2014's Ultrapixel camera set to rock the HTC One+ release
You would definitely be forgiven to think that the HTC One+ was only going to have an average camera considering its 4 megapixel rating. However, you’d be very much mistaken.
If you’ve seen the HTC One release before, you’ll know just how good the snapper is, despite the seemingly low specs, and that comes down to the Ultrapixel technology behind it.
The HTC One+ is set to feature the same kind of technology when it’s released, but what is Ultrapixel camera technology and how does it work?
How does the HTC One+ Ultrapixel technology work?
Whilst megapixel rating does matter when it comes down to taking pictures with a camera phone, it isn’t everything, and the HTC One+ proves that with its Ultrapixel kit.
The technology itself is pretty simple; by increasing the size of the pixel, rather than just adding in more pixels, the camera lens can bring in more light compared to other smartphones, increasing image quality as a result. In fact, this 4 megapixel snapper captures 300% more light than most leading 13 megapixel cameras, showing just how effective the kit is.
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HTC One+ camera features
With a second version of the HTC One due to be announced at MWC later this month, its a dead cert that the Taiwanese smartphone giants will look to further advance their impressive Ultrapixel camera technology. The factors below will all help to improve the quality of your photos.
Advanced Imaging Technology
Like we’ve mentioned before, the advanced imaging technology uses only 4 megapixels, but relies on an improved sensor and optical lens system to boost quality.
HTC Imagechip
The chip inside the phone also offers improved autofocus, colour shading and noise reduction, basically keeping sharpness and quality high.
This chip also gives us more high dynamic range, boosting the overall effectiveness of the camera.
Optical Image Stabilisation
Optical image stabilisation is also a key aspect for the HTC One+. This part of the kit drastically reduces blur in photos when being taken with a shaky hand, helping keep pictures sharp and vivid.
So if you’re taking pictures in less than friendly conditions, or on a night out, you shouldn’t see any blur on the HTC One+, depending on how many you’ve had to drink, of course!
Larger Aperture
Aperture is basically the part of the camera that lets in light to the sensor itself, and the HTC One+ is set to feature an f/2.0 aperture like we saw in the original HTC One.
This means that it lets in more light, increasing quality compared to the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S4 and the iPhone 5s, two of the leading cameras which sport more megapixels than the HTC One+.
Processing speed
Focusing speed has been decreased to less than 200ms on a full distance scan, meaning you won’t need to wait very long at all for your viewfinder to focus before taking a picture, saving you time and effort when you need to take a picture quickly.
Lens Compensation Technology
De-noise processing kit is also going to make an appearance in the One+. For those who don’t know exactly what this is (us included!), it helps to avoid over-saturation of pictures because of too much light.
So, if you’ve ever taken a snap which has been ‘whited out’ thanks to the sun or some other bright light in the picture, you won’t have to worry about this happening again with the HTC One+.
Decreased File Size
With a higher megapixel rating, comes an increase in file size for each picture, this is because each pixel uses up a certain amount of memory, something that becomes quite an issue when you start thinking upward of 15-20 megapixels.
Some pictures can take up over 10MB per snap if taken in a RAW format, like you have the option to on some camera phones. But with the HTC One+ you needn’t worry, thanks to its 4 megapixel snapper.
That means each picture is automatically smaller than phones with bigger cameras, saving you valuable memory space.
HTC One+ Photo Finish!
So, whilst the HTC One+ certainly won’t blow your socks off on paper, it definitely will when you take a look at the camera in practice.
It saves room, increases quality and handles all of your photo needs, in its unassuming 4 megapixel shell.
You definitely shouldn’t be put off by its low megapixel count, especially considering that it is a better snapper than most 13 megapixel cameras in our opinion, putting it ahead of the iPhone 5s and Samsung Galaxy S4.
So, if you weren’t looking forward to the HTC One+ yet, now you have the perfect reason to!
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