Can you turn on video stabilization on modes other than 1080p30fps?

[krzysiekx]

Hello,

Some reviews of Poco X3 claim the phone has video image stabilization in every recording mode including 1080p60fps and 4k30fps, however for me it's available only in 1080p30fps. How does it look like for you guys? Can you turn on the image stabilization on 1080p60fps or 4k30fps?

I am using a stable MIUI 12.0.4 EEA rom. Of course I am talking about the Xiaomi Camera app.

These are my general camera settings:
screenshot 1
As you can see the second option from the top says 'Image Stabilization' enabled.

With those settings I can freely switch my video recording modes:
screenshot 2

What I am actually talking about is the little button on the top of the general camera area that enables image stabilization, the yellow one on top left:
screenshot 3

With that setting enabled and 'Video stabilization' pop up showing up, I can only record in 1080p30fps as you can see here:
screenshot 4

Do the settings look the same for you? Can you switch between recording modes when Video Stabilization is enabled?

The reason why I am making the thread is that some reviewers, like this one (at 6:10), claim that Poco X3 has image stabilization in 4k, however in my experience, and some other people's (1:05), it does not have that feature in modes other than 1080p30fps.

What's your story, guys?

Sorry if the screenshots are too large, I cannot resize them. EDIT: I actually replaced them with URLs for now.

Cheers,
Chris

 

[Revontheus]

Truth be told, it does not matter that much. The Poco X3 does not have OIS, only EIS and even that does not work that well.

 

[krzysiekx]

I do know it is software only but it does work in comparison with my previous phone which didn't offer even the EIS and the difference is noticeable, at least in my opinion.

However, there is not much difference between 4k30fps no EIS and 1080p30fps EIS enabled, as far as I can say based on one short test I made. I will have to test that further

Still, some people online recommend Poco X3 to others based on its ability to enable EIS on 4k, which I would like to debunk, if it is not true after all.

 

[saintlouv]

I think there is stabilization on all modes. The option which is only available for 1080p30fps is like additional stabilization i think. Maybe noticeable on mountain biking.

 

[Zeez Saud]

Stabilization is on, and working fine, with all resolutions up to 4K30FPS.

The option you enabled that is set to 1080p30FPS is "Steady Mode" which uses ultra-wide lens and crop it to achieve more stabilization (check the viewfinder and you'll see the angle is in between wide and ultra-wide) good for extra shaky situations