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2007 was the year of the 5 megapixel mobile phone, without a doubt. But times move on, and as we head towards Christmas, it seems appropriate that 2008 is the year of mobile phones with EIGHT megapixel cameras. Of the first two announced, one from Sony Ericsson, one from Samsung, which one is the best? Which should you spend your money on?

Sony Ericsson C905 – packed with Cyber-Shot goodness

First out the trap is the first mobile phone with an 8 megapixel camera to be announced in the UK, the Cyber-Shot powered Sony Ericsson C905. And let’s be honest, as mobile phones go, it’s a beauty! Ok, granted, it’s always going to be remembered best for its camera (more on that in a minute), but there’s a lot more to love in this superb mobile phone from Sony Ericsson. It’s got HSDPA and WiFi, it’s got a fantastic media player (nicked from… sorry, inspired by… the Sony PSP), and it has GPS. It’s also got a gorgeous sliding form factor, making the Sony Ericsson C905, as far as I’m concerned, one of the best looking camera-equipped mobile phones I’ve seen in a very long time.

And then, there’s the camera, and dear lord what a camera the Sony Ericsson C905 has! Coming in at a whopping great 8 megapixels, it’s also got the xenon flash, the autofocus, the image stabiliser, the low-light modes, and all the other good stuff you expect from Cyber-Shot mobile phones. Having seen some demo photos from a prototype Sony Ericsson C905 (get them Googled, you know you want to), I can honestly say the camera surpasses absolutely anything I’ve ever seen on any mobile phones ever.

However…

…the Sony Ericsson hasn’t got it all its own way, because there’s another 8 megapixel mobile phone on the market, and this one is even more advanced (plus, it’s already on sale, neatly getting a heads up on the Sony Ericsson). It’s the shiny, the sexy, the powerful, Samsung i8510 INNOV8.

Samsung i8510 INNOV8 – the smart shooter

Sticking a great big fly firmly in Sony Ericsson’s ointment is the i8510 INNOV8 from Samsung, a mobile phone that takes the concept of having an 8 megapixel camera, and puts it in a top-end smartphone. Result: a camera that can match the Sony Ericsson, in the body of a far more powerful mobile phone. That’s the big area where the Samsung wins hands-down: the operating system, since it’s Symbian. And that means it’s a proper fully fledged smartphone, will let you download and install your own software, and is generally far cleverer than the Sony Ericsson. The only thing going against the Samsung is its size, since it’s also smartphone-sized (i.e. big). What it all comes down to, then, is what you want from whichever of the mobile phones you go for. Do you want a brilliant camera, in a mobile phone that may not be a top-end smartphone, but is nice looking, and easy to use? Then go for the Sony Ericsson C905. However, if you want the absolute most powerful 8 megapixel camera phone currently available (and if you want it before the Sony Ericsson is released, of course), then get yourself the Samsung.

Sony Ericsson has come up with a winner in, Sony Ericsson C905. The phone has amazing features like, a 2 mega pixel camera with a 16 x digital zoom. There also is a LED flash and a CIF camera at the front. The CIF camera has a 2 x digital zoom. These two cameras are amazing for the users whop are really into photography, both amateur and professional. The Sony Ericsson C905 also has some amazing features like a two way video call option and a rotating picture gallery. In addition the phone also has some really good video editing options.

The Sony Ericsson C905 also has a digital music player that rips and plays various music formats like, MP3, AAC+, Enhanced AAC+, AAC, WMA etc. the phone also has stereo speakers to produce unmatched sound. The users can also use various connectivity options like, Bluetooth, USB with Pop-Port and GPRS. The Sony Ericsson C905 also has a wonderful active matrix QVGA colour screen that measures a 2.4 inch in size. The screen provides a wide viewing angle and supports a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels mobile phone.

The best feature of the Sony Ericsson C905 is the DVB-H based mobile TV. In addition to it, the phone also has an internal antenna and an option to replay a TV program up to 30 seconds. This is what sets it apart from the other phones. When it comes to the Sony Ericsson C905, it has features that give a whole dimension to the use of mobile phones. The phone makes the users’ life smarter. Basically the usewrs will see that the phone reflects their personality and taste.

There also is a Wi-Fi option in the Sony Ericsson C905 that allows the users to connect to the internet without any wires. The phone is touted as the next big thing. The dimensions of the Nokia N81 are 102 x 50 x 17.9 mm. It weighs only 140 gm, with a 240X320 pixels of TFT screen. Here is looking at the future of mobile phones- the Sony Ericsson C905.

Sony Ericsson and Nokia are getting popular as a mobile brand with the passing time. This is because it never compromises on the quality. Another reason behind its popularity is the user friendliness they offer. The Sony Ericsson C905 and Nokia N76 are two amazing phones. These phone4s have some really wonderful functionality. Let us discuss their features Let’s talk about Sony Ericsson C905, first. Well it is an amazing phone. It has a 2.4 inch QVGHAS color screen with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels. The Phone’s best feature is the DVB H Mobile TV reminder function.

This feature of the Sony Ericsson C905 allows you to purchase and view television programs of your own choice. Now that’s an unbeatable feature. Wait there is more the Sony Ericsson C905 also has a 2 mega pixel camera with built in LED flash. The camera also has a 16 x digital zoom. There is another CIF camera for video calling. Even this camera has a 2 x digital zoom. Apart from this the other features of the Sony Ericsson C905 include an amazingly loud and clear music player, a built in FM radio etc. The Sony Ericsson C905 also provides you with a conference call feature. A push-to-talk feature, a hands free speaker, a Quick office document viewer, an Adobe PDF Reader. It also has connectivity features like, USB, Bluetooth, EDGE etc. The Nokia N76, on the other hand is a 3G smart phone. The phone has a 2.4 inch screen that displays 16 million colors.

The screen has an amazing resolution of 240 x 320 pixels. Ther also is an external screen, which is 1.36 inch in size and has a 262k colour display. The Nokia N76 also has a 2 mega pixel camera with integrated LED flash and a really good 20 x digital zoom. The second camera is used for the purpose of video calling. It also has various media PLAYERS LIKE real Player and a FM radio. Features like bluetoooth and edge are also present. Both, the Nokia N76 and the Sony Ericsson C905 are powerful performers. You may go for any of them.

Sony Ericsson managed to make a whirlwind of promotion on their latest Cyber-shot the C905. This is largely due to the fact that it carries 8.1 megapixel camera within that finely tuned case. And it can contend with LG Viewty and Samsung G800, both are appealing camera phones that were launched in the last twelve months.

 

Dimension Story

Well anyways, here is the competition with their specifications. In terms of dimensions, LG Viewty weights 112 g, 54.4mm wide x 103.5mm tall x 14.8mm deep. Samsung G800 weighs 129g, 52mm wide x 101.5mm tall x 18.88mm deep. And Sony Ericsson C905 weighs 136g, 49mm wide x 104mm tall x 18 mm deep. Looks to me that LG Viewty has won this round, both Sony Ericsson C905 and Samsung G800 are a little too chucky.

 

Display Story

 

With display LG Viewty has 240×400 pixels in its touch screen. Samsung G800 and Sony Ericsson C905 have 320×240 pixels. That’s was another point for LG, and a draw between Sony Ericsson and Samsung.

 

Storage Capacity

 

In terms of storage capacity, LG Viewty has 100 MB internal memory, bundled with microSD slot for a 2GB expandable memory, Samsung 6800 has 110MB internal memory, and 4GB expandable memory, Sony Ericsson C905 has 160MB internal memory and 2GB expandable memory. A sure win for Samsung 6800.

 

Camera Powers

 

Now with their built in camera, LG Viewty has 5.0 megapixel sensor, Digital stabilisation, Schneider-Kreuznach lens, Video at 120fps and Xenon flash. Samsung G800 has 5.0 megapixel sensor, Auto focus and LED flash, 4x digital zoom and 3x optical zoom. Sony Ericsson C905 has 8.1 megapixel sensors, Bestpic, 16x digital zoom, autofocus, Photofix, Image stabilizer, Picture blogging and Red-eye reduction. Surely Sony Ericsson has won this fight.

 

Connectivity and other features

 

Moving on to connectivity, it’s a win for Sony Ericsson having an added aGPS, compared to LG Viewty and Samsung G800 who both solely have HSDPA and Bluetooth.

Battery Life, LG Viewty : 434 hours on standby and 355 minutes talk time. Samsung G800 has 220 hours on standby and 200 minutes talk time. Sony Ericsson C905 has 380 hours on standby and talk time of up to 9 hours.

Lastly with pricing and availability LG Viewty is at £179.99 SIM-free, Samsung G800 is at £239.99 SIM-free and for Sony Ericsson C905, pricing and availability is still at the last quarter of this year.

That wasn’t too bad a performance of Sony Ericsson C905…especially at the Camera specs round. 

Mobile phones with 5 megapixels are SOOO 2007, since during 2008, we’ll be seeing mobile phones that have 8 megapixel cameras integrated into their DNA. Starting the ball rolling are two big competitors, the Sony Ericsson C905 and the Samsung i8510 INNOV8.

Sony Ericsson C905 – Cyber-Shot perfection

Unveiled during July, the Sony Ericsson C905 is the very 8 megapixel mobile phone announced in Britain. And what an awesome handset it is, as it isn’t just about the 8 megapixels, the reason being that it’s also a Cyber-Shot phone. That tells us a few facts: 1/ the Sony Ericsson C905 will be frighteningly powerful; 2/ the photos from it will be good enough to punch a hole through time; 3/ no other camera mobile phones will even come close to it (hmmm, really? Well, we’ll see about that, in a second). Sony Ericsson have genuinely made a masterpiece here, with a sliding form factor giving this mobile beauty an exceedingly sexy feel to it. In addition to the looks, you have THAT list of incredible features, kicking off with that amazing 8 megapixel camera, quickly followed by a superb media player, integrated GPS, HSDPA and WiFi.

But… there’s something the Sony Ericsson C905 isn’t. In spite of that long list of features, it ISN’T a smart phone. If we’re going to find an 8 megapixel smart phone, we need to look somewhere else.

Samsung i8510 INNOV8 – The smart contender

Actually, we look at this, the Samsung i8510 INNOV8, the next 8 megapixel mobile phone destined for the UK. Except this baby IS a smart phone. So, it has a brilliant 8 megapixel camera, media player, blisteringly fast web, and suchlike, but the handset’s built on Symbian Series 60, the same as Nokia’s range of ‘smart’ mobile phones. THAT means that on top of the standard software and applications you get with this mobile phone, you can install loads more. In other words, it’ll let you, essentially, install any extra software you can think of (and I’ll bet that if you can visualise a function you want from your mobile phone, someone will have written a program to do it!) The Samsung i8510 is, in other words, a stunning god of a phone.

The question is, though, which is the better mobile phone: Sony Ericsson or Samsung?

Samsung vs Sony Ericsson – who will win?

Consider it this way… things were looking rosy for the Sony Ericsson, until the beautiful Samsung turned up, basically because both of these mobile phones share an almost identical 8 megapixel camera module, so the picture quality from both will be, for all intents and purposes, the same. That’s not good for Sony Ericsson but it is for Samsung, since the i8510 hammers the C905 on other specs. A ‘feature phone’, a mobile phone that’s, basically, a normal phone with bits glued on, just can’t best a smart phone, one destined and created to have more power, even in the box. That’s why, if you check out these mobile phones next to each other… well, I don’t like to say this (I’m a Sony Ericsson nut), but the Samsung i8510 gives the Sony Ericsson C905 a proper kicking!

The C905 is a beautiful 3G camera phone that has been beautifully designed by Sony Ericsson Mobile Phones.
This good looking handset comes with a slide opening mechanism and is member of the Sony Ericsson C range phones. The phone has a large 2.4 inches TFT QVGA color screen that works as a perfect viewfinder and weighs only 136 grams & measures 1.8cm deep by 4.9cm wide by 10.4cm tall. The phone comes in a choice of a three casing color options that include a sleek midnight black colored casing, a subtle ice silver colored casing or a sophisticated copper gold colored casing. The phoner comes with 160 megabytes of internal memory plus a memory card slot for further memory expansion.

The main feature on this phone is its amazing 8.1 megapixel camera feature that is user friendly and ensures the perfect picture is capture when using this camera phone. The user can chose the best picture and can also add to their blog site. The phone also supports video capture as well as still images. The  Sony Ericsson C905 works on a GSM network that covers four GSM network bands as well as UMTS 2100 and the fully charge  battery can provide up to nine hours of GSM talk time or up to four hours 3G talk time. The Sony Ericsson C905 comes with EDGE technology that provides fast date transfer rates and built in 3G HSDPA technology allows the user to experience high speed internet connectivity on their phone.

The video call facility in phone allows the user to enjoy a face to face conversation with compatible contacts. The user can transfer files & data via the USB cable connection or Bluetooth wireless technology. The Sony Ericsson C905 comes with an Access Net Front Internet browser and GPS navigation system that supports Google maps & allows the user to get directions & the best possible routes. This gorgeous phone includes Music player and FM radio that will keep you entertain for long hours. The messaging service in phone allows user to send and receive text messages multimedia messages and also Emails. The Sony Ericsson C905 is a complete mobile phone that has all the useful featured needed by mobile users. Now comapre all sony ericsson phones like Sony Ericsson W705,Sony Ericsson W715  and all latest sony phones.

Camera phones have come of age in 2008, as we finally get to see the battle between camera phones and digital cameras starting to sway in the favour of mobile phones. Let’s meet two of the mobile phones leading the charge: the Sony Ericsson C905 and the LG Renoir.

Camera phones in history – the world created by Sony Ericsson

It’s rather apt, really, that Sony Ericsson are the one of the companies at the forefront of the coming paradigm shift in camera-equipped mobile phones. After all, it was they who began it all, long ago, in 2002. Lest we forget, they were the first manufacturer to unleash a mobile phone that’d got a camera in it, within the British marketplace. That phone was the Sony Ericsson P800, but it didn’t get the mass market penetration Sony Ericsson would’ve liked, because an incredibly (for the time) high-end smartphone. But, their most iconic device ever was about to be unveiled, and that one DID get huge mass market appeal. It was the Sony Ericsson T610, and it really did change the game. There was a handset that stood out amongst the crowd of all the other mobile phones it was up against. It was small, it was slim, and customers went MENTAL for it. And, let us remember that the Sony Ericsson T610 also had an integrated camera, and that it was actually the first handset to go to the wider market, and make people think, ‘Wait a sec, we really do want our mobile phones to have cameras in ‘em!’

However, Sony Ericsson aren’t alone in the camera phone world, and a relative latecomer to the world of top-end mobile phones is challenging them for dominance, with the gorgeous LG Renoir…

LG Renoir – the arty side of mobile phones

As well as camera phones, touchscreen mobile phones have been the big success story in 2008, and now, there’s a brilliant one on the market that also has an 8 megapixel camera: the gorgeous LG Renoir. I’ll be honest, right off the bat here, and say that Renoir is a pretty apt name for it, since it is, in the eyes of many, a work of art! But then, the photos coming out of this mobile phone will be, too, since the LG Renoir combines that 8 megapixel sensor with incredible Schneider-Kreuznach lenses, some truly superb video modes, HSDPA internet access (for uploading or blogging pictures) and GPS (for geotagging pictures). Put simply, the LG Renoir is one of the best-looking, and coolest, mobile phones out there, making it and the Sony Ericsson C905 pretty evenly matched foes.

Sony Ericsson C905 – the ultimate camera phone?

You just can’t deny power, and one thing is for certain: the Sony Ericsson C905 has much more sheer power than any other mobile phones you can get in the UK. How come? Well, it’s the first camera phone to be unveiled in the UK that’s got an 8 megapixel camera. That’s right. EIGHT. That’s a disturbingly massive pixel resolution, and it means that with the Sony Ericsson C905, you have the ability to take jaw-dropping images. Oh, and on top of that, remember that Sony Ericsson have packed it full of Cyber-Shot brilliance, and that will make the pictures coming out of it so much more vibrant. Add in a stunning multimedia player, WiFi, HSDPA and built-in GPS, and the end result is that the Sony Ericsson C905 is one of the best in the world. Is it better than the LG Renoir? Well, other than the touchscreen on the LG Renoir, they’re pretty evenly matched, so in this case, it really is a case of buying with your heart!

If you want the best photos you can get out of a mobile phone, then you need an 8 megapixel camera. But which should you choose? Today, I’m going to take a look at two sexy, sliding alternative: the LG KC780 and the gorgeous Sony Ericsson C905. But first, let’s take a quick look at the history, to see what these two camera phones owe their roots to.

Camera phones in history – the world created by Sony Ericsson

It’s fitting, really, that Sony Ericsson are the ones leading the way in the coming paradigm shift in camera-equipped mobile phones. After all, it was them who started it all, way back in 2002. Let’s not forget that they were the first company to release a mobile phone with a camera in it, within the British marketplace. That mobile was the Sony Ericsson P800, but it didn’t really hit the mass market in the way that Sony Ericsson wanted, since it was an amazingly (compared to other mobile phones at the time) high-end smartphone. But, their most iconic handset ever was about to hit the market, and that one DID have great market penetration. It was the Sony Ericsson T610, and it really did change the game. Here was a handset that stood head and shoulders over the other mobile phones it was up against. It was small, it was sexy, and people went MAD for it. And, let us remember that the Sony Ericsson T610 had also got a built-in camera, and that it was really the first handset to hit that mass audience, and make them go, ‘Hang on, we really do want our mobile phones to have cameras in ‘em!’

Of course, Sony Ericsson don’t have things all their own way, and if you’re looking for a cheaper alternative, look no further than the LG KC780.

LG KC780 – low budget meets high spec

It may surprise you to learn that despite having that 8 megapixel camera, the LG KC780 is much closer to the world of budget mobile phones, than to top-enders like its sibling, the KC910. The fact that the LG KC780 has one of the best cameras of any mobile phone, combined with some great deals, thanks to its low price, means it’s a genuinely attractive prospect. You may be wondering how LG have kept the price low, and doubtless you’re thinking they’ve sacrificed something else to shoehorn that camera in. Well… oh ok, yes, they have sacrificed something on the LG KC780, namely internet speeds, as it doesn’t have 3G, let alone HSDPA. Ok, that is a bit disappointing, as most mobile phones at least have 3G nowadays, but the upside to that is a big one: the price of the LG KC780 has been brought down immensely, and that means you’ll get an 8 megapixel camera phone for a fraction of the price you’d expect!

However it’s up, here, against one of the best on the market. Let’s see how it holds up…

Sony Ericsson C905 – raw, unadulterated power?

You just can’t deny power, and one thing is for definite: the Sony Ericsson C905′s got loads and loads more raw power than any other mobile phones you can get in the UK. Why is it so special? Simple, as well as it having an 8 megapixel camera, the Sony Ericsson C905 is also packed with Cyber-Shot cleverness, to make for a frighteningly powerful camera phone. But it doesn’t end there, however. Add in a top of the range multimedia browser, WiFi, HSDPA and built-in GPS, and the end result is that the Sony Ericsson C905 is a genuine stunner. But is it a better buy than the LG KC780? Well, the KC780 certainly has the price advantage, but I’ll say this: the Sony Ericsson C905 absolutely mullers it on features, and for that reason, the Sony Ericsson C905 wins this battle hands down!

Every manufacturer is scrabbling to have the biggest mobile phones this Christmas. Coming from the second biggest maker in the UK we have the Sony Ericsson C905, the 8 megapixel contender for best camera-phone ever, and the Sony Ericsson X1, one of the greatest smartphones ever made.

Sony Ericsson C905 – Cyber-Shot comes of age

In the world of camera phones, then the Cyber-Shot range of mobile phones from Sony Ericsson have always been near the top of the pile. From the K800i, they’ve produced top-end mobile phones, with beautiful cameras built-in, and those cameras have featured some of the cleverest technology, all designed for one purpose: to let you take better photos. The tradition carries on with their latest mobile phone, but THIS one takes the Cyber-Shot to dizzying new heights: coming in at a stupendously big 8 megapixels, it’s the fabulous Sony Ericsson C905.

It’s fitting that since the first Cyber-Shot mobile phone was a world leader, the newest one, the Sony Ericsson C905 follows in a similar vein, being one of the first mobile phones in the UK to feature an 8 megapixel camera. With the extra Cyber-Shot bits crammed into the Sony Ericsson C905, that’s going to make for some frighteningly sharp photos, filled with vibrant colour, and bursting with life. Also, the Sony Ericsson C905 is the first of the Cyber-Shot mobile phones to feature WiFi, a brilliant addition to the HSDPA it also has, letting you get on the internet at breakneck speeds. Include GPS to always know where you, and to geo-tag your photos, and it’s very easy to come to the conclusion that the Sony Ericsson C905 is one of the best camera phones to appear on the market.

Sony Ericsson X1 – smartphones go stratospheric

One thing the Sony Ericsson C905 isn’t, though, is a smartphone. If that particular breed of mobile phones is what you’re after, you need to look elsewhere; you need to look at the Sony Ericsson X1. This is the first in the new Xperia range of mobile phones, and the first Sony Ericsson to use Windows Mobile… and make no mistake, the Sony Ericsson X1 is designed to sit right up amongst the top-end mobile phones. Premium metal case, slide-out QWERTY keyboard, 3 megapixel camera, HSDPA and WiFi internet access, GPS… all of it goes towards making the Sony Ericsson X1 one of the most powerful mobile phones on the market this Christmas, and one that no true smartphone lover should miss!

During 2008, one manufacturer is intent on moulding the game of camera-enabled mobile phones. That phone-maker is Sony Ericsson, and they plan to dominate not just the market in top-end camera phones, but bottom-end handsets, as well!

Camera phones evolve – the Sony Ericsson legacy

It’s fitting, when you think about it, that Sony Ericsson should be the ones leading the way in the coming paradigm shift amongst camera-equipped mobile phones. Come on, it was they who kicked it all off, way back in 2002. Let’s not forget that they were the first company to unleash a mobile phone that had a camera in it, within the UK. That handset was the Sony Ericsson P800, but it didn’t really hit the mass market in the way that Sony Ericsson would’ve liked, since it was an amazingly (compared to other mobile phones at the time) top-end smartphone. However, their most iconic phone ever was about to hit the market, and that one WOULD have huge mass market appeal. It was the Sony Ericsson T610, and it changed the playing field. Here you had a handset that stood proudly over the other mobile phones it was up against. It was small, it was slim, and customers went MENTAL for it. The key thing was… the Sony Ericsson T610 also had a built-in camera, and that it was actually the first handset to hit that mass audience, and make people think, ‘Hang on, we really do want our mobile phones to have cameras in ‘em!’

Today, the camera phone world has split, into low-end devices, and high-end camera-equipped mobile phones; well, it’s fair to say that Sony Ericsson really badly want to rule both!

Sony Ericsson S302 – snazzy and snappy

Say you want a Sony Ericsson camera phone, but not a mega-massive smartphone. If so, then the Sony Ericsson S302, the first phone to come from their whole new Snapshot line, is absolutely perfect for you. It’s a great little device, with a compact, sexy shell, a gorgeous screen, and a groovy little multimedia browser. As well as that, despite this being classed in the ‘budget phone’ category, the Sony Ericsson S302 has got a great little 2 megapixel camera. Ok, you don’t get autofocus, but considering that it’s a budget snapper, it’s brilliant!

However, that’s an entry-level mobile phone… how about if you need something that’s got real clout? how about if you want one of Sony Ericsson’s Cyber-Shot line…?

Sony Ericsson C905 – the ultimate camera phone?

There’s no denying power, and something is very clear: the Sony Ericsson C905 has much more raw power than any other mobile phones you can buy in the UK. How come? Simple, this is the first camera phone to be unleashed upon the UK with an 8 megapixel camera. Yes, you read that right. EIGHT. That’s a ridiculously high pixel resolution, and it means that the Sony Ericsson C905 gives you the power to take the absolute sharpest photos you’ve ever witnessed, from any camera-equipped mobile phone, in the world. Oh, and of course, remember that Sony Ericsson have powered it up with Cyber-Shot technology, and that will make the photos it produces so much more sumptuous. Add in a stunning multimedia player, WiFi, HSDPA and built-in GPS, and you have to come to the conclusion that the Sony Ericsson C905 is, without doubt, the top of the heap!

As we head towards the end of the year, one company is set on shaping the world of camera-enabled mobile phones. That phone-maker is Sony Ericsson, and they are determined to corner the market for high-end camera phones, with the Sony Ericsson C905!

Camera phones in history – the world created by Sony Ericsson

It’s quite apt, really, that Sony Ericsson are the ones at the forefront of the coming paradigm shift in camera-equipped mobile phones. After all, it was they who started it all, long ago, in 2002. Let’s remember, they were the first company to release a mobile phone that’d got a camera in it, in the UK. That handset was the Sony Ericsson P800, but it didn’t get the mass market penetration Sony Ericsson would’ve liked, since it was an incredibly (for the time) top-end smartphone. But, their most iconic mobile ever was about to be unveiled, and that one DID have great market penetration. That was the Sony Ericsson T610, and it entirely altered the mobile landscape. There was a phone that stood head and shoulders over the other mobile phones it was up against. It was compact, it was slim, and the country LOVED it. Plus, let’s not forget that the Sony Ericsson T610 had also got an integrated camera, and that it was really the first handset to hit that wider market, and make them think, ‘Hang on, we really do want our mobile phones to have cameras in ‘em!’

With that in mind, let’s focus on the latest and greatest of their incredible Cyber-Shot mobile phones: the gorgeous Sony Ericsson C905.

Sony Ericsson C905 – the ultimate camera phone?

There’s no denying power, and one thing is very clear: the Sony Ericsson C905′s got vastly more sheer power than any other mobile phones you can buy in the UK. How come? Simple, it’s the first camera phone to be unleashed upon the UK that’s got an 8 megapixel camera. Yes, you read that right. 8. That’s a frighteningly big pixel resolution, and it means that the Sony Ericsson C905 gives you the power to take the absolute most amazing images you’ve ever seen, from any camera-equipped mobile phone, in the world. Oh, and on top of that, let’s not forget that Sony Ericsson have souped it up with Cyber-Shot brilliance, and that will make the pictures it produces so much more sumptuous. Add in a brilliant multimedia browser, WiFi, HSDPA and integrated GPS, and you have to come to the conclusion that the Sony Ericsson C905 is, quite simply, one of the best going!

Analysis – should you drop your cash on the Sony Ericsson C905?

Well, that’s the question, isn’t it. There are now five separate 8 megapixel camera phones on the market, so should you go for the Sony Ericsson C905 or one of its competitors? Well, the Cyber-Shot name on the Sony Ericsson C905 should be a good indicator of what quality you can expect, compared to the other 8 megapixel mobile phones. And yes, some of the others do have things like touchscreens, or are based on Symbian. But out of all of them, the Sony Ericsson C905, in my opinion, combines the best all-round performance with that 8 megapixel camera. It has an exceptional build quality, and it feels solid and reliable, as well as looking truly gorgeous. And let’s not forget, the C905 is the only 8 megapixel camera phone with a lens cover, and you wouldn’t want to get a scratched lens, now, would you!

This year, one company is set on moulding the game of camera-enabled mobile phones. This company is Sony Ericsson, and they plan to not only corner the market in high-end camera phones, but bottom-end handsets, too!

Camera phones in history – the Sony Ericsson legacy

It’s fitting, really, that Sony Ericsson should be the ones leading the way in the coming paradigm shift in camera-equipped mobile phones. After all, it was they who began it all, way back in 2002. Let’s remember, they were the first manufacturer to release a mobile phone that’d got a camera built in, in the British marketplace. That phone was the Sony Ericsson P800, but it didn’t really hit the mass market in the way that Sony Ericsson wanted, because an amazingly (compared to other mobile phones at the time) top-end smartphone. However, their most iconic mobile ever was soon to be unveiled, and that one WOULD get huge mass market appeal. It was the Sony Ericsson T610, and it entirely altered the mobile landscape. Here you had a phone that stood out amongst the crowd of all the other mobile phones it was up against. It was small, it was sexy, and the country ADORED it. The key thing was… the Sony Ericsson T610 had also got a built-in camera, and that it was actually the first handset to hit the mass market, and make people go, ‘Hang on, we really do want our mobile phones to have cameras in ‘em!’

Today, the market has diverged, into entry-level handsets, and high-end camera-equipped mobile phones; well, it’s fair to say that Sony Ericsson want to be the lings of both!

Sony Ericsson S302 – the entry level happy snapper

Say you want a Sony Ericsson camera phone, but not a mega-massive smartphone. If so, then the Sony Ericsson S302, the first phone in their whole new Snapshot series, is absolutely perfect for you. It’s a lovely little mobile, with a small, slick shell, a gorgeous screen, and a groovy little multimedia browser. On top of that, despite this being classed in the ‘budget phone’ category, the Sony Ericsson S302 is equipped with a great little 2 megapixel camera. Ok, it doesn’t have top-end features like autofocus, but considering that it’s a budget snapper, it’s brilliant!

But the S302 is a budget mobile phone… what if you want something that has real muscle? What if you want one of Sony Ericsson’s Cyber-Shot range…?

Sony Ericsson C905 – the ultimate camera phone?

There’s no denying power, and one thing is for certain: the Sony Ericsson C905 has much more sheer power than all other mobile phones you can get in the UK. How come? Simple, this is the first camera phone to be unleashed upon the UK that’s got an 8 megapixel camera. That’s right. 8. That’s a frighteningly huge pixel resolution, and it means that the Sony Ericsson C905 will let you take the absolute crispest images you’ve ever witnessed, from any camera-equipped mobile phone, in the history of everything ever. Oh, and of course, let’s not forget that Sony Ericsson have packed it full of Cyber-Shot brilliance, and that will make the images coming out of it even more unbelievable. Combine that with a top of the range multimedia browser, WiFi, HSDPA and built-in GPS, and the end result is that the Sony Ericsson C905 is, without doubt, the king of the hill!

Video Review of Sony Ericsson C905 @ OCWORKBENCH. Check out the details at www.ocworkbench.com

www.expansys-usa.com examines the Sony Ericsson cybershot C905 including a walk around of the device and a look at some of the main features on the C905.