Lumia 720 vs. Lumia 630/635

[chancooluk]

As I own both a 720 and 630, I thought it would be a good idea to show a comparison of the cameras.

A second hand 720 is about the same price as a new 635 (same cam as 630). All pics were taken with the normal Microsoft camera app on default settings (flash off on 720).

Obviously the 720 wins, but I'm surprised by how capable the 630 is in comparison. Low light is nowhere near as good, and everything looks over sharpened, but it's a capable shooter.

Lumia 720 (low light)

Lumia 630 (low light, not as good as 720)


Lumia 720

Lumia 630 (bokeh effect is not as pronounced)


Lumia 720 (white flowers are washed out and contain no detail)

Lumia 630 (very similar, looks over sharpened compared to 720, white flowers are washed out same as 720)


Lumia 720 (lacking the real life colour of the flower)

Lumia 630 (colours are more true to the actual colour of the flower in comparison to the 720)


Lumia 720 (colours are too blue)

Lumia 630 (colours are more accurate than the 720, but looks over sharpened)


Lumia 720

Lumia 630


Lumia 720

Lumia 630 (colours lack saturation, looks over sharpened, purple fringing on tree tops)

 

[chancooluk]

I also tested the video capabilities of each phone.

The Lumia 720 wins this one hands down, despite both phones recording in 720p and at the same bitrate. The 630 lacks detail in comparison to the 720.

Lumia 720 (720p Video Still)


Lumia 630 (720p Video Still)