xperia IV with the vivo X Fold3 Pro. The battery is 5700mh, and it takes 30 minutes to fully charge. The shooting, large folding screen, and AI are basically much better than Sony.
Hello there , nice work stevie😊
Hey! Thanks a lot!
How to shoot log video with samsung??
he said there is no, but asked gently Samsung to add it :D
@@DamianNocun Oh! Okay. My bad, I didn’t listen to it properly 😅
motioncam pro btw
Hi Steven, I love your content! Im currently looking for a good camera for videoblog and photos and I was wondering if you could recommend me one. Right now I’m thinking to get the canon g7x but would love for suggestions, thank you!
WOW 👑 SONY GOD FOREVER 🥇✌️👑
Paid review from samsung. 👑SONYVis much better!
so there is no chance for the Xperia against the Xiaomi 14 ultra!?