Sony Xperia Z3 Compact review

Time to step out of big brother's shadow?

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Sony Xperia Z3 Compact review
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Does the Xperia Z3 Compact stand tall next to its bigger brother?

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Xperia Z3 Compact

Colour reproduction in sunlight is good

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Sony Xperia Z3 Compact

Detail isn't great, however, especially surface materials

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Xperia Z3 Compact

Macro shots offer decent detail

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Xperia Z3 Compact

The front facing camera has a 2.2MP resolution

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Xperia Z3 Compact

If you want to make it look like a T-Rex is attacking tourists, you can. Sort of.

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Xperia Z3 Compact

The background defocus effect is hit and miss

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Matt Hanson
Matt Hanson
Managing Editor, Core Tech

Matt is TechRadar's Managing Editor for Core Tech, looking after computing and mobile technology. Having written for a number of publications such as PC Plus, PC Format, T3 and Linux Format, there's no aspect of technology that Matt isn't passionate about, especially computing and PC gaming. Ever since he got an Amiga A500+ for Christmas in 1991, he's loved using (and playing on) computers, and will talk endlessly about how The Secret of Monkey Island is the best game ever made.