With an 8 megapixel camera and impressive photo features, the Sony Ericsson C905 has made mobile phone news as the first handset with such a powerful camera. Aside from its capable camera function, the C905 has all the useful data and communication elements that users would expect from Sony Ericsson mobile phones.
Pros
The C905 is about more than just a load of megapixels; there are several neat photo features. There’s an LED light and powerful Xenon flash to help users take great shots in low lighting. The phone also has face detection, instant red eye reduction, and image stabilisation systems that are usually found only on digital cameras. There’s also the proprietary BestPic system and a macro mode. HSDPA and Wi-Fi connectivity makes uploading to the internet quick and easy.
Cons
Due to the high resolution of pictures taken with the C905, file size is on the high end as well. This cuts down on the phone’s battery life, and it’s significantly shorter than most other new mobile phones. Users who employ the camera feature frequently will find they need to recharge the phone often. Still, when one considers the excellent quality photos the phone takes, the trade-off is tolerable.
Conclusion
Users who compare mobile phones for camera capabilities are sure to be delighted with the C905. With one of the most powerful cameras and some of the best picture quality available in a mobile handset, the C905 is miles beyond the competition despite its rather disappointing battery life.
The C903 has a sleek look to it with the sliding screen to the front and the lens cover at the back, though some people may find the plastic casing too cheap looking. The phone is very small and those who are not used to a smaller handset may find it difficult to operate. The numbers are very close together which may cause some problems.
The phone has a camera which offers some editing functions and extras which make using it enjoyable. The phone also has HSDPA which allows quick uploading of photographs to the computer or internet. There are video functions on the camera too which allow recording and playing. The screen offers sharp, clear and bright images.
Google Maps is pre-installed and the phone has a GPS function. An application called ‘NearMe’ allows quick tracing of nearby restaurants, cinemas and other businesses, though there is no Wi-Fi internet connection. Music can be stored on the phone but there is no headphone jack or adaptor so the in-ear headphones are the only option.
The C903 is the ideal handset for those who like a small phone which can take good photographs, but may not be the best option for internet access and emailing due to the small keypad and lack of Wi-Fi. When using the video and camera functions the battery life is not as long lasting as it might be but otherwise this is a good phone for those who do not need too much in the way of applications.
The LG Renoir KC910 is a touch screen mobile phone that has a sleek attractive look; it has been marketed as a camera phone. Its compact size is ideal for those looking for a smaller alternative to the iPhone.
One of the best features of the handset is the eight megapixel camera. It is substantially better than that included with other LG mobile phones and the phone has a ‘smile detection’ function which will take the photograph when the subject smiles. Photo quality is excellent and the camera can be used to take good quality video footage. Some users may find that the flash is not adequate for very dark scenes.
Watching videos is also easy as the phone supports a number of file types, though some resolutions may not be compatible with the phone. The handset also has a good music player though the phone does not have the 3.5mm headphone jack that is featured on some other LG models; it is, however, equipped with Dolby mobile sound technology.
Users can connect with the internet using Wi-Fi or HSDPA and the phone has a GPS navigation feature to benefit users. Memory function is also considerably better than other models with an 8GB memory card. Sending texts and emails is easy with the onscreen QWERTY keyboard and the text function is aided with predictive text.
The maximum battery life is shorter than other LG handsets, just 264 hours, but this is acceptable when you consider the number of functions and applications this is supporting.
