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HTC RE Camera

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3.8
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User ratings:
40
4.2 out of 5
40 user ratings
5 stars
42 %
4 stars
32 %
3 stars
22 %
2 stars
2 %
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Editorial reviews:
10
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3.3 out of 5
3 user ratings
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4 stars
66 %
3 stars
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Pros

  • The standby time is also very impressive
  • the camera does a fantastic job of handling exposure
  • the microphone does do a good job in picking up audio

Cons

  • the plastic threads might get damaged
  • the digital stabilization doesn t work too well
  • you are restricted to a 4:3 aspect ratio when shooting at full resolution

Key specs

  • no
  • CMOS
  • 16 Mpx

HTC RE Camera - Pros & Cons

HTC RE Camera

Pros

  • The standby time is also very impressive
  • the camera does a fantastic job of handling exposure
  • the microphone does do a good job in picking up audio
  • It works flawlessly every single time
  • the microphone does a fairly decent job of capturing the sounds
  • the RE is indeed a natural fit in the palm and feels comfortable to hold
  • HTC Re is very smooth with little buttonry
  • HTC RE Camera is best used with a smartphone
  • Image Stabilization feature worked exceptionally well
  • life with the RE in tow
  • Photos taken underwater are reasonably clear

Cons

  • the plastic threads might get damaged
  • the digital stabilization doesn t work too well
  • you are restricted to a 4:3 aspect ratio when shooting at full resolution
  • The price point is definitely quite steep
  • capture slow motion video at 720p
  • no optical image stabilisation
  • one cannot use the Internet from the default Wi-Fi
  • The RE can only be switched off using the companion app
  • categorisation might be slightly flawed
  • Video playback on the companion app is always choppy
  • hidden from view when not lit

HTC - Video Reviews (9)

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HTC RE Camera - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Optical sensor size1.0 in
Effective pixels16.0 Mpx
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Photography features
Photo modeyes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Blue
  • Grey
  • Orange
  • Red
  • White
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
microSD
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Connectivity
USB connector typeMicro-USB
USB 2.0 ports quantity1
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
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Screen and viewfinder
Built-in displayno
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video resolutions1920.0 px
HD typeFull HD
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Dimensions
Weight2.35 oz
Width1.04 in
Height3.85 in
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Power
Battery capacity820.0 mAh
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Other features
GPSno

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HTC RE Camera HTC - Editorial Reviews (10)

3.3
Based on 10 reviews
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HTC RE Camera Hands on: HTC Re review
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TechRadar
Published: 08.10.2014
Hands on: HTC Re review

An innovative new camera - but do we really need it?

HTC RE Camera A camera so simple it doesn't even have a power button
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CNET
Published: 06.11.2014
A camera so simple it doesn't even have a power button

Getting people to put down their phones and pick up a camera isn't easy, but HTC is betting the Re is the little shooter that might do the trick.

HTC RE Camera HTC Re Review
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PCMAG
Published: 13.11.2014
HTC Re Review
2.5

The HTC Re is an innovative small camcorder that's simple and easy to use, but it falls short in video quality.

HTC RE Camera HTC Re Review
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SlashGear
Published: 06.11.2014
HTC Re Review

So you've seen this little pipe of a camera from HTC called the Re, but you don't know what to make of it. It's a…

HTC RE Camera HTC RE hands-on review | Stuff
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HTC RE hands-on review | Stuff

HTC's first non-smartphone in years is a cuddlier, more family-friendly take on action cameras

HTC RE Camera HTC RE Review - HTC's take on the action cam
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Android Authority
Published: 02.12.2014
HTC RE Review - HTC's take on the action cam

We take a closer look at HTC's first attempt at conquering the ultra-portable handheld camera space, in this comprehensive review of the HTC RE!

HTC RE Camera HTC RE Camera review: Fun to use if you're obsessed with yourself
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Greenbot
Published: 06.11.2014
HTC RE Camera review: Fun to use if you're obsessed with yourself
3.5

The RE Camera is great for taking “life” shots like selfies and landscape photos of the open road, but that about sums it up.

HTC RE Camera HTC Re camera review: Seeing the world differently
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Good Gear Guide
HTC Re camera review: Seeing the world differently
3.8

Trusting HTC's Re camera on New Year's Eve

HTC RE Camera Review: HTC's RE camera
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New Atlas
Published: 11.03.2015
Review: HTC's RE camera

High-end smartphones sure can snap a pretty picture these days. This fact alone means it won't be easy for HTC to win over mobile photographers with its pocket-size RE camera. Billed as an easy-to-grip device that shoots photos and video with a new level of convenience, HTC is looking to cater to…

HTC RE Camera HTC Re Review: Designed For Humans
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HTC Re Review: Designed For Humans

When HTC launched the Re Camera, it was an agreeable surprise from the phone company. Re is a small companion camera that is designed to be...