Smartphone cameras
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Our phones are becoming our navigation systems, our computers and our everyday cameras. But which smartphones have the best cameras? Does yours?
It's the way to capture moments nowadays. You just pull your phone out of your pocket or purse and snap away. In fact, many people use their phones to take pictures these days than their actual camera. In fact, a recent study finds more than a quarter of all photos and videos are taking on smartphones. But not every smartphone is created equal. "There is some secret sauce to it," said Jessica Dolcourt of CNET.com.
Dolcourt is always trying out new smartphones and knows which are picture perfect, starting with the iPhone 4S. "It's so clear and crisp in detail and the color reproduction is also pretty good," she said.
In addition to taking clear, vivid pictures, the iPhone 4S also has very simple camera controls. The HTC Vivid also takes crisp shots inside and out, according to Dolcourt. "I took it to New York with me on a business trip, I had a purse full of seven different phones and I consistently took that one out for taking my photos."
Unlike the iPhone though, users can customize camera settings to have more control over how the picture will turn out. You can also easily share shots via social media with a single tap.
Dolcourt's third choice is actually more than just one phone. It's the Samsung Galaxy S II line, featuring models like the Skyrocket. "You can get the Samsung Galaxy S II in a variety of different models on a variety of different carriers."
The Skyrocket and its sisters not only take sharp pictures, but also feature an expandable memory slot so you can take even more shots on the go.
As for knowing which camera is right for you, experts suggest getting hands on with the phone in the store. You can also take pictures and email them to yourself so you can see how the shots look on your computer and even printed out.
Which phone do you use? Does it take a good picture? Are you using your phone as a camera more often then your real camera these days? Do you think cameras will eventually become obsolete? Leave your comments below.
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