Best Budget Phone Cameras Under £200

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around finding budget phone cameras under £200, focusing on the quality of the camera while acknowledging that other features may be basic. Participants explore various options, including smartphones and used devices, while debating the feasibility of obtaining a good camera without internet capabilities.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks recommendations for a phone camera under £200, emphasizing the desire for good photo quality without needing internet access.
  • Another participant expresses skepticism about the existence of a phone with a good camera that lacks internet capabilities.
  • Some participants suggest that most modern smartphones can meet the basic photo quality needs, with specific recommendations like the Motorola Moto G and Google Nexus 5x, noting the latter has a better camera.
  • There is a discussion about what constitutes a "good photo," with mentions of features like HDR, panorama, and manual exposure options.
  • A participant shares their experience with the Huawei Ascend G7, indicating that while the camera is acceptable for the price, it cannot compete with more expensive models.
  • Another participant humorously questions the feasibility of finding a good phone for £200, suggesting that the budget may not be sufficient for quality options.
  • The Nokia Lumia 1020 is mentioned as having a good camera, although no further details are provided.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally disagree on the possibility of finding a good camera phone without internet capabilities, with some expressing doubt about the quality available within the budget. Multiple competing views exist regarding what constitutes a good camera and the feasibility of the budget.

Contextual Notes

Participants express varying definitions of "good photo," indicating that personal preferences and expectations may influence recommendations. The discussion also highlights the potential for used phones to meet the budgetary constraints.

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I am looking for my next phone camera, i have £200 to spend, i want one that can take a good photo, the rest can all be basic, i do not need internet on it, do you have any recommendations..
 
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I doubt such a beast - a phone with a good camera but without the internet - exists these days.
 
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There are a lot of options, but they will likely all be smartphones. "Good photo" is pretty subjective, but my guess is almost any modern smartphone may meet your needs.

I'm an Android guy, so my first-thought recommendations are either the http://www.motorola.com/us/products/moto-g or the Google Nexus 5x, both are well-rated and very reasonably priced smartphones (the Nexus 5x has a better camera than the Moto G FYI). You might also browse this site's articles if Android is something you would be interested in: http://www.androidcentral.com/. As always, check compatibility of the smartphones in your area before purchasing.
 
wolram said:
i want one that can take a good photo
That's hard to quantify. does good include HDR, panorama, manual exposures. Lots of pixels? raw mode?

I've had good luck buying used phones here. The iphone 5s takes good pictures. (although I'm an android guy)
https://swappa.com/buy/apple-iphone-5s?action=buy
 
Borek said:
I doubt such a beast - a phone with a good camera but without the internet - exists these days.

have to completely agree with this commentDave
 
I've got Huawei ascend g7. The camera is OK for the price category but if course it is not as good as more expensive ones. I am afraid that you will not be able to get an excellent camera for 200 pounds.
 
Sophia said:
I've got Huawei ascend g7. The camera is OK for the price category but if course it is not as good as more expensive ones. I am afraid that you will not be able to get an excellent camera for 200 pounds.

Guess i will have to look on the second hand market, thanks.
 
Note that both of the phones I listed (http://www.motorola.com/us/products/moto-g or the Google Nexus 5x) both meet your budget requirements. 2015 has been an especially good year for the budget-minded smartphone market.
 
wolram said:
I am looking for my next phone camera, i have £200 to spend, i want one that can take a good photo, the rest can all be basic, i do not need internet on it, do you have any recommendations..
I am glad you ask this question in PF. Here people do mainly with mainstream science and calculus a lot.
Do you pay people you ask to look up phones for you ? :DD Please add some extra pennies to pay them if you don't.
200p I think is not enough to get a good phone. So if you are accidentally introduced to bad phones and later buy any, don't be sad. Think about your main plan to get such a pretty cheap phone. Except that it can help you keep or store contacts, take pictures and call customers, what else would it be more useful to pay for ?

I don't have a good modern phone myself. I have one at $35 but I can use the internet, face-book, check emails and call people. And yes, its screen and taken image quality are seriously bad.
 
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Wolram, even the most basic phones have the ability to access the internet, it's your plan that activates it, gives you discounts for using it, etc...
 
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Nokia lumia 1020 has a good camera.
 

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