Zenfone 5: AI Photography
Telephones, mobile phones, smartphones, were part of the phone technology history and intelligent phones are now becoming the thread of technology. Its innovation does not stop but grow and continuously growing and now phones are integrated with Artificial Intelligence. One of those phones is the newly launched Zenfone 5 ZE620KL last April 14, 2018.
One of its main features is its camera the focus of this blog. So, here are the technical specifications of Zenfone 5 ZE620KL’s camera.
Main Rear Camera
- 5x light sensitivity low light photos (compared with a typical camera with 16MP, F1.7 & 1.12µm pixel size)
- Sony flagship IMX363 12MP dual-pixel image sensor – 1/2.55″ large sensor size, 1.4µm large pixel size
- F1.8 aperture
- 24mm equivalent focal length in 35mm film camera
- 6p lens
- 83° field of view
- Instant cameras switching
- 0.03 seconds phase-detection autofocus
- 4-axis, 4 stops optical image stabilization
- LED flash
16 AI Scene Detection for the following types:
- food
- sky
- green field
- plant
- ocean
- sunset
- snow
- flower
- stage,
- dog
- cat
- people
- text
- tripod
- QR code
- night view
Zenfone 5 also has AI Photo Learning, Real-time Portrait, Real-time Beautification
PixelMaster camera modes:
- Auto (with Night HDR and Portrait)
- Beauty
- Pro (RAW file support / up to 32 seconds long exposure)
- Super Resolution (48MP)
- GIF Animation
- Panorama
- Time Lapse (with power saving mode)
- 8 various filters
Second Rear Camera
- 120° wide-angle camera
- 200% wider view for more friends and scenery in the frame
- 12mm equivalent focal length in 35mm film camera
Front Camera
- 8MP
- F2.0 aperture
- 24mm equivalent focal length in 35mm film camera
- 84° field of view
PixelMaster camera modes:
- Auto (with Night HDR and Portrait)
- Beauty
- Selfie Panorama
- GIF Animation
- 8 various filters
All specifications above mentioned are referred from their official website at [https://www.asus.com/ph/Phone/ZenFone-5-ZE620KL/Tech-Specs/]
This shot is taken during the day at the back of slightly tinted glass.
Camera Settings:
Focal length – 3.94 mm, White Balance – auto, Aperture f/1.8, Exposure time – 1/335, ISO -25
Location: Ortigas Center, Pasig City
This shot is taken outdoor with minimal sunlight. A picture perfect shot.
Camera Settings:
Focal length – 3.94 mm, White Balance – auto, Aperture f/1.8, Exposure time – 1/10, ISO -25
Location: Cainta, Rizal
The plants look more vibrant compared to their actual look.
Camera Settings:
Focal length – 3.94 mm, White Balance – auto, Aperture f/1.8, Exposure time – 1/40, ISO -70
Location: Cainta, Rizal
Noticeable too much light.
Camera Settings:
Focal length – 3.94 mm, White Balance – auto, Aperture f/1.8, Exposure time – 1/160, ISO -25
Location: Cainta, Rizal
Shot with the presence of different light sources.
Camera Settings:
Focal length – 1.88 mm, White Balance – auto, Aperture f/2.2, Exposure time – 1/13, ISO -200
Location: Taytay, Rizal
The speed of light in low light location.
Camera Settings:
Focal length – 3.94 mm, White Balance – auto, Aperture f/1.8, Exposure time – 1/2, ISO -25
Location: Taytay, Rizal
A dramatic shot at Loreland Resort.
Camera Settings:
Focal length – 3.94 mm, White Balance – auto, Aperture f/1.8, Exposure time – 1/160, ISO -50
Location: Antipolo, City
A mango shake for yellow color testing.
Camera Settings:
Focal length – 3.94 mm, White Balance – auto, Aperture f/1.8, Exposure time – 1/30, ISO -139
Location: Cainta, Rizal
Keyboard shot for black and white color testing. *Note: Intended to be dark.
Camera Settings:
Focal length – 1.88mm, White Balance – auto, Aperture f/2.2 Exposure time – 1/20, ISO -50
Location: Taytay, Rizal
Silhouette and a cotton candy-like clouds.
Camera Settings:
Focal length – 3.94mm, White Balance – auto, Aperture f/1.8 Exposure time – 1/640, ISO -557
Location: Ortigas Center, Pasig City
Car dashboard for bokeh concept.
Camera Settings:
Focal length – 3.94mm, White Balance – auto, Aperture f/1.8 Exposure time – 1/20, ISO -400
Location: Taytay, Rizal
Note: All photos provided are SOOC and can be taken either in Auto mode or Pro mode with no enhancements from third-party applications.
As a whole, the camera of Asus Zenfone 5 ZE620KL performs very well especially in low light situations and for wide shots. The quality of the photos may depend on its holder for the composition and creativity. There are grains found on some shots but does not affect too much on the image quality. We can recommend this phone for brand indoor shoots surely this phone will perform very well.
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Bonus:
Slightly edited shot with Lightroom. Still, as you can see colors on the dark part are still noticeable. The camera settings should just be so minimal to have that picture perfect shot .
Another dramatic landscape shot, (’cause I am so dramatic), changed the shot from colored to black and white and then *insert that horror film title*.
Tried a flat lay shot with Sending 5 is really cool. I have to use the grid as well since I am not into flat lays.
Another flat lay shot. This is an entry for Jaguar Photo contest. Edited with Lightroom as well. Grains are too obvious. Maybe I was not able to edit it as smooth as possible. (Sarrey)