Sony Xperia 1 IV

Sony

Sony Xperia 1 IV

📅 2022 📷 12 MP 🔭 3.5-5.2x continuous tele 🎬 4K120 HDR
from $1,599

📖 Overview

Sony's imaging powerhouse — the first phone with a true optical continuous-zoom telephoto (85-125mm), ZEISS-calibrated 12MP triple cameras, 4K120 HDR capture and Photography/Cinematography Pro apps on a 4K 120Hz 21:9 OLED.

📸 Browse 146 real-world sample photos taken with this phone by photographers worldwide on SampleShots.

📷 Camera Specifications

Main camera12MP, 1/1.7", f/1.7
Telephoto12MP 3.5-5.2x continuous periscope
Ultrawide12MP
Front camera12MP
Max video4K120 HDR
OISYes
RAW captureYes
Log videoNo

📱 Device Specifications

ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 1
RAM12GB
Storage256/512GB
Display6.5" 120Hz
Weight185g
Water/dust resistanceIP68
OSAndroid
ReleasedJune 2022

Manufacturer page Full specs (GSMArena)

Last updated: June 8, 2026

🖼️ Sample Photos

Real-world photos taken with the Sony Xperia 1 IV, sourced from SampleShots.

Tiered pagoda framed by vibrant yellow and green foliage under an overcast sky.
5.1mm · f/1.7 · 1/640s · ISO 64
via Unsplash by 鱼 鱼
Abstract illustration of layered green and beige waves forming a geometric landscape.
5.1mm · f/1.7 · 1/15s · ISO 250
via Unsplash by Pix Tresa
Bright pink poppy stands out against a lush field of green and orange wildflowers.
5.1mm · f/1.7 · 1/1250s · ISO 64
via Unsplash by Daniel F
Long, empty industrial hallway recedes into darkness with overhead ductwork and frosted lighting; the scene is captured in cool tones, emphasizing depth and silence.
5.1mm · f/1.7 · 1/60s · ISO 160
via Unsplash by Minh Nguyen
A person standing in the dark with their feet up
5.1mm · f/1.7 · 1/4s · ISO 1250
via Unsplash by Roxa Johny
Icy waterfall cascading over rocky cliffs surrounded by frosty vegetation.
5.1mm · f/1.7 · 1/400s · ISO 64
via Unsplash by Tom Tang
Two figures in white robes stand facing a sunlit wall beside a red box, their silhouettes cast long shadows in a narrow courtyard.
10.2mm · f/2.3 · 1/1000s · ISO 32
via Unsplash by Carolin Thiergart
Dense carpet of small blue flowers with white centers among green foliage; ground-level plant bed with vibrant blooms and a few blades of grass visible.
10.2mm · f/2.3 · 1/640s · ISO 64
via Unsplash by Asan Zaparov
Dark clouds veil a small glowing ember, concentrating a warm orange glow in the center. This is a moody atmospheric shot with soft edges and subtle tonal transitions.
10.2mm · f/2.8 · 1/640s · ISO 64
via Unsplash by Mustafi Numann
Lovely scene #nofilters | a field full of hay bales under a blue sky
5.1mm · f/1.7 · 1/12000s · ISO 64
via Unsplash by Daniel F
Rows of worn, colorfully bound books behind shelving create a soft, intimate composition with muted tones.
10.2mm · f/2.3 · 1/50s · ISO 320
via Unsplash by Minh Nguyen
Tall smokestack emitting smoke into the sky
10.2mm · f/2.3 · 1/250s · ISO 32
via Unsplash by Roxa Johny
Axially framed ice face with intricate blue cracks and layered textures; a stark, abstract close-up that emphasizes crystalline structures and cold mood.
5.1mm · f/1.7 · 1/2000s · ISO 64
via Unsplash by Carolin Thiergart
Clay-white cliff face with layered striations rises above a green valley; a diagonal trail marks the slope and a faint road winds at the base.
10.2mm · f/2.8 · 1/800s · ISO 64
via Unsplash by Asan Zaparov
Dusk light silhouettes a rooftop edge and tangled foliage against a fading orange sky. A quiet urban-vegetation scene emphasizing contrast and depth.
10.2mm · f/2.8 · 1/250s · ISO 64
via Unsplash by Mustafi Numann
Night scene at a train platform with a prominent green sign reading 'TRACK 1' and a few passengers near the edge of the platform, with a train extending into the frame.
14.5mm · f/2.8 · 1/15s · ISO 640
via Unsplash by Minh Nguyen
Field of white and pale-pink daisies dominates the foreground, with rolling hills and a cloudy sky in the distance. A tranquil natural landscape captured in a photograph.
5.1mm · f/1.7 · 1/2000s · ISO 64
via Unsplash by Roxa Johny
A warm, candle-lit Christmas tree silhouette with hanging ornaments and candles illuminating dark surroundings. The scene emphasizes festive decor and low-light ambiance.
14.1mm · f/2.8 · 1/50s · ISO 1250
via Unsplash by Carolin Thiergart

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