Review: Samsung SIII and Sony A77
The SIII pips other Android phones with its 1.4 GHz quad-core processor which has a 1GB RAM, and some intelligent features.
Samsung Galaxy SIII
Good, but Not Great
A hi-decibel buzz in the tech world preceded the launch of Samsung's third version of its flagship Galaxy S phone. But the Galaxy SIII is not the eye-popping wonder that was expected. A 4.8-inch AMOLED display made of Corning Gorilla glass dominates the front, but the rear can be criticised as being 'plasticky'. Still, the SIII pips other Android phones with its 1.4 GHz quad-core processor which has a 1GB RAM, and some intelligent features. For instance, you can also call the person you are sending a message to, simply by bringing the phone close to your ear. Samsung calls this 'Direct Call'.
The SIII also sports a voice assistant, 'S Voice', that answers questions put to it, but it needs fine tuning. The eight megapixel camera (unfortunately without a dedicated button) is impressive and captures crisp images. Like the iPhone camera, this one too has an HDR mode for shooting in high-contrast lighting. The 2100 mAh battery is good. Buy it or not? Look at the price tag first.
+ve: Gesture controls, excellent camera, Android ICS, quad core processor
-ve: Plastic build, voice assistant needs fine tuning
Price: Rs 43,180
-Nidhi Singal
Worth the Expense
The Sony A77 is yet another high-end DSLR camera. It has a 24.3 megapixel Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor, which puts it right up there among the best. The three-inch LCD screen has a three-way tilt and swivel ability, making it easy to compose tricky shots. It uses Sony's new Translucent Mirror Technology and a 19-point auto focus system with 11 cross sensors, thus taking only a micro second to lock on to an image.
+ve: Easy to use, high quality, electronic viewfinder
-ve: Too many automatic controls for a DSLR
Price: Rs 99,990 (with 16-105mm lens)
-Nandagopal Rajan
A hi-decibel buzz in the tech world preceded the launch of Samsung's third version of its flagship Galaxy S phone. But the Galaxy SIII is not the eye-popping wonder that was expected. A 4.8-inch AMOLED display made of Corning Gorilla glass dominates the front, but the rear can be criticised as being 'plasticky'. Still, the SIII pips other Android phones with its 1.4 GHz quad-core processor which has a 1GB RAM, and some intelligent features. For instance, you can also call the person you are sending a message to, simply by bringing the phone close to your ear. Samsung calls this 'Direct Call'.
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The SIII also sports a voice assistant, 'S Voice', that answers questions put to it, but it needs fine tuning. The eight megapixel camera (unfortunately without a dedicated button) is impressive and captures crisp images. Like the iPhone camera, this one too has an HDR mode for shooting in high-contrast lighting. The 2100 mAh battery is good. Buy it or not? Look at the price tag first.
+ve: Gesture controls, excellent camera, Android ICS, quad core processor
-ve: Plastic build, voice assistant needs fine tuning
Price: Rs 43,180
-Nidhi Singal
Sony A77
The Sony A77 is yet another high-end DSLR camera. It has a 24.3 megapixel Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor, which puts it right up there among the best. The three-inch LCD screen has a three-way tilt and swivel ability, making it easy to compose tricky shots. It uses Sony's new Translucent Mirror Technology and a 19-point auto focus system with 11 cross sensors, thus taking only a micro second to lock on to an image.
+ve: Easy to use, high quality, electronic viewfinder
-ve: Too many automatic controls for a DSLR
Price: Rs 99,990 (with 16-105mm lens)
-Nandagopal Rajan
