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Next-gen sensor. Next-gen imaging. Expressive power beyond the realm of smartphones. With its next-generation Exmor T for mobile sensor and computational processing, the Xperia 1 V delivers low-light pictures that you never thought possible on a smartphone, with less noise and wider dynamic range - and videos with cinematic color expression. Its imaging prowess is complemented by a host of other features, from immersive entertainment to functional, tactile design.

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The Xperia PRO-I redefines the camera as the world's first smartphone with 1-inch Exmor RS image sensor and phase-detection AF, 4K video recording at 120fps high frame rate (a world's first), and unique modular vlogging capabilities all packed into a smartphone. So you can be creative, wherever, whenever. It's THE Camera.

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