Sony Ericsson Satio vs. Samsung Pixon12: 12MP shootout

Gsmarena have posted a shootout between the Sony Ericsson Satio and Samsung Pixon12. Here is their final impression.

Having put the cameras to so many tests, we can safely conclude that the Pixon12 beats the Satio in terms of image quality. The output is better in the elements that we consider most important for producing better shots in real life scenarios.

Yet picking a winner between those two cameraphones is anything but easy. The Satio has its own strong points and we know picture quality is only one part of the general experience. Besides, the difference is not that great so it's completely up to the user to decide what compromises can be made.

The Sony Ericsson Satio has a better looking camera and gallery interface, a superior BestPic burst shooting mode, an active lens cover and a hardware key to toggle stills, video and gallery. It also takes an edge in the video recording department.

On the other hand, the Samsung Pixon12 camera interface has several additional features such as blink detection and WDR, but the easily exposed lens glass is almost sure to get scratched.

In addition to that, we feel the different focal lengths of both cameraphones will make some difference too and give users another tough choice to make. The wide-angle 30mm lens of the Pixon12 is better for landscapes, cityscapes and group shots taken indoors. But portraits (the head-and-shoulders type of shots) come off slightly better with the 35mm lens of the Satio. Inevitably, the wide angle lens creates more optical distortion, which can make faces look a bit awkward.

So in conclusion, if you have only scanned the article to find the winners in different categories we suggest you go back and pay more attention - at least to the tests that matter most to you. Only then will you be able to decide which camera will suit you better depending on what is really important to you.

We guess the difference in physical size, the smartphone OS behind the Satio and the local pricing will be the three other major factors for you to consider before splashing the cash. In any case, we doubt it anyone will regret purchasing either of the two handsets. They're both excellent performers and if one was victorious we hope both emerged wiser from the battle. One thing we know though is that in technology there's no battle to end all battles.