Blind cameraphone comparison 2 (Results)
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Overall picture quality test | 100% crop detail test |
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42 Comments
8. SuperAndroidEvo posted on 15 Aug 2011, 15:31 18 4
I don't get why Phonearena.com keeps using the iPhone 4 on all its tests? It's like they are testing every other phone to the iPhone 4. Where is the Nokia N8 in all these comparisons. Why is it that the iPhone 4 keeps going up against every phone out there? Is this really an objective test or is it an iPhone 4 test?
14. Joshing4fun posted on 15 Aug 2011, 16:08 8 16
Because its the most popular phone in the world with a great camera.
17. Junglejoe (unregistered) posted on 15 Aug 2011, 16:46 4 2
becuz to punch the fanboys in the stomach.. and sometimes to jerk the fanboys off
21. Pete11261 (unregistered) posted on 15 Aug 2011, 17:14 5 9
Because the iPhone 4 is one of the most popular phones. What part of that so you not understand?
24. Joshing4fun posted on 15 Aug 2011, 20:04 7 2
P.S. I prefer android. I'm not an apple fanboy. I know thats why i got thumbed down.
28. and1one66 (unregistered) posted on 16 Aug 2011, 00:58 2 3
Nokia N8-00 is a special type of camera phone. Since it can compete with high-end DSLRs, do you think this smaller-size sensor phones can compete with N8-00? I don't think so.
This tests shows only who's phone is the best even they have smaller sensor.
35. sudharshan posted on 16 Aug 2011, 14:19 0 0
sorry and1one66 the 28th com-mentor but I think n8 is only good enough to compete with low end and middle class DSLR cameras as it can only record 720p plus it is not 16mp . It is only 12mp which makes it to compete only with middle class DSLRs . But anyways I agree with your point.
30. Rasumusu posted on 16 Aug 2011, 08:52 0 0
So everyone out there can see that all other phones pwned it!
34. Ecko50100 posted on 16 Aug 2011, 11:11 1 0
If you didn't read the first test (i think it was the first test run they did), they stated that they were only doing phones from the 4 major carriers in the US, and the N8 is definitely not on any of them.
2. Whateverman posted on 15 Aug 2011, 14:49 5 1
Wow! Never knew the myTouch had such a good camera.
3. remixfa posted on 15 Aug 2011, 15:00 8 0
thats the new mytouch 4g Slide. It just launched. Its built to be able to snap a pic from the lock screen in like 3 seconds flat. Its pretty nice. HTC's weak spot has always been the camera quality so the outdoor settings aren't a surprise. Indoor wasnt too surprising since 3 of the 4 have a flash on the camera (only the nexusS doesnt).
What did surprise me is how low the iphone4 got in the lowlight tests. After months of review after review saying how frikkin awesome the camera was, it failed miserably when put to a blind test.
It also got beat by a samsung 5mpx camera in both tests, so that whole "iphone4 is the best 5mpx camera" line is debunked as well. Go sammy! :)
5. nak1017 posted on 15 Aug 2011, 15:09 9 7
I disagree, I think the iPhone 4's camera is so advanced and awesome that it turned that cat into some sort of super villian with laser eyes.
7. Uzzelien posted on 15 Aug 2011, 15:29 1 0
I had to like this because it's like sharks with freakin lasers on their freakin head.
15. remixfa posted on 15 Aug 2011, 16:10 0 0
doh.. your right.. i was thinking of my vibrant/galaxyS.. :)
whats worse than sharks with laser beams? flying sharks man!! yea.. flying sharks that hunt down your lion pride and eat them!! yea, you didnt see that coming did ya!? ya didnt think it would go in that direction!
4. WirelessCon posted on 15 Aug 2011, 15:08 2 6
Considering that almost all the voters do not have calibrated computer screens, this matter of opinion is definitely only opinion, man.
I would've liked to have seen the Galaxy S II, Samsung Infuse, iPhone 3GS, and maybe even a Blackberry or two in competition.
6. nak1017 posted on 15 Aug 2011, 15:11 7 0
What does a calibrated computer screen have to do with pixelation and red (or laser) eyes?
10. Penny posted on 15 Aug 2011, 15:33 0 2
A calibrated screen has to do with color accuracy, in which case you are right, it doesn't greatly impact pixelation or red-eye problems. However, having a monitor with an IPS panel (usually the monitors people bother to calibrate) makes a significant difference in a photo comparison. It is better for color accuracy, uniform backlighting, [usually] brightness, details in dark areas, etc.
16. remixfa posted on 15 Aug 2011, 16:21 0 0
yea.. if you needed to see minute color details.. most of those photographs were easily discernable with even the worst equipment. There was a fairly large spread among the phones.
Wireless, the point of the article was for 1 phone for each carrier that is currently out. The infuse carries the same camera as the nexus/galaxy. The software might be slightly different though since it uses samsungs custom instead of google stock like the Nexus.
11. Stuntman posted on 15 Aug 2011, 15:33 6 1
I'm disappointed that the Nokia N8 was again omitted in this comparison.
18. Junglejoe (unregistered) posted on 15 Aug 2011, 16:47 6 0
i think the N8 is has no competition out there.. we all know its the most powerful cam .. but would be great to appreciate it at least from time to time
12. JayRaj posted on 15 Aug 2011, 15:43 1 3
I thought these guys would have included an AT&T and a Verizon iPhone 4 in the test! lol!
19. Stuntman posted on 15 Aug 2011, 17:05 3 2
Don't forget the white iPhone. :) Maybe compare the black and white iPhone with the 4 different colours of the Nokia N8.
20. Tmachaveli posted on 15 Aug 2011, 17:09 4 2
iphone sucks thank u just had to get that out for today lol
22. dblue45 posted on 15 Aug 2011, 19:03 0 0
I'd love to see a test of HTC Sensation vs Samsung Galaxy S II vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc vs Motorola Droid X2/ Droid 3 :D Nevertheless this again was a great test! Thanks Phonearena :) Looking Forward to more of such tests :)
23. rex0422 posted on 15 Aug 2011, 19:24 0 7
Dude, why is iPhone 4 on the list EVERY TIME? Are the folks in PhoneArena biased? Anyways, I still don't think iPhone 4 is the best in outdoor tests. I think myTouch 4G Slide is the best cameraphone ever.
27. Stuntman posted on 15 Aug 2011, 23:27 1 0
The iPhone is on the list every time because it is one of the most well known smartphones in the world. If I walk into a room and ask if anyone can name my phone (a Desire Z), I think very few if any people can. If I do the same with an iPhone, many people will be able to name it.
The other thing is if you say your phone takes better pictures than an HTC Desire Z, most people would not really take much notice. Say that your phone takes better pictures than an iPhone and people will take notice. I don't think that it is biased to include the iPhone in the comparison as Phonearena's audience would be interested in how the iPhone did.
25. JayRaj posted on 15 Aug 2011, 22:38 1 3
I'm guessing the 4 phones for the next blind test.
1. AT&T iPhone 4 (black)
2. Verizon iPhone 4 (black)
3. AT&T iPhone 4 (white)
4. Verizon iPhone 4 (white)
Lol! XD
26. JayRaj posted on 15 Aug 2011, 22:39 1 3
I'm guessing the 4 phones for the next blind test.
1. AT&T iPhone 4 (black)
2. Verizon iPhone 4 (black)
3. AT&T iPhone 4 (white)
4. Verizon iPhone 4 (white)
Lol! XD
Then they would give the hint that the phones are the two top phones of the 2 top carriers of US.
29. PeterIfromsweden posted on 16 Aug 2011, 05:47 1 1
Please PhoneArena, can't you include the Nokia N8 in the next test ???????
31. Moo (unregistered) posted on 16 Aug 2011, 09:41 0 0
I thought it was me outside pics are good on the Nexus S this confirms it
32. yoble (unregistered) posted on 16 Aug 2011, 09:55 1 0
I would love to see the Sony Ericsson Arc in here both with the Nokia n8. They should have one of the best quiality camera's so why aren't they invited?
33. sitruc posted on 16 Aug 2011, 10:53 1 0
I can't get past the flawed methodology in these comparisons.
36. Andy Hy (unregistered) posted on 17 Aug 2011, 07:34 0 0
I have had (& otherwise like) HTC phones, but their cameras' (output) quality have always been their worst point, and it seems they have still not caught up with the competition - I wish they would... My next phone in November/December might not be HTC (first time in over 5 years!) for this very reason, as I use the camera functionality a lot of the time !!
37. B3AR (unregistered) posted on 17 Aug 2011, 13:45 0 0
I have just one issue, if they are doing a camera comparison then why they did not include Nokia N8?!
Its one of the best camera phones out there! But for some weird reason they always have to include an Iphone 4, that does not make any sense!
39. dudzzz_99 (unregistered) posted on 18 Aug 2011, 00:15 0 0
where is nokia N8,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,/
41. CHRISMASTER posted on 19 Aug 2011, 03:10 0 0
This test result is wrong cuz they don't use a Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc which take absolutly amazing photos/videos?I know that T-mobile makes good phones but SE are more better
43. Stoli89 posted on 19 Aug 2011, 10:48 0 0
Phonearena already compared the N8-00 in fairly comprehensive testing awhile back and it clearly showed how dominant this phone is in the camera category. However, the above article clearly emphasizes a test of the most popular (carrier subsidized) smartphones in the USA. Therefore, the N8 was omitted from the test. They could've chosen to include it as a benchmark, along with a more recent mid range digital camera...but the comparison was straightforward nonetheless.
No surprises here...the phones with better stronger flash and back lit sensors did better indoors; those with better optics and algorithms seem to shine outdoors.
IMHO, a good camera/phone for indoor & action shots needs a well spec'd Xenon flash. In all cases, solid algorithms, a reasonably large sensor and excellent optics are needed to hold a top spot on the comparison charts. I would imagine this field will get more crowded as major players like Samsung and Apple acquire and/or further integrate camera expertise into their flagship phones. Samsung makes decent digital cameras and already has a relationship with a good optics shop (Schneider). Apple has the brand prestige and money to attract any top optics shop not already under an exclusivity arrangement. It's just the co-branding issue in Apple's case that probably requires the company bringing the expertise/capability in house.
44. vu2ikl (unregistered) posted on 20 Aug 2011, 10:44 0 0
i wish they include the awesome camera of Nokia N8 and ofcourse the flagship xperia, the xperia arc.
53. benhammond posted on 26 Aug 2011, 15:36 0 0
Interesting results. I suppose it all depends on how what environments you will most likely be taking pictures in.
