The real stand out feature here is that the Galaxy Note 8 has the first dual camera system with optical
image stabilisation in both lenses, which means images from either lens should be crisp and sharp in most lighting conditions.
Not exact matches
In addition, the camera array allows ISO speeds up to 102400, handheld long exposures with AIS (AI Image Stabilisation), slow motion video up to 960 fps and a super snapshot mode able to take photos from the off screen in as little as 0.3 s, 4D predictive focus and AI - assisted compositio
In addition, the camera array allows ISO speeds up to 102400, handheld long exposures with AIS (AI
Image Stabilisation), slow motion video up to 960 fps and a super snapshot mode able to take photos from the off screen
in as little as 0.3 s, 4D predictive focus and AI - assisted compositio
in as little as 0.3 s, 4D predictive focus and AI - assisted composition.
Thankfully the 9810 addresses this with HD recording functionality - if only as far as 720p - along with the ever - present LED flash, continuous auto - focus and
image stabilisation all found
in the 9800 too.
On the video front, you have the option of
image stabilisation again, although we found this gives the appearance of wobble, very evident on the screen, with the display looking slightly behind the action
in front of you, although this doesn't all come through to the video itself.
Action shots are brilliant due to optical
image stabilisation, which is built -
in.
Its optical
image stabilisation feature helps you capture blur - free photographs and videos
in all light conditions.
Neither have optical
image stabilisation (OIS), but the OnePlus 5T has electronic
image stabilization (EIS), which should
in theory make it the better low - light performer.
HUAWEI AI
image stabilisation allows you to capture incredible blur - free, handheld shots
in low - light using Night Mode.
This triple - camera phone is mightily impressive
in low - light, operates fast, can do all those fancy software - based Portrait mode background blurs just as badly as its competition, along with
image stabilisation and that intelligent zoom.
In addition to the fact that the Lumia 1020 has 41 megapixels, the camera's optical
image stabilisation features allow for the phone to be held by hand through the barrel of the microscope and still come up with solid
images.
Neither sensors feature optical
image stabilisation (OIS) and sharpness can suffer as a result, especially
in low light.
If a full - HD screen was not enough of a sway for the size upgrade, that the iPhone 6 Plus boasts optical
image stabilisation, instead of the digital found
in the standard iPhone 6, could do the trick.
Both sensors are behind lenses with f / 2.2 aperture and the RGB sensor also sports Optical
Image Stabilisation for additional stability
in photos and videos.
The 20MP Pureview
image sensor comes with optical
image stabilisation, and the full manual mode is
in a league of its own.
The rear camera on both the smartphones is 12MP, though features like optical
image stabilisation (OIS) and Portrait mode have been added
in the new smartphones.
One takes snaps
in colour and even features optical
image stabilisation, while the other takes photos
in monochrome, similar to the Huawei P10.
Moreover, Xiaomi has also packed 4 axes Optical
Image Stabilisation which works
in tandem with the inbuilt accelerometer and gyroscope.
For those not
in the know, EIS is nowhere as good as proper Optical
Image Stabilisation.
HTC 10 was launched
in India back
in March at Rs 52,990, the first smartphone to feature OIS (optical
image stabilisation) for both front and rear cameras.
With OIS (Optical
Image Stabilisation)
in tow, LG claims to offer «superior low - light imaging» performance.
HTC 10 was a successful product
in the company's portfolio and was the first smartphone to feature dual OIS (Optical
Image Stabilisation).
Its camera has no
image stabilisation, and it's powered by a mid-range Kirin 659 chipset with 3 GB of RAM if you're
in the UK, though a 4 GB variant is available
in India and other regions.
In the photography department, you get a 16 megapixel autofocus camera with OIS (Optical
Image Stabilisation) and 5 front - facing snapper for selfies.
In terms of imaging the device features a 13MP camera, assisted by a unique laser autofocus system and Optical
Image Stabilisation (OIS +) that allows for faster focus lock and crisper photos.
Apple wants you to use the Pro
in a variety of ways: it supports the Apple Pencil and its Smart Keyboard, it boasts a 12 - megapixel rear - facing camera with optical
image stabilisation, and it includes four speakers.
You get support for the Apple Pencil and the Smart Keyboard, the 12 - megapixel camera with optical
image stabilisation, the four speakers, the ProMotion and True Tone screen technology, and some other goodies we didn't mention
in the section above: 4K video recording and a 7 - megapixel front - facing camera for your selfies and FaceTime calls.
The iPhone 7, reviewed here, has imaging that's distinguished from that
in the iPhone 6s by having a larger aperture and OIS, Optical
Image Stabilisation, which should both significantly improve its low light photos.
Thanks to LG's two - axis optical
image stabilisation, the G2 is one of the rare Androids to perform well
in low - light conditions.
In the photography department, you get a 12 - megapixel rear camera with EIS (Electronic
Image Stabilisation).
The 12 - megapixel snapper backed by OIS (Optical
Image Stabilisation) shines
in the low - light photography.
The camera EIS (electronic
image stabilisation) is not as good as claimed and can be over aggressive giving a judder
in video.
Other features include a 5.5 - inch full HD display, an anti-shake and optical
image stabilisation - enabled 13 megapixel camera on the back for sharper photos that works
in both photo and video modes, the aforementioned faster unlock with one - touch fingerprint sensor, Android 5.1.1 and plenty more.
Also, the built -
in ball bearing VCM provides optical
image stabilisation (OIS) even when you capture frames with shaky hands.
In terms of video recording, the iPhone X has the same capabilities as the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, with 4K recording up to 60 fps, slo - mo video at 1080p up to 240 fps and optical
image stabilisation for video.
I shot 4K / 30 fps video and
in this mode there was digital
image stabilisation — it needed it.
Google uses a combination of phase detection autofocus and laser autofocus, but it skips optical
image stabilisation and there is a lot less
in terms of manual control.
However, EIS (electronic
image stabilisation) versus OIS (optical) is not as good
in quick panning producing jittery recordings.
It has a 10X optical / 4x digital Zoom; 12MP; 1.55 µm pixels; f / 3.5 - 6.5 (
in 35 mm camera speak); 22 - 250 mm focal length; macro; Xenon flash (good up to 3 metres and no red eye); focus assist LED; Optical
image still and Electronic
image video
stabilisation; ISO up to 3200 (800 max recommended); saves
in JPEG or RAW; and will shot
in B&W as well.
However, the Nexus 5 comes with optical
image stabilisation, which we suspect is the same
stabilisation system used
in the LG G2.
In terms of imaging, the device houses a 13MP camera at the rear that features optical
image stabilisation and a laser autofocus system.
After losing out to Lumias and iPhones
in the camera department, Samsung has finally managed to squeeze
in OIS (Optical
Image Stabilisation)
in its latest flagship phones.
In previous years, the two iPhones - the standard and the Plus - have been almost identical aside from their physical size and the inclusion of optical
image stabilisation on one and not the other, but this year the difference is, well, different.
The sensor under the hood is the same 13 - megapixel one as found
in the earlier SGS4, albeit minus the
image stabilisation, which sets it
in good stead.
The 4th gen iPad comes with the same signal processor found on the iPhone 5, enabling faster and better
image and video
stabilisation resulting
in much better captures.
In terms of features, there is video
image stabilisation and something called Smartburst, which is claimed to be great for capturing action shots.
It has built -
in OIS (optical
image stabilisation) to ensure that your shots are rarely blurry, and the 4K video recording ensures footage is sharp, even if it could do with some work on the colour / exposure side.
The camera sensor sits behind a six - element lens with sapphire glass front and optical
image stabilisation, which corrects shakes up to 1.5 degrees
in angle.
The rear camera comes with a 0.2 - second autofocus, as well as optical
image stabilisation and
in terms of
image quality, the OnePlus 2 does a sterling job.
It combined with something Apple dubs «Focus Pixels» uses new improvements
in iOS 8, the new A8 processor, and optical
image stabilisation (OIS) to enhance the experience.
Both cameras feature 27 mm f / 2.2 equivalent lenses and now have optical
image stabilisation, hence the small bump to the rear - although it protrodes slightly less
in the Porsche Design model than it does
in the standard Mate 9.