Galaxy S7: Evolution of the top line of cameras Samsung

Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Galaxy S7: Evolution of the top line of cameras Samsung


The Galaxy S7, new Samsung's top of the line was presented on Sunday (21) in the MWC with a powerful camera: functions, powerful sensors and lenses. The manufacturer has invested increasingly in good camera settings for mobile Galaxy line. Both the Galaxy S7, even with photographs of smaller size - 17 megapixels - has more advanced features than its predecessors.

Galaxy S7 camera in action
Galaxy S7 camera in action

With the launch of the Galaxy S6 successor, users interested in buying a smartphone that captures quality images can see the new phone an interesting option. Take high quality pictures, record videos or take selfies, for example, should be an easy task for the S7 and S7 Edge. To know the history of the Galaxy series phones, check the evolution of the cameras since 2010.

Galaxy S

The first smartphone Galaxy S line was introduced by Samsung in 2010 and was already with Android system. At that time, the camera technology was more basic but was already facing multiple input devices. The rear camera photographed with 5 megapixels and video at 720p (HD). The phone also featured front camera with VGA resolution.

Galaxy S2

The smartphone launched in 2011 had a good increase in cameras and features when compared to the Galaxy S: Rear sensor of 8 megapixels and video recording in Full HD (1080p). In the shooting modes, the user can switch between facial detection, panorama, beauty - to correct imperfections - smile detector and drawing mode.

The phone also has LED flash, auto focus, ISO control, effects (black and shades of white, sepia), timer, auto contrast, auto white balance, exposure value adjustment. The front camera has 2-megapixel resolution, useful for selfies and video calls.

Galaxy s3

Launched in June 2012 in Brazil, the Galaxy S3 has kept some settings when it comes to image resolution. In the main camera, the Galaxy continued to have 8 megapixels, video recording in 1080p and LED flash. Among the features, you can turn on and turn off the flash, change the shooting mode, include effects and switch between the front lens and the rear.

The available modes are Best Photo (for motion pictures), Best Face (for multiple shots of personal pictures), Sound and Picture, Face detection, panorama, photo-sharing and the introduction of the HDR offering different light exposure for pictures best. The front camera has 1.9 megapixels and allows recording in HD (720p).

Galaxy s4


The Galaxy S4 model launched in 2013 had great progress in rear camera. The image quality increased to 13 megapixels with LED flash, interesting for those who like to record pictures with better resolution. Recording videos in turn, is 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps. The front camera has not changed much in the resolution, with 2 megapixels, but now allows recording in Full HD.

Modes of shots were enhanced new features that may be useful for amateur photographers, like auto focus, beautify the face, best photo, best face picture with sound, action (for photos in a sequence of moving images), animated photo ( GIF), HDR, eraser, panoramic photos, sports and night. To complete, in the modes of video recording, you can choose between normal quality, lower for MMS, slow motion or fast motion.

Galaxy S5

With water-resistant design, the Galaxy S5 was launched in 2014 by Samsung. When it comes to camera, the manufacturer invested heavily to improve the cellular component. The rear sensor came stronger, with 16 megapixels and especially video recording in high resolution (4K) at 30 fps, with LED flash. In addition, there are features like auto focus and manual (with selective points) and shortcut button on the lock screen.

In the shooting modes, there is the automatic functions, in addition to beautify the face, panoramic photo, virtual tour (360) and dual camera (to record or record pictures with the two lenses), timer, face detection, manual adjustments of exposure and audio recording. Since the front camera kept the 2 megapixel camera and video recording in Full HD (1080p).

Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge

The Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge were two of the main tops 2015, highlighting the metal design. The rear camera, Samsung kept the 16-megapixel resolution and video recording in 4K UHD (30fps) Galaxy S5. However, the front camera now has 5 MP resolution, ideal for selfies and video calls, with video up to 1440p and Auto HDR. The manufacturer has also improved the speed to open the camera application on the phone, taking 0.7 seconds opening

Among the functions of the rear camera is the HDR, AF tracking (to track and automatically focus on objects) and focus manual adjustments, exposure, ISO, white balance and color effect. To complete, you can record panoramic images, shoot in slow or fast motion, making pictures in 360 and activate the selfie mode on the front camera. To film, there are also advanced functions such as video stabilization, tracking AF, grid lines, gesture control, GPS location, voice control and media size.

Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge

The latest Galaxy line of top was introduced in February 2016 with metallic design waterproof. One of the highlights is the front-facing camera to 5 megapixels and aperture of f / 1.7 to capture better pictures even in dim light. Since the rear lens comes with 12 megapixels and the same maximum aperture. The Galaxy S7 also has autofocus, flash LED and HDR.

The curious thing is that the resolution is lower than the previous two smartphones Galaxy line. However, Samsung has increased the Dual Pixel sensor technology, which promises better images with "larger pixels", somewhat similar to DSLR cameras. The autofocus is faster and there is better detection, even in dark places. Motion Panorama feature lets you capture better images in moving panorama.

Galaxy S7 or LG G5?

Already Motion Photo registers seconds before pushing the button, allowing you to select the best time. For selfies are available Spotlight modes (to beautify the face), selfie flash (to use the front flash) and Wide selfie (with angle 120). The phone has not price or release date set for.


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