topic Re: Horrible pics by the camera-C6602-Not even at par with Xperia pro or Arc in Z Series

Horrible pics by the camera-C6602-Not even at par with Xperia pro or Arc

Maninder86 — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 12:51:49 GMT

I got a xperia. Z about a week ago and I find its camera to be sub par and nowhere close to 13mp. Also it heats up and temperature goes up to 45 degrees which is not comfortable to hold at all. Coming back to camera the photos taken by xperia z in burst mode at mid level captures better details than normal or superior auto mode and people at xperiablog are aware about it. The pics when viewed on bigger screen comes out like oil painting.At full resolution the pics just break. Leave alone low light even in incandescent lighting pics are horrible beyond 5 MP and that too after tweaking the manual settings. First time I am feeling let down by Sony mobile after using about 10 phones from them in past.

Re: Horrible pics by the camera-C6602-Not even at par with Xperia pro or Arc

Maninder86 — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:35:41 GMT

Are the camera software/driver bugs being fixed or should I sell Xperia Z ?

Re: Horrible pics by the camera-C6602-Not even at par with Xperia pro or Arc

gregorg1 — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:25:23 GMT

If you expect professional camera like picture quality from this phone you should sell your Xperia Z.

In my opinion the Pictures are overcompressed by the camera. (btw. GeoffH has the same suspect)

I don´t know why there is no option to save pictures in RAW format.

I´m a professional photographer, but I don´t expect a mobile with 13 MP resolution on a very tiny chip and with a 3 mm diameter lens to be comparable with my Canon 5D MK2.

How should this work?

I cant´t find any technical description of the sensor and the lens, but the size may be not large than a few square millimeters.

I will do some compareable shots at the weekend with different phones and DSLR.

Kind regards

Re: Horrible pics by the camera-C6602-Not even at par with Xperia pro or Arc

rahulkr2000 — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:58:21 GMT

Maninder,

You are correct, I am also having the issue with the camera. No one taking care of this issue at Sony Mobile's end.

You can see my thread with the sample image at http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/123115

Re: Horrible pics by the camera-C6602-Not even at par with Xperia pro or Arc

TheEntelexia — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 15:01:11 GMT

I've only notice the overcompression of files to a smaller size which is causing the distortion in some of the pictures taken on my Z. I wish there was an option to turn the auto compression off so we can have the larger file but with cripser detail available to us, after all...we did pay $$ for the phone and its something that can be achieved in a software update surely?

Re: Horrible pics by the camera-C6602-Not even at par with Xperia pro or Arc

tyan — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 10:34:12 GMT

I am always a sony supporter... i change my Arc to Z.. the camera is not doing its job well...Is Sony going to responsible wif this issue? they cheated us for the 13mbps camera... the front camera is more clear n much better than the rear camera... WT... is sony doing?? wat should i do??

Re: Horrible pics by the camera-C6602-Not even at par with Xperia pro or Arc

Pleco — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 11:08:41 GMT

I must say, a lot of the pictures I've taken look like watercolor paintings.

Re: Horrible pics by the camera-C6602-Not even at par with Xperia pro or Arc

Maninder86 — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 15:24:03 GMT

Greg

I am not even comparing xperia z to DSLR/Point and Shoot cameras.

I am comparing it to my xperia Pro and Xperia ARC or K810i from Sony itself and they produce more crisper pics.Yes the issue is JPEG overcompression, I have removed JPEG artifacts and decompressed images using photoshop and they come out fine.. But you dont expect me to that to every pic moreever the Night mode ruins the pic instead of improving it. I do not want to sell my phone as I hope Sony can improve the Software/Driver wither via a patch or JB 4.2.2.

First time I am feeling let down by Sony, atleast it should take better snaps than Smartphones of yesteryears. It is Just a case of messed up software. I thing they released it with incomplete software. without proper testing to sell in large numbers prior to Samsung season begins.

P.S. I still love the design though and headphone sound is awesome and viewing angles issue is for people who view phone hung upside down )

Will sony solve this software issue.

Re: Horrible pics by the camera-C6602-Not even at par with Xperia pro or Arc

Maninder86 — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 15:25:07 GMT

Rahul

What I have heard from sony is that they will fix it in 4.2.2 update hope they deliver it right this time.

Re: Horrible pics by the camera-C6602-Not even at par with Xperia pro or Arc

Maninder86 — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 15:26:14 GMT

They got the $$ now lets see if they value it or I will defer my decision to buy Sony any longer

Re: Horrible pics by the camera-C6602-Not even at par with Xperia pro or Arc

rahulkr2000 — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:11:39 GMT

Thakns Maninder, Lets see if they really fix this issue on time.

Re: Horrible pics by the camera-C6602-Not even at par with Xperia pro or Arc

greggmancan — Wed, 08 May 2013 02:28:17 GMT

Re: Horrible pics by the camera-C6602-Not even at par with Xperia pro or Arc

Sony needs to have a list of all the "issues" and what is honestly being addressed and at what level. No clue, have to troll all the threads and hope/pray a Sony person, not Super User actually offers a response or reaches out for information from a user. This issue has been reported over and over and over again.

Plus every single review that compare camera to S4 and HTC One point out what users here are complaining about! Current reviews no longer look at Z/ZL and just use HTC vs Samsung. Sony please inform us! The camera issue(s) and what else is priority and being reviewed!

Re: Horrible pics by the camera-C6602-Not even at par with Xperia pro or Arc

rahulkr2000 — Thu, 09 May 2013 08:01:21 GMT

I actually got a response from Sony Support Center for the fix of camera issue, which is copy/pasted below, I tried this and it fixes the issue till some extent but not all, what they did is just made the picture more smoother than sharper and did not change the compression ratio:

Dear Rahul,

Thank you for contacting the Sony Xperia support centre.

We understand that you have issues with your Sony Xperia Z handset regarding camera clarity issue with your handset.

We value the importance of your concern and we are here to assist you.

In response to your query we would like to inform you that in order to resolve the handset issue kindly do the service test or function test in your handset by following the below mentioned link:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.neoscreenager.xperiaservicemenu&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5uZW9zY3JlZW5hZ2VyLnhwZXJpYXNlcnZpY2VtZW51Il0.

We would also like to inform you that kindly repair your handset software. In case there can be a software issue with the device we would request you to install PC companion on your PC by following the below mentioned steps;

1.Connect the USB cable to your computer and then to the phone.

2.Wait for the phone to connect.

3.If autorun is activated on your computer, you will be notified about available PC software from Sony

4.To execute Sony PC Software manually, go to Windows Explorer and run Startme.exe from your phone’s memory card.

5.Select your preferred language.

6.Click Install to start the installation and follow the instructions on the screen.
Note: If PC Companion doesn’t find your phone within 30 seconds, disconnect the phone and redo step 1 to 3.

After downloading the PC companion on your PC or laptop follow the below mentioned steps:

1.Connect the USB cable to your computer and then to the phone.

2.On the phone: Mount the memory card by dragging the status bar on the phone downwards and then tap USB

3.From the Dashboard, select the applications to start different services and get information.

4.When you will connect the phone to PC or laptop then you will see support zone option on your PC tap on support zone, select repair software then tap start and then follow the instructions.

As you are facing same concern with the handset, we request you to visit your nearest Sony Mobile Service Centre. Our technician will assist you in a best way.

We recommend you take along the proof of purchase while visiting theSony Mobile Service Centre. Your handset would be repaired under warranty if it meets all the warranty guidelines.

For location of the Sony Mobile Service Centre which is nearest to you, kindly access the following web link:

http://somc.servicetrack.in/

Before submitting your phone at the Sony Mobile Service Centre, kindly take a backup of the phone contacts data to the SIM card. Kindly take the backup of Images, clips etc. on to the memory card or on to the PC. Backup can be taken, provided the phone is in “Power ON” condition. The technicians at the Sony Mobile Service Centre and Sony Mobile India would not be responsible for the loss of data during the repair process.

We would like to inform you that kindly take the backup of contacts in your handset memory card by following the below mentioned steps in your handset:

1. Main Menu
2. Contacts
3. Action Key
4. Backup to Memory card

We would also like to inform you that in order to submit your handset inSony Mobile service centre you required an unique ticket id and for the same kindly contact to Sony support centre and they will assist you for the unique ticket id by which you can easily submit your handset in SonyMobile service centre.

For further information on Sony Xperia products, services and support please visit www.sonymobile.com

For any further assistance please feel free to call our customer support on 39011111 or 1800 3000 2800 (Toll free)

Kind Regards,

PRIYA AHUJA
Sony Xperia Support Centre India

Re: Horrible pics by the camera-C6602-Not even at par with Xperia pro or Arc

ukczach — Thu, 09 May 2013 09:02:26 GMT

for me there is a strange stain on the picture

Re: Horrible pics by the camera-C6602-Not even at par with Xperia pro or Arc

Zann_H — Thu, 09 May 2013 09:16:26 GMT

chiacho, take a pic of a white wall or paper. if problem still persist after u repair with Spny PC Companion, send the phone back for service.