Mar 26 2009

Nokia 5800 XpressMusic: Camera-Test Part 2

Posted by Norman John in 5800 XpressMusic, N-Series, N96, Nokia

Nokia 5800 XpressMusic: Camera Test Part 2

Some time ago I’ve posted part 1 of 5800′s camera test. In the first part I showed how good the 5800 is doing in good light conditions. However, how is it performing in bad light conditions? This is the question I want to answer in the second part. We’re using the N96 to compare the results as the N96 brings neutral results. Of course we know that we cannot compare these two devices but we really try to focus on the results of the 5800 and we use the N96 as an example only. Next to the 3.2 megapixel camera we find a Dual LED flash which should turn the night to day – we’ll see.

(left: N96 right: 5800) click to enlarge

Verdict:

As you can tell, some pictures went out pretty good and others not that good. Let’s start with the good results. Using the macro-mode and the flash you get some good and sharp pictures which are even better than N96′s results. Actually you can say that the closer you go the better is the quality. The flash is actually bright, not as bright as the N96, but it is bright. Nevertheless, the results aren’t that good when you are several meters away from the object. Due to the small lens just a limited amount of light can come into the lens. Details aren’t that sharp anymore and you can see blur all over the picture. All in all the pictures are acceptable but if you’re searching for a device to take pictures at night you should go for the N82, 6220, N79 or other devices.

http://www.gsmforum.pl rodak69

“Żywiec” spotted ^^
http://www.symbianworld.org Norman John

Hi,
yes it’s Zywiec. I’ve made the picture in my cousin’s room (he lives in Poland)
http://selinap.com Selinap

I sometimes feel like my previous N70 camera is much better than my 5800. Using the 5800, I had problem in focusing on a subject. Perhaps, I am still not use to it. Need some more practice.
Ivan

Yeah, 5800′s camera sucks
m3trail

as your test, it is true about color problem with 5800 camera. but i’ve found 5800 takes very good text photo. i’ve tried diffrerent types of printed document all came out good. it would be great only if there were business card reader apps like sony ericson.
agito

i updated the firmware
from 20 to 21
and the camera is worst than it was

when is put the camera on a subject it’s like my older 5300 it’s warping all over the place

when i snap a picture it’s green ish

this is a bust

don’t update to v21 unless ure not interested with ur camera. it sucks big time
http://www.syedalizain.vox.com Ali Zain

My experience said that 5800 camera perform better in daylight, at night you get variable experience but most closeup pictures with flash comes with good quality. If compare, non carl zeiss nokia phones gives better quality at night even if you compare with old 1 megapixel nokia 7610 or with phone nokia 5230, remember i am talking about quality not resolution.