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With the revision of the Asus ZenFone 5Z it is now time to have a thorough examination of how the OnePlus 6 compares to the 39, camera. 19659002] OnePlus smartphones have traditionally been performing well when it comes to the camera, so I expected to do better on the ZenFone 5Z, considering Asus' past with cameras (which was not too much)
because I could not afford to dive deep into the camera in my review of the flagship smartphone. Its moment of glory is that we have come to a conclusion as to which low-cost lighthouse is shooting better images and better videos too.
Asus ZenFone 5Z vs. OnePlus 6. Image: tech2 / Sheldon Pinto
But first, let's look at the specs.
The OnePlus 6 offers a 16 MP + 20 MP camera configuration with both cameras featuring an AF / 1.7 aperture. The front camera also offers a 16 MP unit but an f / 2.0 aperture. The 16 MP camera gets OIS and the camera configuration gets a PDAF system for autofocus.
On the Asus ZenFone 5Z, things are a little different. You get a 12 MP + 8 MP sensor configuration with an f / 1.8 aperture on the 12 MP camera and an aperture f / 2.0 on the 8 MP camera. The 12 MP camera set OIS and the system use PDAF for autofocus.
One detail to note here is that the Asus ZenFone 5Z received a software update after the launch that dramatically improved its video problem. This comparison is based on the latest software available on both smartphones.
Asus ZenFone 5Z vs. OnePlus 6. Image: tech2 / Sheldon Pinto
And now, for the good things.
The OnePlus 6 and ZenFone 5Z were quick to focus in most daylight conditions and both were a bit slow under conditions of low light or extremely low light. Both managed to lock the focus a second later.
OnePlus, however, had some problems with focusing on closer objects in portrait scenes. Hold your hand against a landscape shot and despite tapping to focus (about 4 times), the OnePlus simply refuses to move. This was not a problem on the ZenFone 5Z which was comfortable for stereotyping the subjects up close.
The ZenFone 5Z on the left and OnePlus 6 on the right
Colors
during the monsoons of Mumbai, forced the OnePlus to increase the saturation levels by a little . Still, they were not abnormally high and the photos ended up appearing brighter than saturated. But there was a strong yellow tone on the photos that some may not prefer.
The ZenFone managed to produce more realistic and natural colors, but the photos did not look so appealing compared to the OnePlus 6. As mentioned in my review, Asus loses some points for the lack of dynamic range, but fortunately , its HDR mode comes to the rescue. OnePlus beautifully achieves HDR in comparison with photos that often appeared well exposed
The ZenFone 5Z on the left and OnePlus 6 on the right
Details
Asus clearly clicks More crisp photos of both smartphones, so if you're looking for details and better overall sharpness, the ZenFone 5Z removes them much better, both outdoors and indoors under artificial lighting.
The ZenFone 5Z Left and OnePlus 6 Right
Portrait Mode
Switching to Portrait Mode (or Depth effect), the ZenFone and the OnePlus were tied for edge detection. Again, the ZenFone has produced sharper images, while the OnePlus has scrambled all the textures as it was programmed to do so. Still, the OnePlus managed to produce better photos, which seemed warmer as Asus chose cooler tones.
The ZenFone 5Z is gone and OnePlus 6 is straight.
Low Light
In low light conditions, both smartphones were far from what we saw on flagship devices like the Samsung Galaxy S9 + and the Huawei P20 Pro. But if you have not used any of these premium flagship products, you will not be disappointed.
The OnePlus 6 manages to get slightly better results with more details, but this is not a big step compared to the ZenFone 5Z. Harvesting Low Light Samples "width =" 1299 "height =" 731 "/>
The ZenFone 5Z Left and OnePlus 6 Right
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The Wide Angle Factor
Unlike OnePlus 6, the Asus ZenFone 5Z packs in a 120-degree wide-angle lens on the camera. 8 MP Camera Although I appreciate that Asus has managed to make the secondary camera useful, the results are only passable and will work well only when they are shared on social media. Do not even try to shoot using the wide-angle lens in low light.
Video
In my commentary on the ZenFone 5Z, I mentioned that the videos turned on the smartphone seemed nervous thanks to the uncertain autofocus that continued to jump from Back to front or could not easily go from one frame to the other. (You can check out the Flickr gallery below for examples).
After updating the software, things turned out to be a lot smoother. But the Asus ZenFone 5Z still can not match the smooth video output of the OnePlus 6. Again, the video seemed a little dull, so I'm sure that still needs to work.
If you like warmer photos that smooth out every detail, then OnePlus 6 is a better choice for you.
If you like the details, then the Asus ZenFone 5Z is a better choice.
While Asus delivers better detail in his photos, it's OnePlus that wins here, which provides better photos and a great video recording experience.
