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DXOMARK camera sensor testing protocol and scores

For our DxOMark camera sensor reviews, we measure the image quality performance only of camera sensors that are capable of capturing images in RAW format, and we do this before demosaicing or any JPG processing ...

DXOMARK lens testing protocol and scores

For our DxOMark lens reviews, we evaluate the performance of interchangeable lenses for cameras equipped with sensors that can capture images in RAW format. In this article, we explain how we test for different criteria ...

Apple iPhone 7: Retested with new DxOMark Mobile protocol

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With the launch of the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, Apple further improved the already excellent cameras from its previous generation, and added a variety of new features it hopes will continue to make the ...

Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime test

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Launched in September 2016, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime is part of the Korean manufacturer’s mid-range line of smartphones, offering a 5-inch display with HD resolution and Samsung’s own Exynos 7570 quad-core chipset. In the ...

Updated: Apple iPhone 5s 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 ...

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge test

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The Galaxy S7 Edge is Samsung’s 2016 flagship smartphone, combining a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset with a 5.5-inch QHD AMOLED display and a 12 Mp main camera that offers a fast f/1.7 aperture lens, ...

Samsung Galaxy S5 test

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Released in April 2014, the Samsung Galaxy S5 features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 high-end chipset and a 5.1″ Full-HD display, all encased in a dust- and water-resistant plastic body. In the camera module, a 16 ...

Google Nexus 6P test

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Launched in September 2015, the Google Nexus 6P features Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 810 chipset and a large 5.7-inch display with QHD resolution. In the camera module, a 12.3Mp 1/2.3″ image sensor is coupled with a f/2.0-aperture ...

2017 smartphone cameras: as good as never before

We are just over halfway through 2017 and it has been an exciting year for photographers so far, with several high-profile camera, lens and smartphone launches. We have been very busy at DxOMark keeping up ...

Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS lens test: Compact and optically excellent tele-zoom

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As the only lens reaching 400mm currently in the lineup, the Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS is an important addition for Sony full-frame E-mount cameras such as the action-oriented A9 and some A7 variants. ...

LG G6 Mobile test: Punchy pictures

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The LG G6 features a dual-camera setup with two 13Mp sensors coupled to either an f/1.8 image-stabilized lens for its primary camera, or to a second f/2.4 wide-angle lens, without autofocus, as an alternative option. ...

OnePlus 5 test: A serious shooter

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The dual camera OnePlus 5 features a 16mp sensor with a 24mm f/1.7 lens as its primary camera, together with a second 20Mp sensor and 36mm f/2.6 lens to offer additional features. ...

Sony a9 sensor test: Game changer?

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  The Sony a9 is the Japanese manufacturer’s latest flagship mirrorless offering, boasting a raft of high-performance features for action photographers. The 24.2Mp stacked CMOS sensor offers up to 20x faster sensor readout times, with ...

Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 sensor test: Best performer in the lineup

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The Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 is the latest in the company’s highly-respected GH-series of still and video hybrid models. Replacing the video enthusiast’s favorite GH4 as the flagship model in the lineup (though the GH4 will ...

Meizu Pro 6s Mobile test: All in the detail

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Achieving an overall DxOMark Mobile Score of 85 points, the Meizu Pro 6s is a solid performer for smartphone photography enthusiasts, producing good results in all lighting conditions. Its performance is slightly better for stills, ...

Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS lens test: solid choice

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The Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS is a short-telephoto prime for Sony full-frame mirrorless E-mount cameras such as the high-end a9 and the earlier A7 models. Besides being a G-Master model with high-grade optics ...

Sigma 500mm f/4 DG OS USM S Canon lens test: Super-sharp shooter

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Announced in September 2016, the Sigma 500mm f/4 DG HSM S (Sigma 500mm f/4) is a super-telephoto prime lens for professional sports, wildlife, and press photographers, and for paparazzi. Available in Sigma, Nikon, and Canon ...

Canon EOS M6 sensor test: Worthy upgrade

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Five years after their first mirrorless M-series camera, the sixth generation of the Canon M has arrived — the EOS M6. Boasting similar internal specifications to its sister model, the EOS M5, the EOS M6 ...

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