Introducing the Sony Xperia 10 VI, a mid-range phone packed with intriguing Sony camera technology. While it may not have all the flagship camera features, it certainly delivers on the image processing front, typical of Sony devices. Let’s delve into what this camera system has to offer:

Specs:

• Main Camera: 48MP, f/1.8, 26mm
• Ultra-wide Camera: 8MP, f/2.2, 16mm
• Telephoto Camera: Not available
• Front Camera: 8MP

Upon closer inspection of the specs, it’s evident that Sony opted to use the same hardware for both the main and ultra-wide cameras in this model. However, unlike its predecessor, the Xperia 10 V, the telephoto camera is noticeably absent in this iteration.

Why did Sony make this change?

While cost-cutting could be a factor in this decision, Sony may argue that sensor cropping can achieve similar quality at a 2X zoom level. Let’s see how these adjustments have impacted our PhoneArena Camera Score!

Xperia 10 VI Camera Score Compared to Rivals:

With a total score of approximately 118 points, the Xperia 10 VI falls below other popular phones in the sub $500 price range. Unfortunately, we don’t have data for comparison to its predecessor.

Main Camera:

The Xperia 10 VI boasts a 48MP main camera that utilizes quad pixel binning for better image quality. However, it falls short when it comes to capturing finer details on larger screens due to its limited resolution shooting mode.

Zoom Quality:

Without a dedicated telephoto camera, zooming capabilities are compromised on the Xperia 10 VI. While images at a 2X zoom level appear decent, further zooming results in a loss of detail.

Ultra-wide Camera:

Featuring a narrower field of view compared to other phones at 16mm, the ultra-wide camera on the Xperia offers an interesting perspective but lacks detail and sharpness in corners.

Front Camera:

An 8MP front camera delivers neutral colors and a softer look ideal for selfies. The Xperia excels in exposure accuracy and color fidelity with its front camera.

In terms of video capture capabilities:

• Main Camera: The Xperia struggles with jerky footage and inadequate stabilization during video recording.
• Zoom Quality: Lack of detail impacts video zoom recordings significantly.
• Ultra-wide Camera: Similar issues with detail present in video footage captured using the ultra-wide camera.
• Front Camera: Video recordings from the front camera are decent but lack exceptional detail compared to competitors.

In conclusion:

The Xperia 10 VI earns a lower camera score due to consistent issues with rendering finer details across all cameras. Despite this drawback, its old-fashioned approach to colors – realistic and neutral without exaggerated saturation – may appeal to some users.

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