The cameras in smartphones are perhaps more important than themselves and transfer calls or SMS text messages on the messenger. So it’s time to compare the latest achievements in the field of high-quality photos and video among the three main candidates.
HTC 10 a little late for the battle with the Galaxy S7 , leaving the last market. South Korean competitor already at war with his brother in the country – LG G5.
In principle, we are interested only in the comparison of several modes:
– shooting photos on the street ;
– shooting photos indoors;
– video shot in 4k format;
– video recording in 1080p;
– additional options and the basic technological capabilities.
Let’s start with the last point. The HTC 10 revived UltraPixel technology, the camera got a second generation ultradense complete pixels. So the size of the main camera 12 megapixels and the front 5 megapixel should not scare the user. It is also pleased that the company has set an automatic image stabilization on both cameras. This is the first time that so much attention was paid to the front chamber. Do not forget about the complete set of laser autofocus in both cases. But the front camera forgot to give illumination.
LG went on it proved the same experiment and equipped the smartphone core dual camera. Wide-angle lens with 135 ° makes the footage is noticeably wider. The main camera is 16 MP camera complemented by 8 megapixels. Both have an automatic image stabilization and laser autofocus. Frontal such opportunities did not allow the camera. Although private lights it has.
Samsung meanwhile unveiled Dual Pixel technology for their cameras that promises a better autofocus system and excellent visibility in poor light.
Thus, all phones They have their pros and cons to some degree. It should be a comparison in practice.
Take photos on the street
What is the most difficult to shoot on the streets for the camera? Little distant objects in the plural. Because small dark tiles of the building at a safe distance – the best way to evaluate the performance of smartphones
The first picture was taken HTC 10
picture taken at a higher ISO ( 125 compared to 50 for the other two), which prevents the trees from becoming too dark. Dark tiles have clean edges with HTC, whereas the Galaxy S7 and G5 are blurred in different places
By the way, photography G5:.
It turned out very broad, but not very high, and palm trees on it noticeably darker. In terms of color brightly colored squares have caused too much headache for the cameras. Images of Samsung Galaxy S7, for example, there were problems in all three color channels.
This is most likely on the saturation of colors, which adds each chamber through Dual Pixel technology
Winner -. HTC 10.
Capture a photo in the room
By the same principle to make different pictures in the room of the same subject. The main focus was on the details. Consistently photographed sofa, embroidery on carpet, colored panels, cabinets and reflection in the glass. Once again, the winner turned out HTC 10 . His photographs are not lighter than its competitors, but the detail just on top, and is very accurate color. G5 LG takes broad picture, but they too are highlighted as if the flash does not know the measures. As for the S7, the pictures are good, but make the same mistakes as the G5 LG, – too much light. Brightness instead of soft and natural colors, which shows HTC 10.
Capture video in 4k format
I would like to see the overall winner, but the competition is too tough. HTC has lagged behind in 2160p resolution when recording videos from the competition. Apparently, the impact of experience. LG and Samsung for several years working on the topic and for the Taiwanese manufacturer’s ultra-high resolution of a novelty. Here is his video at 30 frames per second:
HTC 10 records 2160p video at bit rates slightly higher – 56 MB per second, compared to 48 MB per second in the other two. It also offers an interesting option – Audio lossless FLAC on the system. The system is available for both video 1080p, and 2160p for and replaces a good option 192 KB per second / 48 kHz (16-bit AAC lossy)
But the video -. It is not the audio. Though HTC and impressive 10 high dynamic range, which allows it to keep the highlights and shadows, the footage has low contrast, washing out the overall look. And the problem with noise periodically appears
Here’s a video from LGG5:.
Video G5 has nice colors and punchy contrast, but there is a noticeable underexposure in shadow areas. Nevertheless, the entire picture is sharp and rich in detail. One of the annoying things that we noticed – a “ripple.” The camera loves to catch the “bunnies”. It seems to be obtained as a result of compression, but the periodic nature of the phenomenon makes it noticeable.
Video Samsung Galaxy S7 softer, but not as soft as HTC, although the contrast is higher, which allows the video look better. Samsung maintains perfect focus throughout the entire video. By the way, LG G5 focus was also quite stable (with small twitches here and there), but HTC 10 paid much attention to the hunt for objects
Winner -. LG G5 . Suddenly he came out at the bottom of the dynamic range, but he made the most detailed video with good color and contrast. Edge Samsung Galaxy S7 does a solid job (more stable focus, especially when compared to HTC).
Capture video in 1080p format
In 1080p mode only Galaxy S7 proposed shooting mode 60 frames per second. But we do not pay attention to this bonus, and all will do 30 frames per second as the most popular option.
HTC 10 retains the advantage of the dynamic range, but again video overly focused on the details. A more serious problem is that the field of vision is narrowed considerably because of this.
At LG G5 frames too detailed, but the overall look is not exchanged for trifles. And thanks to the high contrast clear and bright colors.
But the best copes with its Galaxy S7 task. And if you put it in the video at 60 frames per second, just out of the competition in this mode
Winner -. Samsung Galaxy S7 edge. Even more, in slow motion, he also took the laurels of the winner.
The result is that every smart phone offers a camera that is very good in some certain moments. In general, they all shoot great stuff, but if you have something to compare, choose what you like – take a photo or video
Author: Stepan Mazur
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Original photos: gsmarena
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