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Sony Xperia Z3+ test: Improved rankings for latest iteration

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Adopting the same 5.2-inch HD (1080 x1920 pixel) screen and similar if slightly lighter and slimmer aluminum chassis, the waterproof Sony Xperia Z3+ Android-based smartphone boasts a more powerful 64-bit Octa-core Snapdragon processor and an ...

DxO ONE test: The Science Behind the Score

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DxO, the same company behind DxOMark, has introduced DxO ONE, a new pocket-sized connected camera designed to capture images with a quality and caliber previously unobtainable in a one-inch sensor camera. The DxO ONE camera’s ...

Sony FE 24-240mm f3.5-6.3 OSS lens test: Sony superzoom that does it all

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Concluding our roundup of test results for the latest Sony FE-mount lenses, we take a look at the FE 24-240mm f3.5-6.3 OSS. A superzoom option that offers wide-angle through to long telephoto in a single ...

HTC One M9 Review: M8’s successor on DxOMark

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Announced in March 2015, the One M9 is the latest update for the HTC One series, replacing the highly-respected One M8. It’s more evolutionary than revolutionary, though, with a design that looks very much like ...

Sony Carl Zeiss Distagon T* FE 35mm f1.4 ZA lens test: Razor-sharp German precision

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We continue our optical analysis of Sony’s latest FE-mount lenses, this time examining the performance of the $1598 Sony Carl Zeiss Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA. A professional-grade “fast” aperture wide-angle prime, the new ...

Sony FE 28mm F2 lens test: Wide-angle prime with top results

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Last month’s launch of six new FE mount lenses is great news for Sony enthusiasts shooting with A7 cameras. With only a modest number of FE lenses available until now, the new lenses — including ...

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge test: Top-ranking Smartphone has the Edge

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Achieving outstanding scores in DxOMark Mobile industry standard tests, the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge becomes the new top-ranked device in our database. In fact, Samsung now occupies the top two spots for Mobile image quality ...

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 test: Hitting the right Note for image quality

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Released back in September, 2014 the Galaxy Note 4 is Samsung’s Mobile/Tablet hybrid for consumers who can’t decide between the two. Physically bigger and with a larger screen than the S6 Edge, the Galaxy Note ...

Samsung NX1 test: Hail the new king of APS-C hybrids!

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Packing a 28.2Mp APS-C sensor, 4K-video and 15fps burst shooting, the new Samsung NX1 is hot news on the hybrid scene. For a full overview of features and specifications, check out our NX1 Preview. And ...

Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens test: Affordable EF all-rounder holds its own

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Canon has launched an affordable under-$1,000 EF-mount standard zoom for enthusiasts stepping up to full-frame who can’t afford a pro lens. At just $599, the new Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM features image stabilization ...

Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM | A Canon EF test: Better by design

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After the highly successful 35mm and 50mm f1.4 Art models, how well does Sigma’s expected ultra-wide 24mm follow-up fare in our tests? Read on to find out. ...

Nikon D7200: The new APS-C champ

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Nikon’s latest flagship DX-format DSLR, the D7200, features a 24.2Mp APS-C image sensor and weather-resistant shell, as well as an improved autofocus and image buffer capabilities. Using the same or similar APS-C sensor previously tested ...

Canon 400mm f/4.0 DO IS II USM lens test: Upgraded model punches above its weight

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Canon has updated the original 400mm f4 DO lens using its new gapless diffractive optics construction, which promises high image quality. Read on to find out how well this new model performs. ...

Nikon 1 J5 Preview: New 20.8Mp sensor and 4k video

Nikon has launched a fifth generation model in its mid-range series of mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras. The new Nikon 1 J5 is the first Nikon hybrid to feature a back-illuminated sensor that packs a 20.8Mp ...

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II sensor test: New features, but same sensor resolution

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Olympus’s latest mirrorless hybrid offering, the OM-D E-M5 Mark II, is an updated version of their original and hugely successful E-M5. Boasting a new weather-resistant shell and improvements to its handling and performance capabilities, the ...

Nikon D5500 sensor test: Low noise and class-leading dynamic range

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Besides being the first Nikon to feature a touchscreen LCD, the mid-range DX format Nikon D5500 is a mostly unremarkable update to the D3300, but as with that model, the performance of the 24-Mpix CMOS ...

Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM Review: Feather-weight prime punches above its weight

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Designed specifically for use on smaller APS-C sensor DSLRs, the new EF-S 24mm is a wide-angle pancake prime featuring Canon’s STM step autofocus motor for smooth video capture. At just $149, it looks like a ...

Nikon 20mm f/1.8G ED Review: Great results from Nikon’s latest wide-angle prime

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Whether it’s for landscape, architecture, or just to be able to squeeze a bit more into the frame, a wide-angle is an important lens for many photographers. They’re not the cheapest optics, however, and with ...

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