VCX or Valued Camera eXperience is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the objective and transparent evaluation of mobile phone cameras. The members continuously work on the development of a test scheme that can provide an objective score for the camera performance. Every device is tested for a variety of image quality factors while these typically based on existing standards. This paper presents that latest development with the newly released version 2023 and the process behind it. New metric included are extended tests on video dynamics, AE and AWB, dedicated tests on ultra wide modules and adjustments to the metric system based on a large scale subjective study.
VCX or Valued Camera eXperience is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the objective and transparent evaluation of mobile phone cameras. The members continuously work on the development of a test scheme that can provide an objective score for the camera performance. Every device is tested for a variety of image quality factors while these typically based on existing standards. Tests include texture loss, resolution, low light performance, shooting time lag, image stabilisation performance and more, all for a variety of different capture conditions. This paper presents that latest development with the newly released version 2020 and the process behind it.