As the boundaries between digital and physical realities continue to blur, the imaging technology inside AR/VR headsets is coming under increasing scrutiny. DXOMARK, the French image quality benchmarking authority known for its rigorous testing of smartphone and display performance, has turned its attention to two of the most prominent players in the mixed reality space: Apple’s Vision Pro and Meta’s Quest 3. In a recent video presentation titled “Evaluating Image Quality in ARVR Headsets – A Comprehensive Assessment of Texture Preservation, Color Fidelity, and 3D Reconstruction,” DXOMARK’s Fabien from their Paris headquarters offered a technical comparison of the two devices’ camera systems. The analysis focused on how image capture quality influences immersion, realism, and user safety—critical factors for any head-mounted display system. How DXOMARK tests AR/VR headset camera quality—and how it aligns with CineD’s Lab standards DXOMARK has built a reputation on detailed, protocol-driven image quality evaluations, often shaping the competitive landscape in the smartphone and camera markets. Their Analyzer product suite—encompassing hardware, software, and automated testing environments—is used by manufacturers and researchers globally to quantify aspects like exposure accuracy, color rendering, texture preservation, and visual noise. At CineD, we share a similar commitment to empirical, lab-based evaluation. Our CineD Lab Test methods focus on image quality metrics relevant to filmmakers, such as dynamic range, rolling shutter performance, and exposure latitude, using standardized methods in controlled environments. While our lab tests primarily serve digital cinema cameras and hybrid mirrorless systems, the principle remains the same: quantify performance under reproducible conditions to empower informed...
Published By: CineD - Yesterday