Question Camera performance

[eldrid]

While I always love new tech, I feel that hardware is outpacing software at the moment. Manufacturers need to spend more time tweaking software for existing sensors. Also a larger main sensor would leave less room for the auxiliary ones. I personally would love next gen to be the same main sensor with better software (and maybe bring back aperture switching), and the same auxiliary config (ultra wide, 3x, 10x) but with better sensors in them instead.

I agree there's no point having fancy hardware if it can't deliver the expected results due to poor software. I feel like companies make questionable decisions like not using the 3x zoom for portraits for example. I mean I am sure they have teams of experts but still make these stupid decisions. I wonder why.

 

[Anima14]

In other news looks like exciting times ahead for camera phones in general. Looks like 1 inch sensors are coming soon.

Is the next big step for camera phones almost here? 1 inch sensors coming soon!

Camera phone imaging technology is already impressive – but could a rumored 1 inch sensor take it to the next level?

www.digitalcameraworld.com

According to rumors the new Huawei P50 Series should have an 1inch sensor...we`ll see in April.

 

[s3axel]

While I always love new tech, I feel that hardware is outpacing software at the moment. ....

That's definitely a valid point here, proven by the fact that in many cases Gcam gets better image results. This is why I feel its a dumb not so clever strategy of Samsung and others to block 3rd party camera access to sensor, like on the zoom lenses on the S21U... I mean in the end a device sold is a device sold, even if the user prefers another camera app than the stock one....

 

[s3axel]

.... I mean I am sure they have teams of experts but still make these stupid decisions. I wonder why.

My assumption would be development cycles are too short to fully adapt to a new sensor, so you do what you can in the time you have - then the device is released and they work on it with updates until the next device is up for adaption...

 

[iamnotkurtcobain]

Samsung SHOULD ADD the same bright vs natural option as for front camera on the back camera!

It would instantly solve ALL problems!

You can tell Samsung in the members app

 

[eldrid]

My assumption would be development cycles are too short to fully adapt to a new sensor, so you do what you can in the time you have - then the device is released and they work on it with updates until the next device is up for adaption...

True seems like that's what it is. But I feel like that might backfire as they are spoiling the customer experience and risk driving loyal customers away.

 

[ski.ign]

Foggy yesterday morning. Full auto, exynos, last firmware AUB9.
BTW. First photo little postproduced in lightroom mobile. Added vignette, more vibrant and punched whites and shadows, just all, the rest is stock.

 

[Batfink33]

Just got new March update in UK, doesn't seem to be any camera improvements. What's a joke!

 

[smederevoboy]

Any impromvent about heating in March update?

 

[-Vulture-]

Just a short question to 4k60 video and the optical zoom system: Can you switch between the lenses while the video is recording? Just tried it in 4k60, the "leaf" zoom buttons dissapear when the recording starts, only digital zoom is available with pinch to zoom. Before the record i can switch to 3x and 10x and start it, but switching during recording doesnt.
It works however in all other video modes...is this a bug?

 

[pafc66]

According to rumors the new Huawei P50 Series should have an 1inch sensor...we`ll see in April.

Lol 1 inch sensor ? Rubbish.

 

[pafc66]

Just got new March update in UK, doesn't seem to be any camera improvements. What's a joke!

Doesn't need any ... Give it time. Look at the photos above. Looks fine to me.

 

[Batfink33]

Doesn't need any ... Give it time. Look at the photos above. Looks fine to me.

Low light 4k60 video is shockingly bad.

 

[Anima14]

Low light 4k60 video is shockingly bad.

I updated today, ran out in the dark and checked the improvements.10x is more stabilized in video mode now, rest as you say.

 

[oae08]

Just got new March update in UK, doesn't seem to be any camera improvements. What's a joke!

Samsung is becoming a joke. They can't solve their camera problems on "the best camera they ever released"
Dissatisfied and probably last samsung device for me

 

[Gzoom82]

Foggy yesterday morning. Full auto, exynos, last firmware AUB9.
BTW. First photo little postproduced in lightroom mobile. Added vignette, more vibrant and punched whites and shadows, just all, the rest is stock.

Amazing what these smart phone cameras can do!!!

Yet some will still tell you the camera on the S21 U is so awful you should be sending it back for a refund .

 

[pafc66]

Low light 4k60 video is shockingly bad.

It is on absolutely every phone.

 

[dazed1]

Not if you install Filmic Pro, or shot in Pro mode.

 

[Batfink33]

It is on absolutely every phone.

If you YouTube a comparison of Exy V SD 4k60 low light ,the Exy version is much, much worse. Not on.

 

[Gzoom82]

New update seems to have improved processing on the x10 lens, I said I would never do it, but pixel peepers will love it .

Processing is now more natural in the bottom shot, especially for Bokeh effect.

Overall the x10 zoom lens is now producing more usable pictures .