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Need a new phone. Know virtually nothing about smartphones but want something robust with a very good camera. Not bothered about memory or music playing. Also, would like to buy ethically if that is even possible.
Any recommendations?
Thanks

Rich


 
Posted : 25/11/2015 11:05 am
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sony xperia z5 has the best camera at the moment (23MP)
followed by Samsung Galaxy S6 (16MP)
iPhone 6 only has a 12MP camera which means even the Galaxy S5 and S4 have better cameras


 
Posted : 25/11/2015 11:29 am
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Don't just go on resolution, my iPhone 6 takes much better pics than the wife's xperia.


 
Posted : 25/11/2015 11:31 am
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Don't just go on resolution, my iPhone 6 takes much better pics than the wife's xperia.

Depends what type of Xperia.

My Z3 Compact has (edit) a 20.7MP sensor, but the "Auto" photos are processed down to about 8-10MP, but the image quality is outstanding.


 
Posted : 25/11/2015 11:36 am
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z5 hasn't been reviewed as the best, of the Android ones the Galaxy S6 won a best camera test.


 
Posted : 25/11/2015 11:37 am
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define "Ethical"

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This is a mass produced consumer white goods, you want ethical trot off to your local CEX and buy 2nd hand.


 
Posted : 25/11/2015 11:37 am
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Indeed, pixel count is only part of the story.

[url= http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/feature/mobile-phone/best-phone-camera-of-2015-3612824/ ]best pone cameras 2015[/url]

According to the above link it's a toss up between th LG G4 and Galaxy S6.


 
Posted : 25/11/2015 11:39 am
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My Xperia z3 compact takes superb pictures


 
Posted : 25/11/2015 11:59 am
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Can't comment for 'best camera' but have a look at Fairphone 2 for ethical/sustanable production. It is user-accessible and the camera itself is replaceable. Early days but seems v sensible - imagine having a smartphone with upgradeable components? I buy used yet would certainly support the Fairphone if was in the market for a new one. I only use phone cam for snaps/reference/playing about with. Isnt that what they're for?


 
Posted : 25/11/2015 12:11 pm
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Dunno how robust it is, but the Panasonic CM1 would probably take some beating on the camera front.

I think it's more 'camera with phone attached' rather than 'phone with camera attached'


 
Posted : 25/11/2015 12:17 pm
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Based on my Z1 compact I would give Sony a look, combined with the waterproofing it was a bit of a no brainer for me. Probably more 'ethical' than Apple anyway, but no doubt still responsible for terrible pollution and orangutan deaths.


 
Posted : 25/11/2015 12:39 pm
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Thanks for the replies - off to go and look at the suggestions. Particularly taken with the fair phone idea.


 
Posted : 25/11/2015 8:26 pm

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