(GSM Insider) - HTC One vs Sony Xperia Z - Ultrapixel Or Exmor RS Better? Camera Comparison.
When the Sony Xperia Z was launched, Sony boasted about the ability of the Exmor RS camera inside the device. On the other hand, HTC One was launched with the first ever Ultrapixel camera. Actually which one better? Ultrapixel camera of the new HTC One or the Exmor RS camera of the waterproof Sony Xperia Z? See the image comparison at below.
Sony Xperia Z photo sample, ISO 160, aperture f/2.4, shutter 1/50 second [click the image to enlarge]
HTC One photo sample, ISO 149, aperture f/2.0, shutter 1/100 second [click the image to enlarge]
Sony Xperia Z photo sample, ISO 320, aperture f/2.4, shutter 1/40 second [click the image to enlarge]
HTC One photo sample, ISO 179, aperture f/2.0, shutter 1/25 second [click the image to enlarge]
Sony Xperia Z photo sample, ISO 50, aperture f/2.4, shutter 1/100 second [click the image to enlarge]
HTC One photo sample, ISO 100, aperture f/2.0, shutter 1/240 second [click the image to enlarge]
Photo from Ultrapixel Camera of HTC One before zoom
Zoomed in photo from Ultrapixel Camera.
From the first set of photos, the Ultrapixel Camera of HTC One successfully took the photo which is wider than the Exmor RS of Sony Xperia Z. On the other hand, after zooming in 100% of both photos, the photo taken by HTC One is clearly smaller than the Sony Xperia Z. This is because the Ultrapixel Camera has only 4-megapixels while Sony Xperia Z's camera has 13-megapixels. But the words on the poster still able to see from the photo of HTC One. [Extra reading: HTC One vs Sony Xperia Z - Specs comparison]
The second set of photos was taken under the direct sunlight at the Mobile World Congress 2013 event. It is a difficult task for the camera as well as the cameraman in order to shoot a good photo. Basically, both photos from HTC One and Sony Xperia Z are equally good. But the photo of Sony Xperia Z is slightly better after zoomed-in. However, both images have the same sharpness from human raw eyes. [Extra reading: HTC One vs Nokia Lumia 920 - Camera comparison]
The third set of photos was taken under the high contrast situation. It is good to see how HTC One and Sony Xperia Z perform under the high contrast situation. After zooming in both images, the noise level of the photo from HTC One is higher than the Sony Xperia Z. Have a look at the column between two boards, the photo from HTC One has a slightly higher noise level as well.
The fourth set of photos was taken from HTC One. Sorry, the fourth set wasn't about Sony Xperia Z. The photo from HTC One that isn't zoom just similar like the photos from other devices. After the Ultrapixel Camera zoom, the photo turned blur like everyone expected. But the Ultrapixel Camera of HTC One performs better than other smartphones in the market. The photo wasn't "so" blur after zooming in, agree?
The comparison between the HTC One and Sony Xperia Z is just a guide for you to read on before purchase either one of these devices.
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