The Vivo X200 series is set to officially debut in China within just one weekend. This new lineup will feature three models right off the bat and is expected to have a quicker global release than previous versions. Among these models, the Vivo X200 and the Vivo X200 Pro Mini may catch the eye of users who prefer smaller smartphones. However, the Vivo X200 Pro stands out for its impressive camera capabilities, sporting the same ISOCELL HP9 sensor that premiered in the Vivo X100 Ultra, which was the first 200 MP telephoto camera exclusive to China.
Camera Capabilities
This sensor measures 1/1.4 inches, making it not only the smartphone telephoto camera with the most megapixels but also the largest one available. This size is expected to improve the quality of zoom shots, especially in challenging lighting situations. Vivo recently shared a promotional video on their Weibo page, showcasing the impressive zoom capabilities of the Vivo X200 Pro. While the maximum zoom of 100x might lead to pixel distortion, the camera still promises exciting features.
Zoom Performance
When it comes to zooming between 20x and 30x, Vivo’s enhanced AI zoom technology, along with the telephoto macro function and the Zeiss Vario APO Sonnar lens, delivers fairly good outcomes. The latest sample photos shared on Weibo appear to illustrate these results quite well.
Sensor Specs
On paper, the new 50 MP Lytia 818 sensor by Sony seems like a step back. With a size of 1/1.28 inches, it does not quite match the 1-inch format of the Sony IMX989 used in the Vivo X100 Pro’s main camera. However, this is balanced out by a larger F/1.57 aperture compared to the F/1.8 of its predecessor, along with enhanced sensor features such as an improved dynamic range of 86dB, a lower noise level of 0.95e, and better HDR performance. Notably, this sensor is also included in the Vivo X200 Pro Mini, paired with a slightly smaller 50 MP telephoto lens.
Vivo’s Weibo.
