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Do you really need a standalone camera to snap the perfect “insta – good” picture ?or will your smartphone do the job just as good?
This is no longer a controversial topic because mobile cameras in today’s world have evolved almost upto the climax, as they can actually capture pictures much similar to the ones which are taken from a professional camera.
Choosing the best camera phone is not an easy pick anymore because it no longer comes down to the latest iPhone or the camera with the highest megapixels.The quality of the camera in a smartphone can be well determined by how well the smartphone has optimized it’s software to capture pictures and record videos.With the right camera phone in your hand, capturing professional snaps or videos with an exceptional quality is not a hard task.
The type of the picture you want to capture is also another deciding factor because some smartphones are good in capturing certain scenarios than others.The range of objects to be captured and the lighting condition differs from scenario to scenario.
What to look for when selecting the best camera phone
- Figure out your photographic need first – whether you are capturing natural sceneries, indoor pictures etc.
- Consider the details of the phone
- High storage – if the phone has high storage which supports microSD cards it’s beneficial in recording 4K videos.
- Battery size – if you are planning to head out the whole day it’s easier if you have a phone with a good battery life.
- Screen quality- if you are viewing pictures and 4K videos in your phone, it’s good to have an OLED screen as it makes your snaps look lively and vibrant.
We have listed the 5 best camera phones in the world in 2018 and 2019 comprising top brands, price ranges and specialties.
- Google Pixel 3/Google pixel 3 XL – Best Smartphone Camera
Rear camera: 12.2 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.55″, 1.4µm, OIS, dual pixel PDAF
Dual-LED flash, Auto-HDR, panorama
Front camera: 8MP + 8MP
Rear camera aperture: f/1.8
Auto focus type: Phase detection
- Has a choice of two handsets.
- Extremely powerful camera with intuitive interface and AI smarts which adapts exceptionally to any scenario, even if it’s a bright day light or low-light portrait.
- Dual front facing cameras which gives perfect background blurred selfie portraits.
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Huawei Mate 20 Pro – Highest megapixel camera phone
Rear camera: 40 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/1.7″, PDAF/Laser AF
20 MP, f/2.2, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/2.7″, PDAF/Laser AF
8 MP, f/2.4, 80mm (telephoto), 1/4″, 5x optical zoom, OIS, PDAF/Laser AF
Rear camera aperture: f/1.8, f/2.2, f/2.4
Auto focus type: Phase detection
- High Versatile camera experience with three rear cameras.
- Superior low- light performance with its second- long- exposure Night Mode.
- Extra zooming and wide angle capturing
3.Samsung Galaxy Note 9 – Striking low – light performance
Rear camera: 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55″, 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4″, 1.0µm, AF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
Front camera: 8MP 0
Rear camera aperture: f/1.5-f/2.4
Auto focus type: Phase detection
- Handset which make it easier to capture at low-light
- Identifies and adapts to various objects with the new- scene optimizer feature.(white balance and color balance etc.)
- Captures small details
- Remote snapping available.
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iPhone XS/ iPhoneXS Max – Simple and stress-free experience
Rear camera: 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55″, 1.4µm, OIS, PDAF
12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4″, 1.0µm, OIS, PDAF, 2x optical zoom
Front camera:7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard)
Rear camera aperture: f/1.8, f/2.4
Auto focus type: Phase detection
- Clutter free, simple interface which makes it easier for the user to snap pictures without having to worry about too many controls and modes.
- Easy to pull up and take a quick snap.
- Blurred background Bokeh effect is available.
- Dual rear camera features.
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Samsung Galaxy S9 – Best mobile camera
Rear camera:12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55″, 1.4µm, OIS, dual pixel PDAF
Front camera: MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/3.6″, 1.22µm, AF
Rear camera aperture: f/1.5-2.4, f/2.4
Auto focus type: Phase detection
- Fantastically good performance in low light.
- Easy to use camera app with an automatic mode which allows you to snap instantly.
