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Samsung Galaxy S4 vs HTC One - 13MP & Ultrapixel comparison

This is a repost from the Galaxy S4 General forum, but I figured you guys would enjoy this too
(By the way, we win the battle of the better picture )
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Full Size & Source > http://gsminsider.com/2013/03/15/samsung-galaxy-s4-vs-htc-one-camera-quality-comparison/

now take a look at the article date. are you still think there is something new?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2192115

nukemonk said:
now take a look at the article date. are you still think there is something new?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2192115
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I never said it was new. I said it was a good comparison that I personally haven't seen before, so I'm assuming other people in the HTC forum haven't either.

Amazing! Pure genius!! Too good to be true!!!
Mind=Blown

nukemonk said:
now take a look at the article date. are you still think there is something new?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2192115
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You know what's great about the Internet? People can find something somewhere that proves just about any point they want to make. Whether it's valid or not.
The s/w at the launch event where the pics OP posted were taken was two revisions ago. GSMArena tested with what was shipped out on the review devices when they did their One vs. SGS4 comparison which was the second revision. They posted this along with pics taken with the newest (and shipping) s/w.
Update, April 12: We got our hands on a retail unit of the Galaxy S4. Here are some samples shot with the market-ready Galaxy S4​
Here's the link for those that are objective...
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s4-review-914p9.php
Others can just praise and thank OP for his “The One rules them all!!!” post.

This is a bit like arguing which is better a macro lens or a wide angle lens. It's clear the One wins in low light portrait situations and the S4 in daylight landscape like situations. Which is better, depends on the situation. Personally I like cycling and have taken some nice landscapes with my phone because it's easy to carry and you need a phone anyway, so I will miss those pictures but on the other hand I have taken many night shots with my phone too and they are mostly crap but I usually have a camera around then too....
Anyway which one is better depends on your personal use

Phonearena just did a review and the HTC One lost to the Galaxy S4

desiregeek said:
Phonearena just did a review and the HTC One lost to the Galaxy S4
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and everything on phone arena is about samsung lol

It's clear the One wins in low light portrait situations and the S4 in daylight landscape like situations.

I didn't realize that the article was old and contained outdated information. My apologies.
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Stock camera app quality

Hi,
Have you taken pictures with another camera app than stock?
Camera MX (free on the store)
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Stock camera
Seems the quality of the pics taken by the stock app is not as good as the other.

I've found that in the market they all have their pros and cons and that the differences are variable depending upon the circumstance, but the camera certainly isn't the feature to be bragged about on this phone. I've found that one of the ports of the Nexus 4 camera produces the best results most consistantly on my handset. I've also often wondered if my handset got the short end of the stick with the camera it has since a lot of other people are happy with the quality they get out of their RAZR HD, though I'm coming from a Galaxy S 2 which takes wonderful shots in comparison to some of the phones out now despite it now being an old phone model. Its the one thing I really miss about the S2.
On a tangent, I played around with a Galaxy S 4 today and did a bit of camera testing. Single shot stuff. I didn't find that it was all that much better than the S3 or S2 for taking single snapshots. The anti-shake setting worked but not quite as well as on the previous devices, for example. That was really all I could test though, since they always have great lighting when you're looking at phones. Quality is quality, but I'm not convinced 13 megapixels is better than 8 the way Samsung implemented 8 on the previous devices. To be fair though, I had it at 9.5 megapixels. 13 restricts you to a 4:3 shot.
I'll have to try out Camera MX now

thanks for the heads up, just tested it out and it does seem a little sharper, plus the FX options are pretty cool too
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Are there any "hacks" for the stock cam in the build prop or media xml where one might tune a little parameters of e.g. jpg quality?

Is the s6 camera better than the Note 4 camera? Shootouts inside

A very satisfied Note 4 user. The camera is beyond fantastic for a phone camera. However, I would love to switch to an S6 because of the form factor (I don't really need a phablet, the big screen doesn't do anything for me). BUT only if the S6 camera is on par or better than the Note 4's. So I have been trying to get my hands on camera shootouts and found this very detailed one from GSMArena:
http://www.gsmarena.com/shootout_galaxy_s6_note_4_galaxy_s5_iphone_6-review-1229.php
Results seem inconclusive? Note 4 still scores higher on some aspects. In fact, the blind camera test says Note 4 scored higher on multiple dimensions.
http://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_blind_camera_test-review-1228p2.php
I am kinda bummed out by this I really wanted the S6 to come out on top. What do you guys think?

The Note 4 pictures look more pleasing because the increased sharpening levels bring out more detail (even if that detail is extrapolated and not real detail). However, keep in mind these are blown up portions of a much larger photo. If you do look at the full size photos, the ones shot with good light all look nice, regardless of camera. You probably won't see much difference there. I would have liked to have seen more low light shots. It kind of drives me crazy that most of these photo shootouts are of landscapes and tsotchkes instead of people and kids. I'd also like to see some fast motion comparisons considering how fast the S6 camera is.

Hanson68 said:
The Note 4 pictures look more pleasing because the increased sharpening levels bring out more detail (even if that detail is extrapolated and not real detail). However, keep in mind these are blown up portions of a much larger photo. If you do look at the full size photos, the ones shot with good light all look nice, regardless of camera. You probably won't see much difference there. I would have liked to have seen more low light shots. It kind of drives me crazy that most of these photo shootouts are of landscapes and tsotchkes instead of people and kids. I'd also like to see some fast motion comparisons considering how fast the S6 camera is.
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Good point. Zoomed out crops aren't always representative of real world results. I do also agree with you on the S6 camera supposedly being faster. The thing that bugs me about the Note 4 camera is the slow shutter speed - see below.
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The Note 4 camera is awesome, for more reasons than just the sharpness though. The color reproduction is excellent.

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http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/general/galaxy-s6-camera-thread-t3045206
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S6/S6 Edge Camera Compensators for Lightroom and DxO

Hey, all.
Since getting my S6 I have been using it to supplement my usual camera setup when working. Since DxO doesn't have a camera profile for the S6, yet, and Samsung opted to create a visually median image in its JPGs, I had to improvise. Below are three files one Lightroom (5) LRTemplate and two DxO presets to process SOOC Galaxy S6 images with a decent (hopefully good) compensation for Samsung's design decisions.
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Where's My Battery? (right part is processed) is a generic camera compensator for Lightroom. It brings up contrast and colors a little, lowers blacks, and compensates for Samsung's weird approach to Red/Yellow lighting. Download from Google Drive.
The Art of Art is a DxO preset for indoor art and structure photography. It's designed to compensate for some of the Galaxy's rendering choices and (can be switched on, off by default) apply sensible noise reduction due to low contrast management and sharpening. Download from Google Drive.
A Walk Under A Bridge is a generic DxO outdoor preset for sunny and warm days (Summer's coming, sorry Aussies). It boosts the blues that Samsung loves to wash out in favor of reds and yellows, and brings a little structure into clouds. Download from Google Drive.
Let me know how/if you like them.

I think these look oversaturated, but of course that's a personal preference.

This camera is amazing

CitrixLemon said:
I think these look oversaturated, but of course that's a personal preference.
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I personally prefer all the edited photos!

CitrixLemon said:
I think these look oversaturated, but of course that's a personal preference.
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le_lutin said:
I personally prefer all the edited photos!
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The great thing about personal preferences, is they're your preferences. Not everyone's will be the same, so stating something then saying it's your personal preference is moot, we already know it is.

How to use it? Sorry I'm noob

You need Lightroom or DxO to use those filters. Those are desktop apps available for Windows and Mac. Linux presets for Corel will come in a few days.

thanks to this thread now i know dxo
omg where have i been my whole life just to find this now lol
i usually use lightroom

Two Cameras are Better than One: How the Dual-Camera Setup on the Honor 8 Works

How the Dual-Camera Setup on the Honor 8 Really Works​Dual lens cameras seem to be the way of the future. We are seeing many smartphone companies make the switch to the two-lens setup. In this thread, I'll go over exactly how the cameras in the Honor 8 really work and why it's better than a traditional single-lens camera.
What do the Sensors do?
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RGB Sensor
The RGB sensor is designed to capture rich true-to-life colors.
Monochrome Sensor
The Monochrome sensor is dedicated to giving your photos increased sharpness and capturing more light.
Having dedicated lenses for different sensors allows for much higher quality photos. Here are some photos taken with the Honor 8, to show off the color and detail quality of this camera.
Hybrid Auto-Focus​When reading about the hybrid focus, the Honor website states
The hybrid auto-focus enables laser focus for short range, precise depth focus for long range, and contrast focus — each working together to help you take better pictures in complex lighting conditions day and night.
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I found this being a nice benefit in "complex lighting" situations. In photos with very dark and light spots, typically a camera will have to accommodate one or the other, leaving one part of the photo lacking detail. Here are some photos of situations with bright lights and dark shadows. Notice how everything is even and very detailed.
Dual ISP​The image signal processor is in charge of the autofocus, exposure and white balance. The built-in dual ISP improves the speed of the focus and process time when you're taking photos. This makes snapping high quality photos quick and easy, by removing time spent focusing your shot.
In conclusion, two lenses are definitely better than one and the Honor 8 does this very well.