Why “bad image” quality is in #Vergecast
The Verge·2025-08-26 18:33
Industry Trends - The camera industry has reached a point where autofocus capabilities and dynamic range are very similar across different brands [1] - Subject detection is now a common feature in most cameras [1] - Camera design is becoming more important than image quality as a differentiating factor [2] - The industry has largely solved the image quality issue [2] - There's a growing preference for cameras with smaller sensors and analog features [3] - Vintage lenses with flaws and issues are experiencing a resurgence in popularity [3] - The "arms race" for the best mirrorless camera has shifted towards intentionally lower image quality [4]