Sony
introduces Xperia™ Z1 – a stunning waterproof smartphone with a groundbreaking
camera experience
- Combines the very best of Sony’s technology in a slim, waterproof and beautifully designed Android smartphone
- True compact camera performance through combination of Sony’s award-winning “G Lens”, large 1/2.3-type 20.7MP “Exmor RS for mobile” CMOS image sensor and “BIONZ for mobile” image processing engine
- Innovative suite of Xperia Camera Applications that deliver unique experiences including live social broadcasting
- Immersive viewing experience via Sony’s TRILUMINOS® Display for mobile and X-RealityTM for mobile
- Discovery of online and offline content through the integration of Music Unlimited and Video Unlimited with Sony’s media applications
- Premium and exclusive out of the box entertainment offer from Sony Entertainment Network
- Unrivalled ecosystem of accessories and companion products
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4th September 2013, IFA, Berlin –
Sony Mobile Communications (“Sony Mobile”) today introduces Xperia Z1, a
premium waterproof smartphone that combines the very best of Sony’s
technology, entertainment and wide range of companion
products with a unique and groundbreaking camera experience. Xperia Z1
will launch globally from September 2013.
“Xperia Z1 represents a significant milestone for Sony in our continued
efforts to deliver
unforgettable experiences to our consumers,”
said Kunimasa Suzuki, President and CEO, Sony Mobile Communications. “Not only by
bringing
the power of Sony to
the smartphone and through close collaboration with our partners but by setting
a new standard in premium smartphones.”
The world's leading camera in a smartphone
The elegant, 5” Xperia Z1 is the latest addition to Sony’s premium Z series of products and brings Sony’s proven
world-class technologies to the smartphone like never before - including
the very best of Sony’s camera expertise. Xperia Z1 features Sony’s
award-winning “G Lens” with
a 27mm wide angle and bright F2.0 aperture, custom made large
1/2.3-type CMOS
image sensor Exmor RS for mobile with
20.7MP and
a BIONZ for mobile image processing engine. The combination of these
technologies delivers the same level of quality
and performance as a conventional compact digital camera in a slim, waterproof
smartphone. Indeed, independent testing has confirmed that Xperia Z1 provides
the best overall image quality of all leading smartphones1. This means that Xperia Z1 captures beautiful, sharp
and bright images even in lowlight conditions. High shutter speeds and 3x clear image zoom also prevents shots from
being blurred while enabling them to be captured at distance.
Innovative suite of Xperia Camera Applications
Xperia Z1 takes the conventional camera experience to a whole new level by
including an innovative set of Xperia Camera Applications that deliver new experiences.
Applications at launch include:
- Social live: Broadcast precious moments live from Xperia Z1 to Facebook and get your friends’ comments right on your screen.
- Info-eye™: Innovative visual search function that provides related information on landmarks and on items such as books or wine simply by capturing them with the camera.
- Timeshift burst: Capture the perfect shot every time - Xperia Z1 takes 61 images in 2 seconds - a second before and after pressing the shutter - so you can scroll back and forth to find the perfect image.
- AR effect: Overlay a selection of fun, customizable animations to create pictures using Sony’s SmartARTM augmented reality technology.
This
experience is supported by a
robust ecosystem of established and up-and-coming developer partnerships who
are working to create Xperia Camera Applications. Many more apps will be available through the Sony Select
recommendation store after launch.
Beautiful design with high power and performance
Xperia Z1 also
includes all of the features consumers have come to expect of a Sony
smartphone. Its stunning looks combine Sony’s acclaimed OmniBalance design with
premium materials and precision engineering in a slim waterproof and dust
resistant smartphone (IP55 & IP58). A solid one-piece aluminium frame with tempered glass on the front and back
ensures beauty and durability as well as a consistent viewing experience from any
angle.
Xperia Z1 features the
fully integrated Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 800 processor with 2.2 GHz
quad-core CPU and 4G LTE to provide a seamless connected entertainment experience, industry
leading battery performance and amazing speed. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 800
processor features the latest GPU and dual ISP for incredible graphics, 3D
games and videos. The Xperia Z1 also includes a 3000 mAh battery for a high battery performance. Sony’s Battery STAMINA Mode automatically turns off functions to save power
when you don’t need them and restarts them when you do.
Incredible out of the box entertainment with Sony’s
media applications and technologies
Xperia Z1 integrates PlayMemories Online2,
a cloud-based image and video service that is integrated into the Album application. A new ‘All
Sync’ feature enables users to instantly auto-upload all of their photos without storage limitation3.
Sony’s
“WALKMAN” and Movies
applications are also included and provide
access to more than 22
million songs on the “WALKMAN” app through Music Unlimited and more than 150K movies and TV series on the Movies app through Video Unlimited2 from Sony Entertainment Network.
Thanks
to the inclusion of
Sony’s BRAVIA
TV technology, Xperia Z1 features Sony’s unique TRILUMINOS
Display for mobile, creating a wider palette of rich natural colours for an immersive
viewing experience. It also includes X-Reality for mobile - Sony’s intelligent super
resolution technology which analyzes each image and optimizes the quality to deliver super sharp videos. Xperia Z1 also brings Sony’s audio expertise to play with
Sony’s ClearAudio+ which automatically
optimizes the audio experience without the need
to adjust individual settings.
Xperia Z1 comes with an incredible entertainment offer that includes five great movies plus an exclusive movie access pass to the digital release of Sony Pictures’ summer blockbuster Elysium
as well as a two month free trial of Sony’s Music Unlimited4
streaming service plus much more.
Xperia Z1 also features
a new application called TrackIDTM TV5 that enhances your
TV-viewing experience. It lets users search, share and explore information from
broadcasted TV shows such as cast & crew, biographies, filmography or show
related Tweets.
Unrivalled ecosystem of companion products and
smart accessories
Xperia Z1 is supported
by an ecosystem of innovative companion products and accessories. All are
underpinned by Sony’s one-touch functions with NFC technology which will number
approximately 100 compatible products by the end of the year including TVs, headphones,
audio speakers, tablets, and more. Key products include:
Companion
products to enhance the camera experience
- QX10/QX100: High-performance ‘lens-style’ cameras designed for mounting on smartphones and operated through the smartphone screen – a perfect partner for the Z1.
· Smart Imaging Stand
IPT-DS10M: An intelligent accessory that helps Xperia Z1 detect smiles and
capture special moments without the need to hold the handset
· Smartphone Tripod
SPA-MK20M: A versatile tripod perfect for extra stability when taking pictures
or capturing video
A host of
other companion products and smart accessories that enrich your smartphone experience.
· SmartWatch 2 – Use as a second
screen for Xperia Z1. Read messages, handle calls, easily access notifications
– all from your wrist. Trigger the Xperia Z1 camera shutter. Download other
camera apps to enhance the Xperia Z1 experience. Sony is working closely with
developers for even more optimised apps
· SBH52 Smart Bluetooth
Handset – Splash proof wireless audio accessory that enables you to
listen and talk without taking out your smartphone.
· MDR-10BT NFC headphones and
SRS-BTS50
wireless speaker - New, high
quality NFC enabled
headphones and wireless speaker.
·
SmartTags NT3 – Create a unique experience
for your tag and share with a friend via NFC.
·
Continually update the experience over time
with the Bluetooth Music Receiver BM10 – stream music and audio from Xperia Z1
to your home Hi-Fi system
·
Miracast Wireless Display IM10 – Mirror your smartphone display on your
HDTV or projector
Xperia1 key
specifications
- Sony’s “G Lens”: A lens with F2.0 and wide angle 27mm as well as 3x clear image zoom.
- BIONZ for mobile: Image processing engine with the algorithm from Sony’s leading digital compact cameras. It ensures pictures have less noise, fast auto-focus as well as high stable images for video shooting, preventing shots from being blurred.
- 1/2.3-type Exmor RS for mobile CMOS image sensor with 20.7MP: high sensitivity sensor capturing huge amounts of detail for sharp, crisp images, even in low-light conditions.
- Dust and water-resistant (IP55 & IP58), with acclaimed OmniBalance design featuring durable tempered glass and solid one-piece aluminium frame
- Qualcomm Snapdragon™800 quad-core 2.2 Ghz processor, 3000 mAh battery, 4G LTE
- Xperia Camera Applications such as Social live which broadcast to Facebook. More applications will be available to download from Sony Select.
- Memory: RAM 2 GB, Flash memory up to 16 GB, Expansion slot microSD™ card, up to 64 GB.
- Available in black, white and purple colour variants
1 Based on consumer research conducted
by Strategy Analytics conducted on 23rd August 2013
2 Subject to market availability
3 If an image exceeds 1920 pixels along its
longest plane (either width or height), it will automatically be resized to
1920 pixels.
4Sony Entertainment Network services are subject to availability by region. Please visit www.sonyentertainmentnetwork.
Also the number of tracks available from this catalogue
varies by country and may be fewer than stated.
5 TrackID™ TV is available in DE, UK, FR, JP and US
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