
Discover our inspiring photo, movie and video tips
With Videography Pro, Photography Pro and Cinematography Pro featuring on a range of Xperia smartphones, now anyone can shoot and film like a professional.

Discover our inspiring photo and movie tips
You don't need to be an expert to capture fabulous memories. With Photography Pro and Cinematography Pro on some of our Xperia smartphones, anyone can shoot and film like a professional. Here's how.
Shooting experiences to maximise your creativity
Xperia offers a range of shooting experiences to meet the demands of different creators. Photography, with accurate focus and rich, natural colors. Videography, with various content types and rapid delivery. And Cinematography, with artistic color profiles for creative expression.1

Our best smartphones for shooting and filming
Inspired by Alpha cameras and CineAlta Digital Cinema Cameras, our phones with Photography Pro and Cinematography Pro put the power of capture and creation at your fingertips.2

Videography Pro
Take your video content to a whole new level
Drawing on Sony’s expertise across a range of video and movie cameras, Videography Pro puts all the creative settings you need in the palm of your hand. Whether you want to tailor manual controls to suit your needs or use auto mode for total convenience, these videos show you how it’s done.





Overview of Videography Pro
Enjoy a brief introduction to some of the main features of Videography Pro.
Basic settings
See how easy it is to adjust a range of basic settings including ISO and Object Tracking.
Before shooting
From lens selection to frame rate, learn how to establish key settings before shooting begins.
During shooting
Discover how to make changes to a number of settings, even if you’re already shooting.
Other features
In this final video, learn how easy it is to review your footage, add accessories, and more.
Photography Pro
More creative control, extra precision
Master the art of photography using controls found on Sony's Alpha cameras. Easily select the right settings for your shot including shooting mode, focal length, shutter speed and exposure. These videos help you take truly professional photos on your phone.
24mm | 1/3200s @ f/1.7, ISO 64
70mm | 1/50s @ f/2.4, ISO 400
Overview of Photography Pro
Take a quick walk through the main features of Photography Pro in this overview video.
Introducing P Auto3
See how to take great snapshots without complicated settings, especially recommended for pets and children.
Learn about S Mode
Find out how easy it is to adjust shutter speed when shooting fast-moving objects.
Master exposure
Get the hang of exposure and see how it can give your photos a whole new look.
Focus made easy
Discover different focus modes and how to use them for different types of photos.
Practice shooting
Compose and capture inspiring photos, full of beautiful colors and brilliant detail - practice makes perfect.
Basic mode
Enjoy fast access to a range of easy-to-use photography features, from a touch shutter button to Bokeh effect.
New features for 2021
Discover all-new features including Real-time Tracking, four lens transition, AI super resolution zoom, and MR mode.
Cinematography Pro
All the tools you need for studio-quality filming
Create movies on your phone with parameters and settings that mirror those used by professionals. Cinematography Pro helps you select the right color profiles, aspect ratios, frame rates, focus and other variables using an easy user interface. Take a look at these videos to see how.
Revolutionise your workflow
From shooting to editing, you can do it all on your smartphone with Cinematography Pro.
Overview of Cinematography Pro
Get to know the main features of Cinematography Pro in this overview video.
Learn about the pro interface
Select settings and adjust them with a tap using simple and intuitive controls.
Discover Look settings
Find the perfect tone and mood by selecting from nine color management presets.
Understanding manual focus
Easily set focus markers and adjust them while recording for true movie realism.
Learn about autofocus
See how to continuously focus on objects positioned in the centre of the screen.
Get to grips with exposure
Discover how to shoot beautiful movies by adjusting shutter speed and ISO settings.
Master white balance
Adjust variances in white balance using auto, custom and preset settings.