Video Footage Comparison: iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, Flip Ultra HD And DROID X
by Joe White
June 27, 2010
A series of videos which show how the iPhone 4's HD camcorder compares with the iPhone 3GS, Flip Ultra HD, and the DROID X have been posted on iLounge and Boy Genius Report,
First, let's take a look at iPhone 4 vs. Flip Ultra HD. Both are recording at 720p, keep in mind the iPhone 4 has the additional feature of tap to focus. Both videos are embedded below, or you can check out iDevice-friendly versions of both the iPhone and the Flip Ultra HD videos on Vimeo.
iPhone 4:
Flip Ultra HD:
iLounge has also posted a couple of videos comparing the iPhone 4 and 3GS, which you can also check out below. The iDevice friendly versions of both videos are available on Vimeo here (iPhone 4 video) and here (iPhone 3GS video). iPhone 4:
iPhone 3GS:
In addition to these videos, Boy Genius Report also posted a comparative video made up of two clips: one recorded on the iPhone 4, and another recorded on the DROID X. Again, both record in HD at 720p. The iPhone records in the MOV H.264 format, while the DROID X records in the 3GP MPEG-4 format at twice the bitrate.
Another video, showing how the phones record when outside, is embedded below.
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