Sony Ericsson launches first mobile Cyber-shot format slider (slider) capable of displaying images with a resolution of 8.1 megapixels! Suffice to say that the C905 you will really open your eyes.
With his $ 8.1 mpégapixels sensor and its real worth of a Xenon flash camera, the C905 is a heavyweight in the picture. It has a developed fully automatic face detection, contrast and intuitive image stabilizer.
You can store your photos on the Memory Stick Micro 2 GB that came with the device. The visualization can be done via your PC (using a USB adapter included) or through the screen scratch resistant mineral glass of 2.4 inches. The C905 also has GPS functionality allowing degéo-tag photos and to assist navigation through the map provided by Wayfinder.
Finally, thanks to the WiFi functionality, the Sony Ericsson C905 is capable of sending pictures on a TV compatible DLNA.
The C905 will become the best mobile camera market. Its 8-megapixel sensor allows it to compete with compact? The versatility of the C905 certainly resembles that of Nokia N95. The Sony Ericsson is he promised the same success?
The C905 offers an attractive alloy: camera and GPS in an elegant dress. We recognize here the magic of the Nokia N95. The mobile-to-all-trades from Finland, which has sold millions of copies. The temptation was great, Sony Ericsson, to hunt on lands in the N95 and its successor, the N96. It was still necessary to launch a major asset in the battle, hoped to beat them. This is done with the camera's 8 megapixel C905. Its photo sensor outperforms the two 5 megapixel Nokia.
The photos of the C905 keeping their promises? The opposite would be surprising. Sony Ericsson is a specialist camera phone since 2005. We remember the W800i, bi-megapixel outrageously dominated the competition. More recently, the K850i was on a par with the N95. By seeking to bar the 8 megapixel Sony Ericsson takes a risk, however. Multiply the pixels, it's not necessarily improve picture quality. It is sometimes the opposite. Some 3-megapixel camera phone produce better shots than their equivalent 5 megapixels. To judge the ability of the C905 camera, so we compared its pictures to those of N96 (5 megapixels). And to those of the Pixon (8 megapixels). A highly anticipated match. In France, the picture is the most popular feature on mobile: three-quarters of customers use it.
The C905 is a high-end mobile. Its data sheet is very comprehensive: 3G + A2DP Bluetooth and WiFi. It embeds a GPS antenna, and films of high-resolution video (VGA). Since both Nokia's keypad slides. C905 manage to overshadow the N95, which occupies the center stage for almost 2 years?
The Sony Ericsson C905 comes in a box quite complete, including:
• A charger
• Battery
• stereo headset
• A CD with Media Manager
• A USB data cable
• The user manual
• A 2GB M2 memory card
Appearance and Design
The C905 is a mobile male, cold and solid. His style recalls the lines of the Audi TT. Her dark hull and aggressive edges give an impression of robustness. At both ends of this "dark brick, two edges rounded design provides a look at the new Sony Ericsson. A dress successful, perhaps more flattering than those of the Nokia N95/N96.
One drawback: the C905 is thick. Despite a very classical form, the Sony Ericsson is distinguished by its unusual height of 18 mm. Fund in a pocket, it is clearly evident. Especially since he weighs relatively high: 136 grams. The mark of a moving picture without compromise: Sony has had to accommodate a larger goal in the thickness of the C905.
The keypad of Sony Ericsson is sliding. It is easily deployed in a dull thud rather flattering. The camera lens is on the back of the unit. It is hidden by a beautiful aluminum hatch.
On the edge of the mobile include hotkeys traditional mobile Cyber-shot Sony Ericsson. A zoom button, a switch photo / video. One button shortcut to image gallery. And a photo release at two positions: mid-pressed to make the point. And totally down to shoot.
On the front of the mobile, keys disappoint. Their operation is not very pleasant. The six main keys are unreadable in the dark. The directional pad is slightly capricious: it takes a few hours to master it. His stop is very prominent: it is unpleasant to be pressed. When deploying the keypad, the same feeling prevails. The buttons are not comfortable, their click is not straightforward. Blind, fingers hardly distinguish them from each other. After several days of use, we come to forget these small defects. Never be perfectly at ease, as on other Sony Ericsson mobile.
OS & Ergonomics
A scent of old emerges from the C905. Its screen is relatively small. Its definition is not exceptional (240x320). Its interface, very classic, seems to have hardly changed in years. The menus are clear, simple and fluid. The multimedia library is accessible on the homepage. It is particularly easy to use. Thanks to the accelerometer, the C905 automatically switches to landscape mode when tilted. But the changeover is often delayed by one second. Lovers of innovations will be disappointed: the C905 plays the card of classicism. But conversely, some users will be reassured.
The homepage of C905 is very simple. It displays a control network and a battery indicator, time, date. Plus three menus: contacts, media and general menu. Clicking the center button to bring the main menu, consisting of 12 large clear icons.
The transfer software of the C905 is easy to use. Once installed, simply connect the phone will be recognized. The screen is split in two: the PC over the mobile below. Photos, videos and MP3 files are categorized in separate tabs. They are found very easily. It starts the transfer of a single click. Finally an easy to use!
8 megapixel camera / video
Moving to the main course: the photo. With its 8-megapixel sensor, the C905 is the throne of best camera phone market. Mission accomplished, it produces great images, comparable to a small compact layouts. No camera phone is able to compete. These pictures are small enough to be printed until A4. Their colors are relatively accurate in all light conditions. When light is missing, inside a building for example, digital noise is still tolerable. In the darkness, the flash takes over. Its scope and coverage are exceptional for a phone. The C905 is equipped with an autofocus that automatically detects faces. With its macro lens, it takes sharp photos up to 20 centimeters from the subject. In short, the C905 happy owners no longer need to bring their compact camera with them: The C905 makes the same services.
Except the photo enthusiast. They are usually equipped with advanced compact, producing images of superior quality, Wrapped control buttons. The C905 is also equipped with some advanced functions: white balance, flash off, black and white mode, macro mode. But it ignores the most advanced settings: ISO, shutter speed, etc.. In addition, the settings of C905 is less pleasant to use than those of compact expert. Menus lack of clarity and simplicity: it takes more than 20 seconds to find an adjustment that seeks. Finally, the controls of the C905 lacks responsiveness. When you open the door of the camera, wait a second and a half to take a snapshot. Between two photographs, one waits that long. When you shoot a lot, it eventually becomes tiresome.
Photos taken from the Sony Ericsson C905 in 3264 * 2448 pixels [click to enlarge]
A function "gadget" has caught our attention. We can publish your photos on the Internet in a blog. When on vacation, you can specify the address of this blog for friends. They can follow the pictures remotely. Fun. This function is worth discovering: Publish your photos is extremely easy and fast. No prior registration, no code to enter. The account is created automatically by the phone. You will receive the address via SMS. You can send your friends a few clicks. Bluffing.
As for video, then disappointment. The C905 will not replace your camcorder. His images are choppy. Too bad because their quality is correct, exterior and interior. Please note: N95/96 Nokia are much better.
Other Functions (Networking, Web, eMail, OS, GPS)
Communications side is total: 3G +, Edge, Bluetooth 2.0. The chip supports Bluetooth A2DP: you can connect a wireless stereo headset. The WiFi antenna of the C905 is only used to connect to hotspots. The Web browser of the C905 is quite pleasant to use. It displays web pages with great fluidity. Unfortunately, the 320x240 screen of the C905 is tiny. Difficult to read an article in these conditions.
How reliable are the functions of the C905 MP3? The Sony Ericsson comes with a helmet commonplace. It does not offer mini-jack: Unable to connect up its favorite headphones. Unless you buy a special adapter Sony Ericsson. Nor quick key. To access the MP3 player, you have to click five times. Worse, the C905 embarks than 2GB of memory, a thirty albums only. You need to reopen the purse strings to pay for a M2 memory card: count 50 € for 8GB. Clearly, the C905 is not meant for music. Too bad, because its playback software is very pleasant to use. And its sound quality is excellent: the sound is clear and balanced. We hear much separation between instruments. And the C905 is equipped with a radio.
The email client of the C905 is quite pleasant to use. It automatically sets Pop3 accounts: simply by entering your address and password. The motive does the rest. Problem, the C905's screen is too small to comfortably read his emails. Sony Ericsson and displays only email account at the same time. To move from one account to another, the maneuver time. The C905 will be appropriate for professional use. It can only help from time to time.
The C905 GPS is quite pleasant to use. Its chip aGPS is accurate. With Google Maps, guide pedestrians in the city. However, entering an address using the numeric keypad is quite laborious. And zoom on the map is not nearly as easy as the iPhone. Please note, the C905 comes with a trial version of Wayfinder. A GPS navigation software for self. The C905's screen is small: the guidance is less clear than that of a real GPS.
The C905's OS is closed: no repository available. Unlike, for example, N95/96, compatible with hundreds of free or paid software, found on the Internet.
Conclusion (Plus Minus)
The autonomy of the C905 is correct. It ranges from 1 day in intensive multimedia use and 3 days in moderate phone use. The battery capacity of the C905 is average: 930 Mha. The C905 is not intended to be used constantly, like the iPhone or other mobile touch screen. To use a conventional battery of Sony Ericsson is sufficient.
Lovers photo did not hesitate. The C905 is by far the best camera phone market. His images are as beautiful as those of a compact base. But what about other buyers? They better cogitate before signing a check of 500 €. The C905 is a mobile interface very conservative. Its OS is not open. MP3 player is not suitable for intensive use. Its screen is too small to surf the Internet.
At 500 €, we can find a much better deal. The Nokia N96 is more versatile. It is ready for TMP (Personal Mobile TV). The Samsung Pixon is much more pleasant to use. These two phones, Nokia and Samsung, produce images that are less beautiful than the Sony. But successful enough to satisfy most users. A word to the owners of N95. We advise them to keep their Nokia. The Sony Ericsson is superior to that picture. The real photo enthusiasts will see a clear difference between the N95 and C905. Photographers will notice Sunday barely improved. Two years after its release, the N95 is an excellent choice.
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