Some camera comparisons: Z Play vs Pixel

[benjamminh]

If my wife wanted to switch with me other than the camera and the security of the Shattershield I would be completely happy.

 

[On2Vegas]

Perhaps a software update can improve the camera's performance. Although I find it quite serviceable in most conditions other that fairly low light.

 

[azdro22]

Moto Z play camera is good for the price it has been listed.

 

[NX1977]

I've been using A Better Camera app for a few days, and pictures are improved compared to the Motorola camera app. I never noticed much difference on my Nexus 5, so stuck with the stock Google camera app.

Perhaps the majority of camera issues are mostly down to a poor camera app? Certainly there seems to be less noise in low light.

Although I did record a video with the Motorola app and that was pretty good when viewed on a computer.

Is it just pictures which are affected?


I'd be interested in seeing Pixel v Z pictures using the same camera app (ie better camera) to see if the results are any closer between the 2 handsets.

 

[Green_Laser]

@clocks

Thank you very much for the comparison pics. My wife and I are currently still with Moto X 2014, though we feel it's time to upgrade.. Battery is simply getting too short of a span to work with, and we could use an upgrade in the camera department. Our options we have narrowed down to are either the Play or the Pixel.
We have a toddler too and of course we use the camera all the time, many great moments to catch.

If I remember correctly, you once may have had a Moto X 2014, and maybe still do.

What's for sure is that the Pixel's camera IS better than both the Moto X 2014 and the Moto Z Play.

A small request from you, my wife and I could really benefit from your help here. If you still do have your moto x lying around, could you please send a couple of comparison pics between the two.. And if moto x no longer with you, no worries, based on your memory, would you say the Z Play is same quality or better than the Moto X 2014?

We'd love the battery life of the Play and a better camera than our current phones, however if the Play has equal quality to Moto x, we'll go with the Pixel.

Thank you!

 

[Clocks]

@clocks

Thank you very much for the comparison pics. My wife and I are currently still with Moto X 2014, though we feel it's time to upgrade.. Battery is simply getting too short of a span to work with, and we could use an upgrade in the camera department. Our options we have narrowed down to are either the Play or the Pixel.
We have a toddler too and of course we use the camera all the time, many great moments to catch.

If I remember correctly, you once may have had a Moto X 2014, and maybe still do.

What's for sure is that the Pixel's camera IS better than both the Moto X 2014 and the Moto Z Play.

A small request from you, my wife and I could really benefit from your help here. If you still do have your moto x lying around, could you please send a couple of comparison pics between the two.. And if moto x no longer with you, no worries, based on your memory, would you say the Z Play is same quality or better than the Moto X 2014?

We'd love the battery life of the Play and a better camera than our current phones, however if the Play has equal quality to Moto x, we'll go with the Pixel.

Thank you!

I dont still have a 2014 x. However one thing you could try is looking for reviews of the G4+ vs the 2015 or 2014 moto x. The G4+ and the Z Play have the same camera sensor.

 

[pkguy323]

I took two pics with the phone stationary.. One with stock moto app and one with A Better Camera app. Different as night and day. No tweaks on either app. Impressed. New thread coming. A Better Camera app pic was lighter and had better resolution.