Xperia Z1 20.7 MP Cam Test Results against iPhone 5, Galaxy S4, HTC One, Nokia Lumia 925 and Lumia 1020

On 4 Sept at IFA 2013, Sony unveiled Xperia Z1 with the tag “Best of Sony” and why not after all it features one of the most insanely powerful software and hardware. Xperia Z1 is more a camera-centeric smartphone from Sony.

Xperia Z1 features whooping 20.7 MP with Sony’s G Lens 1/2.3 – type Exmor RS for mobile CMOS image sensor and BIONZ for Mobile – Image processing Engine for taking exceptionally superb photos even in a very low light. Well folks at Sony Mobile have put Xperia Z1 20.7 MP camera against the camera of iPhone 5, Galaxy S4, HTC One, Nokia Lumia 925 and Lumia 1020 and the test results are very surprising. Let’s have a look at it.

Xperia Z1 20.7 MP Cam with “G” Lens Test Results

A research was carried by “Strategy Analytics” and consumer assessment methodology was adopted for the claim mentioned below. All the shots were captured in best possible focus mode and best fame of subject.

Xperia Z1 20.7 MP Cam Test Results against iPhone 5, Galaxy S4, HTC One, Nokia Lumia 925 and Lumia 1020 and the shots were carried on objects as mentioned below.

Test Results 

Object :- Baby Toy asleep at ultra low light.

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Object :- People at a party – Soft Back lighting

Object :- Close up of a lined face.

How above images were ranked by users involved in unbiased testing, is mentioned below.

Some other claims made by Sony Mobile on Xperia Z1  20.7 MP Cam are :-

Xperia Z1 has world’s best camera in a waterproof smartphone

Xperia Z1 comes with Sony’s G Lens – Lens comes with F2.0 and wide angle  27mm as well as 3x clear image zoom. Xperia Z1 features 20.7 MP cam in 8.5mm thickness of phone and IP55/IP58 certification.

P.S. All the above images are based on specific tests and published on Sony Mobile Website.

What do you think regarding above claims made on Xperia Z1 20.7 MP Cam from Sony, are they fully justified. Let us know…drop your comments.