IFA 2016: Sony Xperia XZ, X Compact launched with top-notch camera hardware

After weeks of rumours, Sony finally pulled the wraps off the company's new smartphones -- Xperia X Compact and Xperia XZ -- at the ongoing IFA (Internationale Funkausstellung Berlin) 2016.

The new Xperia XZ and X Compact come with top-of-the-line camera hardware on the back. Both the devices boast 23MP with 1/2.3-inch Exmor RS sensor, predictive hybrid auto focus, quick launch (less than 0.03 seconds), 5x clear image zoom, 24mm wide-angle G Lens F2.0 aperture and Pulse LED flash.

On the front, Xperia X Compact features a 5MP snapper having 1/3.06-inch Exmor RS mobile image sensor. On the other hand, Xperia XZ houses a superior 13MP camera with 22mm wide-angle lens with f/2.0 aperture.

"With Xperia we want to assist you when and where it matters most, making your everyday lives more convenient, more effortless, more spontaneous," Hideyuki Furumi, Executive Vice President, Global Sales and Marketing, Sony Mobile Communications, said in a statement.

"With Xperia XZ and Xperia X Compact you can capture every moment as you see it, with blur-free images day or night, and with true to life colours thanks to our new triple image sensing technology," Furumi added.

In terms of internal hardware, 4.6-inch Xperia X Compact features Snapdragon 650 hexa-core CPU backed by 3GB RAM, 32GB inbuilt memory and 2,700mAh battery.

The Xperia XZ sports a bigger 5.0-inch full HD screen and houses powerful Snapdragon 820 quad-core processor, 3GB RAM, 32GB/64GB storage and a 2,900mAh battery.

Sony Xperia XZ and X Compact release and price details:

The Xperia XZ will be released globally in October 2016, while the Xperia X Compact will hit stores later this month. However, the price details of the new Sony smartphones are still to be announced.

Stay tuned for more updates.

Key specifications of Sony Xperia XZ and X Compact: