Leica recently announced the next version of its smartphone: the Leitz Phone 2. The Android-powered smartphone features a 1-inch image sensor that can take stills in up to 47.2MP resolution in either RAW or JPG formats. Also, it can capture footage at up to 4K30p. So let’s take a closer look at this new smartphone! When you think about Leica, you think of premium photography cameras and rental-only cinema lenses. The latest Leitz HUGO T1.0 cinema lenses are an excellent example of the company’s knowledge of building a 6-figures lens set with astonishing image performances. Last year, Leica surprised most of us by releasing the Leitz Phone 1, their first-ever attempt in the smartphone market. Let’s say that this first smartphone attempt received mixed reactions. So, the company returned to the drawing board and came back with the new Leitz Phone 2. Image credit: Leica Leitz Phone 2 vs. Sharp Aquos R7 When I say that Leica went back to the drawing board for the Leitz Phone 2, that’s not entirely accurate. Indeed, the smartphone’s base is the Sharp Aquos R7 with a revamp and some upgraded features. Sharp Aquos R7 on the left, Leitz Phone 2 on the right. So let’s start with the similarities between both smartphones: Android 12 operating system: the Leica version has special photo-specific software tricks we’ll cover later.A Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC powers both smartphones.The OLED screen is 6.6″ with a resolution of 1260 x 2730.Both smartphones have IPX5-IPX8/IP6X waterproof and dustproof ratings.12GB...
Published By: CineD - Wednesday, 16 November, 2022