Xperia Z1 Camera issue

[Andy_M]

Hi, I recently took an Xperia Z1 Compact on a new contract, and while I love the phone in itself, I am however feeling EXTREMELY let down by the camera. One of the main selling points for me was the quality of the camera, and the reviews I'd read said how fantastic it was. Unfortunatey I feel very cheated by it, the clarity I'm getting on my pictures is very poor, especially when zoomed in to the distance. I previously had an Xperia P and found the camera on that stunning, but on my Z1 Compact is is far far inferior. Have there been any other issues on this, and is it likely to be improved by future software update? Thanks in advance.

[ghani667]

this is a software issue sony somehow ruined the camera software when they released xpreia z now z1 z1c and z2 has this same issue 

[ratacit]

The zoom indeed is not so good even though it claims that uses some special algorithms.

It should be fine up to X3 in A mode as it crops from the native 20Mb of the sensor. 

I never trusted digital zooms anyways so is no concern for me. I do it by cropping. 

Actually if handled properly camera is better the i expected even in low light. Is not fast, the auto focus hunts a bit but once locked is good. 

Check some pics here 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/zambet/sets/72157644637114200/

[Jimidack]

I am also having issues whilst using the main camera. It's slow to respond and doesn't always save the pictures. Is this a general fault or should I look at getting the phone replaced?

[Sam]

@ratacit - Those photos look great! 

@Jimidack - There could be a number of reasons for this, however please try this as a first step:  Main Menu Settings > Apps > All > Camera > Clear Data > Ok.

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[sonynha]

Si clearing the cache is the sony way to roll the film before a picture? Really?

[ratacit]

still a great camera photo another photo

... when you can use it  

looking forward for the upgrade

[sonynha]

Right there with you! I I didn't keep missing the shots.

[ratacit]

And again dead. And the update is not here...

😡

[ratacit]

Every other time I use the camera it freezes. Nice... 😡