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What are cheap phones with good cameras? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I'm thinking about getting a phone just to use as a camera but I don't want to spend too much on it since that's basically my only use for it.

I also considered buying a low(ish) cost digital camera, but I'm planning on using the timer feature a lot. This means I really want a camera that is very "hand-holdy" so it can take good quality pictures without needing to see the screen/viewfinder/etc, which is why I thought a used phone might be a good option.

What are some cheap phones that have good quality cameras and camera software that don't necessarily need to have a strong processor or other flagship features?

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

Pixels are generally considered some of the best cameras, especially among cheap phones. Unfortunately if you want an optical zoom its only on the pro model. You could also look at used phones with a cracked screen or damage.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

I really like the camera on my Pixel. I've tried iPhones a couple of times, but I keep coming back to Pixels.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

Pixel 6a

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm fairly certain you can get a good mirrorless camera for the same cost as a phone.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

I thought about that, but since this is for a photo wall type situation (where there are props and things and you take your picture), I want the photo taking to be as automated as possible since people would be using the timer feature a lot. I'd be concerned that the autofocus wouldn't be correct, or something else that causes the photo to come out poorly if a real camera was used (without a dedicated operator).

If it wasn't for that, a standalone camera would be suitable (depending on the price).

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

The Pixel a line has some of the best cameras in any phone, regardless of price

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Cheap can vary significantly. What's your budget?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Right now I'm targeting sub 200USD (used), but the lower the better since I'm not sure how much use I'll actually be getting out of it.

When I looked online, I saw some used/ C-stock Pixel 6/ Pixel 6 Pros which are pretty close. Surprisingly, I didn't see a huge drop in price between the 6a and the 6/ 6 Pro (or at least but as much as I was expecting).

At this point I'm hoping the price will drop after/around Black Friday.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Pixel