Scanning QR codes with 3G

[tlbwriter]

A friend of mine is unable to consistently scan QR codes with her 3G iPhone. A code that I can easily scan with the 3GS may not be recognized by her phone. Is the 3G just not as reliable at this? We're both using the Red Laser app.

 

[lifeguard]

I remember reading somewhere that the difference in camera from the 3g to the 3gs made it unreliable for scanning qr codes

 

[jav6454]

The iPhone 3G's camera is 2.0 MP while the iPhone 3GS has a 3.2 MP camera... that extra 1.2 MP makes a whole difference in details. Those details are key in a QR code scan.

 

[tlbwriter]

Makes sense, thanks!

 

[Eric8199]

Also, the 3GS and 4 have autofocus, whereas the 3G does not. Therefore, the 3G is not able to clearly make things out that are really close, i.e., QR codes.