It boasts optics and technology from the Cyber-shot compact range, including auto focus, face recognition, BestPic, red-eye reduction and video. The xenon flash is carried over from the 5-megapixel K850i, while new features include smart contrast and image stabilisation -- it's a safe bet that's digital rather than optical.
On the top of the Sony Ericsson C905 there's a good-sized zoom key, a shortcut key to the gallery, a camera mode or video mode key and a large shutter button that's easy to press. It's hardly a thin phone, but then again it does pack a whole lot inside. There's GPS, Wi-Fi, HSDPA and of course 8.1 million pixels.
The 8-megapixel sensor and 61mm (2.4-inch) screen bring the C905 practically up to compact camera spec. It packs plenty of phone features too, such as an accelerometer to flip photos automatically, and GPS that allows geotagging. The auto-focus is fast, as is the shutter speed. It just works well.
As for other features, there's an MP3 player but no 3.5mm headphone jack so that you can plug your headphones straight in, which is a shame. There's also a basic Web browser.
Pitched as a camera replacement rather that a camera phone, Ericsson's C905 boasts a full 8.1 megapixel camera that produces fantastic results. In this video, watch Andrew Lim discuss how the high-resolution camera's xenon flash produces sharp shots even in low light. Added features like face-recognition and the ability to geo-tag pictures using the built-in GPS make the C905 a hit.