When the Nokia Lumia 1020 was announced, we all wondered how the company's newest camera centric flagship compares to its older Symbian powered sibling the Nokia 808 PureView. Both handsets are known for their massive 41 megapixel sensors, but lets take a look at some of the features that differentiate the two Nokia camera flagships.
| 808 PureView |
Lumia 1020
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| 1/1.5 inch optics | 1/1.2 inch optics |
| six lens ZEISS optics | five lens ZEISS optics |
| f2.2 aperture | f2.4 aperture |
| 1.1 micron back-side-illuminated (BSI) sensor | 1.4 micron front side illuminated (FSI) sensor |
| image processor is handled in the main SoC | dedicated Broadcom image processing chip |
| Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) + Pixel Over sampling | Only pixel Over sampling |
Additionally the Lumia 1020 features newer imaging algorithms and more advanced settings in its camera app to offer a more professional photography experience for its users. The enhancements to the Lumia 1020 also result in superior low light photos.
So lets now take a look at how the two devices compare in their photos.
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Lumia 1020
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Lets check out a few more photo sample comparisons between the Lumia 1020 and the 808 PureView in low light conditions
How do you think the Lumia 1020 compares to the 808 PureView? Do you think its worth upgrading form your Symbian device to the newest Windows Phone? Share your thoughts with us below and check out the source links for more samples and high resolution photos
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