Sony Xperia X - Still camera settings

8MP

3840×2160(16:9)

8 megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays.

3MP

2048×1536(4:3)

3 megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen

displays or print in high resolution. This setting is only available in

Manual capturing mode.

2MP

1920×1080(16:9)

2 megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays.

This setting is only available in

Manual capturing mode.

Self-Timer

With the self-timer, you can take a photo without holding the device. Use this function to

take self-portraits or group photos with everyone in the photo. You can also use the self-

timer if you want to avoid shaking the camera when taking photos.

10 sec.

Set a 10-second delay in taking the photo from when you tap the shutter button or press the camera key.

3 sec.

Set a 3-second delay in taking the photo from when you tap the shutter button or press the camera key.

Off

The photo is taken as soon as you tap the shutter button or press the camera key.

Soft Skin Effect

You can turn on the

Soft skin effect on your device to make skin tones slightly softened

while taking selfies in

Manual and Superior auto capturing modes.

Object Tracking

When you select an object by touching it in the viewfinder, the camera tracks it for you.

HDR

Use the HDR (High Dynamic Range) setting to take a photo against strong backlight or in

conditions where the contrast is sharp. HDR compensates for the loss of detail and

produces a picture that is representative of both dark and bright areas.

This setting is only available in

Manual capturing mode.

ISO

The ISO sensitivity can be set to adjust automatically, or can be manually adjusted to

sensitivity settings ranging from 50 to 3200.

This setting is only available in

Manual capturing mode.

Metering

This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the

amount of light striking the image you want to capture.

Face

Measures the amount of light on your subject’s face, and adjusts the exposure so the face is neither too dark

nor too bright.

Multi

Divides the image into several parts, and measures each part to determine a well-balanced exposure.

Center

Determines the center of the image, and sets the exposure based on the brightness of the subject there.

Spot

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Adjusts the exposure in a very small part of the subject that you want to capture.

Touch

Adjusts the exposure to the desired part of the subject when you touch the screen.

This setting is only available in

Manual capturing mode.

Flash

Use the flash to take photos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a

backlight. The following options are available when you tap the flash icon on the

camera screen:

Auto

The camera automatically determines whether the lighting conditions require the use of a flash.

Fill flash

Use this setting when the background is brighter than the subject. This setting removes unwanted dark

shadows.

Red-eye reduction

Reduces the red color of eyes when taking a photo.

Off

The flash is turned off. Sometimes photo quality can be better without the flash, even if lighting

conditions are poor. Taking a good photo without using the flash requires a steady hand. Use the self-

timer to avoid blurred photos.

Flashlight

The flash shines continuously while taking pictures.

Scene Selection

Use the Scene Selection feature to quickly set up the camera for common situations

using pre-programmed scenes. The camera determines a number of settings for you to

fit the selected scene, ensuring the best possible photo.

Off

The Scene Selection feature is off and you can take photos manually.

Soft skin

Take portraits using an enhanced beauty effect.

Soft snap

Use for shooting photos against a soft background.

Anti motion blur

Use for minimizing camera shake when shooting a slightly dark scene.

Landscape

Use for landscape photos. The camera focuses on distant objects.

Backlight correction HDR

Use to improve details in high-contrast shots. The built-in backlight correction analyzes the image and

automatically adjusts it to give you a perfectly lit shot.

Night portrait

Use for portrait photos taken at night or in poorly lit environments. Due to the long exposure time, the

camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface.

Night scene

Use when taking photos at night or in poorly lit environments. Due to the long exposure time, the

camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface.

Hand-held twilight

Use for taking hand-held low-light photos with reduced noise and blur.

High sensitivity

Use for taking photos without a flash in low-light conditions. Reduces blur.

Gourmet

Use for shooting food arrangements in bright color.

Pet

Use for taking photos of your pet. Reduces blur and red eyes.

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