Samsung Galaxy S4 camera features
In the past the Samsung Galaxy S range was merely competitive in the camera department without ever attempting to outshine its rivals. This looks likely to change with the arrival of the Galaxy S4, which could be one of the best camera phones for 2013. The Samsung Galaxy S4 camera features a 13 megapixel sensor that allows you to capture still images with more detail than any of its predecessors. But as any photography fan will tell you, the raw pixel count is not as important as other assets.
To give you an idea of how the S4 features will improve your photos this year, here is a rundown of the main hardware and software capabilities that make it a true camera phone.
Powerful Hardware
The Galaxy S4’s primary camera is found on the rear and comes with an LED flash to let you capture snaps when the ambient lighting may not be that great.
As well as being able to shoot stills in a variety of resolutions right up to 13 megapixels, the camera can also record high definition video at 1080p. You can take full advantage of this feature because the Galaxy S4 also has a 1080p touchscreen display, so none of the detail will be lost when you watch your clips back on your phone.
The Galaxy S4 also has a secondary camera on the front above the screen. This is a two megapixel snapper and lets you record video in 1080p just like its big brother on the back.
In short, the Galaxy S4 has excellent camera hardware which comes close to matching the 16 megapixel capabilities offered by the dedicated Samsung Galaxy camera range. But what makes a modern camera phone good is the way that it can use these specs in innovative ways.
Dual Shot
The two on board cameras do not have to always operate independently, because with Samsung’s various Dual Camera capabilities they can join forces for some photographic fun.
You can use the Dual Shot mode to simultaneously capture an image from the front and rear cameras, which means that the phone user can squeeze themselves into a group shot with friends even if they are on the other side of the main lens.
There is also a Dual Recording feature which lets you record video using both cameras at the same time, which has plenty of potential to become a very useful tool for aspiring directors. Finally the Dual Video Call capability means that you can broadcast footage from the two cameras over a network connection to friends and family, perhaps showing off the place you are visiting without also having to point the phone away from your face.
Sound & Shot
Another of the Samsung Galaxy S4 camera features worth getting excited about is Sound & Shot. This basically lets you tag your photos with a brief audio file that acts as an aural reminder of what was occurring as the snap was being taken.
This is a clever alternative to video, since it lets you use a still image in combination with real time sounds to relive exciting moments.
Drama Shot
Another one of the great Galaxy S4 camera features available is Drama Shot, which lets you snap multiple images in a row and then meld them together to form one combined picture. This is great if you want to shoot an action-packed scene and create some cool, kooky effects afterwards.
Eraser Mode
Whatever you’re up to, strangers always happen to squeeze into your snaps. Whether it’s a photobomber pulling a face in your group photo, or extreme cases of PDA in the background, it would be great if these irritations could just disappear. Luckily with Eraser Mode, this Galaxy S4 camera feature lets you remove their very existence.
Story Album
The Galaxy S4 also takes album creation to the next level through a feature called Story Album. It lets you not only arrange photos as you wish, but also lets you add text boxes to describe what was going on in them.
Sharing photos from the Galaxy S4 is easy thanks to the impressive levels of social networking integration and the wide variety of Android apps available to let you upload and distribute snaps in seconds.
Galaxy S4 Camera Features
So there’s a round up of the best photo tools for the Samsung Galaxy S4. All in all, the Galaxy S4 presents an impressive camera phone package for amateurs and professionals alike to enjoy.
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