DxO is well known for their lens and camera rankings. They also make the $499 DxO One. Up until now, it has only supported the iPhone and iPad. However, the company has revealed that it will soon release the DxO One Android via an early access program. It did not give many details, other than saying it will attach to type-C USB connectors. This means it will likely only work with newer Android devices.
How will the camera from DxO work?
It should function much the same as it does on an iPhone. The camera will turn your smartphone into a display for the camera and let you choose the f/stop, shutter speed, ISO and other settings. DxO’s camera has a one-inch, 20-megapixel sensor. That is similar to the one on the high-end Sony RX100 V compact. Quality wise, it will generally give you nicer images than even the iPhone 8 Plus, Galaxy Note 8, Pixel 2 and other top-shelf smartphone cameras.
The company says version 1.0 of the DxO One Android camera app will arrive “in the coming weeks”. This is part of the Early Access program. You can sign up now to get in line, and the company has promised more details on November 2nd.
The company also announced a new tilt stand that will help you take better selfies. It can be set at multiple angles so you can use it hands free. The tilt stand will come with every purchase of the camera. Another item they will release is a portable battery pack that can double the usage time. It also includes the “Outdoor Shell,” a weather-resistant case. Via the latest version 3.0 iOS update, the DxO One now supports Facebook Live streaming with multi-camera shoots, using both the snap on camera and your phone’s own camera.
