Sony is set to significantly upgrade the camera capabilities of its upcoming flagship, the Xperia 1 VII. According to a report from Japanese publication Sumahodigest, Sony is incorporating its latest Exmor T sensor across all three rear cameras. This marks a notable improvement over last year’s Xperia 1 VI, which featured the Exmor T sensor only on the primary camera.
What’s special about Exmor T sensors?
The Exmor T sensor, Sony’s newest stacked CMOS sensor, utilizes a 2-layer transistor pixel technology. It significantly reduces noise, enhances low-light performance, and improves dynamic range compared to the older Exmor RS sensor.
While the sensor sizes and megapixel counts are expected to remain unchanged—52 MP (48 MP effective) for the main camera, and 12 MP each for the ultrawide and telephoto cameras—the integration of Exmor T across all lenses could result in a smoother transition and more consistent colors between lenses. Not to mention this development is expected to uplift the overall photography experience.
Sony has a consistent track record of launching its Xperia 1 series phones in the second quarter. The Xperia 1 VII is expected to follow suit, with a likely launch in May 2024. Hopefully, more information will be revealed as we inch closer to the launch.
To recall, the Xperia 1 VI packs a 6.5″ 19.5:9 display with 1080 x 2340 resolution. It came with Android 14 and support for 3 major Android updates. On the inside, it packs the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, which is paired with UFS 4.0 storage for faster app loading and file transfer. There is a 5000mAh battery that supports 30W wired and 15W wireless charging.
By equipping all rear cameras with the Exmor T sensor, the Xperia 1 VII is poised to deliver a significant improvement in image quality. Nonetheless, the image processing also plays a crucial role here. So we will wait till the launch to test the phone ourselves and see how Sony takes advantage of the new technology. It will also be interesting to see how the 1 VII competes with the mainstream flagships such as the Galaxy S25 Ultra or the vivo X200 Pro that primarily focuses on computational photography.
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