So, HTC unveiled their HTC One Series handsets a few weeks back now. We’ve already reviewed the HTC One X and the HTC One S but I wanted to show you more on the camera technology and how it compares to my usual phone-of-choice – the Samsung Galaxy SII. The HTC One series handsets have a lens which lets in more light and there’s no shutter-lag either. When snapping shots you can fire off several shots in a second or two and choose the best, plus the ImageSense technnology will make sure that the best shot is available.
Dawid has already done a great comparison between the HTC One X and the Sony Xperia S, so here’s a similar contest with the Samsung Galaxy SII …
First, a shot taken at 8PM on a very dark and wet evening in Stoke-on-Trent. I was sitting in the car eating a McDonalds. It’s not something I do that often and, to be honest, the burger tasted like a wet dog. Don’t ask me about those “fries”. A few years ago they used to put salt on them, now they’re all health-conscious and you’d probably be better chewing on boot laces. Anyway…
There’s not a massive difference between these two photos, but you can click on all the images in this article to get a closer look at them if you wish..
Now, let’s crank up the zoom to full and try again to see if there’s a difference. If you look closely there’s some interesting text on the back of that Vauxhall Corsa.. đŸ™‚
Next up, I decided to turn the dimmer lights in our kitchen down to the absolute minimum. It’s images like this, taken in really low light, where the HTC One Series shines.
Next, I cranked it up a notch and went outside. It’s pitch black – 11PM and there’s a small light on our garage. Here’s the Samsung shot…
And finally, here’s some houses across the street. There’s only the street lights …
So, as you can see, the HTC One S performed a lot better in low light. The One S is so quick at snapping photos and, if you want to know more, you can read our full review here.