At the IFA consumer electronics show in Berlin, Germany, Sony announced today its s newest products in the realms of High-Resolution Audio (Hi-Res), TVs and mobile, including the new flagship Z5 smartphone that has a 4K display and a 23 MP camera. Main Products Being Showcased

A new range of headphones called h.ear (pronounced "hear") and new Walkman models support Hi-Res audio and come in eye-catching colors. The headphones and Walkman all feature simple designs.

The h.ear series features both over-the-head style and in-ear style headphones. The "h.ear on" (over-the-head) models are accented with a sleek form factor and unnoticeable seams between the headband and housing units. Meanwhile, the "h.ear in NC" models are the first in-ear Hi-Res headphones equipped with digital noise canceling functionality.

The new compact NW-A25HN Walkman - itself loaded with Hi-Res digital noise canceling features ? will be packaged together with its own companion Hi-Res noise canceling headphones.

Additionally, Sony is introducing the NW-ZX100HN Walkman, the latest in its ZX series. The NW-ZX100HN features Hi-Res digital noise canceling capabilities and will also be sold together with companion Hi-Res noise canceling headphones. This Walkman boasts continuous Hi-Res playback (24bit/192kHz FLAC) of up to 45 hours, and has become even more portable than its predecessors.

Sony also unveiled a number of other new offerings as it expands its range of Hi-Res audio products. Among these is the CAS-1 audio system, whose compactness belies its power and resonance when used with either speakers or headphones. The audio system produces full sound even when placed in confined spaces such as on a desktop. The new RSX-GS9 car audio player and other products round out Sony?s Hi-Res offerings showcased at IFA.

Xperia Smartphones and Headset Z5 series

Sony also announced its latest flagship smartphone, the 5.2" Xperia Z5, along with a 4.6" Xperia Z5 Compact that fits all of the functionality and features of the larger model into a compact body. Made possible through collaboration with Sony?s a camera engineers, both models feature innovative camera technology that leverages the strength of a 23 MP Exmor RS for mobile sensor and Hybrid autofocus that combines phase detection with contrast detection, realizing the fastest autofocus in a leading smartphone at a speed of just 0.03 seconds.

The Xperia Z5 and Xperia Z5 Compact promise to bring incredible zoom capability, maintaining high image quality when shooting photographs or video even at 5x zoom. They also feature improved image stabilization. For the first time, Xperia will now incorporate a fingerprint sensor on the power button, removing the hassle of unlocking the device. Finally, Sony?s new smartphones are waterproof and dust-tight (IP65/68).

In addition to these two models, Sony is also introducing the Xperia Z5 Premium smartphone, which will feature a 4K UHD smartphone display. This model will allow users not only to capture 4K video, but also to watch it back on the Xperia Z5 Premium?s 5.5" display. Additionally, this premium model is capable of outputting video directly to a 4K TV over an MHL connection. It is also equipped with 4K upscaling technology that will enhance non-4K photos and videos to 4K resolution.

As a companion product to these smartphones is the MDR-NC750 Hi-Res headset, which ships with noise canceling functionality.

These products will be released in Japan and elsewhere around the globe, starting with select markets from this fall.

Sony Z5 specifications

• Memory:
  • 3 GB RAM
  • Up to 32 GB flash memory
  • Up to 200 GB microSDcard
• SIM capability: Single SIM / Nano SIM
• Operating System: Google Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
• Processor (CPU): Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 (MSM8994) Adreno 430 GPU
• Battery:
  • Up to 2 days' battery life
  • 2900 mAh
• Durability: Waterproof and dust tight (IP65 and IP68)
• Weight: 154 grams
• Dimensions: 146 x 72 x 7.3 mm
• Display:
  • 5.2" FHD 1080p (1920x1080)
  • Triluminos display for Mobile
  • X-Reality for Mobile Dynamic Contrast Enhancer
• Main camera:
  • 1/2.3'' 23 MP Sony Exmor RS for mobile sensor
  • Hybrid Autofocus 0.03 sec
  • 5 x Clear Image Zoom
  • Up to 8x Digital Zoom
  • Wide-angle G Lens (24 mm)
  • Up to ISO 12800 Photo/3200 Video
  • SteadyShowith Intelligent Active Mode video stabilisation
  • 4K video recording Pulse LED Flash
• Front camera:
  • 5 MP front camera Sony Exmor R for mobile sensor
  • Full HD video
  • SteadyShot with Intelligent Active Mode video stabilisation
  • Wide-angle lens (25 mm)
• Networks:
  • GSM GPRS UMTS HSPA (3G)
  • LTE (4G) / LTE (4G) Cat 6
• Connectivity:
  • aGPS
  • Bluetooth 4.1 wireless technology
  • DLNA Certified
  • WiFi MIMO
  • MHL 3.0
  • NFC Fingerprint sensor
• Sound:
  • High-Resolution Audio (LPCM, FLAC, ALAC, DSD)
  • DSEE HX LDAC
  • Digital Noise Cancelling
  • Clear Audio+
  • S-Force Front Surround
  • Auto-headset compensation
  • Stereo Recording
  • FM Radio

Digital Imaging

Sony?s latest digital imaging offerings include the previously announced RX100 IV and RX10 II, two additions to Sony?s Cyber-shot digital still camera range. Both of these featDSC-RX100M4_Righture super slow motion (up to 40x) video capture functionality (at a frame rate of 1000fps, 500fps or 250fps; and in 50p or 25p playback format). Both models are also equipped with the Exmor RS, the first 1.0 type stacked CMOS image sensor with advanced signal processing and an attached DRAM memory chip. The Exmor RS makes possible an ultra-fast Anti-Distortion Shutter with a maximum speed of 1/32000s, high resolution 4K video capture, and more.

4K BRAVIA

Sony will also be showcasing its range of 4K BRAVIA TVs that have been previously announced, including the 65?/55" 65X900C series? measuring approximately 4.9 mm at their thinnest point .

Sony will also exhibit its S85C and S80C series (65?/55") of curved 4K LCD TVs.

Each of these series incorporate of the 4K Processor X1 and runon Android TV,.

Sony is working with streaming video providers such as Amazon Video to bring customers movies and TV shows in HDR (High Dynamic Range).

Game and Network Services

Sony's "Project Morpheus" virtual reality (VR) system takes PlayStation 4 to the next level of immersion and demonstrates the future of gaming. By putting on the VR headset, the player becomes enveloped in a fully realized 360-degree virtual world, as if he has stepped inside the very game itself.

The player?s head orientation and movement are accurately tracked, so that as the player?s head rotates, the image of the virtual world rotates naturally in real-time. Equipped with a 5.7" 1920 x RGB x 1080 resolution OLED display and the ability to render images at 120fps, Project Morpheus produces smooth visuals and achieves a sense of presence that pushes the boundaries of play. It is slated for release in the first half of 2016.