Hands On: Sony's Xperia Z3 Series, Z3 Tablet Compact

Sony introduced three new phones and a tablet at IFA this year, along with two new wearables.

Physically, the Z3 doesn't stray too far from the classic Xperia formula.

The body of the Z3 is a bit narrower, lighter, and thinner than the Z2.

This time around the Z3's frame is aluminum and rounded, which makes it more comfortable to hold.

The Z3 Compact is basically just a 4.6-inch version of the Xperia Z3.

In addition to a smaller screen, the Z3 Compact brings the weight down to 4.6 ounces, which makes it a lot more pocket friendly.

The Z3 Compact features similar high-end finished to the full-size Z3.

The Xperia E3 is Sony's new budget-minded handset.

The E3 still manages to feel like a quality device, even if its specs aren't quite up to par with the rest of Sony's new offerings.

The E3 is protected by a chunky outer frame, which almost brings the iPhone 5c to mind.

The Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact essentially takes the same exact feature set as the Xperia Z3 and spreads its across an 8-inch screen.

The X3 Tablet features stainless steel corners and tempered glass, like the rest of the Z3 lineup.

You can't truly tell from this photo, but the Z3 Tablet Compact is incredibly thin.

The new Xperia Z line carries Sony's highest waterproof rating ever—IP68—which means the devices are waterproof to eight feet deep and "dust tight."