Top 5 camera phones

By Joseph Hanlon on 06 October 2009

These mobiles aren't just great phones, they are excellent cameras as well. And they're not your low-res cameras either, but multi-megapixel wonders.

But don't forget, it's not all about megapixels. We're much more concerned with how clean and colourful the photos are, whether it's from a 5- or 12-megapixel camera. Each of the camera phones listed below has proven itself during our rigorous testing, outperforming the competition under a variety of shooting scenarios — outdoors under natural light as well as indoors with the aid of its built-in flash.

Sony Ericsson Satio

There are a few trade-offs, but overall we're very impressed. The Satio sports a sharp, responsive touchscreen and is possibly the year's best camera phone.

Editor's rating:8.1 User rating:8.5
     • Full Review • Specs • Images • Video • Where to Buy

  • Good: Responsive touchscreen • Excellent 12MP camera • Good media playback • Great connectivity
  • Bad: Poor battery life • Signal issues • No 3.5mm headphone socket
  • Specs: Touchscreen • Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3G, HSDPA • Touchscreen • microSD • See more specifications
  • RRP: AU$1,199.00
  • Available plans: 6 plans available starting from $50 to $129

Find the best Sony Ericsson Satio plans available.

Topics: photo, mobile phone, camera phone, camera, lg, nokia, samsung, sony ericsson, phone, megapixel

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Comments (12)

  • radwan1411 commented on 06/11/2009 09:09 Report abuse

    from my look

    i have sony ericsson K850

    LOOK FOR IT IN GOOGLE PIC

    IS IT'S IS THE KING

  • specialk commented on 20/10/2009 15:43 Report abuse

    Samsung Innov8? should most definitely be in the top 5!

  • Gary commented on 07/10/2009 11:28 Report abuse

    Strange comments fron Cnet. You actually rated the HD icon as "mediocre" camera in you review on 2 September. Now your saying its been through rigorous testing and one of 5 that outperforms the competition. An updated review with new results would be good if in fact you have other opinions now.

  • Ruby commented on 06/10/2009 15:24 Report abuse

    The Pixon12 has an excellent camera. It should be on that list.

  • zemo commented on 27/06/2009 01:39 Report abuse

    i have lg viewty and its so good cam ...i love it

  • Sm Jirgees commented on 20/11/2008 00:40 Report abuse

    I don' think that a too much camera comparisson in 5mp 8mp i think n95 is still king

  • bob commented on 17/11/2008 14:32 Report abuse

    the w810i is a good phone but it is getting long in the tooth. Its nearly 2009 and you expect them to compare a W810i to the latest cameraphones with 5+ megapixels? idiot

  • Ritesh Pinto commented on 10/09/2008 00:34 Report abuse

    Seems u people havent came across Sony w810i.
    It has the features of a professional camera, where I've experienced. So there is no chance of Samsung, nor Moto nor LG.

  • hassa, commented on 27/12/2007 02:15 Report abuse

    hola

  • seany boi commented on 15/11/2007 19:10 Report abuse

    the lg shine rocks my world

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