Vivo X200 Pro vs Real Camera in Portrait Mode

Introduction

• Highly requested video comparing the Vivo X200 Pro's portrait mode to a real camera.

Vivo X200 Pro Features

• Camera Specifications:
  • 85 mm telephoto lens with high resolution and high megapixel sensor.
  • Sensor crop option to 135 mm.
  • Features:
    • 15 mm F2 50 MP ultra-wide camera
    • 23 mm f1.6 50 MP main camera
    • 85 mm F2.7 telephoto camera with 200 MP
• Display:
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED display
  • 120 Hz refresh rate
  • Peak brightness of 4500 nits
• RAM:
  • 16 GB

Testing Conditions

• Conducted in cold weather conditions (-10°C).
• Comparison of portrait shots at various focal lengths (85 mm and 135 mm).

Portrait Mode Performance

• 85 mm shots deliver exceptional sharpness, retaining detail in hair and textures.
• Portrait mode options include:
  • 23 mm, 35 mm, 50 mm (2X crop), 85 mm telephoto, and 135 mm crop.
• High resolution portrait mode can capture up to 50 MP shots but sacrifices background bokeh.

Camera vs Real Camera

• Comparison to a professional camera.
• Phone's processing is quick; captures details and colors well.
• Notable differences in background blur and overall sharpness.
  • Real camera offers natural bokeh, while the phone's portrait mode blurs differently.

Unique Features

• F-stop flexibility:
  • Phone allows f-stop adjustment up to f/95, though f/2.8 is recommended for natural look.
• Lens Emulation:
  • Options include bokeh from different lenses like Biotar, Planar, and others.
• Artlist Integration:
  • New plugin for Premiere Pro includes music and stock footage management directly in the software.

Closing Thoughts

• The Vivo X200 Pro's camera system is impressive and deserves further exploration.
• Not available in North America, which limits competition with major brands like Apple, Google, and Samsung.
• Conclusion:
  • Overall, portrait shots from the X200 Pro are highly commendable.
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Acknowledgments

• Thanks to Stella, Joe, and Rema for their contributions.