Sony tries to explain that its AI Camera Assistant doesn’t suck
TL;DR
After a clumsy demo post for its AI Camera Assistant on the Xperia 1 XIII, Sony is clarifying how the feature works. It doesn’t edit photos directly but instead suggests four options for exposure, color and background blur based on lighting, depth and subject. Sony also promises angle recommendations for the most photogenic shot — though the official clip only shows a basic zoom suggestion. The follow-up examples on X look a touch better than the original misfire, but still don’t convince.
Nauti's Take
Reasonable of Sony to clarify what the assistant actually does — not auto-editing, but suggestions for exposure, colour and bokeh. The catch: the marketing clip promises more 'most photogenic angle' magic than the feature delivers in tests, and gaps like that erode trust fast.
Interesting for hobby photographers wanting to learn, less useful for anyone expecting genuine auto-edit.
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