Nokia N8 vs. Samsung Pixon12 vs. Sony HX5v shootout: Blind test

05 October 2010
The Nokia N8 is an immensely popular phone and we’re already hard at work on a proper review of the handset. Since the N8 camera is its pivotal feature, we’re interested how you'd rate it in a blind shootout with two other cameras...

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  • ?
  • Anonymous
  • 0x9
  • 06 Oct 2010

this is the best phone camera momentarily,those who doubt it check it yourself by the same or similar test

    • ?
    • Anonymous
    • wrb
    • 06 Oct 2010

    Alex, 06 Oct 2010TO ALL... iPhone does not focus on taking photos and mobil... moreAnd who cares about the platform and apps that possibly put in on the phone?
    This shootout is all about the camera quality. not overall phone quality.

      • d
      • davidsic
      • p@h
      • 06 Oct 2010

      Did you see the blurry area on the right of the pics of lanscape (in real size) taken with the N8 ?

      It's always the same as every preview/review i saw on the net.

        • A
        • Alex
        • x%6
        • 06 Oct 2010

        TO ALL...
        iPhone does not focus on taking photos and mobile phones can never be as good as dedicated cameras so why waste money on a phone while you can get a decent snapper at that price? Moreover, iPhone has all those fancy apps to manipulate photos straight on the phone which Nokia clearly lacks.

          • ?
          • Anonymous
          • p4J
          • 06 Oct 2010

          C, A, B would have been my rating too.
          I thought the C would be the camera.

            • A
            • Alex
            • x%6
            • 06 Oct 2010

            See Pixon 12 is the best as Eldar said!

              • C
              • Coolworld
              • SXp
              • 06 Oct 2010

              I'm shocked,i'd have had C for the Sony camera, and you tellin me it's the N8 ? My oh my,i've seen the video sample, absolutely amazing even when zooming but this is something else,i want one !! Of course there's still to see that new platform of theirs and the screen and the speaker/earcans sound, but just for its cameras quality, it's already exceptional, bravo Nokia

                • ?
                • Anonymous
                • 9y6
                • 06 Oct 2010

                Today Gsmarena has clearly showed us a real-genius comparison of three products in the photographic section.With this tactic we have an unbiased and a pure battle and of course we ended up with an indisputable winner! Hats Off to Gsmarena with this brilliant comparison and of course we have to congratulate also Nokia for making a true worthy Cameraphone!

                  • ?
                  • Anonymous
                  • R1Y
                  • 06 Oct 2010

                  AHHAAHAH TO ALLL YOU HATERS! wat now? bun all you SE, iphone, bb and samsung fans. Nokia ALWAYS knew wat they were doing.
                  Bow down to nokia.. Hail nokia a$$holes
                  They're number one for a reason.
                  And dont forget.. nokia n8 uses a carl zeiss... i.e. same lens brand as the cybershot so both A and C's picture qualites were very good.

                    • ?
                    • Anonymous
                    • tWi
                    • 06 Oct 2010

                    Some people just can't accept a possible positive side to Nokia's N8. It's amazing how one can hate a brand name.

                    That said, I like both C&A . . But B is not bad for a cameraphone too. I wouldn't say it's not usable.

                      • ?
                      • Anonymous
                      • j{9
                      • 06 Oct 2010

                      I hope my friend dont see this, im selling him my Iphone 4!
                      Good job Nokia im on the boat now!!

                        • J
                        • Jesse
                        • S6p
                        • 06 Oct 2010

                        [deleted post]lol @your iPhone 4 bs. U didn't even look at the video proof.

                          • ?
                          • Anonymous
                          • 0x9
                          • 06 Oct 2010

                          didn't expect C to be nokia, good job gsm

                            • q
                            • q8phantom
                            • pVP
                            • 06 Oct 2010

                            truth?????, 06 Oct 2010ok guys i have seen alot of other reviews of nokia n8 camer... moreIf you think GSMArena is a lair, first read this

                            http://thehandheldblog.com/2010/10/04/shootout-nokia-n8-v-canon-550d-dslr/

                            and if you know the specifications of the Nokia N8 Camera you'll understand.

                            Second, If you still disagree try it for yourself, If you dislike, also, then I respect your opinion because you really then verified by your self, but when you say it's not good without even seeing the actual thing it's also not fair, even me, I will buy the N8, and will check it, for sure if it's not that good, I will sell it and keep my E72 as I still think it's the best phone that really works in the market of mobile phone.

                            With all the things in the N8 if you have the basic about using a camera you can use the N8 because it will have a software sooner or later which will give manual controls just like the N900! This will really improve things, but for mostly general users, it won't and may lead to worse and sometimes they don't understand it so they get angry, and I think this is really a good thing to keep in mind, simple for general customers will be perfect! That's what makes the iPhone sales go very high.

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                              • Adomas
                              • pdX
                              • 06 Oct 2010

                              Are you all blind ??????????? Quality of A is obviously the best.

                                • j
                                • juandelahoz
                                • Iaq
                                • 06 Oct 2010

                                Great idea guys! It was really funny and i get really surprised with the results! Two great phones and one great camera! Hope N8 ships in Latin America very soon!!!!

                                  • ?
                                  • Anonymous
                                  • uth
                                  • 06 Oct 2010

                                  GSMA i am truly satisfied with the comparisions.
                                  BTW is choose c as winner.

                                    • ?
                                    • Anonymous
                                    • uH$
                                    • 06 Oct 2010

                                    Anonymous, 06 Oct 2010i thought N8 was A) because its good now i know... C) =... morepoor thing!!
                                    i think u r blind!:P

                                      • R
                                      • RVM
                                      • nvU
                                      • 06 Oct 2010

                                      Anonymous, 06 Oct 2010C is the winner and the N8... unless its fake and C is actu... moreIf C was iPhone4, it would be all colored like in carribean...

                                        • ?
                                        • Anonymous
                                        • vaN
                                        • 06 Oct 2010

                                        i thought N8 was A) because its good
                                        now i know...

                                        C) = S.U.C.K.S. Hahaha!

                                        C = N8