HTC One (M8): bright and unique
HTC took a lot of criticism for the use of its "ultra pixel technology" in its HTC One series. "Only a marketing ploy," "subpar picture quality with little detail," "poor implementation of a good idea" etc. Perfect, HTC's camera is not, but the HTC one (M8) makes some important arguments. The dual-camera setup, combined with the ultra pixel technology, does result in fewer details when pictures are magnified. However, it produces noticeably stronger light, making pictures taken in low-light conditions look far superior (and less noisy) than most of the competition.
Sony Xperia Z2: high resolution and good software
There is a solid reason to favor the Sony Xperia Z2 over others on our list: it has the highest resolution camera at 20.7 megapixels. It's a figure bettered by none of the other established manufacturers in the Android sector, and means the Xperia Z2 is capable of some seriously impressive shots. Sony is already an expert in the field of digital photography, and the Z2 comes with numerous, sophisticated software features like the continuous shooting mode "Timeshift Burst" or the infinitely adjustable focal length (which changes the focus of the foreground and background objects). Instead of attempting a "less is more" approach to pixel density like HTC, Sony has gone all out with a high-definition camera which is more than capable of getting great shots.
Samsung Galaxy S5: Best all-rounder
The Galaxy S5 is, in short, the best overall package for photos with an Android smartphone. Although Samsung's software capabilities sometimes means the photos look better after some processing, making up for some of the visual artifacts in the initial picture, the average photographer will probably look at the S5 as the best camera. It's fast, with an accurate focus, and maximum resolution of 16 megapixels in the 16: 9 format. The HDR mode comes with real-time preview and blur effect, with which one can achieve the look of a professional SLR smartphone photos.
Oppo Find 7: Not just for specialists
To see the real benefit of the Oppo Find 7 you have to expand your horizons. The camera produces decent pictures and satisfactory recordings, but it also brings with it a special feature: the Oppo Find 7 can take pictures in RAW format. RAW files are, as the name suggested, uncompressed data files, which means they are primed editing on a PC with professional programs after they have been taken. The advantage of this is that, while a JPEG is already compressed and processed by the camera software, a RAW file is open for the photographer to get the best from the image. White balance, exposure, saturation, contrast and brightness levels can be adjusted much more effectively by an expert.
Samsung Galaxy K Zoom: the smart camera
The Galaxy K Zoom is the successor to the Galaxy S4 Zoom, another attempt by Samsung at creating a smartphone/camera hybrid, rather than a smartphone with a camera. It is the only Android handset to feature an optical zoom, capable of zooming-in on details without sacificing quality like with a digital zoom. Also, the K zoom brings a 20.7 megapixels sensor, and Xenon flash instead of the usual, and significantly duller LED light. It's definitely one to check out for camera enthusiasts.
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