on the 808 you probably just stuck with auto or the face detection didn't kick in. did you try "vivid" mode? did you take the time to get over the learning curve of the 808's advanced features?...
although it may not be available in all countries, would like to see a review of the newpcgadgets mobileriser smartphone kickstand as an alternative to a tripod.
larrytroll, if everyone agreed to your definition of photography, there would be no true photographers. http://yourlogicalfallacyis.com/no-true-scotsman