Does the OnePlus 12 have a Stacked Camera Sensor? Is the Open Camera Better? CONTROVERSY!

What’s going on with the OnePlus 12 camera?
I’ve gotten a number of questions from folks concerned about the new camera sensor in the OnePlus 12, and how it might be different from the OnePlus Open. Is OnePlus trying to pull a fast one? Should folks expect poorer camera performance on the less expensive phone?
Why did Sony give these sensors different names?
 

More info on the OnePlus 12 https://onepluscom.pxf.io/q4XmbL
OnePlus 12 on Best Buy https://howl.me/cluO2v6zMyc
More info on the Open https://onepluscom.pxf.io/3eOOjn
Open on Best Buy https://howl.me/cluPckrexbg

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NEW DASH CAM! DDPAI Z50 4K GPS is a HUGE Upgrade!

I was long overdue an upgrade for my old car’s dash cam. It’s a really good time to shop some of the new options, get better video quality, and some handy safety features. Here are some thoughts on the Z50 4K GPS! Continue reading “NEW DASH CAM! DDPAI Z50 4K GPS is a HUGE Upgrade!”

Sony XPERIA 1IV vs vivo X80 Pro: Camera Comparison!

WHERE BOTH PHONES ARE WINNERS!

These two are MONSTER performers.

Two of the best camera centric phones of the year, and they couldn’t be more different if they tried. Sony and vivo both deliver excellent results!

Let’s look at the strengths and weaknesses of each phone, and see which might be the right fit for you! Continue reading “Sony XPERIA 1IV vs vivo X80 Pro: Camera Comparison!”

Phone vs Camera 2022! THEY FINALLY MATCH???

Phone vs Camera! Mirrorless vs Android! PHOTO SHOWDOWN!

I love it when math kinda blows my mind.

Shooting on the Vivo X70 Pro+, I was struck by how photographic the photos could look. When we crunch the numbers on equivalent performance, we see something kind of incredible.

Compared against my Lumix G9 and a $900 lens, does the Vivo MATCH my Mirrorless camera?

Whew… We gotta take a look at this… Continue reading “Phone vs Camera 2022! THEY FINALLY MATCH???”

Sony XPERIA Pro-I Camera: Why is this SO good?

While I wrap up shooting samples for a more in depth camera look at the Pro-I, and some upcoming comparisons, I wanted to take a couple minutes to chat about camera design. A camera is more complicated than just a shutter button on a screen.

Sony shows a LOT of thought can go into helping a user produce better content. Continue reading “Sony XPERIA Pro-I Camera: Why is this SO good?”

Vivo X70 Pro Plus Camera Conclusion: Ambitious

Vivo X70 Pro+ Camera Review!

Vivo delivers one of the most ambitious smartphone cameras of the year. Despite some irritating software issues, the pure hardware advantages here are formidable. Phones are quickly becoming the starter cinema cameras for upcoming generations of film makers.

Can this phone satisfy content creators and story tellers?

Let’s take a look! Continue reading “Vivo X70 Pro Plus Camera Conclusion: Ambitious”

DO YOU Need a Gimbal INSIDE Your Phone? vivo X70 Pro vs LG Wing!

Smartphone camera gimbal or a gimbal INSIDE your phone?

An impressive feature to include on a phone camera, let’s see how smooth we can shoot when on the go!

vivo includes sophisticated hardware, so let’s see how that footage stacks up against an LG gimbal camera! Continue reading “DO YOU Need a Gimbal INSIDE Your Phone? vivo X70 Pro vs LG Wing!”

DON’T Upgrade Your Phone JUST for a “BETTER” Camera!

New phones always sound like AMAZING upgrades, but if you’re buying a new phone JUST for a “nicer” camera, you might not be getting your money’s worth!

Let’s take a look at camera sensors, and chat about WHERE a new camera will deliver an improvement! Continue reading “DON’T Upgrade Your Phone JUST for a “BETTER” Camera!”