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Delve into the realm of cutting-edge smartphone cinematography with our curated list of the top performers in 2021!
Since ditching Intel chips in laptops and desktops, Apple has ushered in an exciting new era where their smartphones and computers will operate on the same operating system.
iPhone 12 featuring Dolby Vision Technology
A significant and noteworthy change in filming capability is the integration of Dolby Vision technology into the iPhone 12. Dolby Vision is a tool designed for shooting, controlling, and delivering 10-bit HDR video.
However, note that videos shot with Dolby Vision will only contain HDR quality when viewed through supporting systems. For example, if you upload your Dolby Vision video to Facebook, YouTube,... Dolby Vision technology will not be supported!
Discover iPhone 12 Pro Max
The iPhone 12 Pro Max boasts a 6.7-inch display and a 2.5x telephoto lens, equipped with better sensors for improved low-light performance.
Now, the iPhone 12 Pro Max is producing top-tier videos compared to products in the market. With resolutions up to 4K 60fps, it also supports 120 frames per second and 240 frames per second at 1080p resolution.
2. Unveiling the Samsung S20 and Note20 Series
Samsung introduced its latest Samsung S20 series and Note20 series in August 2020. Overall, the video quality produced by Samsung devices is on par with iPhone. Samsung tends to enhance saturation but still lacks significant differentiation between them.
As users anticipate, Samsung's newer generations boast improved camera systems and filming performance.
All Samsung S20 series and Note20 series feature a front camera and a rear cluster of three cameras, including wide-angle, ultra-wide, and telephoto lenses.
A standout feature is Samsung's Pro Video mode. This camera function allows you to adjust and lock shutter speed, focus, ISO, and more. While iPhone 12 boasts Dolby Vision, Samsung devices come with HDR10+ technology.
While iPhone can capture slow motion at a maximum speed of 240 frames per second, the latest Samsung devices offer an option for super slow motion at 960 frames per second. Although this feature is limited to 720p resolution (still high definition).
3. Sony Xperia 1 II & 5 II
Unlike Apple and Samsung, Sony excels in camera production, so it's no surprise when they introduced their first smartphones with manual camera control app - Xperia 1 and Xperia 5.
That app is Cinema Pro. These phones and apps were developed alongside Sony's professional cameras. The company has now launched new versions of these phones, the Xperia 1 mark II and Xperia 5 mark II.
The Xperia 5 series (mark I and II) is nearly identical to the Xperia 1. Both versions feature the same front and rear cameras. For the rear camera, the device has a cluster consisting of a wide-angle, ultra-wide-angle, and telephoto lens. This trio of cameras integrates technology from both Sony Alpha and Zeiss optical lenses.
However, the significant difference lies in their native Cinema Pro app, which allows you to access various types of lenses. Thus, you can comfortably choose the lens you want to use.
As expected from something labeled 'professional,' the Cinema Pro app has been updated with a new release. It now supports Touch AF, custom white balance, manual light metering, and some improvements to the user interface.
Additionally, there's 2K 10-bit HDR 120fps and 4K 10-bit HDR 60fps quality expected to be updated through an Android update. Both the old and new versions of Xperia boast 10-bit color depth.
4. LG V60 ThinQ
LG phones have been equipped with a dedicated Pro Mode video app for manual control since the V10 version, released in 2015.
The LG V series is renowned for its outstanding video recording capabilities, often at a lower price point compared to its more famous competitors. However, the LG V60 ThinQ was previously sold for over 16 million VND. This device was released in March 2020.
Similar to Samsung's flagship phones, the LG V60 can record video up to 8K. This device lacks a telephoto camera, only featuring a wide-angle and ultra-wide-angle lens for its rear camera setup.
The manual mode for video on the LG V60 ThinQ includes all the adjustments you'd expect. Focus, ISO, shutter speed, white balance,... You can even customize the bitrate, which some filmmakers consider almost as important as setting the video resolution.
The LG V60 ThinQ also allows you to capture in HDR10+ mode, similar to Samsung's products.
The most notable feature of the V60 ThinQ is the simplified frame rate settings, all options are listed together in one menu. So, you can choose from 1 frame per second up to a maximum of 240 frames per second.
Summary
So we've just reviewed the standout names in the list of best video recording smartphones of 2021 and delved into the details of the cutting-edge technologies from leading manufacturers.
Which product's video recording capability impressed you the most? Let's discuss below in the comments section!
Source: momofilmfest.com
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