That depends on the application of your pictures. If you just snap pictures for blogging purposes or facebook at 500 x 335 or 640 x 480 then the pictures are actually quite decent. If you intend to keep for long term memories and upload to sites like flickr, please do some justice and get a proper camera la. My Panasonic Lx-3 announced in 2008 still can eat those high ends Htc One for breakfast.

It's not hard to differentiate a photo taken with DSLR and a phone camera.
You just have to post a photo at 1024 x 720 and the details will tell you.

This post has been edited by Icehart: Jun 2 2013, 12:58 AM

Then that is definitely user problem.

I'm personally waiting for the Lumia EOS. 41mp sensor and some shots are as good as good compact PnS.

IMO some phone cameras are quite acceptable under low light, but then it depends on your requirements and preferences.
These are some nightshots taken by 808 pureview. You might notice that I've posted all at 800 x 600 resolutions because noise will become apparent with anything more than 800 (and blur focus too).









If priced at RM 1,999 also tempting since good PnS camera also around RM 1k already. I'm sold immediately if they announce EOS can capture RAW images.

I think it's a question of convenience in the end. Phone camera quality is nowhere near DSLR quality but it's very convenient and IQ is not too bad. DSLR is bulky and heavy and not to forget it attracts all sorts of attention (even with my K-5 + DA 40mm also kena halau by guards).

Also, camera imaging technology is about to change soon in the smartphone segment. We have iPhone 5s rumored to be upgrading its camera, the Nexus 5 to be spotted with Nikon sensor (stacking), then the Honami series and not to forget king of smartphone cam currently 808 to be ported to EOS with WP 8, a great combo.

This post has been edited by Icehart: Jun 22 2013, 12:04 PM

I myself print few photos from phone before and I find it acceptable.
The images I posted above are from 808 Pureview, so printing at 4R should not be a major problem (41mp).

But that's for pureview 808 lah..haha if you expect to print photos from 3GS and print at 4R then don't put the expectation too high lah.

Anyway, I'm amazed by 808 capability in daylight photography. Night shot is still acceptable.







Taken from flickr group 808.
If you want to view more amazing 808 photos welcome to view em here: http://www.flickr.com/groups/808pureview/pool/

This post has been edited by Icehart: Jun 24 2013, 06:24 PM

So far I don't know if any smartphone camera can do that.

Lumia EOS 1020 shot!



Large File: http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3672/9179586...7a1490f09_k.jpg

Flickr Link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/belfiore/9179586182/

Shot by Joe Belfiore, VP of for Windows Phone.

Amazing era of smartphone capabilities.

How come exif info missing?

We need something like Nokia 1020.

chokia

Do you happen to know when the QX100 will be launched in Malaysia?

Thanks for the info.