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August 2013
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The editors liked
The image quality is of a higher order than any other smartphone camera. We shot a fixed subject with an Android
IPhone 5 and the Nokia
Tripod mounted
And the difference in detail resolution
Even comparing the Nokia's scaled down image
Is astonishing
Great camera
Slim design
Good battery life
The Nokia Lumia 1020 smartphone's camera captures extremely high-resolution images with fine detail
And puts creative controls at your fingertips
Truly outstanding camera
Excellent build quality & display
Reasonable battery life
The 41megapixel camera is the best out of all smartphones
Nokia Camera app is pretty good
Windows Phone 8 runs smoothly on the phone
Great design and matt finish makes it feel excellent in the hands
Decent battery life
Solid phone and mobile broadband performance
One of the best smartphone cameras ever created
Manual control in a phone camera = awesome
The editors didn't like
The lack of apps for the Windows 8 system
Windows Phone 8 app ecosystem
No expandable memory
$299 is a little pricey
A niche device
The Lumia 1020 is $100 pricier than most high-end smartphones. The lens makes it a little bulky. Multiple camera apps are confusing. It lacks manual f-stop control and presets for common shooting scenarios
Thick and bulky
Limited third-party app ecosystem
Camera app can be a little slow
Bulky
And has huge bump at the back that isn't aesthetically pleasing
Windows Phone 8 lacks photography apps to take advantage of camera
No expandable memory and no Qi wireless charging support
No expandable storage
Macro support on the camera is practically non-existent
The real question we really wanted to answer for ourselves when we got this device was “is the bulky size worth it?” The answer is “absolutely, yes”. The camera more than earns the girth that it adds to the Lumia 1020. Pictures are fantastic and I found m...
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Published: 2013-09-18, Author: Alex , review by: fatducktech.com
Abstract: One of the key selling points of the iPhone 5s is its improved camera, putting pixel size well ahead of the raw number of pixels. Naturally, I couldn't let such a claim simply be, so I hit the streets to put that to the test.In order to do that, I tested ...
Thick and bulky, Limited third-party app ecosystem, Camera app can be a little slow
Provided you can live with a thick design and a limited app ecosystem, Nokia's Lumia 1020 will give you a truly superb camera that takes outstanding photos, offering the best imaging experience you'll ever get on a smartphone. This is the only Windows Pho...
Published: 2013-09-09, Author: Alex , review by: fatducktech.com
Want the best camera you can get right now on a smartphone? Buy the Lumia 1020.Nokia's turned out a top-notch smartphone in the Lumia 1020, and it's interesting to note that it's done so with what may well be its last smartphone, having recently sold “Lum...
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Published: 2013-09-05, Author: Alex , review by: fatducktech.com
Abstract: Nokia's big claim for the very big Lumia 1020 is that its camera puts the competition to shame. So I've decided to test that out.Each shot was taken at full auto with flash disabled, and the only change I've made otherwise is to shrink them down in the sa...
Windows Phone 8 app ecosystem, No expandable memory, $299 is a little pricey
The incredible camera on this phone would benefit from apps that are found on iOS and Android, but missing on Windows Phone 8. Apps like Instagram, Snapseed and Vine would be terrific additions to Windows Phone 8, and it would really help this camera shi...
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Published: 2013-08-05, Author: Mario , review by: gizmodo.com.au
You have to really, really care about your pictures though. Because paying top-whack for a phone with a half-baked OS (it's still missing apps many definitely want) is a tall price to pay for photographic dominance.Product photography and additional camer...
Abstract: Government website security not up to scratchTransport minister comments on UberHuman microchipsPlease Log in to update your video settingsNokia has unveils the Lumia 1020 with a powerful, 41-megapixel camera that promises sharper images and enhanced zoom...
Abstract: Video review: DateJuly 30, 2013 reading now (6) Read later The Nokia Lumia 1020 features the best camera we have seen on any smartphone. Nokia has been betting big on smartphone photography for the past year now, but the Lumia 1020 may be its boldest move ...
The Nokia Lumia 1020 smartphone's camera captures extremely high-resolution images with fine detail, and puts creative controls at your fingertips
A niche device, the Lumia 1020 is $100 pricier than most high-end smartphones. The lens makes it a little bulky. Multiple camera apps are confusing. It lacks manual f-stop control and presets for common shooting scenarios
Avid mobile photographers will love the Nokia Lumia 1020's exact controls, but casual users should stick to cheaper camera phones....
