Sony’s new Xperia Z1 Compact, is apparently having some issues with the camera flash in low light situations. According to users on Android-Hlife and the Sony Mobile forums, taking pictures at night outside or in dimly lit areas when using the flash causes light bleeding, which distorts the pictures.

It looks like the light emitted from the flash on the back of the phone is refracted back onto the lens, creating washed out images.

The issue seems to impact the lpink and lime models compared to the black and white, which is odd. Hopefully it’s something that Sony can get worked out through a software update.

The Xperia™ Z1 Compact from Sony hits UK stores from today.

·         The world’s best premium compact smartphone¹ will be available to purchase in the UK from today

·         Get all the best of Sony’s Xperia™ Z1 in a pocket-friendly compact smartphone

·         Stylish and durable waterproof2 design in a range of four vibrant colours – white, black, pink and lime.

Sony Mobile Communications (“Sony Mobile”) todayannounces that the Xperia™ Z1 Compact will be released across the UK today. Launched at CES in January 2014, the Xperia™ Z1 Compact offers the very best of Sony technologies from its flagship Xperia™ Z1 in a stylish new compact size.  

Catherine Cherry, Marketing Director, Sony Mobile, North West Europe said, “Xperia™ Z1 Compact is a huge statement for Sony. It crams in all the amazing features that made Xperia™ Z1 so popular, creating a new, premium compact category on Android that consumers have been waiting for. With the Xperia™ Z1 Compact, the range of premium products we offer is now broader than ever – something that is key as our market share continues to grow.”

The Xperia™ Z1 Compact sets a new standard in premium smartphones. This dust-resistant and waterproof (IP55 & IP58)2 premium device is both sleek and durable from every angle.

It features Sony’s proven camera technologies to deliver the same level of performance and quality that you would find in a conventional compact digital camera and it comes pre-loaded with a suite of innovative Xperia™ Camera Apps to take your photography experience to a whole new level.

Xperia™ Z1 Compact boasts ultra-fast performance and breathtaking graphics, thanks to the latest Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 800 processor with 2.2 GHz quad-core CPU and 4G LTE for amazing speed.

Xperia™ Z1 Compact offers seamless access to both online and offline entertainment with Sony’s integrated media apps and also  offers the most comprehensive range of innovative companion products and accessories to give you new ways to use and enjoy your smartphone.

Those eagerly anticipating the release of the Xperia™ Z1 compact will be pleased to know that Xperia™ Transfer Mobile3 makes it easier than ever to switch from your existing Android or iOS handset to Xperia™. It’s the simple and easy way to seamlessly transfer your contacts, photos, bookmarks, apps, messages and much more from your old smartphone, swiftly and securely. And better still, no PC is required – simply transfer directly from phone-to-phone using NFC or the supplied cable.

I can’t wait to review this phone so hopefully it won’t be too long.

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