7+ mon, 2+ week ago (513+ words) The French camera manufacturer Pixii has announced the Pixii Max (Model A3410), a full-frame 35mm model and follow-up to the original APS-C Pixii (Model A1571) and later Pixii+ (Model A2572+) models. With the Pixii+ remaining in the line-up, Pixii now offers two compact rangefinder cameras with different-size sensors featuring Leica M-compatible lens mounts. Housed in [...] The post Pixii Max Sensor test appeared first on DXOMARK. The French camera manufacturer Pixii has announced the Pixii Max (Model A3410), a full-frame 35mm model and follow-up to the original APS-C Pixii (Model A1571) and later Pixii+ (Model A2572+) models. With the Pixii+ remaining in the line-up, Pixii now offers two compact rangefinder cameras with different-size sensors featuring Leica M-compatible lens mounts. Housed in a two-piece aluminum body with styling familiar to the APS-C models, the Pixii Max features a new full-frame 24.5 MP BSI-type CMOS sensor. Pixii has paired this with a…...

9+ mon, 3+ week ago (152+ words) We put the Crosscall Stellar-M6 through our rigorous DXOMARK Camera test suite to measure its performance in photo, video, and zoom quality from an end-user perspective. This article breaks down how the device fared in a variety of tests and several common use cases and is intended to highlight the most important results of our [...] The post Crosscall Stellar-M6 Camera results appeared first on DXOMARK. Sub-scores and attributes included in the calculations of the global score. Use cases & Conditions Use case scores indicate the product performance in specific situations. They are not included in the overall score calculations. - Stable autofocus that is also fast in outdoor conditions - Noticable artifacts such as ghosting, color quantization, hue shift - Lack of bokeh effect with tele and ultra-wide module - In video, visible exposure and autofocus instabilities in all conditions - Video stabilization is not very…...

9+ mon, 2+ week ago (1372+ words) Sub-scores and attributes included in the calculations of the global score. Use cases & Conditions Use case scores indicate the product performance in specific situations. They are not included in the overall score calculations. Please note that pictures shown in this review have a gain map applied, which makes images look brighter and could slightly alter colors depending on the display and browser used for viewing. The close-up use case evaluates the camera's ability to capture detail at subject distances below 10 cm and magnifications as close as possible to 1:1. The Oppo Find X8 Pro's close-up mode was quite good. Although the minimal focus distance is farther than that of its competitors, the camera provided a high level of detail and avoided loss of sharpness in the field. However, slight contrast issues could appear in these situations, similar to most competitors. The Apple…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago (937+ words) Sub-scores and attributes included in the calculations of the global score. Use cases & Conditions Use case scores indicate the product performance in specific situations. They are not included in the overall score calculations. The tele zoom is the Xiaomi's main strength, with excellent performance across all tele-zoom settings. In our tests, the 15 Ultra achieved the best results for tele zoom to date and was particularly impressive at long-range tele settings. However, at the opposite end of the zoom spectrum, ultra-wide results lagged behind other flagships in some test categories. Close-up is the third use case score introduced with DXOMARK Camera version 5. It evaluates the camera's ability to capture detail at subject distances below 10cm and magnifications as close as possible to 1:1. In our tests, the 15 Ultra's close-up mode did a very good job, capturing good levels of details at close distance....

1+ week, 2+ day ago (144+ words) Sub-scores and attributes included in the calculations of the global score. Use cases & Conditions Use case scores indicate the product performance in specific situations. They are not included in the overall score calculations. Stabilization evaluation tests the ability of the device to stabilize footage thanks to software or hardware technologies such as OIS, EIS, or any others means. The evaluation looks at residual motion, smoothness, jello artifacts and residual motion blur on walk and run use cases in various lighting conditions. The video below is an extract from one of the tested scenes. All image quality attributes are evaluated at focal lengths from approximately 12 mm to 300 mm, with particular attention paid to texture and smoothness of the zooming effect. The score is derived from a number of objective measurements in the lab and perceptual analysis of real-life video recordings....

3+ day, 5+ hour ago (305+ words) Our series on the latest Chinese flagship smartphones continues. After our first episode focused on daytime portraits and backlit scenarios, and a second episode where we explored night and low-light capabilities, we now turn our attention to long-range zoom performance to see how these devices hold up when pushed to their limits. Modern smartphones are [...] The post Long range telephoto Zoom China's Flagship Comparison: Cityscape and Portrait appeared first on DXOMARK. Our series on the latest Chinese flagship smartphones continues. After our first episode focused on daytime portraits and backlit scenarios, and a second episode where we explored night and low-light capabilities, we now turn our attention to long-range zoom performance to see how these devices hold up when pushed to their limits. Apple iPhone 17 Pro Apple iPhone 17 Pro (8x zoom) Honor Magic 8 Pro Honor Magic 8 Pro (10x zoom) OPPO Find X9 Pro…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago (1272+ words) In 2022, DXOMARK conducted a benchmark study of doorbell security cameras. Today, we return with a broader and more comprehensive evaluation, extending the scope to include a wider range of products, covering not only doorbells, but also indoor and outdoor security cameras. While all security cameras serve the same fundamental purpose, allowing users to see what's happening in and around their homes, the requirements and expectations vary depending on the product category. In this benchmark we assess each type of camera separately, highlighting their specific use cases, strengths and limitations. In this article, we present a benchmark comparing the performance of devices across different categories. Here are their respective specifications of the models tested: Let's dive into the results of the doorbell under the daylight use case. Daylight use cases range from well-lit conditions on a sunny day to a strong…...

5+ mon, 4+ day ago (662+ words) At DXOMARK, the evolution of our protocols is a continuous process, aimed at keeping pace with the accelerating innovation in smartphone imaging. With each generation of devices introducing new technologies and user-centric features, our testing methodologies adapt accordingly, not only to stay up to date but also to ensure our scores remain relevant and meaningful for real-world users. Today, we officially unveiled the 6th version of our Smartphone Camera Protocol, the most advanced and user-aligned protocol to date. This release is the product of our traditional multi-phase development strategy that reflects both technical rigor and human-centric evaluation. Each update to our protocol follows a structured methodology built on major key pillars, starting with identifying user needs and preferences, developing representative and repeatable test scenarios, and culminating in the thorough evaluation and scoring of products. Understanding user needs and preferences Scoring: The…...

5+ mon, 5+ day ago (430+ words) Color is one of the key attributes for technically good pictures. The image quality attributes analyzed are skin-tone rendering, white balance, color shading, and repeatability. For color and skin tone rendering, we penalize unnatural colors according to results gathered in various studies and consumer insights while respecting the manufacturer's choice of color signature. These tests analyze the performance of the ultra-wide camera at several focal lengths from 12 mm to 20 mm. All image quality attributes are evaluated, with particular attention paid to such artifacts as chromatic aberrations, lens softness, and distortion. Pictures below are an extract of tested scenes. Image-quality color analysis looks at color rendering, skin-tone rendering, white balance, color shading, stability of the white balance and its adaption when light is changing. Video colors on the Honor Magic7 Pro were nice and generally accurate in good light, with vibrant tones and…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago (564+ words) Our observations led us to another question: "How do smartphones render the reality we see?" To explore these questions, we designed a set of experiments examining the so-called "glass-to-glass experience" which can be defined as the full imaging journey from capture through the camera lens and optics (glass) to rendering on the display panel (glass). The aim of these experiments was to investigate how consistent the smartphone experience is from capture to display. The experiment was divided into three parts: Comparing simultaneously the captures on the same reference display, we detected meaningful differences in the accuracy of scene reproduction only imputable to the capture process. For scenes shot in low-light conditions in particular, several challenges emerged that could noticeably affect perceived image quality. Visualizing the set of pictures on an HDR screen, we observed important issues on some of the…...