Sony XPERIA 1 III and XPERIA 5 III Smartphones Officially Announced

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Sony today officially announced two new additions to its Xperia 1 and 5 flagships series line-ups with Xperia 1 III and Xperia 5 III.

Sony Xperia 1 III Smartphone: B&H, Adorama.

Sony Xperia 5 III Smartphone: B&H, Adorama.

Both devices provide a rich collection of integrated features that connect the Xperia community with its passions. Whether they are photographers, audiophiles, cinephiles, gamers or cinematographers alike, the next generation of Xperia 1 and 5 flagship series will enrich the user experience with its plethora of new features. This is the next level of Xperia that transforms with speed and beyond.

Sony Xperia 1 III Key Features:

  • GSM / 4G LTE + 5G Compatible
  • North American Variant
  • Rear Triple 12MP Cameras & 3D iTOF
  • Wide, Ultra-Wide & 70/105mm Telephoto
  • Real-Time Tracking & Burst Shooting
  • Snapdragon 888 5G Mobile Platform
  • 256GB Storage Capacity + 12GB of RAM
  • 6.5″ 4K HDR 21:9 120 Hz OLED Screen
  • Full-Stage Front-Firing Stereo Speakers
  • Android 11 Operating System

Sony Xperia 5 III Key Features:

  • GSM / 4G LTE + 5G Compatible
  • North American Variant
  • Rear Triple 12MP Cameras
  • Wide, Ultra-Wide & 70/105mm Telephoto
  • Subject Tracking & Burst Shooting
  • Snapdragon 888 5G Mobile Platform
  • 128GB Storage Capacity + 8GB of RAM
  • 6.5″ HDR 21:9 120 Hz OLED Screen
  • Full-Stage Front-Firing Stereo Speakers
  • Android 11 Operating System

Xperia 1 III and Xperia 5 III were co-developed with the engineers behind Alpha series cameras, renowned for their industry-leading autofocus technology. Both models include fast, accurate continuous AF across all lenses and Real-time Eye AF.And in Xperia 5 III, object tracking technology is featured, allowing photographers to capture accurate shots of moving subjects in a wide variety of scenarios with a simple tap on the screen.

Xperia 1 III presents a more sophisticated feature set for photographers who strive for picture perfect results. Object tracking is upgraded with Real-time Tracking, allowing users to shoot the most challenging moving subjects in precise focus. Using AI-based algorithms and the 3D iToF sensor to measure distance, Real-time Tracking can accurately detect and focus on a subject and continue to track it even if it temporarily moves out of sight.

Furthermore, both models offer continuous AF that performs AF / AE calculations at 60 times per second – enabling users to shoot and store 20 shots (20fps) with high precision, accurate focus and optimised exposure. This level of performance is comparable to that used in professional sports cameras such as the Alpha 9 series. The BIONZ X processor enables users to shoot in low-light scenarios in Burst Mode for the first time, producing results with noise reduction that have never previously been possible in predecessor models.

You can also read the full press release at Sony EU.