DxOMark is the brain child of DxO Labs a software company based in Boulogne-Billancourt, France, that maintains a website with technical measurements of lenses and cameras (Sensor Rating Score and Camera & Lenses Rating Score) apart from developing image processing software. DxOmark basically scores the effectiveness of a camera on a given gadget. Since smartphones cameras have come to par or even outpaced point and shoot cameras Dxolabs started testing smartphones and other mobile devices in 2011 and introduced DxOMark Mobile in 2012.
DxOMark Mobile score overall consists of the DxOMark Mobile Photo and DxOMark Mobile Video.DxOMark’s Mobile Photo score is composed of these Categories:
- Exposure and contrast
- Color
- Autofocus
- Texture
- Noise
- Artifacts
- Flash
At a DxOMark mobile score of 89 the latest rage in the market, google pixel has the highest rated smartphone camera. The camera apart from providing high level of detail from its relatively simple 12.3 Mp camera accounted for reduced levels of noise for literally every tested lighting condition. It also provides accurate exposures with very good contrast and white balance, as well as fast autofocus. Pixel also prides itself on its ability to render amazing low lit pictures with low noise all the while retaining excellent detail. Pixel’s score under these wide range of conditions make it an excellent option for almost all types of photography. Grab your pixel and click away!
