Canon looking to partner with a smartphone manufacturer

20 May 2023
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Nokia could actually aim for the glory once again with a possible partnership with Canon.

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    • Anonymous
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    • 21 May 2023

    Zeke, 20 May 2023Gsmarena, Sony's partner as of the moment is Zeiss. Wh... moreNope, they're just using Zeiss lens..Its like some oem that use Sony sensors and put it in their marketing. Same thing with Sony & Zeiss

    It not as deep as having software/algorithm processing like some oem.

      And what can Canon offer? Smartphone photography relies more and more on software and machine learning, while the sensors are made mainly by Sony and Samsung. What can Canon bring to the table? Just their brand? LOL

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        • nyS
        • 21 May 2023

        No way it’s Huawei

          Anonymous, 20 May 2023Canon can correct the yellow skin/excess of sharpening from... moreColour reproduction on Samsung isn't bad at all - They've toned down the saturation quite a bit in the last few years and now the colours look fairly neutral on S23 Ultra.

            I would bet on Tecno

              basically looking for free marketing and money by selling their logo?

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                • Zeke
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                • 20 May 2023

                Gsmarena, Sony's partner as of the moment is Zeiss. What's up with this article?

                  DarlingYext, 20 May 2023Well, seems like we aren't getting any further as I�... morehttps://unboxdiaries.com/sony-xperia-launch-on-may-11th-expected-to-introduce-the-latest-1-5-and-10-series/
                  Not sure if they're made in Taiwan, but many leaks before announcement, including the one linked above, suggested Sony using LG Innotek's camera module in the 1 Mark 5

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                    • Dan
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                    • 20 May 2023

                    I am thinking it's Honor.

                      moerutoukon, 20 May 2023Canon itself can manufacture phones. In fact, they used to ... moreThey made a single phone if I am not wrong, but hey, nobody can say they never had a smart phone before.

                        Pls canon start independent phone brand with budget smartphone (C series with C30, C50, C70 as starter models and if needed make C10, C80, C40, C90. C series have great camera (10, 23, 24, 36, 42, 54 or 61 mpx camera) And price range of 100$-300$. (B Series the same as c scenario with cameras of 54, 61, 72, 80 mpx camera) price range 300$-610$. (A series with A10 and series upgrade in tens. It will also release plus and pro versions, and lite. An A+05 Is released half a year like A10 in Januaru, A15 in July, A20 in January next year and A24 in July next year with camera 92, 96, 100, 116, 120. 130, 208, 250, 302 MPX cameras)

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                          • Akash
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                          • 20 May 2023

                          One plus is best

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                            • Anonymous
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                            • 20 May 2023

                            ob, 20 May 2023Sony? I mean, are u sure to list it in the article as a can... moreSure thing actually, Sony is a company without software engineers and fans who love it for their amazing games(hitech software), meaning users buy these only to show their family members. However Motorola/Caterpillar are very good at executing.

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                              • 20 May 2023

                              Sony cooperate whit Zeiss so... Exclude this Canon.

                                Realme is the best option.

                                  I'd like to see Canon x Nokia or Canon x Huawei partnership. Honor and Motorola are also good potential partnerships as well.

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                                    • Anonymous
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                                    • 20 May 2023

                                    Samsung can benefit THE MOST from Canon. Samsung's oversharpened, oversaturated and blotchy blacks/shadows mess in its low light photos even with night mode 'ON', badly needs Canon's postprocessing expertise. With Canon's photographic expertise, I'm sure Samsung's photos will be able to finally match Google's Pixel 7/7 Pro photos especially as regards getting the correct exposure right almost all the time and getting the correct balance of noise reduction, sharpening and saturation. As it is, Samsung phones tend to have more tendency towards over exposure especially in foliage and shadow areas, oversharpening, oversaturation, and excessive noise reduction in low light photos making everyday things look like they have 'beauty mode' applied. Textured walls and surfaces look fuzzy/hazy/foggy and wrinkled sofas look like they have edema. It's really annoying. You can't unsee it once you have owned both a Pixel 7/7Pro and Samsung S23+/S23 ultra and you start comparing Samsung's Night Mode with the Pixel's Night Sight for the exact same scenes.

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                                      • KiQ
                                      • 20 May 2023

                                      Sony? I mean, are u sure to list it in the article as a candidate? lol

                                        Canon itself can manufacture phones. In fact, they used to sell cell phones.

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