Performance
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Sample
images
The
sample images
The single LED flash fulfills the task of
lighting the scene; however, you can get results of image that look more
natural without using it, although the 28mm equivalent focal length of the lens
is not the greatest for portrait images.
Lens quality
Lens
test shots
Detail is fairly good in the shots, though
they were taken with strong sharpening. Some purple fringing is able to be seen
in the photo of the trees above, however, most of the photos are not much
matter in general. Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) which means we can capture
the sharp handheld shots at 1/15 seconds or less without using the LED.
Exposure is generally fine, and can be set by using the touchscreen. The HDR
shooting mode gets the impressive results with high contrast images, even
though it may look unnatural.
ISO
image noise level
ISO
test photos
ISO noise at lower ISO settings is good,
but the lower light levels and increased ISO settings, noise becomes quite
clear. The pictures at ISO 800 and ISO 1,600 indicate that there is no
increased noise compared to the previous images, and since the shutter speed
and aperture remain the same, we doubt that the camera has not really made the
switch to the higher ISO settings. For examples of noise in low light, look at
the examples of the other pictures above.
Efficient
white balance
White-balance
test images
White Balance Performance - Auto White
Balance (AWB) works well under the yellow light, which gives the slightly warm
result of the image, and the tungsten preset offers a more neutral result. AWB
works very well under fluorescent light with the presets getting a similar
result.
Panorama
mode
The panorama mode automatically combines
the images together while you are panning the camera around. The images are linked
to each other quite well, but in some locations, the exposure changes may be
seen.
The
panorama mode
Digital
filters
Digital
filters
15 effects are integrated into the HTC
camera app and are selected along the bottom of the screen. You are able to
adjust the exposure, contrast, saturation, and sharpness of the images. The
"Zoe" shooting mode captures multiple continuous images (up to 20)
and then places them into a video, the video mode will make a short video clip
and does not accompany with sound, but you can still store these photos.
Video
Video options consist of slow-motion mode,
fast HD (60fps), video HDR (Full HD).
Value
The HTC One is available on the market at a
price of approximate $793.5 for products that are not included Sims; and is higher
than a number of new smartphones that emphasize on camera quality including the
iPhone 5 (8mp), Sony Xperia Z (13mp), Samsung Galaxy S4 (13mp), Nokia Lumia 920
(8mp with OIS), and Nokia PureView 808 (41MP, Xenon flash).
Conclusion
Beyond its rivals, the HTC One has taken
the bold step by using a sensor with lower resolution (4MP), and thus larger
pixels than rival smartphones, combined with a bright f/2.0 lens and optical
image stabilization, which will bring the great advantages in low-light conditions.
However, this does not significantly affect the level of detail that the camera
is likely to capture, with 4 megapixels giving the feeling of slightly lower
resolution these days, with compact cameras featuring the parameters from 12 to
16 megapixels, digital SLR cameras are 16 to 24 megapixels+, and other smart
phones are 8 or 13 megapixels.
Another camera that has employed sensor
technology to improve low light performance is the Nokia PureView 808, with a
large sensor and 41 megapixels, it uses pixel moving/merging to offer better
low-light performance, and comes with a real Xenon flash, so you can take
photos at lower resolution (5-8mp optimum) with lower noise and glare outside,
you are also able to capture ultra-high resolution images with detail and low
light performance. Another camera is designed to create low-light performance
is the Nokia Lumia 920 with optical image stabilization and an 8mp sensor.
However, neither of these cameras uses
Android, and if you would like to get the latest applications and a great web
experience with good connectivity and sharing, then your choices will return to
Android and iPhone. If you frequently take pictures, or want to shoot images in
low light conditions, and want to share directly to social media sites such as
Facebook, the low resolution of 4 megapixels cannot make you worry too much,
making the HTC become a great choice. It looks and feels like a high-end smart
phone and having good quality, although the images are not too appealing.
For the photographers who prefer low light,
the phone's camera will make an impression, but with good light, the low
resolution, the camera may disappoint. The HDR images and videos are greatly
impressive, as well as the high-speed shooting. With a smart phone, the HTC One
is simply shining.
Pros
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The 4.7-inch screen is bright, large and clear.
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Extremely sensitive and easy to use
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Large memory (32GB)
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Optical image stabilization
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HDR still images and videos are impressive.
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The phone looks great
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Continuous shooting is fast.
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f/2.0 Lens
Cons
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There is no physical shutter release button.
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Only 4MP images - daylight images lack detail.
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The flash is a type of LED light.
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Price
HTC
One Specifications
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Lens
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Max Aperture: f/2
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Lens Range: 3.8mm
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35mm equivalent: 28mm
Image Sensor
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CCD pixels: 4Mp (Megapixels)
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Pixels (W): 2,688
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Pixels (H): 1,520
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Sensor Size: 1/3 inch
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Aspect Ratio: 16:9; 4:3
LCD Monitor
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LCD Monitor: 4.7in
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Screen resolution: 1,080p
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Touch Screen: Yes
Focusing
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Focusing modes: Autofocus; Face Detection
Exposure Control
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Shutter speeds longest: No Data
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ISO sensitivity: 100 - 800
Video
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Movie mode: Yes
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Video Resolution: 1,920x1,080; 1,280x720 720p
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Video FPS: 1,080P up to 30fps, 720P up to
60fps, 1,080P with HDR up to 28fps, 768x432 up to 96fps
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Stereo Sound: Yes
Other Features
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Image Stabilization: Yes
Interface
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USB: USB 2
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Wi-Fi: Yes
Storage
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Internal Memory: 3,2000mb
Power Source
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Battery Type: 2,300mAh
Box Contents
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Box Contents: Phone, microUSB Cable,
Earphones, Sim eject pin, Instructions, UK charger
Dimensions
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Weight: 143g
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Width: 137.4mm
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Height: 68.2mm
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Depth: 9.3mm
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