Six-way camera shootout: Smartphone roulette

11 October 2013
Camera shootouts are a proud GSMArena tradition and the latest edition features by far the most technologically advanced cameraphones yet. We have large sensors, sky-high resolution, optical image stabilization, clever image processing and...

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  • 14 Oct 2013

AnonD-44860, 11 Oct 2013xperia z1 should be seccond not 3rd. and why u didnot ment... moreMy Galaxy S4 Active can also shoot underwater!

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    • AnonD-150007
    • pdi
    • 14 Oct 2013

    AnonD-171976, 11 Oct 2013underwater photography is very fun only z1 can do lolMy Samsung Galaxy Android S4 Active can do it, too!

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      • pdi
      • 14 Oct 2013

      AnonD-5365, 11 Oct 2013I see your bias for Nokia, and its pretty valid. but lets b... moreGDR 3 + Lumia Bittersweet shimmer + Nokia Camera
      What is "Nokia Camera"?
      It's the fast Smart Cam (with a lot of functionality)
      and the manual control king Proc Camera combined.

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        • 14 Oct 2013

        Anonymous, 14 Oct 2013Did you read my comment??????? No. If you are not wearing ... moreWhy so much ranting?i do not offend you,and yes i have Lumia 925..... but that doesnt mean that am blind fanboy.Just wished to wait a little bit for 1020,but i am not regretting my choice.And have the opportunity to handle S4zoom,oh boy you must take it for yourself too see what i mean.The fact is that is unpocketable.

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          • Anonymous
          • 4QS
          • 14 Oct 2013

          AnonD-178959, 14 Oct 2013Have you ever saw S4zoom? it wont fit in jeans its that hu... moreDid you read my comment??????? No.
          If you are not wearing skinny jeans then generally it will fit. Not every pants. Even think larger phones have issues in skinny jeans.

          And did I mention which had a better camera or was a better phone? No.

          Are you a crazed fanboy? Probably

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            • Anonymous
            • fm5
            • 14 Oct 2013

            nokia superior

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              • AnonD-178959
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              • 14 Oct 2013

              Anonymous, 14 Oct 2013Depends. Are you wearing skinny jeans? If not then generall... moreHave you ever saw S4zoom?
              it wont fit in jeans its that huge.
              And besides that even if S4zoom has better camera(which i doubt),than it will lose on every other "smarthphone" aspect against 1020!

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                • Anonymous
                • 4QS
                • 14 Oct 2013

                AnonD-115449, 14 Oct 2013i think it's too early to judge xperia z1, sony has done a ... moreThe same can be said and done for the others

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                  • Anonymous
                  • 4QS
                  • 14 Oct 2013

                  AnonD-195986, 14 Oct 2013In good light n for every day use, I'm still happy with my ... moreWell technically in good conditions even old flip phones turned out some amazing photos. So I get that.

                  But it does not negate how much advancement cameras have made in phones either

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                    • Anonymous
                    • 4QS
                    • 14 Oct 2013

                    AnonD-31147, 14 Oct 2013Can Galaxy S4 Zoom fit into your pocket?Depends. Are you wearing skinny jeans? If not then generally yes.

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                      • rKg
                      • 14 Oct 2013

                      No 1 can beat 1020 with 41MP Pureview Camera sensor...

                      Xperia Z1 have 21MP camera with additional Camera sensor lens...
                      Much Thick....

                      Lumia 1020- Just .6 inch bump on back....

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                        • vaQ
                        • 14 Oct 2013

                        beCool, 14 Oct 2013I think Nokia 1020 should compare with Galaxy S4 Zoom. Not... moreCan Galaxy S4 Zoom fit into your pocket?

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                          • wcg
                          • 14 Oct 2013

                          Real Calculation (the lesser score is better)

                          1. Nokia 1020 Result : 1,1,4,6,1,1,1,2,1 / Scored = 17~

                          2. SG Note 3 Result : 4,3,1,1,6,3,1,1,6 /Scored = 26~

                          3. Iphone 5s Result : 6,5,2,1,3,2,6,2,4 /Scored =31~

                          4. Sony Z1 Result: 3,2,5,5,5,4,5,4,3 /Scored =36~

                          5. HTC One Result : 5,6,6,3,2,4,4,5,2 /Scored = 37~

                          6. LG G2 Result : 2,4,3,4,4,6,3,6,5 /Scored = 37~

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                            • AnonD-178959
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                            • 14 Oct 2013

                            [deleted post]Some of the criteria used in evaluation of these phones are "maybe" questionable,but at least gsmarena put an all around shoot out.

                            For example i can argue that "macro" comparison that you suggested is useless in real world usage....at least until the phone camera can focus on 5-6cm which is great for flower images,anything more is just plain useless.
                            Also "panorama" images for me shouldn't be of importance,as is really rarely used in RL.
                            Using of every phone features to take the best shoot is good idea though,but we must be real that review would be endless than.

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                              • ib4
                              • 14 Oct 2013

                              beCool, 14 Oct 2013I think Nokia 1020 should compare with Galaxy S4 Zoom. Not... moreYes, if only S4 Zoom is Below 12mm thick & can slot in you front pocket easily, why not.!! ??

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                                • PFx
                                • 14 Oct 2013

                                In good light n for every day use, I'm still happy with my 5 MP HTC Desire, which set to only 3 MP shootings... :)

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • sR1
                                  • 14 Oct 2013

                                  AnonD-115449, 14 Oct 2013i think it's too early to judge xperia z1, sony has done a ... moreDon't agree. You mean Sony didn't learn their lesson with the Xperia Z, Z Ultra, so they still screwed up on the new Z1? My god.. if that was true, no wonder most past Sony consumerso has choosen to stay away from Sony and think that's why they are going down.

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                                    • AnonD-109004
                                    • U$4
                                    • 14 Oct 2013

                                    Well, respects to the lumia 1020(for its camera).
                                    I have no words for sammy. They are just amazing. Lg, is that what all you could do?
                                    And for sony, a huge applause for the improvements over Z.
                                    Now, i dont really understand whats wrong with sony. They have got the best things with them, but still they failed to utilise it. Why did u miss the ois, a powerful xenon flash? Still room for improvements.

                                    Good to see sony taking a step ahead in camera, Waiting to see sony take over the throne in camera.

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                                      • James
                                      • uEA
                                      • 14 Oct 2013

                                      Thank you GSMarena, and for people making their comments given I know little about cameras. What annoys me with phone cameras is contrast. The phone cameras just cant seem to get the balance right and correct exposure. Sure these mobiles produce some good shots but which phone camera has the better contrast evaluation or spot for a portrait photo.

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                                        • beCool
                                        • TXn
                                        • 14 Oct 2013

                                        I think Nokia 1020 should compare with Galaxy S4 Zoom.
                                        Not here.