Sony introduces Xperia Z2 4K smartphone ! at DVinfo.net

Joe Ogiba · February 24th, 2014, 09:59 AM

"The world’s best camera and camcorder in a waterproof smartphone1 with Sony’s proven camera technologies: Award-winning “G Lens”, 20.7 MP “Exmor RS for mobile” CMOS image sensor and “BIONZ for mobile” image processing engine
Capture video in 4K resolution with SteadyShot™, complemented by new Xperia camera apps such as Timeshift video and new AR effect
Our brightest and most vivid viewing experience ever on 5.2” Full HD TRILUMINOS™ Display for mobile with Live Colour LED powered by X-Reality™ for mobile
The world’s first Digital Noise Cancelling Technology2 in a smartphone for an immersive audio experience
The latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor with 2.3 GHz quad-core Krait CPUs and 4G LTE for fast performance, 3GB RAM and high capacity 3200 mAh battery in an 8.2mm slim smartphone"

Sony introduces Xperia? Z2, its new premium flagship waterproof smartphone with best ever display, 4K recording and Digital Noise Cancelling technology | Blog Portal - Sony Smartphones

Jack Zhang · February 24th, 2014, 10:42 AM

Want a cheap AX1? This is the EXACT same sensor as in the AX1. Who knows, Boinz may make the image slightly better than the AX1.

Joe Ogiba · February 24th, 2014, 12:57 PM

It even has a video editing app.

Ken Ross · February 24th, 2014, 04:47 PM

Some real doubt if this will ever be released in the U.S. Sony is often not interested (or can't get U.S. carriers interested) in the U.S. market for their cellphone products.

Troy Lamont · February 24th, 2014, 05:02 PM

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Some real doubt if this will ever be released in the U.S. Sony is often not interested (or can't get U.S. carriers interested) in the U.S. market for their cellphone products.

The majority of recent (18+ months) Sony phones are available on both AT&T and T-Mobile, with T-Mobile just recently acquiring the Z1S.

Sony just made a public statement that they are going to focus their smartphone efforts more in the US. I'm willing to be that the Z2 will make it here.

Troy Lamont · February 24th, 2014, 05:12 PM

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It even has a video editing app.

I'm hoping they have 4K edit capabilities, which I highly doubt. I'm still waiting on Samsung to implement that in their native Android NLE for the Note 3. Fingers crossed.

Paul Hatcher · February 24th, 2014, 05:13 PM

And the new Galaxy S5 can record 4k as well...

Ken Ross · February 24th, 2014, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Troy Lamont

The majority of recent (18+ months) Sony phones are available on both AT&T and T-Mobile, with T-Mobile just recently acquiring the Z1S.

Sony just made a public statement that they are going to focus their smartphone efforts more in the US. I'm willing to be that the Z2 will make it here.

Troy, unfortunately not a single current Sony device on the AT&T network. Take a look.

Ken Ross · February 24th, 2014, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Troy Lamont

I'm hoping they have 4K edit capabilities, which I highly doubt. I'm still waiting on Samsung to implement that in their native Android NLE for the Note 3. Fingers crossed.

The editing video does show the Sony will have rudimentary editing capabilities for simple cuts.

Joe Ogiba · February 25th, 2014, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Paul Hatcher

And the new Galaxy S5 can record 4k as well...

But like the 4K Note 3 there is no optical image stabilization system.

Another Z2 Sony ad :

Joe Ogiba · February 26th, 2014, 08:03 AM

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Ken Ross · February 26th, 2014, 06:08 PM

There is a flaw in the Note that I've noticed every time I've played with one. I demonstrated it today to a BB sales guy. I've noticed that when you record a video, either 2K or 4K, the video will pause upon playback 3 seconds into the video.

We tried this on no less than 3 Notes and they all did the same thing. At precisely 3 seconds the playback would stop. You'd have to hit play again to resume playback and it would either play through or pause again at some point.

This is quite a serious flaw IMO. Not sure if there's been a firmware update for this or not.

February 24th, 2014, 09:59 AM	#1
Joe Ogiba Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Millstone,NJ Posts: 194	Sony introduces Xperia Z2 4K smartphone ! "The world’s best camera and camcorder in a waterproof smartphone1 with Sony’s proven camera technologies: Award-winning “G Lens”, 20.7 MP “Exmor RS for mobile” CMOS image sensor and “BIONZ for mobile” image processing engine Capture video in 4K resolution with SteadyShot™, complemented by new Xperia camera apps such as Timeshift video and new AR effect Our brightest and most vivid viewing experience ever on 5.2” Full HD TRILUMINOS™ Display for mobile with Live Colour LED powered by X-Reality™ for mobile The world’s first Digital Noise Cancelling Technology2 in a smartphone for an immersive audio experience The latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor with 2.3 GHz quad-core Krait CPUs and 4G LTE for fast performance, 3GB RAM and high capacity 3200 mAh battery in an 8.2mm slim smartphone" Sony introduces Xperia? Z2, its new premium flagship waterproof smartphone with best ever display, 4K recording and Digital Noise Cancelling technology \| Blog Portal - Sony Smartphones Sony Details - The best in smartphone technology - YouTube

February 24th, 2014, 10:42 AM	#2
Jack Zhang Inner Circle Join Date: May 2005 Location: Burnaby, BC, Canada Posts: 3,053	Re: Sony introduces Xperia Z2 4K smartphone ! Want a cheap AX1? This is the EXACT same sensor as in the AX1. Who knows, Boinz may make the image slightly better than the AX1.

February 24th, 2014, 12:57 PM	#3
Joe Ogiba Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Millstone,NJ Posts: 194	Re: Sony introduces Xperia Z2 4K smartphone ! It even has a video editing app. Xperia Z2 - Movie Creator - create videos to be proud of - YouTube

February 24th, 2014, 04:47 PM	#4
Ken Ross Trustee Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New York Posts: 1,945	Re: Sony introduces Xperia Z2 4K smartphone ! Some real doubt if this will ever be released in the U.S. Sony is often not interested (or can't get U.S. carriers interested) in the U.S. market for their cellphone products.

February 24th, 2014, 05:13 PM	#7
Paul Hatcher Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: London UK Posts: 31	Re: Sony introduces Xperia Z2 4K smartphone ! And the new Galaxy S5 can record 4k as well...

February 26th, 2014, 08:03 AM	#11
Joe Ogiba Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Millstone,NJ Posts: 194	Re: Sony introduces Xperia Z2 4K smartphone ! Sony Stereo Microphone STM10 ? the best sound for your best memories - Sony Smartphones (Global UK English) Stereo Microphone STM10 from Sony - YouTube

February 26th, 2014, 06:08 PM	#12
Ken Ross Trustee Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New York Posts: 1,945	Re: Sony introduces Xperia Z2 4K smartphone ! There is a flaw in the Note that I've noticed every time I've played with one. I demonstrated it today to a BB sales guy. I've noticed that when you record a video, either 2K or 4K, the video will pause upon playback 3 seconds into the video. We tried this on no less than 3 Notes and they all did the same thing. At precisely 3 seconds the playback would stop. You'd have to hit play again to resume playback and it would either play through or pause again at some point. This is quite a serious flaw IMO. Not sure if there's been a firmware update for this or not.