I don't understand how is calculate 21 Mpx for camera

[doottel]

Hi,

In characteristics for Xperia Z3, there is:

camera

     20.7 Megapixel camera with autofocus
     2.2 MP front camera
     ISO 12800

 When I take a picture from the front, the image is 1920 * 1080, = 2 073 600 pixels which not correspond exactly to 2.2 MP.
But with a photo taken from the back, we get 3840 * 2160 = 8,294,400 pixels. Is far from the 20.7 Megapixels.

Is there an error in the definitions of particular features?

[Thommo]

1920 x 1080 is 2.1MP but due to conversion it will be seen as 2.073.600 pixels

the 2nd part is because your phone is taking photo's in superior auto mode  - You need to switch to manual mode to get the full effects

[doottel]

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@Thommo wrote:

the 2nd part is because your phone is taking photo's in superior auto mode  - You need to switch to manual mode to get the full effects

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Hi,

I do not see how or where. There is nothing about this in the settings or in the full documentation of the Xperia Z3.

[Thommo]

If you open the camera app and then tap the 3 dots it should say what the pixel density will be and if you want to take photo's in 16:9 or 4:3

[_alexdon_ · Accepted solution]

To change from superior auto to manual,just tap on the yellow circle with a camera and a i inside and select manual (M).