Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Oppo launches smartphone that takes 50MP photos


Oppo launches smartphone that takes 50MP photos

Chinese smartphone maker Oppo has launched the first smartphone in the world that can capture photos with 50MP resolution.

Chinese smartphone maker Oppo has launched the first smartphone in the world that can capture photos with 50MP resolution.

Though the rear camera of the phone, Oppo Find 7, has resolution of 13MP only, it has a Super Zoom mode that merges 10 photos to create a single 50MP image. Nokia's Lumia 1020 smartphone has a 41MP rear camera but can take photos with maximum resolution of 38MP only.

The smartphone can also capture 4K (movie hall quality) as well as slow-motion (720p at 120fps) videos. It packs a LED flash on the back and a 5MP camera in front.

Another unique feature of Oppo Find 7 is its QHD (or 2K) display panel, offering resolution of 2560x1440p, much higher than the 1920x1080p screens of most smartphones available at present. With screen size of 5.5-inch, the Find 7 has the highest pixel density in the smartphone market with 538 pixels per inch.

Vivo Xplay 3S, launched in December last year, is the only other smartphone to feature a QHD screen. Samsung is also said to be working on a Galaxy S5 variant with QHD screen, rumoured to be unveiled in May this year.

Oppo Find 7 is powered by 2.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 chipset, which also powers the Samsung Galaxy S5 and Sony Xperia Z2. The phone runs on Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) operating system, with the company's own ColorOS 1.2 on top, and 3GB RAM. It comes with 32GB internal storage, microSD support and 3,000mAh battery.

Oppo says that users can operate the phone with wet hands without any risk of water damage. The phone features a notification strip at the bottom, where it displays incoming calls as well as unread SMSs and emails. The manufacturer has used the VOOC technology in the smartphone, which allows it charge from zero to 75% in 30 minutes.

The all-new Find 7 will hit the market in May or June this year, with a price tag of 3,498 yuan.

The company has also launched a toned down version of Find 7, featuring a Full HD screen, 2.3GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor, 2GB RAM and 2,800mAh battery. The version, named Find 7a, will hit the market on March 20 at 2,998 yuan.

Apart from the two smartphones, Oppo also unveiled the O-Band wearable device. This gadget can track users' sleeping patterns, record fitness data and send notifications.

Oppo entered the Indian market in January this year, bringing the N1 smartphone with rotating camera to the country at Rs 39,999.


Cameraduel: Nokia challenges Sony


#Cameraduel: Nokia challenges Sony

It seems Nokia, which is confident about the camera prowess of its Lumia 1020 smartphone wants to challenge Sony to a camera-duel.

Nokia differentiates its high-end smartphones with top of the line optics. Upbeat about the camera prowess of its high-end smartphone, the company has challenged Japanese giant Sony to a camera duel. Nokia has called for a contest between its nearly year-old Lumia 1020 and Sony's latest Xperia Z2.

In response to a tweet posted by Sony's UK account talking about the camera technology deployed in the Sony Xperia Z2, Nokia UK responded with a tweet challenging Sony to a camera-duel.

Sony's Xperia UK account tweeted, "Picture-perfect moments deserve award-winning camera technology, see how with #XperiaZ2." Nokia responded, "This town ain't big enough for the both of us, @sonyxperiagb! #CameraDuel," along with a picture featuring the Lumia 1020.

Sony did not reply to the tweet.

Sony's Xperia Z2 smartphone boasts of noise-canceling technology and ultra-high-definition video recording. The Z2's built-in camera can capture video in so-called 4K resolution that offers four times the details as current high-definition video. Z2 sports a 1/2.3" 20.7MP Exmor RS camera with Sony's G Lens. The Z2 is waterproof, so it can shoot even under-water, which the Lumia 1020 is not capable of.

On the other hand, Nokia's contender sports a 41MP camera with PureView technology. The 41MP Zeiss camera has six lenses and features Nokia's PureView imaging technology, along with two types flash - one LED and the other Xenon. The Lumia 1020 also features a technology called Dual Capture, which takes two shots at the same time, one at 38MP resolution and the other at 5MP. The former is meant for photo editing, while the latter is ideal for social media uploads. It also comes with Optical Image Stabilization, which the Xperia Z2 lacks.

Nokia has been known to take potshots at its rivals on Twitter and other social networks. Recently, it fired a salvo at Apple when it announced the 8GB version of the iPhone 5C. It tweeted, "Hey Apple: "Today we announce a colourful, fast and affordable 8GB smartphone" - Nokia, Feb 2013."


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