Two of the fast selling mobile phones in the market today are put to a mobile photo test - iPhone7+ and Google Pixel XL. CNET rules out that Google Pixel XL wins the round. However, in a video matchup CNET reveals a different result.
CNET conducted the video experiment by spending hours taking videos of different subjects so both cameras can be thoroughly tested. Both mobile phones were tested on the following - image stabilization, exposure, color, sharpness, auto focus, low light, front camera. Tests like these is important so you can maximize whatever of the two mobile phones you own.
Image stabilization A critical aspect for video quality and both phones offer different systems for best result. iPhone 7+ uses optical approach, physically moving the lens to counter the motions resulting from shaky handling while Pixel XL implores digital stabilization, with motion sensors and image data to compensate. The Pixel XL video is jerky, abrupt and restarts when view changes. iPhone 7+ struggles with nodding when capturing videos while walking, but looked more natural.
Exposure iPhone 7+ videos most of the times were overexposed, Pixel XL exposure is better overall. Though when shooting sunrise and sunsets, iPhone 7+ is a go to cam. Pixel XL showed flaws in exposure when taking a video while walking where darker exposures in between steps.
Color iPhone produced vibrant and pleasing warm tones, that could be a result of the wider P3 color gamut versus Pixel XL's limited RGB color range. On well-lit conditions, both camera offer reasonable videos. Though noteworthy, Pixel's issue with skin tones, showing a yellow or orange cast relevant on the lights.
Sharpness iPhone's six-element lens design topped this category, producing crispier edges with skylines and nature landscapes over the Pixel XL. Meanwhile, for slo-mo vid at 240frs Pixel XL bested iPhone 7+. Both the Pixel XL and iPhone 7 Plus can only shoot at 720p resolution. The dual camera of iPhone is best with zoom for near and distant subjects.
Autofocus Pixel XL's snappy autofocus and its ability to lock in more quickly on close-up subject and slo-mo shooting did great in this category. As Pixel XL produced a brighter nighttime video, iPhone 7+ got a more detailed output.
Low-light Both cameras struggled, but iPhone 7+ gave Pixel XL a run for its money. Despite Pixel XL's 60 percent larger pixels, iPhone 7+ got more sharper images. However, both cameras had a hard time to focus in the dark. In indoor shooting iPhone 7+ is a winner, while in tight areas, Pixel XL's wider angle proved to be a plus.
Front camera iPhone 7+ excelled in this one in terms of skin tones and contrast, while Pixel XL's sharpness is better though it struggled with backlit faces appearing like silhouettes. And with that, CNET declares iPhone 7+ winner over Google Pixel XL on this video shoot showdown, but not loses faith that perhaps Google will catch up with an update.
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