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Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70: Pocket power

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Panasonic has to some degree been the pioneer of the superzoom compact camera, with a string of pocket-sized models featuring incredible optical zoom capabilities dating back over 10 years now. The Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70 (ZS70) ...

Panasonic Lumix DC-GX800 sensor test: A mini-GH4

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Although it’s aimed at novice photographers and “selfie-takers”, the Lumix GX800 has the same sensor as the immensely popular Panasonic Lumix GH4 (announced in February 2014). This means the GX800’s Micro Four Thirds (MFT)-type digital ...

Updated: Huawei P20 Pro camera test

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Please note: In September 2019, we updated the DXOMARK Mobile test protocol to cover ultra-wide-angle performance and renamed the protocol DXOMARK Camera. We also expanded our low-light testing and created the new Night sub-score, which incorporates the previous Flash score. We ...

Huawei P20 camera test: High-end all-rounder

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mobile

Unlike its larger and more expensive sister model, the P20 Pro, the new Huawei P20 has to make do without a triple camera, a large quad-sensor, and a dedicated tele-lens. Instead, the P20 bets on ...

Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S: A Chinese gem

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mobile

Chinese electronics giant Xiaomi has today unveiled its latest flagship smartphone, the Mi MIX 2S. Packed with top-end features, it’s an exciting development for smartphone photography enthusiasts looking for high-end specifications at an affordable price ...

Sony A7 III Sensor test: Low-light performer

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After the ground-breaking A9 and the eagerly anticipated A7R III, Sony has lifted the lid on the A7 III. At $2,000, the Sony A7 III is a much more accessibly-priced model, built around a 5-axis, ...

Reliance Jio LYF Earth 1 camera test: Affordable mid-ranger for the Indian market

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mobile

Indian retail giant Reliance has been busy bringing a series of competitively-priced smartphones to market under their LYF brand. The Reliance Jio LYF Earth 1 is their premium offering, featuring a 1.5Ghz octa-core Snapdragon 615 ...

Updated: Samsung Galaxy S9+ camera test

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Please note: In September 2019, we updated the DXOMARK Mobile test protocol to cover ultra-wide-angle performance and renamed the protocol DXOMARK Camera. We also expanded our low-light testing and created the new Night sub-score, which incorporates the previous Flash score. We ...

Archos Diamond Omega: Solid performer

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mobile

Launched in November 2017, the Archos Diamond Omega offers some impressive photo and video specs, as befits the firm’s flagship model, starting with a dual rear camera and 4K video capture. The rear cameras are ...

Vivo X20 Plus: Viva the resolution

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Expanding quickly into the Indian and South Asian markets, Vivo is developing stylish smartphones with an emphasis on high-end sound and photography capabilities. Announced in September 2017, the X20 Plus is an upper mid-range device ...

How DXOMARK scores smartphone rear cameras – explaining DXOMARK Camera

New article coming soon Last update: November 4, 2019 DXOMARK’s Camera (previously called DxOMark Mobile) scores and rankings are based on testing every camera using an identical, extensive process that includes shooting nearly 1,500 images ...

Evaluating computational bokeh: How we test smartphone portrait modes

Thanks to innovative technologies such as dual cameras and multi-image stacking, modern smartphone cameras can match traditional cameras in many areas. Add ultimate portability to the mix, and it is no surprise that smartphones have ...

Motorola Moto Z2 Force test: Motorola’s dual-cam flagship

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Announced in July 2017, the Motorola Moto Z2 Force is the top-of-the-line smartphone in Motorola’s portfolio, featuring Qualcomm’s high-end Snapdragon 835 chipset and a shatterproof 5.5-inch P-OLED QHD display, all nicely wrapped up in a ...

Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM A for Canon test: Third-party option

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Sigma introduced the Art version (A) of its 24-70mm f/2.8 lens in February 2017, bringing with it the familiar if somewhat subdued cosmetic design of the company’s Art series models, along with optical image stabilization ...

Sigma 24-70mm F/2.8 DG OS HSM A for Nikon test: Good value standard-zoom

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Sigma introduced the Art version of its 24-70mm f/2.8 lens in February 2017, bringing with it the familiar-looking exterior design with a mix of metal and “thermally stable composite” material, along with rubber sealing around ...

Disruptive technologies in mobile imaging: Taking smartphone cameras to the next level

We at DxOMark started testing smartphone cameras back in 2012. It’s fair to say that smartphone cameras have come a long way in the five years that have passed since then. The smartphone has become ...

Updated: LG V30 camera test

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Please note: In September 2019, we updated the DXOMARK Mobile test protocol to cover ultra-wide-angle performance and renamed the protocol DXOMARK Camera. We also expanded our low-light testing and created the new Night sub-score, which incorporates the previous Flash score. We ...

Motorola Moto G5S test: No-frills mobile imaging

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Announced in August 2017, the Motorola Moto G5S is a lower mid-range model, slotting in between the Moto G5 and the dual-camera-equipped 5GS Plus in Motorola’s G-line of smartphones. In the camera department, it offers ...

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