Two days ago, we popularized the factors that affect mobile phone photographing, and we all know that the factors that affect mobile phone photographing include pixels, sensor size, lens, and post algorithm. Of course, the sensor has the greatest impact on the photographing effect in terms of hardware. The sensor determines the camera's pixels and unit pixel area, both of which are factors that directly affect the image quality. It can be said that if there is no good sensor, no matter how good your shot and post algorithm are, the picture quality is only unsatisfactory, and its importance is self-evident. Those who play with cameras know the saying "the bottom is bigger than the bottom". Here, "the bottom" refers to the sensor. Although it cannot be generalized, generally speaking, the larger the sensor area, the better the image quality. Today, we will take you to make an inventory of the mobile phones that "the bottom is bigger than the top".

1/3 inch

iPhone 6 / 6 plus / 5s

Since the iPhone 5s, Apple has stopped. Several generations of products have stayed at 8 million pixels. But instead, the iPhone has a unit pixel area of 1.5 μ m. With such a large unit pixel area and Apple's exquisite algorithm, its image quality is far better than most models of the same period.

HTC M8/M7/Max

The HTC M7 is equipped with a 1/3 inch sensor, but unlike other sensors, the CMOS of the M7 is only 4 million pixels, and the unit pixel area has reached an astonishing 2 μ m. The M8 is also equipped with this technology, but Android in the same period has generally reached 13 million pixels or higher, and HTC's Ultrapixel was eventually eliminated.

Nokia Lumia 920/925/928

Lumia 920/925/928 are all famous models for taking photos. All three devices use 1/3 inch sensors. Optical anti shake, 8.7 million pixels, F2.0 Carl Zeiss certified lens and LED+Xenon dual flash, and the second generation PureView pure scene technology, with excellent imaging effect. If the WindowPhone system, which lacks applications, is not used, its excellent design and appearance can have a better market prospect.

1/2.6 inch

Samsung Galaxy Note4/S5

Samsung Note4 and S5 are equipped with 1/2.6 inch sensors, but their CMOS models are completely different. Note4 uses the IMX240 provided by Sony, and Samsung also uses this CMOS model in the next generation of products The S5 adopts the S5K2P2 sensor produced by Samsung itself.

Nokia Lumia 1520/930

The Lumia 1520 with a 6-inch screen uses a 1/2.6-inch 20 million pixel sensor with an ISO of 3200. It is equipped with Carl Zeiss certified lenses, supports optical anti shake, and is equipped with supersampling and high fidelity recording technology. With the built-in Nokia photography application, you can freely adjust aperture, shutter, ISO and other parameters, and support RAW lossless format.

Moto X Generation

Motorola released this Moto X with both shape and experience in 2013. Its beautiful shape and colorful customized shell also represent the transformation of Moto after becoming a member of the Google family, which is different from the strong business style of the previous Blade series, Moto X's liveliness and flexibility represent that Moto is rejuvenated again, and its Hello Moto information screen wake-up function has deeply entered the heart of every operator. Moto X generation 1 uses a 1/2.6 inch 10 megapixel sensor, but in the next generation, Moto has reused the 1/3.06 inch sensor.

One plus two generations

Different from the Sony MX214 sensor used by a generation 1 company, the generation 1+2 adopts the OV13860, 1/2.6 inch, 1300 pixel of Howell Omnivision. In actual measurement, the photography of the generation 1+2 does not achieve the official effect, but it is still one of the best in domestic mobile phones.

Samsung Galaxy S6/Edge/Edge+/Note5

The reason why so many Samsung products are written together is that whether S6 S6 Edge、S6 Edge+， For Note5, they all used a 16 million 1/2.6 inch Sony IMX240 sensor (some batches used Samsung's own ISOCELL sensor), which is also the sensor used by Note4. Its photo taking effect also represents the highest level of smart phones at present. Even the latest 12 megapixel camera of iPhone 6s/Plus can hardly shake its position.

1/2.4 inch:

Moto X Style

The biggest surprise of Moto X Style is this 1/2.4 inch sensor with 21 million pixels. The overall photographic effect is also impressive, with accurate focus, true color and rich details. The appearance inherits the colorful and customizable Moto X, and there are many color combinations for users to choose.

1/2.3 inch:

Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom

Yes, you are right. This is really a "mobile phone", but it looks a bit like a card camera... It is indeed born for taking pictures. The 1/2.3 inch 16 million pixel back lit sensor, equipped with OIS optical anti shake, and up to 10 times optical zoom, can't find a better adjective except monster. Of course, there is a price to be paid if you want to be a monster. The final part of this mobile phone has reached 2.7cm, and its weight has exceeded 200g.

Samsung Galaxy K Zoom

Monsters are also family like. When you think the Galaxy S4 Zoom flashes like a meteor, Samsung released K Zoom, a sequel to K Zoom, in 2014. The pixels have been upgraded to 20.7 million pixels, and the lens parameters have been further enhanced. It is worth mentioning that although it still integrates a tenfold optical zoom, it is only 20.2mm thick.

Sony Xperia Z1/Z2/Z3

Sony can be called a living Lei Feng in the industry. As early as 2013, it adopted the IMX220 sensor, which is 1/2.3 inch and 20.7 million pixels. It can not be said that Sony has also shocked the entire mobile phone industry. Later, we found that such concerns were unnecessary. In its automatic mode, only 8 million pixels could be used to take photos, and the picture quality was not flattering. Even if you used the cumbersome manual mode, its photo effect was still unmatched with that of iPhone and Samsung series. However, as we all know, both iPhone and Samsung used Sony sensors, The title of "Living Lei Feng" in the industry also derives from this.

Mx4 / Mx4 Pro

The sensor of Meizu MX4 is not more than 20. 7 million pixels in 1/2.3 inch. Doesn't it look familiar? Yes, it is the IMX220 just introduced by Sony. However, what Sony failed to do, Meizu also failed to do.

Jinli Elite E8

Jinli E8 adopts a 1/2.3 inch sensor with 23.8 million pixels, which supports PDAF phase focusing. It has excellent photography and video recording skills, and is widely praised in major evaluation media. However, its 3999 price is prohibitive for consumers. It is worth mentioning that if you think that such a high pixel sensor must be provided by Sony, you are wrong. This powerful sensor is OV23850 from Howell Omnivision.

Nexus 5X/ 6P

Google's new son, the Nexus 5X and the Nexus 6P, use the IMX377 provided by Sony. The IMX377 is 1/2.3 inch 12.3 million pixels. At present, the IMX377 is the only one of Sony's sensors that puts 12.3 million pixels into a sensor as large as 1/2.3. Before that, 20 million pixels were generally added to 1/2.3. It is also the only sensor with a unit pixel area of 1.55um on 1/2.3 inch.

1/1.5 inch

Nokia Lumia1020

Yes, you are right. Our list has been occupied by the Finnish giants. As a sequel to Nokia 808, this Lumia uses 1/1.5 inch 41 million pixel redundant CMOS, and is equipped with optical anti shake and Carl Zeiss certified lenses. The maximum photo size has reached an amazing 7136 × 5360. The Lumia 1020 also uses the PureView pure view technology, which is the same as the several models just introduced. The photo effect needs no more words. However, they also made great sacrifices for taking photos, such as the lens protruding and the increased power consumption.

1/1.2 inch:

Nokia PureView 808

As the last computer king in the Saipan era, 808 has an exaggerated 1/1.2 inch sensor with 41 million pixels, a Carl Zeiss certified F2.4 lens and a LED+Xenon dual flash combination. Its 41 million pixels still keep the record of the highest pixel of mobile phones. Born in the era of smart phones, it is equipped with an outdated Symbian system. In addition, its huge body is too thick, which determines that it can only be a flash meteor.

1 inch:

Panasonic lumix CM1

If this amazing camera with an exaggerated one inch bottom can also be counted as a mobile phone, then it is indeed a unique leader. One inch large base, 20 million pixels, support RAW lossless format and 25600 ISO, and even a Leica lens, which can completely make the bottom bigger than others. If there is any regret about it, this camera... Ah no, the mobile phone does not support optical zoom.

(Some pictures are from the network)