The tech editor of the irish indo has another say on the 1020,although at this stage his thoughts and impressions on nokia and windows are well known here is what adrian says this time,he crowns the SONY Z1 as the best!
Nokia Lumia 1020 Megapixel king is slightly underpowered Sony Xperia Z1 All-round top pick with the odd glitch Samsung Galaxy S4 Solid camera – but it lacks the firepower of its rivals Apple iPhone 5S Small screen but bigger pixels and slow-mo video
With screens power and gimmickry all but maxxed out, there is one feature that distinguishes the very poshest smartphones – their onboard cameras.
But are megapixels really the measure of quality? And how do the top models compare?
nokia lumia 1020
If megapixels are a metric by which to measure the prowess of cameraphones, Nokia’s 41-megapixel Lumia would appear to have the game wrapped up.
However it’s not quite so straightforward.
Megapixels achieve one main goal: detail. Thus, photographs taken on the 4.5-inch Lumia 1020 (in Procam mode only) reveal an extraordinary degree of detail when the photo is blown up. By this measure, and by the generous 32GB of onboard storage, the 1020 blows the competition away.
But there is more to a (non-blown-up) photo than simply detail and, here, I found that the 1020 performed more closely in line with its rivals.
The mega-megapixel shots typically measure over 10 megabytes per photo, meaning that only lower-resolution backup shots are really suitable for sharing online.
The camera is also a little slow, being slight-underpowered by its dual-core chip. Still, having an external camera button is good, even if it defaults to the lower-resolution format.
The irish indo journalist has his take on the lumia 1020 and here is how it goes.
The argument is over. The phone has won. And only the photographic enthusiasts care.
Phones aspire to the quality and versatility of a mid-range digital camera, but are hampered by size considerations related to the lens. Nokia hasn’t let that get in the way with the Lumia 1020, an interesting hybrid distinguished by its photographic prowess but also the jutting lump on the rear.
Fundamentally the same as other Lumias based on Windows Phone 8 (robust construction, solid performance, short on apps), the 1020 exists because Nokia wanted to stuff a 41-megapixel sensor, powerful Xenon flash and optical stabilisation into a phone.
This they achieved by having the lens bulge from the back, somewhat messing up the phone’s smooth lines.
Aesthetic considerations aside, the results can be remarkable, with the 1020 capable of great photos in a range of conditions. Keen snappers will enjoy the unprecedented range of manual controls (including ISO and shutter speed) but will be less enamoured of its slow shot-to-shot speed and white-balance issues.
The lack of a true zoom chafes – but the 41MP resolution helps when cropping in on details.
In the end, the 1020 stands as a decent phone wedded to an impressive camera, but com-promises such as chunkiness and so-so battery life will limit its appeal.
As reported a couple of weeks ago, there’s a Nokia press event taking place on the 22ndOctober in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
NokiaNewsIreland owner @jimboireland AKA Jim o Brien will be attending this event.
I will be tweeting live from the event and with all the juicy information back here to ireland.
The press conference will start at 8am UK/irish time (that’s 11am Abu Dhabi time). And the webcast from the event will be broadcast on Conversations, so that you can watch the action on your screen of choice!
This time around there is an extra treat in the form of a second round of webcasts, after the main announcement.
These are additional interactive sessions that go into much more detail about… well, whatever is announced in the morning. These sessions have historically been reserved for the press, bloggers, partners and analysts who attend Nokia World, so we’re extremely pleased and excited to be able to offer them here on Conversations, for the first time.
The all-inclusive sessions will begin at 11am UK /irish time and close at around 1pm.
Today we received the beautiful nokia lumia 720 and in the lovely color Cyan.
As it happens its not on sale in ireland, but after seeing this people might want it and ,the color is outstanding and of course its running on the Windows Phone 8 platform.
This particular model fits between the 820 and 620 as regards to pricing and has a great spec.
NokiaNewsIreland is only several months old now and has took off better than expected our daily views continue to rise.
We also have other things in the pipeline for the future which will be exciting from irelands only dedicated NOKIA BLOG!
We are attracting a worldwide audience and now we want to offer some lucky readers a chance to have a chance to post your thoughts,review on some nokia products.
What we want!
We want your review on your own nokia products with your own photos.
What we will do!
We will publish it we will give you full credit.
What you get!
You will let others see on what your thoughts are,you get your name out there,you get recognized.
if you have a twitter account even better it will get re-tweeted into the nokia community.
Benefits for you!
You may become inspired to start up your own blog just like i did,ive also influenced others into blogging so it maybe a little time out for yourself to think out loud and have a say.
If your interested mail me a nokianewsireland@gmail.com or tweet me @NokiaNewsEire .
This process will be carefully selected and we have had many people asking to come join us as a guest writer which is another path we will talk about again.
Last week we brought you news that 3 ireland may be stocking the nokia lumia,since the 800, 3 ireland have not sold a nokia lumia device and the outcry from its customers is widespread across many irish forums in ireland as to the absence of the nokia lumia range,whilst 3 had other models of windows phone present.
We have been sent in some information as to further believe 3 will stock 3 lumia handsets,which are the 520/925 and 1020.
So what do you think,Is this a good sign? We think so and this is a welcome move.
Last month, we launched a new series where people tell about their most beloved Nokia phones ever. Smartphone photographer/author Patrick Walsh’s stories of Snake addiction on the Nokia 3210 and flying to New York just to get the Nokia N95 left us longing for more, so here comes episode 2. This time up, it’s one of Europe’s top Nokia fans, blogger and support guru Jim O’Brien, a man who’s owned a whopping 115 Nokia phones! Over to you, Jim.
The Nokia 7650 (2001)
Why did you get it?
It was awe inspiring, the first Nokia phone with a camera.
What did you love about it?
It set the pace for others. They tried to catch up, but they couldn’t. When other camera phones came on the market, I could still say I had the better phone.
What happened to it?
Today I still have that phone.
The Nokia N92 (2005)
Why did you get it?
I just loved it.
What did you love about it?
The N92 is my pride and joy! The quirky design, the way you could fold it, etc. It was amazing… the speakers were also mind-blowing back then.
What happened to it?
I still have it, I will never sell it. I’ve been offered silly money for it and still say no thanks.
The Nokia N81 8GB (2007)
Why did you get it?
It brought gaming to a new level on a mobile device.
What did you love about it?
It had outstanding design and the sound that came from the dual speakers was superb and it was just well built and looked great.
What happened to it?
I also still have it.
The Nokia 3230 (2004)
Why did you get it?
It was great, like a little computer in those days.
What did you love about it?
The candy bar form factor, nice design. It felt solid and the keypad was great. I also loved the Navi key in the middle, which was very handy. Even with its MMC slot the phone did not hold much, but you could work around that.
What happened to it?
The one I have now isn’t the actual one I owned, but one I was delighted to receive from the Nokia Support Discussions forum. It’s just like new… not a mark on it.
The Nokia Lumia 1020 (2013)
Why did you get it?
One word: Wow! This is the phone of the decade. I own all the Lumias and I keep asking if they can get any better, but they do. This is just a killer device.
What did you love about it?
It feels great in your hand, very solid. The yellow makes a statement, it’s fast and fluid. The weight of the 1020 is perfect, neither too heavy nor too light. I remember when I had the yellow 920 and people complained about weight, it’s not an issue here. This is the phone to have.
I was never a fan of photography, never liked using a separate camera. I’ve always preferred my Nokia devices and each time they get better. The 1020, like the 925, 920, 808, and of course all before these, have given others something to think about regarding mobile phone camera innovation. It just gets better and I love it. So, no, I don’t have a standalone camera, because my Nokia phone just does all a standalone camera can and more.
What happened to it?
Nothing happens to my devices! I keep them all LOL.
Well, Jim loves a totally different bunch of devices than Patrick, which just goes to show that we pick our phones according to our personalities. We wonder which device will be the first one to get a second vote… stay tuned, and while waiting for the next episode, let us know which phones make your own personal list! Do any of the above have a special place in your heart?
