Oppo’s New 6nm Mobile Chip Grants Huge Leap in Photo Capabilities

Oppo has announced a new 6nm imaging NPU called the MariSilicon X which it says combines an advanced NPU, ISP, and multi-tier memory architecture that can make real-time RAW processing and 4K AI night video with live preview possible. The company says that the MariSilicon X NPU (neural processing unit) is able to deliver 18… Continue reading Oppo’s New 6nm Mobile Chip Grants Huge Leap in Photo Capabilities

How Renaissance Art Methods Can Save Smartphone Photography

Smartphone cameras use technology that has greatly advanced in the last few years. However, they have had a heavy focus on obtaining as much detail as possible which can produce unnatural-looking shots. The key then is for manufacturers to get away from this type of treatment and try and work towards ones that have better… Continue reading How Renaissance Art Methods Can Save Smartphone Photography

Sony Xperia Pro-I Review: An Alpha Camera Made into a Phone

The designated “I” in the title says it all. It stands for imaging, making it clear what Sony prioritized when it developed the Xperia Pro-I. This is more like a point-and-shoot Alpha camera first and smartphone second, yet putting the two together does lead to inherent advantages over competitors. Sony doesn’t even shy away from… Continue reading Sony Xperia Pro-I Review: An Alpha Camera Made into a Phone

NeuralCam App Adds 48MP AI Super Resolution Upscaler to iPhone

NeuralCam has launched version 5 of its iPhone app that adds a super-resolution 48-megapixel artificial intelligence (AI) upscaling system that it claims reduces noise and enhances detail in photos. NeuralCam first launched in 2019 with a powerful AI-based low-light mode for iPhone photography. The company says that as time has passed, it discovered that many… Continue reading NeuralCam App Adds 48MP AI Super Resolution Upscaler to iPhone