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Trends in Photography in 2023

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The past few years have been really unique, primarily since 2021 was majorly spent in a pandemic and the year 2022 witnessed majority of those restrictions lifted across major parts in the world. But both these years presented with a unique set of trends that were nearly on the opposite side of the spectrum. And in 2023, things are really back to the basics honestly.

Every year I do my list of trends and predictions for the year to come and if the previous articles are anything to go by, then we usually do tend to get most of them right. So what are the trends in technology and photography that we reckon are going to become big this year? Let’s find out.

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By Bhavya Desai

 

Unedited Images


While users pride on their knowledge of post processing that can truly turn an ordinary image into an extraordinary one, using editing tools, one big trend that is likely to take 2023 by storm and social media is ‘unedited images’.



There is a large contingent of users online that believe that the social media world is increasingly fake and superficial. Hence there is an increased push towards more credible work, that features more unedited images. A small portion of that trend can also be seen in advertising and commercial campaigns, where brands are also now using this strategy in order to promote self-love and positive body image on its users.

Of course when we say unedited images, it doesn’t mean that small tweaks aren’t done to make it more appealing. But these are just minor corrections to adjust colour and exposure. Personally I am also a user’s that prefers to use minimal edits, which means that you have to then spend more time shooting the right image from the get go. So unedited or raw images are likely to be a big trend in 2023.


Highlight Reels from Weddings


With a hiatus of nearly 2 years, the wedding industry has seen an unprecedented flow of work, functions, ceremonies in 2023. So much so that, even a novice photographer is booked out completely in advance. But while there are many weddings that are taking place this year, the method of content consumption has surely changed from before.


 

Gone are the days when family and friends want to look at long videos, boring images – one after the other for hours together. Today the world is more about instant consumption and Highlight Reels are the mantra! Users are now looking for highlight reels for their marriage to share instantly with family and friends that are easy to share, upload and view on social media. So this year – highlight reels in wedding photography will be a big trend.


Reels and Shorts


Undoubtedly the biggest trend that came out of the past 2 years are reels and shorts. Following TikTok’s meteoric rise in recent years, other social media platforms such as YouTube and Instagram have also aggressively started pushing short-form video content to its users.



Instagram reels and YouTube Shorts let users to publish catchy, entertaining material that has the potential to become viral. The tremendous explosion of short form video material has a cause. Our attention spans are shrinking, making it increasingly challenging for marketers to keep our attention. Indeed, according to one Microsoft-commissioned research, we are now less attentive than the typical goldfish. It is extremely difficult for still photographers to stay in the market as video media covers over, but as we can see, a large number of photographers are finally moving their step into Reels and Shorts by using creative ideas to show their images in vertical videos or by showing a behind the scenes on how they clicked the photograph to stay in the market.


Vertical Videos

If you remember, this trend was featured a few years back in one of my lists and makes a comeback to this year’s list as well. The use of vertical videos will only seem relevant to you, depending on how much video content you shoot and for what platform. Take for instance my own personal example. Up until last year I would shoot most of my videos horizontally on my phone.



But since last year, I find myself shooting more and more videos vertically, even on our personal family trips and vacations. And with the explosion of vertical video content on short-content platforms, vertical videos are a thing of the future.


AI Image Creation


The year 2022 will go down in history as an important milestone when it comes to Artificial Intelligence creating images from scratch. I still remember, nearly a decade back I would always wonder, what if I could just say something and a computer would throw up an image depending on my imagination. And while that seemed like a distant dream at that time, in 2022 it is more of a reality.



Enter DALL-E, an emerging AI image synthesizers that can now create amazing, photorealistic pictures from text to image. There are some other popular platforms as well like Mid-journey and Stable Diffusion also that do the same thing. But as seen on social media, AI has now become a trend now, well it’s not a great match to photography but in coming years it might be a great battle between photographers and AI. I can see more and more of such images being used online with humans using their better judgement to realize what might be AI generated and what would be real.

 

Authentic and Real Images


Don’t get confused by the headline that you read earlier regarding unedited images? While this might seem similar, it isn’t. authentic and real images refer to pics that are natural, candid and un-staged. Covid and the lockdown has affected everyone on this planet and definitely gave some creative and boring trends while sitting at home. Who knows why trends emerge and what influences them, but lockdown appears to have helped us all appreciate the real world. We’re no longer living in dreams since the actual world has seemed like a fantasy at times. How does this perspective affect photography? It indicates a stronger importance on realism in 2023.



So 2023 will surely see a lot more realistic view at the subject, allowing the lens to capture true moments without any fear of manipulation.


Metaverse


This trend has emerged as a regular issue in any discussion on the future of the technology sector. This area has great economic potential, with $800 billion predicted by the middle of this decade and $2.5 trillion by 2030 according to some sources. Regardless of the difficulties Meta is experiencing in developing its ambitions, the metaverse in its original form can present significant potential for businesses in terms of expanded social presence, remote working, payments, healthcare, product trade, and so on.



Many businesses are already taking use of this environment to improve their products, project a distinct brand image, or communicate with their customers. The industrial metaverse is one of the sector’s and Industry 5.0’s most fervent ambitions. The applications are vast, ranging from recording and documenting the nature of reality to analysing and enhancing data in virtual settings to attaining long-term goals while minimising costs. We are still a long way from experiencing a digital world that combines virtual and physical reality in a shared online realm. Still, technology will fundamentally alter how we work, shop, and enjoy ourselves, and we have already begun to glimpse some of its powers.


Smart Cameras to continue revolutionising photography

 

Slowly but surely the cameras of smart devices are breaking new barriers. Don’t get me wrong, these won’t ever replace mirrorless cameras. The application of a traditional camera is far more than its smaller counterpart, but the rate at which the development of the smart cameras is ongoing, it will for the foreseeable future revolutionise photography for the years to come.

 


And that is only natural since smaller cameras require more innovation and ambition to pack technology into its tiny spaces. In 2022 the cameras have already broken the entry barrier of 100-megapixel in smart devices with greater zoom capability. So it is only a matter of time when we can expect to see more.

 

Wildlife Photography Tours

 


With the lockdown lifted, wildlife photography enthusiasts and photographers have flocked parks like never before. Infact forest reserves are experiencing a high volume of demand from tours that offer wildlife as part of their portfolios during the season time. With more and more users looking to get out and shoot wildlife, one of the biggest trends this year in wildlife photography will be unique and customised tours surrounding the topic.

 

So these were some of the trends that will become big in 2023.

Best Places for Street Photography in Mumbai

In this video we show you what best places for Street Photography in Mumbai. Over the years Asian Photography Magazine has done many shoots at the places featured in this video. So these are actually tested and we have also featured sample with images. We also tell you what kind of images you can get at these places and also the time that you can visit.
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Canon R10 vs Nikon Z30 vs Sony ZV-E10: Which to Buy?

We are back to test the best APS-C Mirrorless cameras from Canon, Nikon and Sony. In this video, you’ll be able to see what we think of these 3 mirrorless cameras.

Our contenders: The Canon R10, Nikon Z30 and Sony ZV-E10. In this test we will verify which one is the best in terms of Video Quality, Image Quality and help you with which one should you buy?

Check out the full video!

Nikon introduces the NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Lens

Nikon India just released the NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8, a compact and lightweight ultra-wide angle zoom lens with great versatility. Its focal length provides users with a diverse and comfortable photography experience, allowing them to capture dramatic night views as well as ordinary snapshots without having to switch between several lenses. The lens, housed in a tiny housing, is convenient to transport for vacations, allowing users to photograph magnificent cityscapes and landscapes on the go.

“The NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 ultrawide angle zoom lens is an affordable, compact and light weight lens. It features a constant maximum aperture of f/2.8 along with great AF performance and designed for videos as well. Travel & Landscape photographers, videographers and people shooting weddings can really enjoy this lens for its sharpness and colour rendition,” said Sajjan Kumar, Managing Director of Nikon India Pvt. Ltd.

The Nikon Z 17-28mm F2.8 lens offers an additional benefit over the costlier S-series 14-24mm F2.8 S lens: it is substantially smaller and lighter. The Z 17-28mm F2.8 lens is 101mm (4 in.) in length and has a maximum diameter of 75mm (3 in.). The Z 17-28mm F2.8 is also an internal zoom lens, which means it does not stretch as the focal length is changed. The lens is 450g in weight (15.9 oz.). In comparison, the Z 14-24mm F2.8 is 124.5mm (5 in.) long and has an 88.5mm maximum diameter (3.5 in.). The 14-24mm F2.8 lens weights 200g more, or roughly 30% more.

The Z 17-28mm F2.8 lens has a 67mm filter thread, but the specialist lens hood on the 14-24mm F2.8 S lens allows 112mm filters, which are exceptionally big. Of course, there’s a big difference between designing 14-24mm F2.8 lenses and designing 17-28mm F2.8 lenses. The additional field of view is not inexpensive.

Nikon claims that the new lens is sealed to prevent dust and water droplets from entering, so it should be suitable for outdoor shooting. According to Nikon, “the lens is designed for producers who aren’t hesitant to venture off the beaten road in pursuit of their content.”

In terms of glass, the Z 17-28mm F2.8 lens has 13 elements grouped into 11 groups. The Z 14-24mm F2.8 S has three less elements. Furthermore, the new Z 17-28mm F2.8 lacks Nano Crystal and ARNEO coatings, which are typical of S Series lenses.

A high-speed stepping motor provides autofocus (STM). During photo and video recording, the STM technology offers quick and practically quiet autofocus. The lens claims to reduce focus breathing, which should be beneficial to video content providers. A click-less control ring is also included for silent, smooth exposure changes. The minimum focus distance of the lens is just 0.19m (7.6 in.) at 17mm and 0.26m (10.3 in.) at 28mm, resulting in a maximum magnification of 0.19x at 17mm and 0.17x at 28mm.

The price and availability of the product is yet to be revealed. 

iPhone 14 Pro Max Camera Review

It’s September and every iPhone user or even photographers look forward to this launch. In the iPhone presentation, Apple stated that this is the best phone they’ve developed yet. Of course they are suppose to say that.

But the bigger question is ‘Is this the best iPhone camera for me?’ and whether you should upgrade from an earlier iPhone or from an Android smartphone? So we’ve been testing the 14 Pro Max for some time now and there’s a lot to say about its camera. So do read the full article to know if it’s really worth to upgrade or no?

iPhone 14 Pro Max price starts at ₹1,39,900 and goes up all the way to the ₹1,89,900 price for the 1TB. We have reviewed the silver colour which is the top of the line edition and as you know the silver colour ideally looks pretty white. 

Look, Body and Feel

When it comes to look, body and feel, the phone look and feels really premium and if you’ve been using a lot of the iPhone in the past few years then you would surely know what I am talking about. 

But let’s dive into the cameras on the 14 Pro Max and these are also relevant to the 14 Pro as well since they share the same camera set up. Also there is already a new update that came to the iOS 16 and it has already been updated on this device before reviewing.

Camera Specs

At the back you have the familiar look of the 3-camera set up like the 13 pro max that we have become so familiar with. But what’s noticeable and different now is that the camera bumps have become much bigger and protrude out more than before, and they will make it unstable on the desk, especially when you tap it from the top left while using it.

But while the cameras look the same, inside you now have a new 48-megapixel quad sensor camera along with the new 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera and the 12-megapixel telephoto camera with 3x zoom. 

48-Megapixel Main Camera

ProRAW:

Now what’s very important to you is that not only is the megapixels have increased but the pixel size has also increased to 2.44 qm now, which means each pixel will let in more light for possibly an improved and sharper image in both daylight as well as lowlight conditions.


And since the Max allows you to shoot 10-bit RAW with this bigger sensor the images it captures does tend to have more details. And the good thing is that it not only allows you to shoot at 1x, but also at all the available options up to 3x. But one thing that you have to note though is that while using macro, night mode or activating flash the images will be shoot at 12-megapixel, which means that the camera is using the centre 12-megapixel part of the sensor.

At 1X

At 2X

At 3X

The average file size of the images that we shot in RAW was about 55 MB and as you get closer on zoom it switches to the 12-megapixel with images at 2x and 3x for about 24 MB and 31 MB. Which is a decent size, it isn’t overly large and with a 1 TB space, you’ll never run out of that atleast. 

Also note that when shooting on ProRAW the Live photos won’t work when ProRAW mode is on though.

Regular Mode:

When shooting in the regular mode the camera delivers despite everything that you throw at it honestly. The focussing is very fast and accurate and the output is really crisp, sharp and the details are also very good even on zooming in. What we liked about the phone is that it is also able to accurately deliver true to scene images without overcompensating which many phones tend to do overall using AI algorithms. 


Also what we really liked is the performance that the combination of this hardware and software delivers now. At one end you have the improved cameras and on the other, the iOS 16 really improves upon the experience with features like Copy edits – that allows you to paste edits to images to make life really easy.


We are impressed with is the performance of the phone when clicked against a backlit environment as well. The phone does capture the subject well although it does add a slight red tinge to the image. 

Low Light Performance:

With the new sensor combined with the bigger pixels, the lowlight performance of the 14 Pro Max is great. It is able to focus on the highlighted area of choosing fast and captures great details. 



We’ve taken 2 images of the table, one under the normal ambient lighting and the other by bringing the aperture down to create a mood. Under both the scenarios the images have come sharp and display great detail, which has been highlighted in the box. 

Distortion and Macro:  

But when you are shooting with the Pro Max using the wide camera, you will find some level of distortion and unlike the OnePlus 10 Pro, it doesn’t have distortion compensation. 


Macro

Also another thing to note is that by default the macro mode isn’t on in the Pro Max which might make you feel that it doesn’t have one. So you need to put it on from the camera settings. 

In terms of the images since the phone doesn’t really feature a macro lens at best we would say its performance is average as you can see when zoomed in the images do loose its sharpness.

Portrait Mode
Undeniably one of the most widely used feature in the iPhone camera is the Portrait mode and honestly for the 14 Pro Max as well it does what you expect it to do. But one thing we are disappointed with is the edge detection sometimes. While it works well in delivering the images with beautiful depth, sometimes we find the edge detection slightly off with the phone blurring some portion off. But we are sure that this will improve with software updates. 

At 1X

At 2X

At 3X

Low Light Portrait

Front Camera

The front camera has seen an update with the 14 pro series and it now features auto focus tracking. The tracking does work well and why this is important is since many users use these phones to vlog etc. And the phone does track the subjects very well as you can see.


In terms of the images the images are pretty good as you can see from the samples. Again one of the strengths of the iPhone has always been to deliver the images true to the scene which is very important for the photographer. Once again you can shoot in the RAW mode here as well and it will use the 12-megapixel image and give out a 25MB file and drop down to 7-megapixel when you zoom in for a 14MB file. 

Video Performance

Videos have really been one of the strongest points of the iPhones over the years and with this Apple has just made it better. Of course you now have the option of shooting 4k at 24 fps as well and the introduction of the new Action mode as well. And as usual the iPhone doesn’t disappoint and delivers great video output with nice saturation and sharpness. The autofocus tracking is really fast both in the front as well as back cameras. But the phone does heat ever so slightly when used in 4K but should get better with software updates. 

Now there is a noticeable shutter roll but that’s honestly nit-picking since it uses so much AI to do things and it will be there on any phone.

Action Mode
The action mode honestly is really empowering and if you have the creativity to shoot with it then it will really give you some good output. We took some shot using the action mode and even with as basic as this you can see the difference. But the resolution in the action mode can only go upto 2.8k since it might be using the more central part of the sensor to shoot this. And this is pretty common for most small sensors so it isn’t a surprise.

Cinematic Mode
In the cinematic mode when shooting videos, the phone only allows 30 fps in HD and 24 fps and 30 fps in 4k mode. And you can only use the 1x and 3x zoom for the same. The sample output is pretty good and looks good as usual. But we are not sure how many people will really use the cinematic mode to shoot regularly, may be to make reels etc.?

Battery
So a lot of iPhone photographers and users consider battery performance as a crucial part before buying the phone. And this is important as well if you shoot a lot of videos like us using 4k. In our use of the phone we would end up with 30-40% at the end of the day, which was pretty impressive 

Conclusion
So how are the cameras of the iPhone 14 Pro Max? To be honest it is really difficult to beat this by any other camera in the market currently. The output in stills is really great and the combination of that hardware and software just make the overall experience of using this really good. Yes, the macro and distortion performance can be better and also the Samsung does offer high level of zoom. But honestly, we are not sure if an average user might even notice these things or use these features very often. 

When it comes to video the iPhone has been ruling the roost for a while now and with this edition it might’ve widened that lead even further. So if you deep pockets and are looking for the best that Apple has to offer, then this is surely the phone for you.

Sony India announces collaboration with PTI

Sony India has announced a new relationship with Press Trust of India (PTI), India’s largest independent news agency, under which PTI would make Sony India its exclusive digital imaging solution supplier for news photographers and video journalists across the nation. Sony India will also provide product service support and training to PTI picture and video journalists as part of this agreement.

PTI publishes around 2,000 stories and 200 images every day and collaborates with over 500 Indian publications. The news organisation has a long tradition of producing great visual journalism, and its journalists will now employ Sony’s superior imaging technology to cover big events around the country.

“We are pleased to announce this collaboration with PTI, an organization with such a vast reach in the country,” said Sunil Nayyar, Managing Director of Sony India. “PTI is a highly trusted news source in the country, and it is such an honour for us to be collaborating with them, to be supporting PTI who delivers top-class photo and video for news across the globe”.

Vijay Joshi, the Chief Executive Officer of Press Trust of India said, “At PTI we believe that technology is one of the foundational pillars for producing good journalism. We recognize that Sony has always been at the forefront of creating innovative technologies when it comes to cameras. Partnering with Sony was therefore a no-brainer for us, especially as we step into video journalism. We are excited with the opportunity this holds as our photo-journalists will be able to seamlessly work in tandem with their video colleagues, thanks to the common technology solution the Sony system offers.”

Once the shift is complete, all PTI journalists will be outfitted with Sony’s most recent cameras and lenses. This will allow all of the news agency’s journalists to effortlessly cooperate and tell the stories that matter, regardless of media.

“The use of our mirrorless cameras including the flagship Alpha 1 and the latest Alpha 7 IV along with a broad selection of Sony’s E-mount lenses including G Master™ models will allow PTI journalists to capture all the major events in the country and document stories like never before. All our mirrorless cameras are equipped with the latest technologies, where powerful hardware and software work together to deliver best imagery in a most flexible way. The advanced image processor and full-frame image sensor make better use of the light, produces less noise, sharp details giving a more beautiful image. We are also glad to enable PTI to deliver high quality video in the field of journalism using our dedicated video lineup like PXW-Z190 and PXW-Z90.” said Mukesh Srivastava, Head of Digital Imaging Business at Sony India.

Gurinder Osan, the Photo Editor of PTI, said “Completely changing the camera gear of an entire team is a difficult and responsible decision but our choice was re-affirmed after elaborate on-field testing and comparisons that went in favour of Sony’s mirrorless camera system for their robust and well-established technology. Digital cameras are more like computers and getting the performance that balances smart innovations with the subtle art of photography is what helps today’s visual creators redefine themselves and move into the future. All of this is besides the host of features that the Sony cameras offer, notable being their auto-focus performance, low light capability, reduced weight and bulk, range of lenses and overall efficiency.”


IMAGE: From L-R: Mukesh Srivastava, Head of Digital Imaging Business at Sony India; Tomohiro Nakashima, Deputy Managing Director of Sony India; Sunil Nayyar, Managing Director of Sony India; Vijay Joshi, the Chief Executive Officer of Press Trust of India; Gurinder Osan, the Photo Editor of PTI and Amit Gemini, the Chief Technology Officer of PTI.
 

Tamron is Developing a 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 for Nikon Z Mount

Tamron has announced the 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD, the company’s first Z-mount system lens, as the thinnest and lightest telephoto zoom for full-frame mirrorless cameras.

The lens looks to be similar to the Sony E-mount 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD, which was released in 2020, and shares many, if not all, of the design decisions found in that lens, including promises of being the “smallest and lightest” telephoto zoom for full-frame cameras. It also features the same optical structure of 15 elements in 10 groups, which Tamron claims is “precisely structured to minimise axial chromatic and other aberrations that are prone to develop with telephoto zoom lenses.”

Tamron claims that at 300mm, the design provides “excellent resolution” from edge to edge and produces crisp pictures across the zoom range owing to the company’s anti-reflection BBAR Coating.

The mirrorless lens is 5.9 inches long, has a maximum diameter of 77mm, and weighs 20.5 ounces. According to Tamron, the compact dimensions and light weight make it perfect for travel and allow for simple access to landscape and sports photography, as well as portraiture, bird photography, and “casual shots.”

Tamron’s Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive (RXD) powers the lens autofocus, which the firm claims enables highly rapid and accurate autofocus and lets users to retain tack-sharp focus on continually moving scenes often captured with telephoto zoom lenses.

The lens will be compatible with Tamron’s Lens Utility software and allows users to update the lens firmware after purchase. It is also moisture resitant.

The price of the lens will be Rs. 63,000 and it will launched on September 29, 2022.

OnePlus 10T vs OnePlus 10R Camera Test

The OnePlus 10T, the company’s latest flagship offering in India, has finally been released recently, adding a new smartphone to the OnePlus 10 series. The device is priced between the entry-level OnePlus 10R and the high-end OnePlus 10 Pro. If you’re wondering what’s new about the OnePlus 10T, the flagship Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 CPU, quicker charging with the basic model, new colours, and more are all included. It has the same design as the OnePlus 10 Pro.
If you’re looking for a OnePlus flagship, there are a lot of alternatives to choose from. This article compares the cameras of the two devices, 10T vs 10R, to assist you decide which gadget to buy. Now what’s very interesting about both these cameras is that while they look different, inside they are exactly the same not only in terms of specs, but also their sensors used, which makes it very exciting to see how their performance is. 
Most of you might know that the ‘T’ series has always been special from OnePlus as it comes with high-end specs in a budget friendly price. So in terms of price the OnePlus 10T starts at 50k approximately whereas the OnePlus 10R is a more budget friendly device that starts at 35k. But what is different with that price is that the 10T comes with the latest Snapdragon 8 + Gen 1 processor whereas the 10T comes with the MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max processor. 
Both the smartphones come with the 150W SuperVOOC charging and don’t support wireless charging.
Camera Specs
Now as mentioned earlier that these cameras look different but they aren’t different. They both feature a 3-camera setup that has a 50-MP main camera, 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera and a 2-megapixel Macro lens.
Image Quality
Like usual we tested the cameras in a variety of conditions to test how they perform.
Daylight Images 
In terms of the daylight images, we clicked a lot of pictures with both the phones and found that the 10T was underexposing the images slightly and also in some cases adding a purplish tinge. The images also seemed one-stop under when it comes to saturation. Even on zooming in the images from 10R showed more clarity rather than the 10T. They also seemed truer to the scene. Even in lowlight the images displayed similar results.
Ultra wide Lens
In terms of wide-lens both the phones displayed decent results. The sharpness was more on the 10T this time but it still had a bluish tinge in the pics. But the distortion performance of the 10T was again good with the 10R showing the building slightly tilted.
Zoom Performance
Since there is no telephoto lens on both phones, they depend on digital zoom to take their pictures. While they have the capability to do this the output from both the phones is honestly is pretty average and we wouldn’t recommend using their zoom unless it’s the last resort. 
Portrait Images
In the portrait mode the 10R is pretty good. Although it did have the tendency to make blacks pop out more, it was adding to the mood of the images we shot. But with this blacks popping out the images did tend to loose sharpness on the edges, whereas the 10T had sharper edges on zoom but a haze sort of a look on the pics.
Macro Pics
Both the phones have a 2-megapixel macro lens and like the other cases in this as well the 10T was giving under saturated pics and adding a purple tinge to it. It also seemed slightly slow in focussing for some reason.
Front Camera Performance
Both the phones feature the same 16-megapixel front camera and the output with the same is ok. It’s not that great neither is it bad.
Video Performance
Now when it comes to video capability both the phones can shoot 4K up to 60 fps and slow-motion up to 240fps. But what is noteworthy is that with the front camera the 10R only gives the option to shoot at 1080p and not 720p. In terms of performance the 10R in this case was adding a red tinge to the samples we shot.
One the other hand the 10T only allows you to shoot with one lens only, as compared the 10R allows the use of two lenses.
But in terms of output both phones were shooting decent output and also in the slow-motion category they were decent. 
Conclusion
So what do we think about the cameras of the 10T vs 10R? Honestly the one big take away for us is that we are slightly surprised by the 10T’s performance here. Especially since it is a much better hardware specs phone than the 10R. The overall performance of the 10R here is much better than the 10T, but you also need to understand that this is a new phone that just got launched recently. So hopefully with updates these issues should get fixed. But at the moment when it comes to cameras, the 10R seems to have an edge.