Photo quality

[XDA_RealLifeReview]

Say "cheese", then rate this thread to express how photos taken with the Samsung Galaxy S8 come out. A higher rating indicates that photos offer rich color (without over-saturating), sharp detail (with all subjects in-focus), and appropriate exposure (with even lighting).

Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!

 

[nikosgb14]

Say "cheese", then rate this thread to express how photos taken with the Samsung Galaxy S8 come out. A higher rating indicates that photos offer rich color (without over-saturating), sharp detail (with all subjects in-focus), and appropriate exposure (with even lighting).

Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!

I can not notice that the camera especially selfie is not so good !I have to take 4 or 5 photos to have a bright picture and the main camera is also not so good!Maybe the only disadvantage for me overall

 

[WaxysDargle]

yes, i am surprised at the quality of the front camera. "pathetic" is the word i would use.

oneplus 3 and 5 both have an amazing front camera.

shame on you, samsung. it's amazing that with so many loyal customers you would cut corners on this.

rear camera is top-notch, though!

 

[rickyiswhite]

yes, i am surprised at the quality of the front camera. "pathetic" is the word i would use.

oneplus 3 and 5 both have an amazing front camera.

shame on you, samsung. it's amazing that with so many loyal customers you would cut corners on this.

rear camera is top-notch, though!

Just switched from the G6. Now that was a ****ty front camera

 

[ipred]

S8 produces in auto mode the best combination of good light and low light shots. In good light, there is a bit over-sharpening going on but no so much to destroy the photo quality. The handling of exposure is very good , the detail also and the colors are rich. At low light shots , S8 is the king with clear improvement over the S7/S7 edge. Better detail, low noise levels, more accurate colors, better handling of light flares. My only complaint is that in the evening light, the S8 camera gives more light that is needed. If for example you take a shot of the sky at 20:00 it will appear as it was taken one hour earlier at 19:00. In general there is no phone out there that can beat S8 at the triple combination of design+display+camera in auto mode. I am always talking about the rear camera. I never use the front camera on my phones ( i hate the trend of selfies ).

 

[thenessus]

Back camera produces nice colors but the quality, or sharpness/details level is downright bad.
Coming from Pixel is maybe putting the bar high but the rear camera here is just bad.

 

[dazed1]

Back camera produces nice colors but the quality, or sharpness/details level is downright bad.
Coming from Pixel is maybe putting the bar high but the rear camera here is just bad.

Quick tip, go into pro mode, and change nothing other then -0.2 exposure, (during day) and iso around 150-500 for low light, you will be amazed.

 

[thenessus]

Quick tip, go into pro mode, and change nothing other then -0.2 exposure, (during day) and iso around 150-500 for low light, you will be amazed.

There is a slight improvement with the exposure tweak.
Haven't tried low light yet
Thanks.

 

[dazed1]

There is a slight improvement with the exposure tweak.
Haven't tried low light yet
Thanks.

You can even try -0.3 depending on how much light there is, in sunlight even 0.3 is great and balances the very bright scenes, and gets you alot detail in overexposed areas.

 

[crixley]

Back camera produces nice colors but the quality, or sharpness/details level is downright bad.
Coming from Pixel is maybe putting the bar high but the rear camera here is just bad.

You must be a terrible photographer then lol one of the best rated phone cameras that exist

 

[thenessus]

You must be a terrible photographer then lol one of the best rated phone cameras that exist

Must be a troll lol one of the least useless posts there are

 

[crixley]

Must be a troll lol one of the least useless posts there are

Because I know a lot about photography and know how good the camera is? Yep, everyone that disagrees with you is a troll. Solid thinking....

 

[thenessus]

Because I know a lot about photography and know how good the camera is? Yep, everyone that disagrees with you is a troll. Solid thinking....

No man, just your lack punctuation, general tone, and usage of "lol".

 

[crixley]

No man, just your lack punctuation, general tone, and usage of "lol".

Your lack punctuation eh...

 

[thenessus]

Your lack punctuation eh...

fourth grade had a lot to offer in that regard, I suggest you don't skip it this time.

 

[crixley]

fourth grade had a lot to offer in that regard, I suggest you don't skip it this time.

You missed the joke.... Like your lack words you mean?

I have two degrees thanks!

 

[thenessus]

You missed the joke.... Like your lack words you mean?

I have two degrees thanks!

Well darn, I missed an "of". That must make the camera so great.

 

[crixley]

Well darn, I missed an "of". That must make the camera so great.

So missing a period makes me a troll, as well as making my argument invalid, but a distinct lack of understanding English on your part doesn't? You're an interesting fellow. Anyway let's move this to pm if you're so inclined. You'll receive no further response from me here.

 

[Jostian]

Back camera produces nice colors but the quality, or sharpness/details level is downright bad.
Coming from Pixel is maybe putting the bar high but the rear camera here is just bad.

Post some examples, cos in my experience the S8 rear camera is really good, and I've tried a few phones over the last year or so, and the S8 is easily the best thus far...

 

[crixley]

Post some examples, cos in my experience the S8 rear camera is really good, and I've tried a few phones over the last year or so, and the S8 is easily the best thus far...

Yep it isn't one of the top rated by every review site and photography site for no reason