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
For smartphone photography beginners the concept has appeal: four concrete tweaks for exposure, color and blur, without the AI actually editing the shot. The catch is Sony's marketing claiming more (the "most photogenic angle") than the public demos deliver, and anyone already comfortable behind a lens learns little.
Casual Xperia shooters could benefit; pros will stay skeptical.
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