See the previous 0.13.1 changelog.
What's Changed?
Our 0.13.2 test bench changes how we analyze image quality in our camera reviews. Our own in-house software now processes the photos for the Photo RAW Dynamic Range, Photo RAW Sharpness, and Photo RAW Noise tests, replacing the Imatest software we used previously. The results in our reviews look exactly the same as before.
We still photograph the same two charts: the ISO Standard Test Chart and the 36-patch Dynamic Range Test Chart. After the shoot, we use LibRaw, the open-source library that Imatest relies on, to convert each RAW file into a TIFF file. Then we run our own analysis in Python. The Photo RAW Dynamic Range test adapts the method from our Video Dynamic Range test, while the Noise and Sharpness tests closely follow Imatest's approach.
These three tests display the same measurements in the same format as in Test Bench 0.13.1. Both methods produce consistent results, so you can still compare these tests across the two test benches.
Why We Made This Change
Running our own analysis gives us full control over every step and makes our methodology more transparent. We can also test new cameras sooner, since we only need LibRaw to support a new RAW format. Our testers can now run the analysis and adapt the tests more easily in the future.
Let Us Know What You Think!
Your feedback is instrumental in improving our testing. If you have comments, questions, or suggestions about this or any future updates, reach out to us in the comments, on our Discord server, or email us at feedback@rtings.com.
78 Cameras Updated So Far
We are retesting popular models first. So far, the test results for the following models have been converted to the new testing methodology. However, the text might be inconsistent with the new results.
- Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
- Canon EOS R10
- Canon EOS R100
- Canon EOS R50
- Canon EOS R6
- Canon EOS R6 Mark II
- Canon EOS R6 Mark III
- Canon EOS R7
- Canon EOS R8
- Canon EOS Rebel T100/4000D
- Canon EOS Rebel T7/2000D
- Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A
- Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III
- Canon PowerShot SX740
- Fujifilm GFX100RF
- Fujifilm X half
- Fujifilm X-H2
- Fujifilm X-H2S
- Fujifilm X-M5
- Fujifilm X-S10
- Fujifilm X-S20
- Fujifilm X-T30 II
- Fujifilm X-T30 III
- Fujifilm X-T4
- Fujifilm X-T5
- Fujifilm X-T50
- Fujifilm X100V
- Fujifilm X100VI
- KODAK PIXPRO AZ528
- Leica D-Lux 7
- Leica D-Lux 8
- Nikon D780
- Nikon D850
- Nikon Z 30
- Nikon Z 5
- Nikon Z 50
- Nikon Z 50II
- Nikon Z 5II
- Nikon Z 6II
- Nikon Z 6III
- Nikon Z f
- Nikon Z fc
- Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
- OM SYSTEM OM-1 Mark II
- OM SYSTEM OM-3
- Panasonic LUMIX G9 II
- Panasonic LUMIX GH6
- Panasonic LUMIX GH7
- Panasonic LUMIX S1RII
- Panasonic LUMIX S5
- Panasonic LUMIX S5 II
- Panasonic LUMIX S5 IIX
- Panasonic LUMIX S9
- Panasonic LUMIX ZS300
- Panasonic LUMIX ZS80
- Panasonic LUMIX ZS99
- RICOH GR III
- RICOH GR IIIx
- Sony RX10 IV
- Sony RX10 V
- Sony RX100 VII
- Sony ZV-1
- Sony ZV-1 II
- Sony ZV-1F
- Sony ZV-E1
- Sony ZV-E10
- Sony ZV-E10 II
- Sony α6000
- Sony α6100
- Sony α6400
- Sony α6600
- Sony α6700
- Sony α7 III
- Sony α7 IV
- Sony α7 V
- Sony α7C
- Sony α7C II
- Sony α7R IIIa
1 Cameras Planned To Be Updated
We are also planning to retest the following products over the course of the next few weeks: