More than a quarter of all photos and videos are taken on smartphones
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NPD released its findings from a recent survey about taking photos and videos. It found that the percent of photos taken with a smartphone has risen to 27% from 17% just a year ago. At the same time, the point-and-shoot camera market is down 17% in units and 18% in dollars for the first 11 months of 2011.
This suggests that most users find their smartphones are adequate enough to replace entry-level cameras. Liz Cutting, executive director and senior imaging analyst at NPD, said, “There is no doubt that the smartphone is becoming ‘good enough’ much of the time; but thanks to mobile phones, more pictures are being taken than ever before.”
While the point-and-shoot market had declined, detachable lens cameras have seen an increase, so it is obvious that for special events, consumers are still looking to high-end devices to capture those moments.
So what about you? Does your smartphone meet all your photo and video needs or do you still find the need for a dedicated camera or camcorder?
source: NPD via Mashable
This suggests that most users find their smartphones are adequate enough to replace entry-level cameras. Liz Cutting, executive director and senior imaging analyst at NPD, said, “There is no doubt that the smartphone is becoming ‘good enough’ much of the time; but thanks to mobile phones, more pictures are being taken than ever before.”
While the point-and-shoot market had declined, detachable lens cameras have seen an increase, so it is obvious that for special events, consumers are still looking to high-end devices to capture those moments.
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So what about you? Does your smartphone meet all your photo and video needs or do you still find the need for a dedicated camera or camcorder?
source: NPD via Mashable
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12 Comments
1. xmusicianguy posted on 22 Dec 2011, 20:09 4 0
I have used a smartphone (Droid X and now Bionic) for recording all of my YouTube music covers for a while now. Much more convenient.
2. troppouncapo posted on 22 Dec 2011, 20:12 2 0
I have an iPhone 4 and I use it to take pictures and video, but just because I work as video report I need a dedicated camcorder. Anyway just for fun a smartphone it's enough even if most of the time pictures and videos have a really slow resolution.
3. kcombs posted on 22 Dec 2011, 20:48 1 0
I have a brand new point and shoot Cannon, and I still use my iPhone for pictures and videos.
5. BattleBrat posted on 22 Dec 2011, 22:32 2 0
I use my Itouch for video, but still use my Sony DSC-R1 for photos when they count...
7. wsker posted on 23 Dec 2011, 00:59 2 0
Xperia neo all u need, in the bright morning, or in poor light conditions!....
Photos, videos!, all good!
