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Xperia 1 VII | New Ultra-wide sensor | Xperia Intelligence | 2 days battery life |

Xperia 1 VII

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AI Camerawork helps you create pro-level stable and framed videos

With AI Camerawork, your subject always remains the focus. Posture Estimation anticipates human movement for dependable focus, while the enhanced stabilisation ensures shots are smooth and compelling. The new Subject Position Lock maintains their position in the frame, even when walking and shooting, for truly professional results.

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Be in the moment and still take great videos

No need to concentrate your attention on your phone screen for framing precious memories. With new Auto Framing, the Xperia 1 VII captures the whole scene with a wide angle, plus a horizontal or vertical close-up video. Let your Xperia do the subject chasing, so you can just be in the moment.

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Low-light capability in line with full-frame cameras

The new 16 mm ultra wide-angle sensor is 2.1x larger than the previous model and the 24 mm lens features our revolutionary Exmor T for mobile sensor. The result is both cameras can deliver night shooting equivalent to full-frame cameras, with low noise and wide dynamic range.

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New ultra-wide 16 mm shots, designed to impress

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Capture clear night shots equivalent to full-frame cameras, with low noise and wide dynamic range.
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To capture more light, the new Ultra-wide sensor is 2.1x bigger than the previous model, at 1/1.56", plus 48MP pixel binning, all for beautiful and low-noise 12MP images.

* Previous model.
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Multiple successive shots can be composited to a single image, identifying and reducing noise, and expanding the dynamic range.

New Ultra-wide lens with minimal distortion

The new ultra-wide lens reduces distortion often found in wide-angle photos of subjects like buildings and trees. Additionally, enabling the Face distortion correction feature0 allows it to correct facial distortions at the edges1.
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Ultra HDR for an authentic view

Reviewing images on your Xperia 1 VII is a revelation. Thanks to the Ultra HDR, you can view your pictures details within the darkest darks and brightest brights to create photos that are more authentic0.
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Be the portrait expert

Capture unique portraits that only Xperia 1 VII can. The improved Bokeh mode will create impressive defocused backdrops just like from a full-frame camera. The colourful neon lights at night can be expressed with a beautiful bokeh. You can capture people with faithful skin tones.

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Never miss the expression

Powerful AI processing delivers Real-time Tracking and Real-time Eye AF, for dependable sharp focus, always ready for the perfect expressive moment0.
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Experience the world of macro photography

See the everyday in astonishing new detail with the spectacular magnification of our Telemacro and also the Ultra-wide.

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Get really close with Telemacro

Our unique innovation and experience in digital imaging means our 120 mm telephoto lens can focus from as little as 4 cm for nearly 2x magnification, capturing a world invisible to the naked eye.
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Dynamic close-ups with an ultra-wide lens

Close-up photography with an ultra-wide lens lets you capture your subject in dynamic and immersive ways, automatically focusing as close as 5 cm.

Versatility with multiple focal lengths

The Xperia 1 VII adds a new 16 mm Ultra-wide lens to the standard 24 mm and 48 mm focal lengths. The unique Telephoto lens features true optical zoom from 85 to 170 mm. These three lenses feature ZEISS T* anti-reflective coating, which contributes to the superior optical quality of images by minimising unwanted lens effects such as reflections0. A 24 mm front camera completes the camera set-up.
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Make incredible videos in a minute0

Vlogging has never been easier. Simply select your photos, videos, music0 and the duration, and the Xperia will automatically create an influencer-level video.
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Alpha technology in your pocket

Built with industry-leading Alpha technology, Creative Look and S-Cinetone for mobile ensures colour and tonality much more typical of a professional camera than a smartphone. Start your creative journey with up to 30 frames per second with AF/AE burst shot, 4K 120fps HDR video recording and much more.

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Pro controls for limitless creativity

Our Pro Photo and Pro Video camera interfaces are inherited directly from Alpha cameras for professional flexibility. Capture RAW photographs, and leverage full manual control over shutter, exposure, and much more.
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Dedicated shutter button

To help improve the shooting experience, we’ve increased the size of the shutter button, making it easier to release. The button is also designed for 2-stage operation, just like a real camera, with a half-press to activate AF focus lock. Plus, you can press and hold the shutter button any time to launch the camera, even with the screen off, so you’ll never miss a moment.
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Find your Creative Look

Featuring Creative Look, a selection of six preset for photos or video, saving post-processing time for instant social media. Includes Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Film, Instant and Soft Highkey.
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Create cinematic videos

Inspired by Sony’s Cinema Line cameras, S-Cinetone for mobile captures videos with more beautiful skin tones and cinematic highlight roll off without the need for post-production colour grading.

Supporting creative work from shooting to production.

Creators’ Cloud is a platform that supports creative work from shooting to production by combining advanced Sony camera technology with cloud-based AI. It’s also a place for discovery and collaboration with other creators around the world. Explore the web, mobile, and PC-based apps, providing efficient solutions that integrate cameras with shooting and production apps and services. Creators’ Cloud plays an important role in enabling you to access, manage, download and upload your content when you’re out in the field01.
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Live Streaming

Live stream to YouTube™ or other platforms supporting Realtime Messaging Protocol (RTMP) while still benefitting from premium camera features, like S-Cinetone for mobile. A live chat viewing function is also available, enabling interaction with your audience.

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