Are there any upcoming phones or existing phones that are comparable to N95 in terms of performance and function but with a better camera?
Answer:
Frankly speaking, in terms of features, few phones out there can match what the N95 offers. One of its biggest strengths is the presence of an onboard GPS chip, which other phone-makers have been slow in introducing on their handsets. So if you ask me, for the time being at least, the N95 and the N95 (8GB) are still the most feature-packed phones available.
As for the camera, I think that would be a separate issue. Though Nokia was the first to introduce a 5-megapixel camera-phone on the market earlier this year, other manufacturers have since caught up. Sony Ericsson has the K850i Cyber-shot, Samsung has the G600 and the upcoming G800 with optical zoom, and LG has the Viewty KU990. When it comes to choosing one, most people would be spoilt for choice.
However, I have to say again that the resolution of the phones is more a marketing speak than actual representation of image quality. The optics and image sensor play very important roles as well, and these are information which the manufacturers are still reluctant to divulge. Or rather, we are having difficulty getting hold of these details.
I reckon you're a picky user like me because I'd rather stick with my dSLR for proper photography. While camera-phones are useful for snapping pictures on-the-fly, they just don't give me the kind of speed, performance and quality I'm looking for. And that's the main reason why I still love my E61 without a camera.
I'm not too sure about you, but you can take a look at the phone models I've mentioned above. While you're at it, you should also consider the Sony Ericsson K810i/K800i if you're not sold by the megapixel hype, yet.
As for the camera, I think that would be a separate issue. Though Nokia was the first to introduce a 5-megapixel camera-phone on the market earlier this year, other manufacturers have since caught up. Sony Ericsson has the K850i Cyber-shot, Samsung has the G600 and the upcoming G800 with optical zoom, and LG has the Viewty KU990. When it comes to choosing one, most people would be spoilt for choice.
However, I have to say again that the resolution of the phones is more a marketing speak than actual representation of image quality. The optics and image sensor play very important roles as well, and these are information which the manufacturers are still reluctant to divulge. Or rather, we are having difficulty getting hold of these details.
I reckon you're a picky user like me because I'd rather stick with my dSLR for proper photography. While camera-phones are useful for snapping pictures on-the-fly, they just don't give me the kind of speed, performance and quality I'm looking for. And that's the main reason why I still love my E61 without a camera.
I'm not too sure about you, but you can take a look at the phone models I've mentioned above. While you're at it, you should also consider the Sony Ericsson K810i/K800i if you're not sold by the megapixel hype, yet.
by cnet asia
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