Many consumers are increasingly becoming vocal about being tired of seeing 2MP macro sensors in smartphones. Honestly, it’s time for manufacturers to ditch them altogether. They’re just not good enough.
2MP Macro Sensors – Do we really need them?
Let’s be real, the image quality from these tiny sensors is consistently underwhelming. You’re supposed to get these detailed close-up shots, but you usually end up with blurry, noisy pictures that lack detail. It’s frustrating, especially for us who aren’t professional photographers and just want to have fun with it.
It often feels like manufacturers add extra cameras as little more than marketing gimmicks, a way to pad the spec sheet without delivering any meaningful improvement to the phone’s photography capabilities. Just because a device is ‘affordable’ doesn’t mean brands should force subpar features on consumers solely to make it look good on paper. If a feature doesn’t genuinely enhance the user experience, it’s better to leave it out entirely, focus on improving something more important, or simply lower the price instead.
Here are some sample images from a budget smartphone:
I think it would be better if that space could be used for a larger main sensor, which would improve overall image quality in all situations, or even a proper telephoto lens for better zoom capabilities. Those would be actual, noticeable upgrades and would make it easier to use.
Instead of throwing in a useless 2MP macro lens, why not just improve the macro capabilities of the main camera or an ultrawide lens through software and better optics? Many phones already do this, and the results are often far superior to what you get from a dedicated 2MP macro.
In my opinion, these low-resolution macro cameras are a waste of resources. They don’t deliver on their promise, and they take up space that could be used for something much more useful. I truly believe it’s time for phone makers to stop including them and focus on delivering genuine improvements to their camera systems.
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Source: Gadget Pilipinas
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