Samsung galaxy 2 plus front camera. Samsung Galaxy S9: improved camera and familiar body
Today, many smartphones are equipped with a dual photo module. This allows you to get spectacular background blur when taking macro photography and creating portraits, clearer pictures, zoom without loss of quality, or wide-angle photos.
In this article we have collected best models based on expert opinions (DxOmark, CNet, Techradar) and consumer reviews.
Perhaps, best phone, which can be purchased today. This also applies to him. A dual 12 megapixel module with optical stabilization is used. One is a wide-angle lens with an f/1.8 aperture, the second is an f/2.4 telephoto lens (this allows for high-quality 2x zoom). The pictures are clear, juicy, macro like from DSLR cameras. The 7-megapixel front camera is also good.
We note decent battery life, a powerful chipset, a Face ID facial recognition system, and protection from water and dust according to the IP67 standard. There are also some shortcomings: there is no fingerprint scanner (but this is a matter of habit), a slot for memory cards and a very, very high price.
Characteristics
- Display: 5.8 inches (2,436 x 1,125 pixels).
- Processor: Apple A11 Bionic.
- Memory: 3 GB RAM, from 64 GB ROM.
- Cameras: main - 12 + 12 MP, front - 7 MP.
- OS: iOS 11.
- Price: from 66,000 rubles.
Possibly the second best phone you can buy today. Unlike the previous generation, the S9 Plus model received a dual 12-megapixel camera module (the regular S9 has a single one). And - we have to somehow persuade people to upgrade from the S8 - Samsung swears that they have reinvented the camera. And these are not marketing gimmicks. For the first time in the world, a camera with a variable aperture (from f/2.4 to f/1.5) has been created. This brings the S9 Plus as close to DSLR as possible and allows the device to adapt to different conditions filming. For example, when shooting landscapes, you get very natural light, and in the dark, the pictures come out super clear and bright (as much as possible).
The modules also have optical stabilization, super slow motion and noise removal options (when 12 pictures are taken simultaneously and one almost perfect one is created), 2x zoom is available without loss of quality. Front-camera(8 MP, f/1.7) blurs the background well and takes excellent shots.
Other features: a powerful hardware platform, a retinal scanner, IP68 moisture protection, a slot for memory cards up to 400 GB, stereo speakers. In the reviews, some complain about the active post-processing of images, others about the low battery capacity, but this is not very critical.
Characteristics
- Display: 6.2 inches (2,960 x 1,440 pixels).
- Processor: Exynos 9810.
- Memory: 6 GB RAM, from 64 GB ROM + microSD slot.
- Cameras: main - 12 + 12 MP, front - 8 MP.
- Battery: 3500 mAh.
- OS: Android 8.0.
- Price: from 67,000 rubles.
The DxOMark website claims that this is the best camera phone on the market today. There are already three “eyes” on the back panel of the device: a dual module (main sensor size 1/1.7″, f/1.8 aperture, 40 MP resolution + monochrome 20-megapixel sensor with 1/2.7″ matrix and f/1.6 aperture) + 8 MP telephoto with a focal length of 80 mm and an aperture of f/2.4. The smartphone boasts three times optical and five times hybrid zooms, the ability to shoot at high ISO 102400 and Super Slow-Mo, intelligent system optical stabilization and advanced autofocus and an equally advanced 24-megapixel front camera.
Here is a model with outstanding cameras. Everyone notes high-quality and extremely clear pictures under any lighting conditions, in black and white mode. Among other things, P20 Pro is a flagship with top-end hardware. Please note that there is no memory card slot, but the 128 GB in the base version compensates for this.
Characteristics
- Display: 6.1 inches (2,240 x 1,080 pixels).
- Memory: 6 GB RAM, 128 GB ROM.
- Cameras: main - 40 + 20 + 8 MP, front - 24 MP.
- Battery: 4000 mAh.
- OS: Android 8.1.
- Price: from 55,000 rubles.
Not such a “cunning” option, but more accessible. The dual camera under the Leica brand features two modules (12 + 20 megapixels, one monochrome, f/1.6 aperture) with optical stabilization and 2x hybrid zoom. The pictures are good both from the main camera and from the 8 MP front camera (but there is a minus - it has a fixed focus). Huawei is betting on technology artificial intelligence- recognition of shooting objects.
And otherwise, a good device for the money: top-end chipset, IP67 waterproofing, capacious, attractive glass case (but quite easily soiled). There is no slot for memory cards.
Characteristics
- Display: 6 inches (2,160 × 1,080 pixels).
- Processor: HiSilicon Kirin 970.
- Memory: from 4 GB RAM, 64 GB ROM.
- Cameras: main - 12 + 20 MP, front - 8 MP.
- Battery: 4,000 mAh.
- OS: Android 8.0.
- Price: from 40,000 rubles.
Honor is a subsidiary of Huawei, as you probably know. At the same time, both brands are now releasing strong models good prices and they compete with each other. The new Honor 10 can be called budget flagship. He's different affordable price, an iridescent glass body, a fashionable design with a “bang”, a dual camera module (24 + 16 megapixels, one monochrome sensor, AI functions) and, albeit not top-end, but productive hardware. There is no slot for memory cards. The pictures are very good, but in poor lighting conditions the quality decreases.
Characteristics
- Display: 5.84 inches (2,280 x 1,080 pixels).
- Processor: HiSilicon Kirin 970.
- Memory: 4 GB RAM, from 64 GB ROM.
- Cameras: main - 24 + 16 MP, front - 24 MP.
- Battery: 3,400 mAh.
- OS: Android 8.1.
- Price: from 27,000 rubles.
The newest flagship from the Chinese. Of course, with top-end hardware and a dual camera. Modules with apertures f/1.8 and f/2.4 are used, 2x zoom is available without loss of quality, and optical stabilization is available. Again, artificial intelligence technologies are proposed to identify content and select best settings. The device just went on sale, but judging by the first reviews and test results from the same DxOMark, the camera turned out to be successful. The front 20-megapixel module with f/2.0 aperture is also excellent and uses different modes"beautification".
The smartphone is beautiful (although it obviously copies the iPhone X), the only disappointment is the relatively low battery capacity. The device has not yet “arrived” in Russia, but it can be purchased on AliExpress.
Characteristics
- Display: 6.21 inches (2,280 x 1,080 pixels).
- Memory: 6 GB RAM, from 64 GB ROM.
- Cameras: main - 12 + 12 MP, front - 20 MP.
- Battery: 3300 mAh.
- OS: Android 8.1.
- Price: from 35,000 rubles.
Another advanced one Chinese flagship, which became a bright new product last month. The case is made of metal and glass, the screen has a “bang” and minimal frames. Not copy iPhone, and beautiful at the same time. Hardware is traditionally at the cutting edge for OnePlus. They also tried to make the camera stand out. Two modules from Sony are used: a 16-megapixel IMX 519 with optical stabilization and an f/1.7 aperture, as well as a 20-megapixel IMX 376K. To demonstrate the shooting capabilities of the OnePlus 6, a model was even captured on the cover of Indian Vogue. The manufacturer offers an improved HDR mode and automatic selection shooting parameters depending on the scene.
Everything is not bad, but I would like the battery to be more capacious. And keep in mind: there is no memory card slot, just like the Mi8. It seems like he's starting to fade into the past?
Characteristics
- Display: 6.28 inches (2,280 x 1,080 pixels).
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845.
- Memory: from 6 GB RAM, from 64 GB ROM.
- Display: 6 inches (2880 × 1440 pixels).
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845.
- Memory: 6 GB RAM, from 64 GB ROM, slot for microSD memory cards.
- Cameras: main - 12 + 16 MP, front - 8 + 8 MP.
- Battery: 3,500 mAh.
- OS: Android 8.0.
- Price: from 59,000 rubles.
DxOmark is confident that this smartphone ranks second in its photographic capabilities. - the first flagship of the company after a long break that has dual camera(remember that the brand was once a pioneer in the market, introducing a model with a dual camera and a 3D screen). It uses a 12-megapixel wide-angle module (f/1.75, optical stabilization) and a 16-megapixel telephoto camera with a 54mm f/2.6 lens. This combination allows you to do a 2x zoom without losing quality. We also note the brand’s traditional UltraPixel 4 technology (enlarged pixels receive more light).
The smartphone has manual mode shooting Pro and RAW support. Ultraspeed Autofocus 2 (a combination of phase detection and laser autofocus) ensures sharp focusing. Video recording in 4K at 60 fps is supported. The pictures are beautiful, good effect bokeh This also applies to the front module: it is also double.
Otherwise, we have a top-end new product based on Qualcomm 845 with IP68 water protection and the Edge Sense option (you can squeeze the edges of the smartphone to activate some functions). The U12+ also has a translucent body. But the gadget is too expensive for a model from a company that is struggling to stay afloat.
Characteristics
Last year, Samsung recovered from its disaster. Galaxy batteries Note 7, and introduced the Galaxy S8, which became one of the best smartphones of 2017. So it's not at all surprising that the Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus aren't particularly different from the S8 family. They will be available for pre-orders on March 2nd and will hit store shelves on March 16th.
The Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus are so similar to their predecessors that it is very difficult to tell them apart at first glance. The devices have retained their attractive and user-friendly design S8 with elongated 18.5:9 screens, curved edges, and glass on both sides. 5.8-inch (S9) and 6.2-inch (S9 Plus) screens are the same panels Super AMOLED with a resolution of 2960 x 1440 pixels, although Samsung promises they are slightly brighter. While the phones look similar to last year's models, the sizes are slightly different and the weight is slightly heavier, so cases for the S8 are not compatible.
Another reason why cases cannot be reused is the key external change: Samsung has moved the fingerprint scanner to the right of the camera, underneath it, in the center of the body. As a result, it's much easier to use, especially on the larger S9 Plus. While the fingerprint sensor wasn't hidden under the screen as some had hoped, the redesign is welcome. The layout of the hardware buttons (including the unpopular Bixby) and other features like the 3.5mm headphone jack have not changed. The new stereo speakers are difficult to notice, but easy to hear, because they are 40% louder.
For those who have been following many leaks, the characteristics of the new products will not come as a surprise. However: The Galaxy S9 is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC (in North America, Japan and China) or last processor Samsung Exynos(in Europe and most other markets); 4 GB (S9) or 6 GB (S9 Plus) random access memory; only 64 GB of built-in flash memory (plus microSD support); battery 3000 mAh (S9) or 3500 mAh (S9 Plus); protection against water and dust IP68; support for fast wired and wireless charging.
Like the S8, the smartphones support gigabit cellular LTE networks, but this year's models can achieve connection speeds of up to 1.2 Gbps and support additional frequency bands and networks. There is a retinal scanner, NFC and other features of last year’s devices.
The biggest innovation is perhaps new system cameras. The S9 has a single lens with optical image stabilization (OIS), while the S9 Plus has a dual rear camera (both lenses with OIS). Samsung is the first to use a variable aperture lens in a smartphone (not counting the one for the Chinese market, released late last year). This allows the camera to switch between a wide open (bright) f/1.5 aperture for depth-of-field portraits or low-light photos, and f/2.4 for sharper shots and avoiding overexposure in bright conditions. sunlight(depending on conditions and needs).
The open aperture lets in 28 percent more light than the S8's f/1.7 lens. The camera app can switch between apertures automatically or manually in Pro mode. It is important to note that the aperture can only take two fixed values - f/1.5 and f/2.4. Still, this is great progress for smartphones.
In addition to a new variable aperture, the S9's 12-megapixel camera sensor uses second-generation dual-pixel technology for faster and more reliable autofocus, improved multi-frame noise reduction, 30% better performance in low-light conditions, and slow-motion video recording. at up to 960 fps (at 720p resolution). The camera app has also been redesigned for faster access to different modes and is somewhat closer to the iPhone.
The second rear camera on the S9 Plus does not have a variable aperture and works similarly to the Note 8's dual-lens system. It features an f/2.4 aperture and 2x optical zoom compared to the main wide-angle camera. With its help, you can create a background blur effect in portrait mode (Samsung calls it “Live Focus”). Both phones have the same 8-megapixel front-facing camera with f/1.7 autofocus as last year's models.
Samsung has integrated animated emoticons into the new camera app, similar to Animoji on the iPhone X, which it calls AR Emoji. The technology allows you to capture an image of a face and use more than 100 points to create a 3D character similar to a photograph. The app lets you create 18 AR Emoji variations as GIFs for use via your keyboard in messaging apps. Can be customized appearance character with different hairstyles, glasses and outfits. AR Emoji is not the same as Animoji and is not as accurate, but still.
Samsung does not say in the official specifications whether the new flagships support 4K HDR video recording, although both are built on Qualcomm's most advanced processor, the Snapdragon 845. Even if there is no support, I would like to hope for at least 4K SDR at 60 fps (as V latest iPhone) can be calculated. It is worth adding that the camera application now has support for on-the-fly translations of captions (based on the principle of augmented reality).
Galaxy S9 runs on Android based 8.0 Oreo, but user interface not much different from the software on the S8. Samsung has partially redesigned the application personal assistant Bixby, especially the camera features, which can now be used to count calories in food, for example. The company has signed new partnerships with retailers like Sam's Club and Nordstrom, as well as beauty brands Sephora and Cover Girl, to make it possible to purchase products directly through Bixby.
Although Samsung hasn't made any fundamental changes to the successful S8 formula, the innovations it has implemented are sure to attract buyers. Interestingly, this year there are more differences between the S9 and the larger S9 Plus, which could make the choice more difficult for those looking for a compact flagship phone. The price, contrary to rumors, remained at the S8 level. Black, purple, blue and gray colors are promised.
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Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus camera: pros and cons
Samsung's photos are more color-balanced and detailed, but may not be as eye-catching, and its software often accused of over-processing faces.
Front camera portrait mode
Recording in Slow-Motion Mode
Great night photography
Nice photos in the building, look clear and have excellent color rendition
pros
- Good shooting in low light
- Automatic aperture switching
Minuses
- Front camera smoothes out faces
- The camera is inferior to competitors when shooting in bright weather
Samsung Galaxy S9 and its extended version S9+ were presented at Galaxy presentations Unpacked February 25, 2018 at MWC Barcelona.
Although not everything that was covered on preview It's true that despite this, the Galaxy S9 is a serious step forward compared to last year. In particular, Galaxy camera The S9, which can shoot in low-light conditions, promises to raise the bar for smartphone photography.
Samsung Galaxy S9+ camera review and comparison with Pixel 2 XL
At first sight, Galaxy specifications The camera S9 is similar to those that came before: a single 12-megapixel sensor with a Dual Pixel phase autofocus system and optical image stabilization. As with the S8, this smartphone does not include an additional telephoto lens with double zoom.
New features include an f/1.5 aperture, which is significantly wider than last year's model. This allows you to significantly increase the brightness of your images and capture details more clearly. You don't have to do anything: the camera automatically widens the aperture as soon as lighting conditions reach less than 100 Lux, like on a cloudy day.
In bright light, the Galaxy S9 switches to an f/2.4 aperture on the fly, giving you greater depth of field without worrying about overlighting. Also in Pro mode you can choose the aperture size, which should appeal to experienced photographers.
Galaxy S9+ (left) vs. Google Pixel 2 XL (right) – click to enlarge In action, the Galaxy S9's wide-aperture camera performed surprisingly well. Even in lighting conditions around 1 lux, the camera captured images with plenty of detail and no digital noise. This is certainly helped by the image processor's ability to quickly capture 12 frames in a row and combine them into one near-perfect picture.
Indeed, when comparing the S9's low-light shots to those of the Pixel 2, the S9 is the clear winner, boasting better color rendering the entire palette. And in more favorable lighting conditions for filming, many nuances are visible, the pictures are well lit. The HDR system also does a great job of enhancing dark areas and softening highlights.
Galaxy S9+ (left) vs Google Pixel 2 XL (right) – click to enlarge
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This Vauxhall Bridge shot was the kind of challenging photo that I thought the S9 would handle beautifully, but although the difference is small, I think the iPhone beats it.
This time Samsung is favored, the iPhone went a little overboard with the blue color. The background stands out better on the S9. Even with daylight The S9 does a better job with indoor photography. The photo looks sharper and I like the color better too.
Galaxy S9+ vs iPhone X: camera comparison What else can the Samsung Galaxy S9 camera do? (Slow motion video)
Do these innovations make sense? The S9's ability to switch between apertures to capture more light in darker conditions allows for impressive night shots, far outperforming its competitors, including including iPhone X. No other modern smartphone doesn't offer an automatically adjustable aperture, so the S9 is the best choice for filming in a variety of conditions.
The video recording has also been updated. The S9 can now record 720p video at a mind-blowing 960fps, which turns 0.2 seconds of footage into six seconds of video. It's very easy to set up: just draw an area on the screen, and when movement starts in it, slow motion is activated.
The Super Slow Motion mode also works great, and its automatic motion detection ensures you don't miss that fleeting moment you want to capture. However, slow-motion video shooting has not yet become as common as selfies or Instagram stories. Therefore, so far people do not have time to shoot slow-motion videos at the most opportune moments.
What about selfiemoji?
Samsung representative Aaron Baker demonstrates the selfiemoji feature. Selfiemojis are more about entertainment than showcasing the camera's power, and that's what they're good at. Their similarity varies greatly from person to person, but the pictures created for each avatar with a set of emotions often bring a smile and can be easily sent to friends.
Unlike Apple features, which matches standard emojis with your face, Samsung function lets you create your own Bitmoji-style avatar and superimposes it onto your face using an infrared camera. This great idea, but the results may not meet expectations. Does my avatar look like me?
Facial recognition technology that allows you to animate selfiemojis in real time using facial expressions and save them - interesting feature S9, but gets boring quickly.
Conclusion, is the Galaxy S9 worth buying for the camera?
What surprised me most when comparing these two phones was how little difference there is between them. It's hard to imagine anyone being unhappy with any of them, although each of these cameras has its own quirks: iPhone photos are darker and have more contrast, which helps in some cases and hinders in others.
Samsung Galaxy S9 could be the best smartphone, released in 2018, surpassing the iPhone X. Although the smartphone is not much improved compared to last year's S8, which was already great. The addition of a low-light camera that, thanks to its dual aperture, is almost on par with professional cameras, makes the new S9 a worthy Samsung flagship.
But owners of S8 or similar smartphones on Android OS, released in 2017, will not be so eager to switch to S9, as others major updates not much came out. Choose the S9 if photography is important to you. Otherwise, it will be more profitable to wait and see what other offers appear this year.
Extra options
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Before you buy a tablet, you need to consider the model's configuration. Some devices are equipped with a keyboard for comfortable text entry and editing and can be used as a laptop. The category also includes devices with different screen diagonals and body colors.
Where to buy a tablet inexpensively
The Eldorado online store provides wide choose devices. In the catalog you can filter models with the necessary characteristics and buy suitable tablet. Delivery is available in Moscow and other Russian cities.
For a couple of months now, we've been hearing from insiders about an incredible new phone from Samsung - it comes with four cameras on the back! An amazing device is an iteration in the model line Galaxy A9 2018. The device can be classified as top phone middle level. The new product carries a number of family characteristics of the Galaxy S family, but also has several distinctive features of its own. Let's take a closer look at this smartphone.
Design
Galaxy A9 is undoubtedly one of the best Samsung devices. It has an aluminum frame sandwiched between two glass panels. Back panel curved at the edges for a more comfortable and ergonomic palm grip. Unlike the displays on earlier S9 flagships, the screen on the A9 is flat. This reminds us Galaxy Note 5 or, if you can imagine it, with a flat screen.
The display is, of course, a panel Samsung AMOLED. It measures 6.3 inches diagonally and has a resolution of 1080 x 2220 pixels, which means its screen aspect ratio is roughly 18.5:9 like the others modern phones Samsung. In the center of the rear panel there is a fingerprint scanner, and the photo module with four cameras is made in the form of a strip in top corner phone. But more on that later. You'll be glad to see a 3.5mm headphone jack next to the port USB Type-C. However, the phone does not have stereo speakers; it has a regular mono speaker. The model will be available in three different colors: black, blue and pink. The last two have a gradient color back cover cases in accordance with fashion trends of 2018.
Equipment and camera
Galaxy A9 is equipped with an octa-core processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, working with clock frequency up to 2.2 GHz. The device will hit the market in two versions - with 6 GB [or 8 GB of RAM. But it is not yet clear which country markets this or that version of the smartphone will be supplied to. In any case, the device is equipped with 128 GB of internal storage, which can be expanded using microSD cards up to 512 GB. The battery of the Galaxy A9 2018 is also almost as powerful as the battery in the . Its capacity is 3800mAh.
- Main camera is the module you'll use most of the time for your "regular" shots in automatic mode. It features a 24-megapixel sensor with an F1.7 lens aperture, which is quite large in terms of smartphone standards. This means that the camera will allow you to shoot with excellent quality in good light and give you the ability to use the shallow depth of field needed for, for example, bokeh effects.
- Telephoto camera This module has a 10-megapixel sensor with an F2.4 lens aperture. As the name suggests, distinctive feature here is a telephoto lens that is equipped with 2x optical zoom and is ready to give a much more “honest” look at portrait shots without distorting the subject's face like a wide-angle camera.
- Ultra wide camera joining this “company” suggests itself. With a 120-degree wide-angle lens, you get more panoramic images without special problems. Don't expect fine details - the sensor resolution is only 8 MP.
- And finally depth camera- last on the list, but no less important and necessary. It has a 5-megapixel sensor and an F2.2 aperture lens. This camera's only job is to act as a "helper", calculating depth while the other cameras work to take the photo. Its work helps you choose the optimal focus and depth of field during subsequent image processing. Samsung tried something similar a while back with two cameras on the , so you might be wondering if it was worth installing this year special camera just to determine the depth? We'll have to wait and see if that happens technical solution quite effective in terms of image quality.
The main camera also offers a "low light" shooting mode that groups pixels into clusters. This will give you a lower resolution photo (6MP) but will be able to gather more light and get more exposure when you're shooting at dusk or even at night. To top it all off, the A9 has active AI image analyzer, which we saw earlier on the Galaxy S9. It will warn you if you took a blurry photo or someone blinked at the most inopportune moment. So you can always take an additional shot when the main one fails for some reason.
Software
The Galaxy A9 will ship with Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box, which is odd given the availability - more new version OS from Google. Of course, as in everyone Samsung phones, you can expect the Samsung Experience UI to completely replace Android's native one. This means that the device will receive “home” themes, applications and services, including Samsung Pay.