Camera is one of the top 3 functions for smartphone users, along with calls and internet. Blurring the lines between conventional cameras and mobile phone snappers this feature has been in question since the megapixels on smartphones started to increase and put the pressure on the former if it is undoubtedly replaceable. It seems everyone nowadays use their little pocket device to shoot the food they eat to immortalising their pet using their smartphones leaving the existence of the century old camera more at odds . As the usage increases the demand of the initially designed for communicating mobile phone, is now pushed to incorporate top notch photo taking ability among the arsenals these devices have to pack in. And boy do they live up to the demands, heres a look what the people at Samsung have developed for the latest Galaxy S6.
People expect high-quality shots even in low light while others want cameras that can take good photos while on the move and share pictures and communicate through social media.
As smartphones and the use of social media become more and more widespread, the culture of taking selfies has now grown into a social phenomenon. In order to meet the demands of users, the size of the image sensor of the front camera on the Galaxy S6 is 1.4 times larger in size compared to the Galaxy S5 and the Galaxy Note 4. The camera resolution, 5 megapixels, is also greater than previous models.
Previously the focus was to increase the resolution while minimizing the sensor size because of the trend of thinner and lighter smartphones, but this time, the focus changed on gaining resolution with bigger sensors considering the fact that users take a lot of selfies with front cameras.
By increasing the camera sensor size while maintaining its overall thinness the sensors on the rear camera could not be increased without making them any thicker so instead, the rear camera lens was built with a lowered f-value (aperture value). The Galaxy S6 can take high quality low light shots as well as brighter shots since it can gather more light in the same situation with the improved aperture value. In addition, the shutter speed is quicker so that users can take pictures of whatever moment they want. Moreover, the software algorithm has also been improved to provide photographs with higher definition.
Giving prominence to picture quality Galaxy S6 was the also first to apply Auto Real-time HDR (High Dynamic Range) on both front and rear cameras. HDR is a function that merges images with different luminance into one. In a picture, the bright part may be blown off or the darker part may appear even darker. The HDR helps overcome such limitations. However, the way the previous HDR worked was by developing one image by merging separate images with different levels of brightness. Since this method required processing time, the user could not check the results instantaneously. In addition, the HDR technology could not be applied to video filming.
The Auto Real-time HRD allows real-time adjustments of light and dark spots for a balanced result. With photos and videos, users can check the images on the spot since there is no processing time required. Users can take pictures quickly without missing the important moments.
In particular, the Auto Real-time HDR proves its true merits when filming videos because it efficiently adjusts various levels of brightness while filming in different spaces. Moreover, the Galaxy S6 added the Low-light Video function as well as the Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS). Under dark conditions or when shooting nightscapes, the Low-light Video function comes into action and raises the brightness, while the OIS modifies shaky videos due to hand movements.
If all this is confusing especially for those who want to just snap great pictures and shoot video and not bother about the jargons the Galaxy S6 performs just as good when you simply press the shutter, without having to consider any background factors or conditions. For the much initiated trying out the ‘Pro Mode’ gives better control specific camera settings simulating a feel of using a …cough…cough days are numbered…camera!
According to Samsung the main focus will shift from pictures to videos on mobile phones giving the need for the S6 and S6 edge to improve the OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) making it now easier to shoot videos with difficult lighting using the Auto Real-time HDR. With enhancement in the Low-light Video feature and image algorithm also allows users to get excellent, brighter videos in low-light settings such as cafés or even in nighttime settings.
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