The upcoming Microsoft Lumia 950 is looking very promising. Daylight performance is stunning. Low-light performance is still limited by the smallish sensor but not too bad. CHeck out the link below.

http://blogs.windows.com/devices/2015/10/1...d-lumia-950-xl/

On this image viewed in 100% resolution, the details on the face are remarkable. Clarity, colour and sharpness are also very good.



This post has been edited by ryder_78: Nov 17 2015, 04:00 PM

Looking real sharp. Looks like there is some DSLR quality to the image.

I like this one better. Outstanding clarity and sharpness on this one, with great bokeh as well.

Nothing beats Nokia Lumia actually. Their sensor is quite big for a phone (Iphone user here)

Panasonic CM1 sensor size is bigger I think. At 1" similar to compacts while Nokia Lumia 950 is 1/2.4.
Furthermore CM1 has changeable aperture from 2.8 to 11 while Nokia is only fixed at 1.8.

Btw, quite a big 50% sale going on at amazon for the CM1
http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-DMC-CM1-Ca...uct_top?ie=UTF8

Looking real cheap. Has anyone bought handphones from Amazon before? Issues would be customs tax and warranty if devices are shipped from overseas.

That video only compares the Sony Xperia Z5 to the Apple iPhone 6S. For me, the Z5 is not the phone with the best camera.

I think it will be good....if current users say iphone6, S6, Honor7, nokia 1020...I think there is no user of Z5 yet, right?.....these users agrees to a theme, and then post their best pictures let the audience here decide....on the grade?

This post has been edited by VeeJay: Nov 23 2015, 06:49 PM

The primary factor that contributes to superior image quality, in the case of a camera phone, would be the size of the sensor other than factors such as lens quality and image processing. The best camera phone would be one that is versatile, not only having the capability of producing good images in good light on a bright sunny day but in low lighting conditions such as dimly-lit or dark scenes. The camera phone has to be able to produce a relatively clean shot with good clarity and sharpness that shows the least amount of noise. In order to achieve good results in low light, the size of the sensor is of paramount importance. Generally and most usually, the larger the sensor the better the low light performance.

From the images I have seen on the other sites, the Panasonic Lumix CM1 is the best camera phone. Next up, in my opinion would be the Microsoft Lumia 950 judging from the results I have seen so far.

I have never liked the Sony Xperia Z series of camera phones despite the latest flagship Z5 which boasts a sensor size of 1/2.3". The Sony Xperia phones tend to over-do the processing producing artifacts especially on clear blue skies.

My opinion, Lumia, Sony and Iphone 6 and above gave the best smart phone camera. However, of course they cant beat in terms of camera compare to the Nokia Pureview808 but because of the symbian, it turns out into a junk camera phone , ain't smart phone

It would be interesting to compare the quality of the phones and posting the results for everyone to see. I am sure there will be reviews comparing the top cameraphones when some of these phones are available in the market.

It would be interesting to compare some of the top phones such as LG G4, Samsung S6, latest iPhone 6 with the upcoming Sony Z5 and Lumia 950. Personally, I believe all these phones are capable of good picture quality with little difference between them in good light. In low light, maybe the Z5 and 950 will pull further away from the other phones.

Totally agree...first we need to gather those users to come here.

My Nokia 1020...kaput...could only post from Honor7. If we could agree to a theme...it will be interesting.

Post a general theme picture like a green plant closeup...then the others can follow to compare

I've found a website comparing the Microsoft Lumia 950 to the iPhone 6s and Samsung Galaxy Note 5. Surprisingly the photos from the iPhone 6s looked better than the Lumia 950. Not sure if the reviewer deliberately rigged the results by producing poor quality photos with the Lumia 950.

Any comments? I was expecting the Lumia 950 to show considerably better results than the iPhone 6s, tangible and marked improvements over the iPhone 6s. But the photos below do not show that.

Link : http://www.techradar.com/reviews/phones/mo...306004/review/5

* Photo from the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 is left out as the latest Galaxy S6 is the appropriate phone to be compared to the Lumia 950 and iPhone 6s. The Note 5 is included together in the review because the reviewer happens to carry one with him.

Microsoft Lumia 950:-


iPhone 6s plus


Microsoft Lumia 950 :-


iPhone 6s plus :-


Microsoft Lumia 950 (low light, out of focus):-


iPhone 6s plus :-

To be frank, the 2nd and 3rd sample photo (car park shot and dancing shot) looked terrible. The Nokia Pureview 808 will be able to produce better results than these any time.

Any thoughts if it is more to the camera or the photographer? I suspect it's more to the latter.

Aiseh all this compare compare, here are my photos with the.........

Honor 7.

http://www.dreamstime.com/stock-photo-asia...s-image60233691

Galaxy S6

http://www.dreamstime.com/stock-photo-gril...e-image53232773

Capable camera? Yes.
Able to produce image quality that is passable for stock photo? You bet.

Apa lagi mau?

It is only by comparing that we can know the differences or deficiencies that exist between quality of the camera in various smartphones. Otherwise, there is no benchmark and ANY image that is taken by a decent smartphone can be considered as good. Or as you have pointed out in your post above, a capable camera. Only when comparison is made, a "capable camera" in a smartphone will turn out to be an inferior camera when it is pitted against a smartphone with a better camera.

By the way, the images in your link cannot be viewed in large or full resolution.

HTC M9

IMAG1443 by vmwt, on Flickr

IMAG1438 by vmwt, on Flickr

Correct. I am not against comparison. It's just that I have seen many comparisons poorly done, in some cases you even see the inferior camera being praised.

Inferior, not as in slightly behind but those that are far behind.

As for my images, sorry la I give full resolution put on Internet I cannot make money already. Hehe. The point is to show that the image is good enough to be approved by stock photo site, meaning the capture of detail is sufficient even for commercial purpose.

The images from the Lumia 950 looked considerably poorer than the Apple iPhone 6S. Looks like the camera in the Lumia 950 isn't that good after all.