Normally, when we analyze the camera of a mobile phone or tablet, we pay attention to aspects such as resolution, sensor quality, zoom, the inclusion of optical image stabilization, or specific software features. However, there is a rather curious area that is rarely mentioned: the time it takes to capture the image, from when we tap the camera app until we actually get the picture we want.
Last Friday, an interesting graphic was published online detailing the speed of various leading smartphones in three camera-related tasks: the time it takes to launch the app , to focus , and to take the photo . This chart doesn't reveal anything about the quality of the final result; it simply provides information on how the phone responds when we urgently need to capture a specific moment.
The Lumia 1020, quality without rush
If we take a look at the bottom of the table, we find a curious surprise: the Lumia 1020 , the terminal with the best camera marketed to date, takes its time to achieve those magnificent results that it is capable of obtaining.
The same is true for the LG G2 , another device with excellent hardware in this regard, thanks to its optical image stabilization system. However, we showed you a few weeks ago how the Android 4.4 update significantly improved responsiveness.
At the top, crowning the ranking, we see the Oppo Find 5 , just a few days after the presentation of its successor, another device capable of offering fantastic performance, if not in terms of speed, then at least in terms of resolution, reaching 50 MP.
Very attentive to the new generation
All the major manufacturers have shown or plan to show significant improvements to the cameras in their flagship phones. Samsung has increased the resolution of the Galaxy S5 to 16 MP , Sony has added the SteadyShot feature to the Xperia Z2, HTC will fit two lenses to the All New One, and LG will offer OIS+ in its G3.
Sofica will likely provide us with interesting data on the speed of all these devices soon. We'll keep you posted.