Camera

The Leica M11's 60 MP full-frame sensor comes from Sony, allowing competitors to offer cameras with the same sensor at significantly lower prices. However, this hasn't always been the case, and it could change again in the future, as Leica's owner has indicated that the Leica M12 might feature a sensor developed by Leica itself.

Vivo has a reason to celebrate. While the Vivo X200 Ultra already secured a spot among the five best smartphone cameras in DxoMark’s ranking, the Vivo X300 Pro has now surpassed this achievement with an even better second place finish. According to reviewers, the Vivo X300 Pro could be an excellent alternative to the iPhone 17 Pro, especially for video enthusiasts.

2026 will bring more choices to European smartphone buyers who are looking for a flagship device with high-end cameras. Rumors have already suggested a global launch of the Vivo X300 Ultra and Oppo Find X9 Ultra alongside the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, and now there is concrete evidence confirming that the Zeiss camera phone will hit the European market. However, Vivo is apparently removing one of the features that was introduced with the Vivo X200 Ultra.

The Galaxy S26 Ultra camera probably won’t offer many exciting changes, but it could still be improved in some important areas, at least according to a usually reliable leaker. Based on his claims, Samsung is primarily focused on eliminating issues, especially regarding the optics.

The new 35mm f/1.4 full-frame lens for cameras from Sony, Canon, Nikon, Panasonic and Leica launches for $159, as Brightin Star focuses on a particularly attractive bang for the buck.

Just a few hours after the Xiaomi 17 Ultra became available in China, an English-speaking YouTuber has already secured a unit of the Leitzphone/Leica edition and recorded an initial unboxing and hands-on video, which also includes a first comparison to the Vivo X300 Pro.

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has just been unveiled in China, and the company is taking things up a notch for its latest 200 MP camera flagship. It unveiled a special Leica Edition that not only offers a sleeker outlook but also adds a functional element.

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is now official in China. It's the company's new top-end flagship phone with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, and the smartphone comes with a capable Leica camera setup. The other hardware is top-end as well, at least on paper.

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra will come with a Leica-enhanced camera setup, and the company is taking this partnership to the next step by introducing a special edition for the camera flagship. This special Leica edition will come with a physical zoom ring.

Early details about a new DJI Osmo accessory have leaked online. A wireless remote control, the DJI Osmo FrameTap appears to be tied to the forthcoming Osmo Pocket 4, as well as the rumoured Osmo Pocket 4 Pro vlogging camera.

A source has offered up launch details relating to the rumoured DJI Osmo Pocket 4 Pro vlogging camera. Contrary to previous suggestions, DJI's dual-camera-wielding vlogging device could arrive months after the regular Osmo Pocket 4.

The Leica 200 MP periscope telephoto is a big highlight of the upcoming Xiaomi 17 Ultra. This sensor has now been detailed with new camera samples. The company has also offered comparison shots taken by the camera.

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has been recently showcased in official renders, but they didn't show the front of the flagship phone. In a new hands-on video, the brand's president, Lu Weibing, has offered a glimpse at the front of the device for the first time.

Just after officially revealing the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the company has confirmed that the camera flagship phone will feature a 1-inch Light Hunter 1050L image sensor. To showcase what it can offer, the brand has shared some sample photos and a video.

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has now been officially showcased through teaser photos and video. It also finally has an official Chinese launch date, and as speculated before, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 camera flagship will make an imminent debut.

The Lenovo X1 Digital Camera has been formally introduced in China. It comes with a 12 MP Sony CMOS sensor with support for 4K video recording and 18x digital zoom. The pre-launch price is CNY 389, around $55.

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra will apparently cost more than the Xiaomi 15 Ultra. Xiaomi President Lu Weibing explicitly confirmed this price hike in a Q&A session that revolved around the upcoming Leica camera flagship phone. The handset will feature an optical zoom camera and a particularly fast 1-inch main camera, as seen on an official camera sample.

One of the wildest rumors surrounding the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has apparently been confirmed shortly before its official launch in China. Screenshots of the camera app circulating online point to a proper continuous zoom with variable focal length based on a 200MP sensor, but there are also drawbacks to this solution.

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has been one of the anticipated camera flagship phones of the year. Past reports have hinted that it will launch in 2025, and now, the company has officially teased the imminent debut of the smartphone.

The Ricoh GR IV HDF compact camera with APS-C sensor, image stabilization and innovative Highlight Diffusion Filter is now available for pre-order. However, Ricoh is charging a premium for the high-quality compact camera.

The A119M Pro is a new dash cam from Viofo, offering a 4K front camera. The single-channel camera is equipped with a Sony IMX678 1/1.8” 8 MP lens based on Sony Starvis 2 sensor tech, which is said to offer 4K 30 fps recording. Other features include super night vision, Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, GPS, HDR, and voice control support.

A new leak has provided a much clearer look at DJI's next vlogging camera. Potentially, a cheaper alternative may debut alongside the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 too, that or the company's long-rumoured camera could be a Pro model.

Camera watermarks are a practical feature. In addition to shooting parameters, manufacturers can use them to advertise their camera or smartphone, especially since photos are often shared on social media. A leak now illustrates how Xiaomi and Leica plan to design these watermarks on the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, which also points to a deeper collaboration.

German camera specialist Leica and Danish company Phase One have announced a collaboration that will not only plans a deeper integration of Leica cameras into Capture One in the future, but will also give Leica customers a free bonus.

New leaks have identified key details about DJI's first fifth-generation Ronin camera gimbal. Launching as the DJI RS 5, the new professional camera gimbal will surpass not just the RS 4 but also the RS 4 Pro.

The Osmo Pocket series is long overdue for a new release. Now, various sources have obtained updated launch details relating to the DJI Osmo Pocket 4, which could launch later than previously expected.

A leaker emphasizes that the Chinese launch of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra will happen in just a few hours time. Chinese customers can already put down a deposit to become an early adopter of the ultimate Leica camera flagship, while leakers and even Xiaomi boss Lu Weibing share further details about the new Leica camera.

Opt! has released the OPT100 Neo Film, a ¥5,940 (~$38) digital toy camera shaped like a 35mm film roll. It features a 1MP sensor, microSD support, VGA-level video, a tiny rear display, USB charging, and a 47.2 × 25 × 25 mm body, offered in three colors.

The Fujifilm X100VI is exclusively available with a fixed 35 mm lens (full-frame equivalent). Viltrox recently introduced two relatively affordable converters that enable users to achieve either a 28 mm or 50 mm focal length on the X100VI as well as several earlier models.

DVX has introduced the Night Storm X3, a dual-sensor night-vision system with 4K recording, a 1500-meter laser range finder, 950 nm IR illumination, and a 20 TOPS AI Fusion processor. It is launching via a Kickstarter campaign.

New reports indicate that Apple's aggressive iPhone 17 pricing has forced Samsung to downgrade the Galaxy S26 in more areas than previously expected. With a redesign and a major battery upgrade off the table, another set of proposed improvements from the Galaxy S25 are said to have been shelved for another generation, too.

According to recent reports, DJI is preparing to release the Osmo Pocket 4 before the start of next year. In the meantime, the new vlogging camera has surfaced in a fresh leak next to the existing Osmo Pocket 3.

It looks as though Canon will soon launch a new camera based on the design of the AE-1 as a new mirrorless camera based on the EOS R6 Mark III's full-frame sensor and a cut-back video-centric feature set. The RE-1 will supposedly launch sometime in 2026, and a recent spec sheet leak suggests that the new camera will be a video-centric model with a surprisingly affordable price point.

Do many of our readers use action cams? And if so, what for? Do they only come out on vacation, at parties, or for a quick retro ride on a skateboard? Or are they tools for producing regular content on YouTube, TikTok, and similar platforms? This year’s improvements clearly cater to one particular group.

For the first time, a real Xiaomi 17 Ultra has been photographed in the wild, and the photos confirm recent rumors and leaks suggesting an exclusive 1-inch sensor for the Leica main camera and, above all, completely new zoom camera technology. New information about the global model has also surfaced.

Sony's new A7 V full-frame mirrorless camera has been getting rave reviews since it launched, however, it seems like third-party lens compatibility is one aspect that has been overlooked, as was recently discovered by one photographer's review of the premium hybrid mirrorless camera.

Freeform Continuum Telephoto offers continuous optical zoom from 1x to 9x, while Dual Mirror Reflect Telephoto is said to cut telephoto lens size in half with a mirror based design. The company also shared a brief update on its Tecno Image Matrix pipeline, which now uses AI to better read scenes and intent.

Kenko Tokina has unveiled seven new Pieni II toy digital cameras adorned with sweet Sanrio characters. The miniature cameras produce retro-age photos while weighing less than an ounce.

The latest leak of the upcoming DJI Osmo Pocket 4 confirm that the new compact camera will feature dual cameras, although they also dash previous rumours of a dual-screen setup. Leaks about the battery life also claim a substantial increase in recordng times, thanks to a bigger battery.

The Sony A7 V is now official. Positioned as a true all-rounder, the full-frame camera introduces many crucial enhancements over the previous model, including a new 33 MP sensor, drastically improved autofocus, 4K/120 fps video support, and two USB-C ports.

Drivers in Hawaii will now have to drive in the glare of 1,000 government-issued dashcams. The state’s Department of Transportation (DOT) will use AI to analyse feed from the cameras to create a digital twin of the network for aggregating data for road maintenance, and the videos will also help spot reckless driving.

The Ace 6T will launch soon in China, and it will be rebranded as the OnePlus 15R for the global market. Ahead of the Chinese debut, the company has showcased the camera prowess of the affordable flagship phone by sharing some photo samples.

The Kodak Pixpro SP360 4K Premier Pack VR camera has received its best price ever. While not the highest-quality camera available, two Kodak SP360 cameras can be used to make SBS 3D videos for VR/XR/AR and PC handhelds like the Abxylute 3D One.

The OnePlus 15's camera system has suffered some setbacks this year: no more Hasselblad branding and less light-sensitive lenses. Can the new Lumo engine compensate for these shortcomings?

DJI is expected to release the Osmo Pocket 4 globally before the end of the year. Now certified for sale in the US, the FCC has confirmed a few extra details that have been missing from earlier leaks.