HTC RE Camera

usability, size, image quality

portability

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

usability, price, design

image quality, viewfinder, size, battery

61% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

16MP 1/2.3" CMOS sensor, f/2.8 aperture scratch-resistant lens ; 146° ultra wide angle capture ; 1080p@30fps and 720p@120fps video capture ; Configurable timelapse capture and slow-mo footage ; IP57 rating for dust and water resistance ; Standard °"...

No 60fps option ; No UHD video capture ; Plastic tripod socket potentially less durable than metal ; HTC Re app suffers the occasional lag

Imagine a phone with a detachable camera that will let you mount the lens on a helmet, with the phone safe in your backpack or, better yet, at home. Imagine a regular phone with a water-proof camera. For all we care, someone at HTC may have been...

Fun to use, inspires creativity ; Small, lightweight form factor ; Great for using one-handed ; Waterproof ; Can use it without your phone around

Camera quality is okay, but not better than most flagships ; A little pricey ; No HDR, flash, viewfinder or manual controls ; iOS app offers subpar user experience ; So-so battery life ; Wide-angle shots can look odd

The RE isn't the only personal camera on the market, but it's the handiest to use. For $100 you can get the Polaroid Cube, a small cube-like device with a 6MP camera, 1080p video capture and magnets for attaching to metal objects. However, it's not...

Despite our initial qualms, the Re turned out to be fun to use, and if you don’t expect too much out of it (like moviemaking chops), it does the job. Photo quality is good, and video is OK, but it stands out from the crowd with its unique and effective...

Quick and easy to use. Intriguing, innovative design and functionality. Good app.

Poor video quality. Not as waterproof as similarly priced competitor.

Conclusion The HTC Re's disappointing video quality prevents me from recommending it as a primary video recording device. If you find that you often miss memorable moments because reaching for your smartphone and loading its camera is too slow, the HTC...

The HTC Re camera is extremely cute and friendly. Its design is “human” and that makes it very agreeable to hold and to use in your hand – which is not the case with pretty much all other “action cams”. After spending some time with it, I wouldn’t even...

Should you buy the Re? If you’re not satisfied with the abilities of the Polaroid Cube , then yes. They essentially do the same thing, right this moment. There’s no app for the Cube – it’s all self-contained – but they’re both made to be relatively...

Snapping pictures with it is extremely quick and a lot of fun ; You can get some fun new perspective to your shots (overhead, and down-to-the-ground) ; Comfortable grip ; Very inconspicuous (shutter sound can be controlled)

Image quality in low-light is sub-par ; Video recording quality lacks sharpness ; Forget about using it in low-light or for sports (shutter speeds too slow by default, no way to manually adjust them) ; Battery does not last long ; Audio recording...

The HTC Re Camera is a strange little shooter that has a fun and appealing style. However, it also has a steep price tag of $200, nearly double the price of rival action cams like the Polaroid Cube ($100), and the GoPro Hero ($130).

Sleek, simple design ; Water-resistant ; One-touch photo taking ; Built-in Wi-Fi

No 60-fps video ; Slow shutter causes blurry photos ; Expensive for features

A curious combination of a smartphone camera and a GoPro, the HTC RE takes pictures and movies without interfering with the moment.

For HTC's first big foray out of their touchscreen-driven comfort zone, the HTC Re is a decent effort. It's quirky, looks fun, and is honestly kind of fun to use. It's comfortable to hold, easy to control, and the companion apps significantly boost its...