TWO WEEKS WITH THE SONY XPERIA 1 V
V will rock you
Sony’s latest ‘greatest hits’ flagship has an all-new camera sensor. After a fortnight of testing, does Tom Morgan-Freelander think it can snap with the best of ’em?
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Donut of Truth™
01 Many manual modes for pro snappers and filmers
02 Stunning screen and great sound
03 Performance and battery are up there with the best
04 Last of the old guard for some fan-favourite features
05 Cameras still a long way from point-and-shoot
06 Charging speeds are merely average
DAY 01
After four generations of Sony steadfastly refusing to follow current tech trends, it’s clear the Xperia 1 series is squarely aimed at the old guard: phone fans who insist on expandable storage, music lovers who refuse to cut the cord on their headphones, and photographers who dream about focal lengths.