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Smartphone camera ratings
Ilse Jurriën : June 30th 2011 - 10:00 CET
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 T-Mobile G2x smartphone with best camera available : Smartphones are quickly elbowing aside basic point-and-shoot digital cameras as the ideal device for sharing everyday experiences. In Consumer Reports recent tests of 45 smartphone cameras, the T-Mobile G2x, $250, stood out with very good still images overall and was among the best for video quality. The report of Consumer Reports includes Ratings of stand-alone digital cameras and camcorders, advice on how to choose and solutions for tough photo problems.
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Smartphone camera ratings
The T-Mobile G2x beats all smartphone cameras at shooting stills, but in many shooting conditions, the T-Mobile G2x couldn't match the image quality and versatility of a basic point-and-shoot or SLR camera. The HTC Thunderbolt (Verizon), $250, came in a close second and offers a large display and tap-to-focus feature for better image control, but lacks a stabilizer control.
Smartphone camera capabilities
Smartphone cameras have come a long way as manufacturers have upgraded many devices' capabilities by borrowing sensors, other technologies, and software from basic cameras, producing better displays and image quality than in earlier smartphones and adding features such as auto-focus and face detection. Users can download smartphone camera apps that allow them to edit photos on the spot. Some smartphones also boast 8-megapixel photo resolution and 1080p HD-resolution video and some camera models' touch screen controls are far more intuitive than the buttons and menus most digital cameras use.
Smartphone camera ratings report from Consumer Reports
The full report and Smartphone camera ratings is featured in the August issue of Consumer Reports. It also includes buying advice and Ratings of 122 basic and advanced cameras and 46 camcorders and buying; identifies ways to fix seven tough photo problems; compares photos from one event taken by different devices and a review of the Eye-Fi Mobile X2 wireless memory card.
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