Sony shows off AI-touched Xperia 1 VIII camera samples. It’s an epic self-own that I can’t digest

Sony faced criticism after posting Xperia 1 VIII sample photos comparing originals with AI-processed versions.

The edited images drew complaints for clipped highlights, crushed shadows, shifted colors, and an unnatural warm tone.

The post was meant to showcase Xperia Intelligence and the AI Camera Assistant, but many saw it as undermining Sony’s natural image quality reputation.

The backlash could influence how buyers judge Sony’s camera tuning and its broader AI imaging strategy.