FAQ

- All assessments are transparent.

- The basis for all scores is impartial since there is no subjective evaluation. All images are evaluated by a computer that also generates the scores

- Because we do not aim for profit, so there are no biased investigations influenced by clients.

- Because all members carry out collaborative research, it is avoided that just a single company benefits from the test method in particular.

- Individual experts from many manufacturers and test institutions are involved.

Based on statistical investigations and new developments of the cellphone manufacturers, the expert team of VCX discusses additions and changes to the standard. The aim is to update the standard on a regular basis.
VCX-forum relays on several methods to arrive at the right parameter, formula, and weighting, these include psychoanalytical studies, market, and user surveys, blind tests, other standards like ISO. Based on this data, a conclusion is drawn by members and experts in the VCX Forum.
It is the nature of a test method to always be a step behind the technical evolution. VCX always uses an objective approach based on measurements only and tries to stay up to date with its test method. The actual method used will always provide a good overview of the performance and quality of the camera, but it may never cover every single feature in a specific device. The VCX-score should be treated more like guidance and not an absolute as humans tend to have unique preferences.
The simple answer is No. The not so simple answer would be that, subjectivity does play a part in the initial part of the research and analysis during blind and psychoanalytical tests. Our researchers strive to find what and why exactly users have a certain preference and what parameters influence the same. those parameters and preferences are codified in the formulae and weighting and applied uniformly across mobile phones.
The majority of tested devices are purchased from the open market. In some cases, the test is conducted on a final production sample, so data is available at launch. Test results explicitly state which situation applies.
The coordinator regularly researches the market and the board members decide according to the proposal of the coordinator. Proposals for devices from other members are also taken into consideration. Tests can be also sponsored by anyone, hence it depends on the sponsor’s fancy, VCX forum may include them in the database.
Annually a significant percentage of the budget is allocated to testing devices. This is over and above devices that are sponsored by our members and external entities. VCX-Forum certified and trusted labs offer VCX based services to their clients regularly as part of their business. Since these labs are independent entities the services that they offer to their clients are not visible to VCX-Forum.
They are discussed and determined during the standard meeting by all the VCX members.
All our members have access to all the process, procedure, algorithms, weighting and other related documents which enable to do exactly that without a license fee or royalty. In fact most of our members have set up VCX labs in their premises. The test results published on our website are based on the results of our “Trusted laboratories” used to test the devices.
Non-members and the public can only see the score on the website, the published test images and the measurement procedures on the white paper. Anyone can sponsor a test and, in that case,, is entitled to receive the detailed test result from VCX. To ensure the objectivity of the results the devices are handed to the trusted labs without mentioning the sponsor in case there is one. A sponsor may choose to obtain a publication license of the results and may decide to publish it.
VCX certified and trusted labs provide VCX test services to their clients which include test results. Part of the revenue is shared with the VCX-Forum which in turn uses it for the betterment of the forum, standard and other activities.
There are certain requirement to become a trusted lab provided in the Lab-Authority document. That includes that the lab needs to be independent from any manufacturer. If you are interested please make an enquiry to the coordinator.
The purpose of a certified lab is to provide an independent opinion on a device and to enable companies that cannot afford the equipment to have a device tested. For manufacturers, they can test and score their own product for research and development, but they can’t show the score to the public and use the VCX logo.
VCX-Forum organizes regular inspections and consistently provides updates to synchronize all the test procedures and test environments in order to extract the same result from every trusted lab.
Anyone can check The published score on the website. However, the right to use the logo and score for the marketing is only for the members.
VCX is a non-profit organization, it is run by members' contribution to the organization in general and to each department. Membership structure, duties, and other regulations are subject to the bylaws and the VCX association code.
Any person or institution who is a professional in the area of digital imaging can become a member.
The board is re-elected on a two-year term basis by the members.
VCX’s main purpose is to test devices and publish the VCX score on its website. This section together with a variety of interesting documents including the white paper, VCX-Forum conferences are open to everyone. VCX also provides seminars and training on the standard and on testing cell phones in general. All other activities are usually restricted to members only and on certain occasions may be opened to the public.
VCX-Forum officially meets 3 times per year, and one of the meetings includes the annual general meeting that is a legal requirement for a non-profit organization. During the meetings, all members discuss marketing activities, developments, and improvements to the standard, and lab-related issues.
The VCX coordinator administrates the activities under the responsibility of the board members and funded by the membership fees.
VCX members are entitled to use the logo according to the logo policy as a marketing source.
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