No HTC phone has true zero shutter lag. They may have some very fast cameras (the one on the Rezound is extremely fast), but they aren't even close to zero shutter lag. And they have some pretty awful compression algorithms that make the images sub-par for the camera's mega pixel count.
Why was the Gnex's camera chosen?
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No HTC phone has true zero shutter lag. They may have some very fast cameras (the one on the Rezound is extremely fast), but they aren't even close to zero shutter lag. And they have some pretty awful compression algorithms that make the images sub-par for the camera's mega pixel count.
Because it's the part that they had and felt they could use to achieve such a quick shutter time?
Or because Verizon, knowing the GNex to be the superior device in their arsenal of Android devices, intentionally sabotaged the camera to push users to the Rezound?
Or because the software hasn't been tweaked to perfection?
Or because Samsung really wants people to buy a GSII.
Or because Samsung was paid by HTC to make the camera poor to push users to the Rezound instead of the Galaxy Nexus.
I think I've covered all the bases with these ideas; from utterly absurd (but hey, some really dig that stuff), to somewhat likely. ;P
Anyways, can we just be honest with ourselves? Nobody here has any idea; for all we know, this was the right choice by far. Or it was a stupid one, based on maximizing profits. We don't know, methinks.
Or because Verizon, knowing the GNex to be the superior device in their arsenal of Android devices, intentionally sabotaged the camera to push users to the Rezound?
Or because the software hasn't been tweaked to perfection?
Or because Samsung really wants people to buy a GSII.
Or because Samsung was paid by HTC to make the camera poor to push users to the Rezound instead of the Galaxy Nexus.
I think I've covered all the bases with these ideas; from utterly absurd (but hey, some really dig that stuff), to somewhat likely. ;P
Anyways, can we just be honest with ourselves? Nobody here has any idea; for all we know, this was the right choice by far. Or it was a stupid one, based on maximizing profits. We don't know, methinks.
I would tend to agree with those who think it's to get 0 shutter lag.
I have the Bionic now at 8MP and it takes terrible pictures and by the time it snaps my kids are already out of the picture.
I'd gladly move up to instant shutter speeds and a slightly worse picture.
As others have said professional photographers don't use a phone. However before I had the ability to take pictures on a phone I never did. At least now it's good enough and handy enough for me to want to.
I have the Bionic now at 8MP and it takes terrible pictures and by the time it snaps my kids are already out of the picture.
I'd gladly move up to instant shutter speeds and a slightly worse picture.
As others have said professional photographers don't use a phone. However before I had the ability to take pictures on a phone I never did. At least now it's good enough and handy enough for me to want to.
Ok maybe not "The best" but its defiantly "One of the best"
The comparison with the GSII sure shows how well the GN performed in low light.
I saw those and it looked like a pretty big difference, but it's strange because the reviews either don't even mention low light performance or they say that it's sub-par.
Don't know. You can also ask the question, why isn't my face in-between Kim Kardashians Rack? It's obvious better than my between a bunch of pillows.
It's the mysteries we live with day to day.
It's the mysteries we live with day to day.
For all those wishing to see a comparison of the GN's camera to the IP4S's (which I think we can agree is a nice camera), check this out:
Samsung Galaxy Nexus vs Apple iPhone 4S: camera comparison
I'm not a huge picture taker, so the camera looks more than adequate to me. Some of the low-light indoor pictures left a little to be desired, but nothing that is going to cause me to lose any sleep. I'm pretty impressed.
Samsung Galaxy Nexus vs Apple iPhone 4S: camera comparison
I'm not a huge picture taker, so the camera looks more than adequate to me. Some of the low-light indoor pictures left a little to be desired, but nothing that is going to cause me to lose any sleep. I'm pretty impressed.
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Just be thankful RIM's not making the Nexus for Google.They didn't even feel it important to give their "Flagship" 9900/30 Bold an auto-focus camera. 
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I agree. The camera is not a primary reason for a smartphone but more of a bonus. I shoot with a high quality DSLR and only see the camera on a smartphone as a nice-to-have thing for "grab shots." That being said, it is undeniable that the iPhone 4S has a fantastic camera for a smartphone. But the quality of shots I see coming from competent use (an often overlooked ingredient in picture taking) are more than satisfactory for me.
I have a Crapberry Curve 8530 and have probably taken fewer than 100 photos in two years with it. The camera really, really, really sucks...but is a convenience for "grab shots" in daylight circumstances as long as I don't expect large high-quality images.
Thanks for sharing this link. It continues to make me feel more confident in the GNex. I can't wait to finally enter the realm of Android!
I don't understand why they didn't just take the same 8MP sensor from the GS2 and put it in the Nexus. Not that hard.
Per BMX. this is so. His comment implied that in order to get the instant shutter performance they chose to only write 5 MP images.
Anyone find it funny how poorly it performs in low light after Samsung and Google specifically hyped up how well it would do under low light situations?
This actually reminds me of the OG Droid Launch. In the initial commercials for it they said it could take good pictures in the dark (or something similar like that) but once it was released, we found out it was a terrible camera all around.
Disappointing for sure...
This actually reminds me of the OG Droid Launch. In the initial commercials for it they said it could take good pictures in the dark (or something similar like that) but once it was released, we found out it was a terrible camera all around.
Disappointing for sure...
you people are so picky, i use an iphone 3G, four years old, you wanna use a bad camera then please by all means take my phone and have fun. The camera on the Nexus is amazing. What are you guys expecting to do with it, honestly? Put a telescope lens on it and take pictures of the ISS flying over? Some nice shots of the crab nebula? And then you complain how bad it is in low light, if you're trying to make a porno get a real camera then:-*
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