N97 Mini vs N86 8MP Camera Comparison in Night Shots
For some, they consider the fight between the n86 and n97 in terms of their camera capabilities as an unfair battle. The reason for this is not because of the n86’s bigger megapixels count but because of the more advanced and enhanced hardware/sensors of the n86 e.g. wide angle lens and 3rd generation dual-led.
Anyhow, the N86 is still not the perfect camera phone because in some events, the N97 Mini or other 5MP phones have advantages over the flagship camera phone of nokia. Adding to the list is the “close up” mode of the N97, which can give a better ‘bokeh’ or a fuller focus on any object up close; unlike the N86 wherein it is a headache to capture close up scenes due to the phone giving many focus areas which eventually leads to trial and error. Plus, the wide-angle lens of the N86 is quite hefty when it comes to capturing close up or macro scenes.
Talking about fair fight, every phone has its own advantages and people have different tastes. On that note, let’s compare the differences on these images taken using the N86 and N97. I leave the task to you to see the pros and cons of these two phones.
Orange #1 and lights off (N97 Mini always go first on the images followed by N86):
Orange #2 with lights:
Orange #3 with no lights plus distance:
Oranges & Mangoes with no lights:
Mango #1 with no lights:
Mango #2 with lights:
Conclusion:
We can observe how the 3rd generation dual-led on the N86 gives more light compared to the standard led on camera flashes. On the other hand, the con that I saw in the N86 was on the close up mode (as I said earlier). The sensor is focusing on other subjects when the real subject is on the center, as compared to the N97 Mini that focuses on the center. And if your eyes were sharp enough, I’m sure you were able to find out that the N86 delivers more real colors. This is because of the bigger aperture compared to the N97 mini which relies much on its flash.
I’m hoping that this short camera comparison on night shoots will give you ideas on the different advantages and downsides of both devices.
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Just had a look from my machine. I’m convincing you or anyone to buy either N86 or Nokia Phones since there might be similar and better phones available in current market.
Agree that Nokia N86′s Shoting modes are bit backward if you completely trust them. I’ve also did the same mistakes in my frist month with N86 too.
Some of my ruined photos (just took them to tweet) that shot in Modes :
http://moby.to/ufw4zq | http://moby.to/u57eqf | http://moby.to/p0ch5y
But you will get better quality and rich results if you shot in costumed settings as needed with User defined Mode or Other Modes (be sure that you change the mode and change the settings).
* Turn off flash when shooting close objects (better take some shots to test).
* Use Lowest ISO. So you get lesser Noise and richer colour.
* Use costumed WB and EV.
* Always shot in vivid colour mode. If you want B&W or Negtivate or sepia photos, use a Software on computer ( like Picasa, Photoshop, Paintshop Pro) or Phone Software ( Nokia’s in-build edition).
* Use in Optical Zooming range only. Digital zoom helps you to ruin your photo instead than making it better.
* if possible shot in self-time.
* focus on something in similar distance and pint the focus box to the object and shot!
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[...] Define your own personal Scene Modes. Tweak or Edit your own personal scene mode and don’t hesitate to try it now. Basing on my setup, I made it to Macro>Vivid>Cloudy>Medium ISO>Flash Off and the rest are normal. I made this because I am always taking small objects, our place is always cloudy, and I love taking nature’s finest living things. Thanks to @Binku for helping me out about my previous post about N86 and N97 camera comparison. [...]
I am using the n97 mini phone. When I take pictures even in avg lighting, there is a green tint to everything, it’s annoying and i dont know if this is software related or what it is, but it’s flat out unacceptable, my old motorola got colors more correct than this thing.
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