There is
a dedicated shutter key located with the other hard buttons on the right hand edge, which can be used to launch directly into the camera app.
An added bonus on the right hand side of the Ascend P2 is the inclusion of
a dedicated shutter key towards the base of the handset, giving you instant access to the camera app as well as an easy way to snap photos.
The volume rocker sits just below, again in an easy to reach position, while towards the base of the handset you'll find
the dedicated shutter key which provides a shortcut to the camera app as well as a way to snap pictures underwater.
Aesthetically, the Hasselblad True Zoom follows the styling of a traditional camera with its rubbery textured grip, Xenon flash, zoom controls,
dedicated shutter key, and focus light assist.
Not exact matches
Most disappointing is the lack of a
dedicated two - stage camera button — we'll make do without the mechanical
shutter, xenon flash and autofocus - assist light common to devices like the N8, but we'll take a proper mechanical
shutter key over a basic on - screen button anytime.
There's no
dedicated two - stage camera
key, no way of touching and holding the on - screen
shutter button to lock focus and exposure then releasing it to take the shot.
The right is also home to a circular power button placed in the center, bearing a machined metal finish quite similar to the one on the Xperia Z. Below it is the volume rocker, and a new addition — a
dedicated shutter release
key to complement that snapper.
We also appreciate that Sony continues to include a
dedicated hardware
key for the
shutter, for those who prefer the precision and tactile feedback of a physical button.
Something the Xperia XZ2 has in its favor is a
dedicated physical
shutter key, which can make taking photos a lot easier than trying to tap the on - screen button.
This shortcut works from everywhere in the UI and also when the screen is off, and without a
dedicated camera
shutter key, it's a great use of a button that has become a staple of Samsung smartphones and tablets.
The best part of the Boom
Key plays in here, as you can set it to act as a
dedicated shutter button — always a plus on any smartphone.
Both the Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ2 come with a 9 - megapixel camera on the back side along with 1/2.3 ″ Sony IMX400, f / 2.0 aperture, Motion Eye, 5 - axis stabilization, hybrid laser - phase detection - contrast autofocus, IR sensor for white balance, burst AF,
dedicated hardware
shutter key and LED flash.
There's no
dedicated camera
shutter key here, though such a thing seems deeply unfashionable these days outside of Windows Phone devices.
The Xperia XZ1 also features a
dedicated camera
key on the right side of the handset, giving you a two - step
shutter for easier shooting, as well as a way to quick launch the camera app no matter where you are on the phone.
Both phones do not have capacitive navigation
keys and a
dedicated camera
shutter.
Further down you'll find the volume rocker and
dedicated camera
key — a two - stage
shutter button as on previous Xperias.
What's interesting is that Asus has placed
dedicated camera functionalities, such as when you open camera app, the volume rocker
keys turn into Zoom - in and Zoom - out buttons, while there is a red button on the right edge that lets you start recording directly in the default mode while there is physical
shutter button as well.
Talking about the buttons and ports, the right edge houses the volume rocker
keys and power button while there is no
dedicated shutter button to launch the camera.
You can zoom in and out by using the volume
key and there is a
dedicated shutter button on the phone.