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Xperia PRO-I | 1.0-type image sensor camera with full smartphone capabilities

Xperia PRO-I

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Xperia PRO-I

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Featuring Sony's dedicated camera technologies

Combining a 1.0-type image sensor, sophisticated glass lens, and Sony's advanced image signal processors, the Xperia PRO-I achieves professional imaging quality to satisfy even the most demanding photographer.

See photos taken with Xperia PRO-I

Vast cityscape at night, shot from above. Text on image reads "Taken with XPERIA".

City streets at night with a man in the foreground. Text reads "Taken with XPERIA ©Dane Isaac".

Sunset view over a large body of water. Text reads "Taken with Xperia ©Ippei & Janine Photography".

Dramatic image of a vast, brightly coloured, stained-glass window. Text reads "Taken with XPERIA".

Close-up of a pink flower against a backdrop of leafy trees. Text reads "Taken with XPERIA".

Close-up on delicate foliage in the foreground with leafy trees in the background. Text reads "Taken with XPERIA ©Qianli Zhang".

Action shot of a dog in a field, leaping to catch a blue toy. Text reads "Taken with XPERIA".

Large 1.0-type Exmor RS CMOS image sensor with phase detection AF sensor⁰

Based on the RX100 VII's sensor but developed and tuned exclusively for the Xperia PRO-I, the large 1.0-type sensor offers high levels of image resolution and less noise. The result is superb imaging quality with realistic textures and remarkable detail.

Highly sensitive 2.4μm pixel pitch

The 1.0-type image sensor's impressive 2.4μm pixel pitch offers high sensitivity and contributes to outstanding texture reproduction, even when shooting in low light.

[1] Conventional
[2] New Xperia

Diagram comparing pixel pitch of conventional image sensor with Xperia's 1.0-type image sensor

Less noise in low light

Thanks to the high-sensitivity 1.0-type image sensor, the Xperia PRO-I can achieve photos with less noise in low-light conditions.

Clear details in high dynamic range conditions

In high dynamic range situations, the 1.0-type image sensor enables the Xperia PRO-I to bring out the detail, both in the dark areas and the bright parts of the image.

A glowing firepit on a beach, overlooking water at sunset. Text reads "Taken with XPERIA ©Ippei & Janine Photography".

Artistic natural bokeh effects

Another advantage of the large image sensor, the Xperia PRO-I is able to capture beautiful shots with naturally deep bokeh.

Portrait of a woman in an external setting with blurred objects in the foreground. Text reads "Taken with XPERIA".

Outstanding ZEISS quality in your Xperia

Enjoy all the benefits of ZEISS optics calibrated specifically for the Xperia PRO-I.

ZEISS Tessar optics featuring a glass aspherical lens

The ZEISS Tessar optics adapted for the Xperia PRO-I delivers high-resolution images with less peripheral image distortion and more intense contrast and sharpness.

Low-light image of an elevated highway in an urban setting

Reducing reflection for superior results

The optical elements of ZEISS lenses feature T* anti-reflective coating on all surfaces and an optical design that guarantees images of superior brilliance at all times, even in unfavourable lighting conditions.

Dual aperture gives you more variety⁰

The dual aperture of F2.0 / 4.0 lets you experiment with depth of field and portray your subject in a variety of ways.

Split-screen image of ZEISS Tessar T* lens, comparing F2.0 aperture with F4.0

Split-screen comparing an image of foliage shot with F2.0 aperture and an image of a stream shot with F4.0. Text on images reads "Taken with XPERIA".

Triple lens and 3D iToF sensor for total creative freedom

The Xperia PRO-I's 24mm lens with 1.0-type image sensor is complemented by two further lens options, a 16mm and a 50mm, enabling you to get creative with composition. A 3D iToF sensor instantly calculates the distance between the camera and your subject, ensuring fast, accurate autofocus in any scene. All 3 lenses support phase detection AF.

Detail of Xperia PRO-I's triple lens and 3D iToF sensor

Enjoy a world of possibilities

With its three lens options – 16mm Ultra-Wide, 24mm Wide, and 50mm Standard – the Xperia PRO-I puts a huge range of shots within your reach.

Striking image of a woman posing on a metal bridge. Text reads "Taken with XPERIA". — 16mm Ultra-Wide

A bride posing outside a building with red flowers in the foreground. Text reads "Taken with XPERIA". — 24mm Wide

Portrait of a woman on some stone steps. Text reads "Taken with XPERIA". — 50mm Standard

Close-up of circuit board featuring Sony chip and 1.0-type image sensor

Processing for high-speed performance and impeccable imaging quality

The latest BIONZ X™ for mobile image processing engine, Sony's unique front-end LSI and 1.0-type image sensor, and Sony's original image-processing algorithms, ensure accurate imaging, even with quick-moving subjects.

AF that covers more of the frame

On the Xperia PRO-I, 315 (21x15) phase detection AF points cover 90% of the frame. So AF works pretty much wherever your subject is, and is able to lock on to your subject incredibly fast.

Image of mountain biker in woods, overlaid with multiple green squares representing AF points

Real-time Eye AF – for humans and animals⁰

Real-time Eye AF lets you take stunning portraits, whether you're photographing people or animals. Even if your subject is on the move or one eye is obscured, you'll capture memorable images full of energy and expression.

Low-light image of woman in car with a green AF point over her eye

Low-light photo of dog leaping with a green AF point over its eye

Real-time Tracking keeps fast-moving subjects in focus⁰

Using AI and a 3D iToF sensor to measure distance, Real-time Tracking can accurately detect and focus on a fast-moving subject, then keep on tracking it even if it temporarily moves out of sight. To specify your subject, simply touch it on the Xperia PRO-I display.

Mountain biker jumping in a forest with green square indicating Real-time Tracking

20fps burst shooting⁰ with less noise

The fast image sensor offers continuous burst shooting at up to 20fps, and the camera tracks subjects with AF/AE calculations at up to 60 times per second, even when they're moving erratically or at high speed. Even in low-light conditions, burst shooting with the Xperia PRO-I produces sharp images with less noise, thanks to the unique processing engine.

[1] AF/AE calculation

Multiple frames showing a mountain biker jumping on a forest track

Anti-distortion shutter

The 1.0-type image sensor's fast readout helps suppress the rolling-shutter effect that can distort images when photographing fast-moving subjects.

Two images of a mountain bike wheel, one with distorted spokes, one without.

Optical image stabilisation for shots with less blur⁰

If your hand is unsteady when you're taking the shot, Optical Image Stabilisation technology helps deliver images with less blur, even in dark conditions.

Two images of leaping dog, one blurred, one sharp.

Multi frame noise reduction

In low light or high dynamic range situations, the Xperia PRO-I can utilise multi frame noise reduction. It automatically shoots more than 10 images continuously, combines them, reduces the noise, and records them as one image to further enhance the high imaging quality.

Two images of a woman leaning against car, one with less noise than the other.

12bit RAW for smooth colour gradation⁰

When shooting in RAW format, the Xperia PRO-I supports 12bit which creates smooth and rich tonal gradation of the colour without banding.

Two images of a car with headlights on, one with smoother colour gradation than the other.

Controls and settings inspired by Alpha

With Photography Pro on the Xperia PRO-I, you'll find controls usually found on professional cameras. Using an interface inspired by Alpha cameras, you can choose manual controls or automatic settings and shoot in RAW. Photography Pro also offers Basic mode for fast access to a range of easy-to-use photography features including a touch shutter button.

Discover Photography Pro tips

Sony Alpha Series camera next to Xperia PRO-I, both showing photography UI.

Shutter button gives you that true camera feel

With its dedicated shutter button, using the Xperia PRO-I feels a lot like using the Sony RX100 series. It even features the same shutter switch module and requires similar button strokes to operate AF and shutter release. You can also long-press the shutter button to quickly launch Photography Pro and start shooting immediately.

Dedicated shutter button on Xperia PRO-I

Fit a camera strap for peace of mind

The Xperia PRO-I features a built-in strap-hole, so you can easily attach a wrist or neck strap⁰ for added peace of mind when you're out and about taking photos.

Hands holding Xperia PRO-I with camera strap around wrist.

The perfect companion for your Sony Alpha camera

With the Imaging Edge™ Mobile app, you can use your Xperia PRO-I to transfer RAW files and files that use lossless compression from your Alpha camera, and remotely control Touch Tracking and Touch Focus for convenient AF operation. And with the Transfer & Tagging add-on, you can attach voice memos to image files from your Alpha camera, which are then automatically converted to text captions, or use your Xperia PRO-I to transfer files to an FTP server.