Nokia 808 PureView – comparisons, opinions, examples

Published by Tom Hall on September 19, 2012

Nokia 808 PureView camera

It seems the guys at UK Mobile Review have taken the Nokia 808 PureView and have thoroughly put it through its paces. In fact, they have gone to great lengths to provide their readers with as much information, opinion, comparisons and examples as possible. Indeed they have even produced their own Nokia 808 PureView portal!

It would have been remiss of us not to give such dedication the coverage it deserves. Let’s begin with the comparison posts they have written. Dani went to the river armed with her 808 PureView and an iPhone 4S and took a whole bunch of pics to compare the 8MP capabilities. The comment from ‘I’m Pro Samsung’ sums it up quite well

‘WOW, that is one GREAT camera.’

Not satisfied with just comparing the 808 PureView to other phones, Nirave went one step further and took to the streets of London armed with the Nokia and a DSLR. The side-by-side unedited 8MP images need some proper examination so you can make up your own mind:

Nokia 808 PureView vs. DSLR

Nokia 808 PureView

Nokia 808 PureView vs. DSLR

Canon EOS 600D

There are examples of images showing off the macro power of the camera, an examination of how it performs in 5MP mode, and from 59 feet in the air (what better way to test how a zoomed in photo looks like?)

As well as all this, there’s a full review, and this video of the UI:

With so much to cover, it’s best if you set aside a fair few minutes, make yourself your favourite drink, settle in and explore the portal. What do you think of the photos the guys have shared? And the comparisons? Either let them know in the comments sections on their posts, or share your thoughts with us here or on Twitter.

Comments

  • http://twitter.com/Alvetica Al Pavangkanan

    I love love love my 808 Pureview

    • http://conversations.nokia.com/category/connects TomH

      What’s the best photo you’ve taken with it, Al?

      • http://twitter.com/Alvetica Al Pavangkanan

        Can’t pick just one. Sooooooo many good ones.

      • srikapardhi

        How can we say ‘ This 1 is the best, when the device makes everything out of it- The Best ;) ” 808

  • srikapardhi

    God of Camera Phones :)

    • http://conversations.nokia.com/category/connects TomH

      :)

  • http://twitter.com/bragzter Bradley Larcher

    Why didn’t Nokia market the 808 fully I just don’t know. That device is amazing

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000055815947 Shanawaz Ali

    Yesterday I became a proud owner of a new Nokia 808 PureView, I can’t wait to start taking gorgeous shots with it!

    • http://conversations.nokia.com/category/connects TomH

      Be sure to share your best ones with us!

  • http://www.omreddy.com/ Mahesh

    just read the review nice!.. proud owner of Nokia 808 pureview .. :)

  • UncleTits

    I’ve taken some really nice daylight shots with my N8. I imagine that daylight conditions are easier with most cameras. The N8 stuggles in a pub/nightclub environment though. Getting your subject to stand out without making the background black-out is very difficult and going flash-free is a recipe for motion blur. How does the 808 cope with nightclub conditions?