Apple iPhone 3G S Video Review

by Kaitlyn Chantry and Jeremy Stamas
Published on Jun 19, 2009 7:02 AM

 
Intro Product Tour
Color & Noise Performance Motion & Sharpness Performance
Low Light Performance Compression & Media
Manual Controls Still Features
Handling & Use Playback & Connectivity
Audio & Other Features
Samsung Omnia Comparison
Flip UltraHD Comparison Sony MHS-PM1 Comparison
Conclusion Photo Gallery
Specs and Ratings


iPhone 3G S versus Samsung Omnia
• The iPhone has much better video performance in nearly every respect
• The Omnia gives the user more options, including multiple resolutions, exposure control, and white balance presets
• The iPhone is easier to use
Audio & Other Features (Page 12 of 17) Flip UltraHD Comparison

As far as video recording goes, there really isn't anything the Samsung Omnia does better than the iPhone 3G S. The iPhone absolutely kills the Omnia in nearly every performance category (except noise) and it is much easier to work with. The Samsung does offer more control—multiple video resolutions, exposure adjustment, white balance presets—but it lacks the sleek, intuitive design that the iPhone takes for granted. Of course, the Samsung Omnia does have better still image capability than the iPhone, but we're primarily concerned with video quality and performance in this review, and the iPhone wins in that category hands down.

  Comparison Specs
 
  iPhone 3G S Samsung Omnia
Price $299.99 $269.99
Primary Recording Media 32GB internal memory 8 GB internal memory
Secondary Recording Media None microSD memory cards
Mic Input None None
LCD 3.5-inch 3.2-inch
Viewfinder None None
Weight 135g (4.8 oz.) 123g (4.34 oz.)
Dimensions 62.1 x 115.5 x 12.3mm
(2.4 x 4.5 x 0.48 inches)
56.9 x 105.2 x 13.2
(2.24 x 4.41 x .52 inches)
HD No No
Frame Rates 480/30p Unknown
Compression MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 MPEG-4 3ivx
Maximum Bitrate Unknown Unknown
Optical Zoom None None
Stabilization None None

 

  Scores
  iPhone 3G S Samsung Omnia
Color 7.42 3.80
Noise 12.06 12.22
Video Sharpness 6.34 3.50
Low Light Sensitivity 8.38 7.70
Low Light Color 9.24 7.78
Low Light Noise 11.14 13.38

 

60 lux Auto
iPhone 3G S
100% crop
Samsung Omnia
100% Crop

 

  Video Sharpness

 



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