Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet review

An evolutionary change doesn't stop this being a remarkable tablet

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Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet review
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It's thinner, lighter and better - but is it worth the money?

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Lake camera sample

Superior auto handled the dynamic range of this shot adequately, though fine detail is lacking.

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Sign blure - camera samples

This shot shows the failings of the background defocus setting - note how sharpness drops off suddenly around the 'e'.

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Pinecone

A macro shot of a pine cone, no background defocus necessary.

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Butterfly

Note the detail on the butterfly's hairs and wings. Shadow has also been dealt with quite well too, though the surrounding ground seems a little bleached out.

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Internal camera sample

The Xperia Z2 Tablet struggles with low light and indoors shots

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