Samsung Galaxy S7 – Camera
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04/11/2021
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Samsung Galaxy S7 - Camera
I love the Galaxy S7 camera, and not just because it takes great photos.
< p>Let's think for a minute: what are the cameras of our phones for? Printing massive poster-sized prints? No. Zoom in and crop? Barely.There's a Pro mode that gives you more control over shots
They are used to capture the moment, share it and keep it away. That's what the Galaxy S7 does well.
Yes, the megapixel count has increased from 16-megapixel to 12-megapixel, but those pixels are now much bigger - Samsung calls them Dual Pixels - and that helps autofocus lock on your target faster and more accurately than 'previously. It's the best autofocus I've ever used on a phone. It's lightning fast and switching from one focus point to another doesn't get in the way of the sensor or cause jarring like it does on so many competing cameras.
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It's even better for concentrating than my
Sony NEX-5R
, a £400 compact camera.
The Galaxy S7's camera is one of the best around
You'll only really notice the megapixel drop if you zoom directly into a very detailed image, but 99% of the time it won't make any difference.
Samsung has also made great strides in making this camera capable of capturing really good photos in low light, which is always a problem with most phones. The aperture has been widened to f/1.7, which means more light is allowed into the lens, and the result is brighter night shots without that grainy, cloudy glaze.
The photos themselves are stunning. Daylight shots have that typical Samsung look – contrast, saturated and slightly sharper than they should be, but stunning. Colors pop, skin tones are accurate, and there's so much detail.
The macro shots are also top-notch. You can easily focus on something very close - the flower in the sample photos for example - and the background will fade out, resulting in a professional looking photo with creamy bokeh.
Photos are universally stunning
But it's the whole experience of using the camera here that makes it the best. The app is fast, can be opened with a double tap of the ridiculously convenient home button and while it's packed with features, these aren't forced upon you.
“Pro” mode is great if you have a bit more time and want to try and get even better photos. You can play around with focus points, ISO, white balance, and more, while the "Live Streaming" option lets you stream videos directly to YouTube.
4K video recording is also an option, as is slow. MB at 720p, but the best footage comes from the 1080p 60fps setting. This gives you HDR (high dynamic range) shooting, video effects and tracking autofocus that make a real difference for fast-paced footage.< /p>
It's not too ugly in low light either
On the front there's a 5-megapixel sensor, like the majority of the competition, but it has a wide-angle lens so you can cram more faces into your selfies. Image quality is much more natural than the rear camera, with less color pop.
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< p>Great photos, a great app, fast autofocus, and impressive low-light performance make this the best camera you can get on a phone right now.Previous
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