Cameraphones Or Specialised Cameras... Which Is Better? PocketPC, Smartphone, regular cellphone... the options and variation

[fadedmemory 0]

I am currently using my PocketPC as my all around device. I no longer carry my old 2.2 mega pixel bulky camera (Kodak DX3600). It's too bulky and the delay really sucks. My AT&T 8525 has a 2 mega pixel camera, records audio and video as well as all the other neat things like the full slide out qwerty keyboard, touchscreen, web browser, and runs Windows Mobile 5.0. Too bad I can't install Linux on it yet

 

Well, back on topic: cameras. I just got back from a trip to Hawaii in Nov. 2007 and didn't even bring my old Kodak. The pictures from my 8525 turned out pretty well, and I'm actually considering making some calendars and postcards from some of the pictures I took there and selling them on my website... once I get it up and running the way I want.

 

Let me know what you think about the Specialized Camera vs. Camera Phones

Edited May 22, 2012 by moderator (see edit history)

[Janissary 0]

Well, I dont want less quallity photos but by quality I dont mean 10 megapixel 30 megapixel etc :)If my cell phone could take photos fast, if they are in enough size to print, if I can take photos in not-normal situtions (normal= well lighted, well colour balanced etc) well its good enough for me.I like taking photos and I would prefer a good cameraphone so i can takes photos whenever whereever :)Isnt a pocket pc bullky?

[kobra500 1]

Well for a camera phone that isn't wildly expensive, your looking at 3-5 mega pixel camera, I'd advice a sony erikson above nokia and samsung etc but thats just me.

[fadedmemory 0]

Isnt a pocket pc bullky?

Mine is a little bulky, however I still prefer carrying it around everywhere instead of a cellphone and separate camera. especially since my digital camera wouldn't even fit in my pocket. Talk about bulky

 

My PocketPC's dimensions: Dimensions: 112.5mm (L) x 58mm (W) x 21.95mm (T) or 4.4" (L) x 2.2" (W) x 0.8" (T) (according to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AT&T_8525)

[adriantc 0]

I currently have a Sony-Ericsson K810i phone which has a 3.2 megapixel sensor (with autofocus and blitz). Previously I have owned a Sony-Ericsson K750i (2 megapixel sensor with autofocus and with LEDs). I'm not a big fan of Nokia, so I can't speak much about the quality of the pictures taken with a Nokia camera phone but the K810i really has a great camera. If you ask me Sony-Ericsson are the best in picture quality in the phone department. In the daylight it's very hard to make any difference between a photo taken with a SE K810i and a standalone digital camera. There is still room for improvement for the quality of the pictures taken in low light conditions, but I guess that also has to do with the size of the sensor - which has to be a lot smaller. It's also about marketing, but it's no mistake my K810i holds the logo CyberShot!As for the poll I voted for smaller cameras instead of the bulky ones, but we have to remember that the best picture quality will only be archived not with a digital but the the old fashioned film camera with complete manual settings. Of course you have to know when to use which settings,l but that is the apex in terms of quality.

[majklisko 0]

To take photos I use only my camera Samsung NV3, which has some additional special functions like playback MP3's and video files and has a TV output... yeah and it can record video with sufficent quality of 640x480 30fps. I think its a good vote for a multimedia portable center ...the only thing is missing to make calls

[smsm89 0]

well it's somewhat embarsing if I caried my camera always so some time my Nokia N73 3.2 Mp phone camera is useful and it's so useful because sometimes thier is sights that you realy want to picture ...

[fadedmemory 0]

woo hoo! sorta off topic, sorry, but i just upgraded to Windows Mobile 6.0 =)I like it much better than 5.0

[jopak134 0]

for me just look for carl seizz(spelling?). higher megapixels doesn't usually mean better quality.and also look for a camera that detects motion like sony.But if your looking for quality try digital cameras

[bluedragon 0]

I use a MotoMING . Great phone and a great 2.0 MP camera. I haven't seen a Macro mode in any other phone's camera. Works beautifully.

[AngryMan 0]

I don't tend to use the phone on my camera. I have a Sony Ericsson K610i, which only has a 2 mega pixel camera, and the ammount of nosie you get in the pictures is unbelievable! Whenever I am taking pictures, I always use my Fuji FinePix S6500fd Digital Camera which is brilliant, but I am saving up for a DSLR.

[onscreen 0]

Having a camera phone is good for me instead of taking out my DSLR for simple shots. Also the camera phone serve as my photography spot marking point.

[arnz 0]

I've only got experience with the Nokia camera phones, best being a 2.0megapixel one in the 6000 series phones. Phone camera picture quality is generally less than the proper cameras and/or digital cameras, but good if you're sending photos across mobiles and/or through emails via the internet.

[varalu 0]

I am currently using my PocketPC as my all around device. I no longer carry my old 2.2 mega pixel bulky camera (Kodak DX3600). It's too bulky and the delay really sucks. My AT&T 8525 has a 2 mega pixel camera, records audio and video as well as all the other neat things like the full slide out qwerty keyboard, touchscreen, web browser, and runs Windows Mobile 5.0. Too bad I can't install Linux on it yet
Well, back on topic: cameras. I just got back from a trip to Hawaii in Nov. 2007 and didn't even bring my old Kodak. The pictures from my 8525 turned out pretty well, and I'm actually considering making some calendars and postcards from some of the pictures I took there and selling them on my website... once I get it up and running the way I want.

Let me know what you think about the Specialized Camera vs. Camera Phones

When it comes to Camera phones, Sony ericsson is definitely on top of the order. i have seen same pictures from different phones and those pictures from Sony are definitely a mark ahead in terms of quality and picture. Now there are so many players are in the marked and coming up with good models and competing equally good with Sony's phones. For example nokia n82 has a very good camera featuring 5MP and its good.

So its a tough decision to make, but these phones will never replace the digital cameras... If you are looking for photos in specific, digicam will be the best option and not a camera...

[Stridr 0]

I have used many camera phones, changing each year to hopefully get the latest technology, from 2 to 3 Megapixels, and now, I am currently using the Nokia N95. I have to say other than the build quality of the phone, it is fanatstic. The camera boasts a 5 Megapixel Carl Zeiss lens, macro mode, night focus and many other functions and settings. I could say it is as good as my 6 Meagapixel Casio Digital camera. In terms of video quality, I must say that settings are few, but the quality is really more than expected, though the zooming is rough. The TV output is there too, with very good quality output. I mean no form of advertising, but I really love this phone, even after a year.

Edited August 16, 2008 by Stridr (see edit history)