Sony Mobile launched the Xperia Z1 Compact amid much fanfare at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2014 in Las Vegas.

“This beautifully crafted waterproof smart phone brings the best of Sony in a design that fits perfectly in the palm of your hand. Built with a solid aluminum frame, the Xperia Z1 Compact is as stunning as it is durable. It is also impressively fast," the company stated.

Xperia Z1 Compact is made with the same components as Sony's compact digital cameras, allowing to capture the most incredible imagery. Superior Auto ensures optimal camera settings, "so feel free to shoot in low light conditions, snap away in fast moving environments and zoom in with perfect clarity."

One can move contacts, music, photos, messages, apps and more with Xperia Transfer, described as Sony’s easy-to-use content transfer app.

In compliance with IP55 and IP58, Xperia Z1 Compact is protected against the ingress of dust and is waterproof. Provided that all the covers for the micro USB port, the micro SIM slot and the memory card slot are firmly closed, the phone will stay protected against low pressure jets of water from all practicable directions and can be kept under 1.50 meter of freshwater for up to 30 minutes.

Xperia Z1 Compact has been carefully crafted using only premium materials and clean lines. It comes with a solid one-piece aluminum frame that creates a completely seamless expression, and the front is made of durable tempered glass.

It supports super-fast LTE networks, giving access to entertainment anytime and anywhere.

To give an even richer experience, this smart phone pairs perfectly with a range of different accessories. SmartWatch 2 SW2 interacts with the smartphone over Bluetooth and “mirrors what’s happening in your life, keeping you informed of incoming messages and more.”