IMX709 low-light shooting challenges iPhone 13, how does it perform?

     After Apple released the new iPhone 13 series in September, except for the ancestral bangs design, the product has made considerable progress in performance, system, and especially imaging. It is particularly worth mentioning that through the high-speed computing and optimization of the A15 chip, the iPhone 13 has become the phone with relatively excellent selfie effects among all previous iPhones. So, how should you choose between the iPhone 13 and the selfie-focused Android phone? Today, we will compare the sample photos of the portrait video master OPPO Reno7 Pro and the iPhone 13 to give you some reference.

　　Let’s first talk about the hardware differences between the two models. The iPhone 13 still uses the iconic 12-megapixel front lens. This specification is not high, but it is enough. OPPO Reno7 Pro uses a 32-megapixel front lens. Higher pixels will have obvious advantages in shooting, enlarging pictures, and post-cropping. At the same time, the IMX709 super-sensitive cat-eye lens used by OPPO Reno7 Pro was jointly developed by OPPO and Sony at a cost of 100 million yuan. The sensor is integrated with OPPO’s self-developed RGBW image fusion unit, which can increase the photosensitivity by 60% and reduce noise by 35%, which can bring better shooting effects in dark and backlit environments.

　　Compared to outdoor shooting, the light in indoor environments is often not sufficient, and the test for mobile phones is second only to that at night. From the comparison of sample photos, it can be seen that the iPhone 13 can truly record most of the details of the scene, and the resolution, white balance and color reproduction are all good, but the facial processing of the characters is not prominent enough, the skin is dull, and the facial features are not three-dimensional enough. For girls, it may take a lot of time to do some post-processing before posting to Moments. In contrast, the OPPO Reno7 Pro's sample photos focus on the facial brightness of the characters on the basis of restoring the scene. Through algorithm tuning, the facial features of the characters can be grasped at a glance, and the imaging look and feel is more pleasing to the eye. Basically, there is no need to retouch the pictures, and they can be sent directly to Moments.

　　In the backlit environment that also tests light control, the imaging characteristics of the iPhone 13 have not changed much, but the obvious glare has a certain visual impact on the imaging effect. The imaging of the OPPO Reno7 Pro not only has no glare, but also the main body and background of the characters are clearly distinguished, the picture is pure, and the colors are more tense. At the same time, judging from the details of the little sister's hair and clothes, the OPPO Reno7 Pro handles it better.

　　In the night environment that tests the imaging capabilities of mobile phones, the imaging strategy of the iPhone 13 is roughly the same as the daytime algorithm, which easily exposes some problems of daytime imaging. The girl's face is relatively dim, her hair is blurred, and there are noise points that affect the perception. The selfie effect of OPPO Reno7 Pro is like someone lighting it. The details of the girl's face are clear and bright, her facial features are three-dimensional, the color and details of her hair are recorded in place, and the visual effect is more pleasing.

　　From the above comparison, it is not difficult to see that the imaging strategy of iPhone 13 tends to restore reality, but it is easy to ignore the details of the picture. The bland imaging style will have some deviations in needs and experience compared to young people. OPPO Reno7 Pro's imaging algorithm obviously understands young users better, and coupled with the excellent photosensitivity and noise control of IMX709, it is more likely to be favored by young people. At present, OPPO Reno7 and Reno7 Pro have been officially launched, supporting up to 24 interest-free installments, up to 1,300 subsidies for old-for-new exchanges, and a 100 yuan discount on the purchase of Enco Play. You can also enjoy an Internet gift package worth 300 yuan. If you are interested, you may wish to pay attention.