Sony Electronics launches Xperia 1 V Smartphone

Sony Electronics Inc. introduced the Xperia 1 V, its first flagship smartphone equipped with a newly developed stacked CMOS image sensor with 2-layer Transistor Pixel. ​ The Xperia 1 V is raising the bar with a newly developed image sensor that depicts rich colors 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, 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. ​ The 24mm 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 the Xperia 1 IV’s image sensor. ​ In addition, the 85-125mm (F2.3-F2.8) optical zoom lens enables bright portraits with little distortion.

“We continue to prioritize the needs of our customers and the new Xperia 1 V allows for the next level of content creation, viewing experience, gaming performance, battery life and audio capabilities,” says Yang Cheng, Vice President, Imaging Solutions, Sony Electronics Inc. “The opportunities and needs for smartphones are increasing and with the Xperia 1 V the possibilities for both photo and video creation is truly endless.”

S-Cinetone, designed for cinematographers, has been adjusted and installed for mobile. In addition, the new sensor has approximately three times of saturation signal level 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 colors.

The Xperia 1 V has a multitude of functions including color presets such as Creative Look, also found in Alpha series cameras, and high-performance real-time AF.​ Various color settings are preset, such as colorful flowers and clear blue sky, or creating a soft, transparent finish. Xperia’s high-performance Real-time Eye AF and Real-time tracking allow 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.

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 from the camera to the product, instead of the reviewer’s face, when shooting, the company said. 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 with viewers in real-time. The user interface also supports vertical shooting, so you can shoot content in any orientation, either vertically or horizontally.

The Xperia 1 V is available for pre-order for approximately $1399.99 USD with first customer deliveries July 28, 2023. It will be sold unlocked in black at a variety of Sony’s authorized dealers throughout the United States. ​ A khaki green color variation will be available exclusively at www.electronics.sony.com.