Sony Ericsson X10 camera review, final Q&A
This is the one I’ve been looking forward to. At times (due largely to buggy software that drapes a layer of meh atop what I suspect could be a great experience), Sony Ericsson’s XPERIA X10 feels like a camera with a phone rather than a phone with a camera. In the video below I wrap up my *video* responses (more written to come) to your questions and requests before getting to the camera software.
After the break, check out the photo and video samples straight from the X10. For those who have asked: If I had to pick my two favorite features of the X10, it would be the camera (hard and software) and the media player, which I also covered tonight.
X10 video samples:
WVGA, outside, daylight:
WVGA, indoors, good lighting:
WVGA, indoors, dim lighting:
WVGA, “sports” mode for a motion test:
X10 still photo samples
I switched between various focus and scene settings depending on what seemed appropriate. The highest resolution setting, 8MP, was used for all still images. I did resize these for posting from 3264 x 2448 to 600 x 450 (landscape) and 600 x 800 (portrait).
Totally overcast:
Bright Sun, directly overhead:
A cool evening:
Sunset behind me:
Very dark room, photo light:
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This phone is a P.O.S. It hasn't even been released and it is already a has been.SE really dropped the ball with this one.They should have released it last year it would have been revolutionary then now, it's just tired and played out.The unlocked price is Redonkilous and it only runs 1.6 and you kidding with that…BOOOOOOOO! Droooooiiid!!!!
Thanks for treating one of the most important features of this device seriously. However, shots of two typical situations, low light macro, and pub with friends with no annoying flash would be appreciated.
There's more than the OS version, more than checkboxes. This probably has the best camera, though I'm not sure if image detail is better than the N1, the low light and general features appear to be much better. But Android needs to find a good way to support brand specialization without lagging the newest Android version.
Thank you this nice post
thats not true, the x10 is one of the best phones out and it is going to be upgraded to 2.1 anyway
thats not true, the x10 is one of the best phones out and it is going to be upgraded to 2.1 anyway
thats not true, the x10 is one of the best phones out and it is going to be upgraded to 2.1 anyway
“I got this camera about 6 months ago, as a replacement for my SD600, which is a 5mp Elph Camera which I liked very much. I bought this camera because it had a 12x optical zoom, and it was 12mp, which I assumed would be a great step up from my SD600. I was right about the zoom, It’s awesome. I also shoot with a T1i DSLR, and this camera has about the equivilent of the 250mm zoom, which is great. For outdoor pictures in good light, it takes very nice pictures. Take it inside, and try to take pictures with moderate indoor lighting, and it all goes to “”h e double toothpicks”" The colors are aweful, and the camera immediately jumps to iso1000 or iso1600, and the pictures become grainy and green/yellow (in other words…terrible) I’ve since put this camera on a shelf, and purchased a used SD880, which is much more like my SD600, and i’m much happier with the pictures.
I would have had this camera on craigslist already, if not for one thing. VIDEO. This camera takes AMAZING 720p Video. It’s absolutely the best I’ve ever seen from a P&S Still camera. That said, the video does have drawbacks. It won’t use the optical zoom during shooting. Once you start a video, if you want to zoom in, you get “”digital zoom”", which kills the video quality. If you zoom in before you start shooting, the camera will make use of the optical zoom, but then you can’t zoom out until you’ve finished shooting your video.
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This is a great case at a great price. I never bought a case for my first Canon Powershoot, I just through in my pants pocket. I figured by time it got all scratched up it would be obsolete. What I liked about the SD camera line is that its so small. If you add a bulky case you lose that. This thing adds almost nothing to the size and weight of the camera.
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“I got this camera about 6 months ago, as a replacement for my SD600, which is a 5mp Elph Camera which I liked very much. I bought this camera because it had a 12x optical zoom, and it was 12mp, which I assumed would be a great step up from my SD600. I was right about the zoom, It’s awesome. I also shoot with a T1i DSLR, and this camera has about the equivilent of the 250mm zoom, which is great. For outdoor pictures in good light, it takes very nice pictures. Take it inside, and try to take pictures with moderate indoor lighting, and it all goes to “”h e double toothpicks”" The colors are aweful, and the camera immediately jumps to iso1000 or iso1600, and the pictures become grainy and green/yellow (in other words…terrible) I’ve since put this camera on a shelf, and purchased a used SD880, which is much more like my SD600, and i’m much happier with the pictures.
I would have had this camera on craigslist already, if not for one thing. VIDEO. This camera takes AMAZING 720p Video. It’s absolutely the best I’ve ever seen from a P&S Still camera. That said, the video does have drawbacks. It won’t use the optical zoom during shooting. Once you start a video, if you want to zoom in, you get “”digital zoom”", which kills the video quality. If you zoom in before you start shooting, the camera will make use of the optical zoom, but then you can’t zoom out until you’ve finished shooting your video.
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Price is unbelieveable at under $7 each, when a new OEM battery costs as much as $60. Time will tell. If I can get 1/6 the ‘equivalent’ life and service of an OEM battery, it was well worth the price. The S90 OEM battery spec says up to 300 charges are possible. The MaximalPower battery package shows the product has a 3 year limited warranty, but the RMA cost to return if it fails under the 3 warranty period is $9.50 plus postage. Funny that was not mentioned in the “Reviews” I scanned before deciding to buy the batteries. Charged one of the batteries up and it fitted in the S90 with no problem. Now a wait & see game as I compare it side-by-side with the S90 OEM battery.
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awesome x10. very happy with my purchase. me and my partner just picked up our unlocked phones and were very happy. processor is faster, battery life and touch screen our out of this world. i like the look and feel which is a big deal, lot of compliments on this phone. much better than my old unlocked android phones. email and gps are great for my business and my family likes theirs for the facebook and games. also the texting and emailing is easy. very nice unlocked smartphones. the web browser is easy to get around and practical. i like the color and feel of the phone. watching video's on it is like watching my hd tv. very happy. got our last couple unlocked touch screen phones online 2 thumbs way up
I was wondering if any of the problems with the pre-release have been addressed now that it is out? Does it run droid 2.1 now and did they fix the responsiveness of the screen?
I was wondering if any of the problems with the pre-release have been addressed now that it is out? Does it run droid 2.1 now and did they fix the responsiveness of the screen?