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stock camera vs google camera comparison

took some shots with each camera from random things in and around my house in case anyone wants to draw a conclusion of the google cam vs stock cam
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my conclusions, both cameras are inconsistent, but, both possess the power to at least sometimes take a good shot

thanks for this. the Moto X cam isn't that bad. really hoping L brings consistency in the camera department

I have them both installed. I hadn't even thought about differing image quality, but I really like just being able to tap the screen to take a picture in the moto x camera, and the burst mode, and I also love the photosphere and panorama from the google camera. The Moto X camera software has panorama too, but the implimention of actually taking the panorama is so much superior in the google camera app.

Judging from what I see the camera sucks. Noise...noise everywhere!! The bikes are sweet, the first one could be a sweet cafe racer and the second one looks like a cool dirt track bike.

^Deadly_Sin^ said:
Judging from what I see the camera sucks. Noise...noise everywhere!! The bikes are sweet, the first one could be a sweet cafe racer and the second one looks like a cool dirt track bike.
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Yes, lots of noise. The first bike is a cafe project I'm building with my oldest son. The second little bike was a bike my younger sons built for a custom bike contest. This one is my project that I've been building over the past year

ProCapture is amazing. This app truly shows that its a software issue and not hardware. The low light/ indoor photos (using their Noise Reduction option) displayed photos 10x better than stock or google

Is there a way to set Google cam as the default to use with wrist twist motion

Mister Moore said:
ProCapture is amazing. This app truly shows that its a software issue and not hardware. The low light/ indoor photos (using their Noise Reduction option) displayed photos 10x better than stock or google
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Do you mind showing some examples?
krobin350 said:
Is there a way to set Google cam as the default to use with wrist twist motion
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I don't believe so, could be wrong however.

krobin350 said:
Is there a way to set Google cam as the default to use with wrist twist motion
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No. The twist feature is tied in with the Motorola Camera
sent from my Moto X (2014)

It's kind off nice to see the google camera do better in some cases, which would mean there still is some hope for more optimizations of the camera

it's just so inconsistent no matter what camera you use. one shot will look great, the next will look like an oil painting. i've also tried procam, vignette, zoom fx, and all cameras have the same result.

krobin350 said:
Is there a way to set Google cam as the default to use with wrist twist motion
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With Root and Xposed and the "Twisty Switch" module you can use Google Camera (or any app for that matter) with the twist gesture.

leffer said:
With Root and Xposed and the "Twisty Switch" module you can use Google Camera (or any app for that matter) with the twist gesture.
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and the vzw/att crowd hangs their head in shame...

leffer said:
With Root and Xposed and the "Twisty Switch" module you can use Google Camera (or any app for that matter) with the twist gesture.
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It still works? I thought the first post said something that it's not in development and may not work? If it works, then I may give it a try
Edit: the bugs that are there made me not want to use it...
sent from my Moto X (2014)

One thing I have noticed using the google camera app and using the front camera it is very laggy. The back camera it works just fine but the front camera and google don't get along for some reason.

djwyman said:
One thing I have noticed using the google camera app and using the front camera it is very laggy. The back camera it works just fine but the front camera and google don't get along for some reason.
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I believe any camera app you use the front camera will be laggy. hopefully Lollipop fixes this

Glad I found this thread!
I'd like to see some shots using HDR mode on both cams. Google Camera has a pretty amazing HDR+ mode on Nexus, but I guess this will not be active on the Moto X, right?
In my Galaxy S4 GPE the HDR feature in Google Camera takes impressively good pictures...
I'm currently trying to decide between the oversized Nexus6, the Moto X or maybe something completely different. Camera is one of the deciding factors...
Thanks!

Here's my comparison between the Stock X (2014) camera and Google Camera.
https://plus.google.com/109547535739901455455/posts/es5bnENnaz3
Looking at zoomed in sections, the stock camera does quite a bit of over-sharpening, and Google Camera seems to do a better job of capturing detail and better exposure.
I'm really excited to see what 5.0 brings us camera-wise in the coming month.

In my case i prefer the nexus 5 camera. Just the ois is a good feature.
I still use different camera app to understand what is the better one.
I'm sure is only a software problem and Android Lollipop can resolve this.

Why are people complaining about noise? If you're worried about iso noise, take photos with a real camera.

Is it just me - or does the Stock Camera app Suck?

The touch to take a photo is frustrating as hell when i'm used to tap-to-focus on targets rather than it immediately take a pic.
I've tried fiddling around but still no joy. Anyone know of a secret-squirrel setting someplace to turn that crap off?

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The touch to take a photo is frustrating as hell when i'm used to tap-to-focus on targets rather than it immediately take a pic.
I've tried fiddling around but still no joy. Anyone know of a secret-squirrel setting someplace to turn that crap off?
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I had the same problem with my moto g. An easy fix is to get the google camera app, which is very similar to the stock camera app, but it has tap to focus.

fleet75 said:
I had the same problem with my moto g. An easy fix is to get the google camera app, which is very similar to the stock camera app, but it has tap to focus.
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But no slomo or 4k, I hope with the release of the 6p they will add those features to the google camera app, I hate switching between camera apps.

mabru2001 said:
But no slomo or 4k, I hope with the release of the 6p they will add those features to the google camera app, I hate switching between camera apps.
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I guess you could just use the stock app when you need to film slow-mo or 4K? Alternatively, you could look around for other camera apps on the forums or on the play store; I found one called open camera, not the nicest looking interface but looks pretty functional...
Edit: I've heard that the moto x style doesn't support the camera api which is a bit of a bummer...

I've used Open Camera previously, may have to give it a go. Google Camera is ok but it is a bit Basic?
I wonder if the Oppo camera app will work >.>

I think many people do not know that you can use the volume up/down buttons to snap a photo. Then it feels very much like a traditional point and shoot camera when you hold it. I literally just found this out today. I really wish Moto included that tidbit in their initial tutorial animations.

This might help http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=63117312
Sent from my Moto XPE

JoeNeckbone said:
This might help http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=63117312
Sent from my Moto XPE
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I installed this Xposed module on the stock rom and changed almost all the options in it and also installed Camera 360 and Camera FV 5 Pro (I changed the extension from .jpeg to .png in FV5).
Now I'm not sure if this app it's really better or is just a impression because I can't see any difference between the stock image quality (and Google Camera) and the Camera FV5, I can see just the difference in the image size.
Attached sample images - https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9AGQuLtWUjVUS1lbkF1MTh5MlE&usp=sharing
Camera 360 ≈ 3,6 - 3,8MB
Camera FV5 ≈ 20 - 22MB
Google Camera ≈ 5,0 - 6,0MB
Stock Camera ≈ 5,5 - 6,0MB
Obs.: HDR turned ON in all cameras
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Best Camera App for Lineage OS 14.1

Until now camera is not good in lineage OS 14.1 but which is the best app so far?

this camera is not good, end of story, if you really need a great camera you should bought another phone.

Go back to stock.

Does anyone have the EUI camera app APK to side load?

TheDethEgineer said:
this camera is not good, end of story, if you really need a great camera you should bought another phone.
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No, camera Sensor is not Bad, but in lineage OS 14.1 it is not good. I think maybe if Nougat will be released official, the camera will improve and it will make its way to lineage OS 14.1 too.
Dies this make sense?

darkmuck said:
Does anyone have the EUI camera app APK to side load?
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Can we simply install it as apk?

Try SnapIt camera

I dont find snapit.
Is there any other good camera app. Maybe an .apk to download driectly

Google camera is good

I've just switched to A Better Camera. So far so good, has HDR & Panarama options, easy to use UI. It does go wonky with displayed aspect ratios when previewing, but the pictures turn out good.

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I've just switched to A Better Camera. So far so good, has HDR & Panarama options, easy to use UI. It does go wonky with displayed aspect ratios when previewing, but the pictures turn out good.
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+1 for A Better Camera app. Works very well compared to stock app.

the best camera are 2:
1) a better camera (but the gui is horrible)
2) snap camera hdr
see you!

I use open camera. It's a very powerful app. You can adjust ISO, expose time, manual focus, expose lock. It's almost with all the function of SLR. I love it very much.

just curious. does anyone have any photo comparisons of stock vs lineage? i bought the phone recently and it shipped with lineage so i have no idea what the camera difference actually was, but i do think that camera kinda sucks. my s5 shot better photos.

Not specific for Lineage, but is there a camera app that do digital image stabilization for video?
I think the picture mode is quite decent with stock camera app, but the video mode is disastrous...

+1 on Open Camera. Also looking at but haven't yet downloaded or tested Qualcom's Snapdragon Camera. I also think the Snapdragon camera may be our default Lineage camera - so I'll likely stick with Open Camera.

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I'm using moto z ported camera app. It's better then lineageOs one.
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I tried:
google camera, it doesn't work;
jishnu htc one m9 (and m10) camera ports, work but are buggy;
open camera, not so great after all.
So far the best one, and i'm settled on it with my rom, is aforementioned moto z camera app.
cheers

Comparative (I'm with LOS 14.1 Superluminal Team):
Bacon Camera - https://lensdump.com/i/KKzs9
Google Camera con HDR+ - https://lensdump.com/i/KKlZo
A Better Camera Unlocked - https://lensdump.com/i/KKOci
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Here new Photos
Bacon Camera - https://lensdump.com/i/Kz0OA - https://lensdump.com/i/KzjTq - https://lensdump.com/i/KSJa3 - https://lensdump.com/i/KS6dr
Google Camera con HDR+ - https://lensdump.com/i/KzWyD - https://lensdump.com/i/Klaur - https://lensdump.com/i/KSCLF - https://lensdump.com/i/KSTNb
A Better Camera Unlocked - https://lensdump.com/i/KzAn0 - https://lensdump.com/i/Kz28F - https://lensdump.com/i/KSR4T - https://lensdump.com/i/KSki7
Personal opinion: After a careful analysis of the photos, I think that Bacon Camera is the one that keeps the details "richer" even if it tends to underexpose the photos.
The photos with Bacon Camera are indeed "uncompressed" in BMP format.
Google Camera and A Better Camera Unlocked (both with HDR enabled) have a better balance of lights and shadows, but they lose a lot of detail by mixing more photos.

Can anyone port google camera with hdr+ for zenfone 3 ze520kl/ze552kl

Can anyone make google camera with hdr+ work on zenfone 3 ze520kl/ze552kl. Tried every version and each config settings inside the app. Even redmi note 4 supports it but zenfone 3 don't, despite of having a good sensor

Is this what you're referring to?
https://www.xda-developers.com/google-camera-hdr-customization-raw-support/
I tested it and it's working fine on my ze552kl

With the right settings, it will. I'm using it bruv. ZE520KL.

What settings are you using?

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What settings are you using?
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I tried all the settings but some weired reason it works in dark room and macro with flash on. In other situations it gave me fc.
Settings:
Back camera support- limited
Device nexus -6p
Hdr pricessing- pixel experimental features

wang1chung said:
Is this what you're referring to?
https://www.xda-developers.com/google-camera-hdr-customization-raw-support/
I tested it and it's working fine on my ze552kl
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im using viper os and enabled camera2api also. I switched to custom rom only the google camera to work but that didn't help. Still fc on hdr+ processsing.

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With the right settings, it will. I'm using it bruv. ZE520KL.
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what is the setting bro? for this phone

@saswatmeher05
Might be an issue with the viper rom then, I've had no issues wit hdr+ enabled and stock settings.
Have you tried the stock Rom to eliminate that as a possibility?

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Might be an issue with the viper rom then, I've had no issues wit hdr+ enabled and stock settings.
Have you tried the stock Rom to eliminate that as a possibility?
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bro ive tried on stock rom but didn't work so I switched to a custom rom but didn't work either. Btw hdr+ works when the config shows in bottom of the screen like(pixel experimental features). And taping on preview it shows hdr+ processing. If it clicks with no shutter delay and no popup then its normal image not hdr+ processed.

If working for someone then what are the settings. Keep in mind that I'm talking about hdr+ processed photos, not just normal captures. When it shows processing on the screen after u tap the shutter button then its hdr+ processed if not then its just a normal image.

I see it takes pictures @ 12Mp (4:3) instead of 16Mp.
Also, I don't think HDR (or ZSL) settings make a difference...
The picture I've taken with Google Camera are grainier (especially shadows) than with Asus, using 12Mp settings in both.

wang1chung said:
Is this what you're referring to?
https://www.xda-developers.com/google-camera-hdr-customization-raw-support/
I tested it and it's working fine on my ze552kl
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hey bro I know the camera app is working just like google camera but the problem is that it isn't working with hdr+ . When hdr+ processes the image it takes seconds and looks different than normal shot(Tried with my brother's oneplus 3t). Some people on youtube are claiming that it works(with hdr+ processing) in redmi note 4(snapdragon 625 variant).

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I see it takes pictures @ 12Mp (4:3) instead of 16Mp.
Also, I don't think HDR (or ZSL) settings make a difference...
The picture I've taken with Google Camera are grainier (especially shadows) than with Asus, using 12Mp settings in both.
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ya bro not making any difference since it gives fc on hdr+ processing. If the photo is not hdr processed then its a normal picture. i've tried how the hdr+ works on my brother's oneplus 3t. the difference is very noticeable.

I installed the apk on my ze552kl running stock nougat with latest update. I keep getting force close when I open google camera. Is this a known issue in general and is there a fix/workaround?
edit: did some reading and this seems to be related to the ambient lighting when you turn on the camera. if you're in a well lit area the camera will work, when i pan towards a darker place (or open the camera in a darker place) the camera immediately FC's

fattest said:
I installed the apk on my ze552kl running stock nougat with latest update. I keep getting force close when I open google camera. Is this a known issue in general and is there a fix/workaround?
edit: did some reading and this seems to be related to the ambient lighting when you turn on the camera. if you're in a well lit area the camera will work, when i pan towards a darker place (or open the camera in a darker place) the camera immediately FC's
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Dont know if that's the case but thanks for the help. It worked for some weired reasons when flash is on for macro in full dark room. Apart from that hdr+ seems to be don't working for me. Also tried with stock rom with/without camera2api enabled, still no good

Hi everyone, GCMod5 works on zenfone 3 after the oreo update. Sligtly better than the stock camera.

SamD7 said:
Hi everyone, GCMod5 works on zenfone 3 after the oreo update. Sligtly better than the stock camera.
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no, GCMod5 dont work on ZenFone 3 after oreo update. GCMod5 uses a maximum resolution of 9,4 megapixels, but the stock asus camera app uses a maximum resolution of 16/12 megapixels.

aleks10393 said:
no, GCMod5 dont work on ZenFone 3 after oreo update. GCMod5 uses a maximum resolution of 9,4 megapixels, but the stock asus camera app uses a maximum resolution of 16/12 megapixels.
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mine still works
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SamD7 said:
Hi everyone, GCMod5 works on zenfone 3 after the oreo update. Sligtly better than the stock camera.
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Syahid M. said:
mine still works
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yes, it works, but doesnt have a resolution of 16 and 12 megapixels.

aleks10393 said:
yes, it works, but doesnt have a resolution of 16 and 12 megapixels.
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i found something on the internet that google cam cannot detect resolution above 9.4 because pixel 2 only have 12mp rear cam
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LG G4 Advanced cameras (Arnova8G2 , Camera NX, BSG and similar)

Hi to all!
I would like to create a meeting point for all LG G4 users of Google Camera mod's.
In my personal experience (LG G4 H815 @kessaras AOSCP (Oreo 8.1) 20170105):
NX Camera 7.1 fails
BSG Camera fails
 @Arnova8G2 Cam5.1.018-Arnova8G2-V1.4Beta2 works partially (Portrait mode works perfect. Normal photo mode fail on rear camera)
Hope to help to join experiencies and get a extra on our nice camera

@Arnova8G2 GCam5.1.018-Arnova8G2-V1.5Beta2.apk work fine (some crash) on @kessaras g4 aoscp Oreo 8.1 20180107 ROM. Back and front camera working portrait and hdr+
scrubber_GCam_5.1.018.apk works but no portrait

Delete

I'm on v29 Nougat. (H-ROM).
MGCB_7.0H_C2API_Mid_v.3.8b_AllinOne_Full_Manual:
Works fine for me, I genuinely like the pictures better than stock camera. But I also feel like the stock camera makes worse pictures than it did under MM (only a feeling, didn't do any testing). Video doesn't work, however.
GCam5.1.018-Arnova8G2-V1.4:
Front camera works, but back camera is all black, going through a ton of settings didn't fix it.

dsip said:
I'm on v29 Nougat. (H-ROM).
MGCB_7.0H_C2API_Mid_v.3.8b_AllinOne_Full_Manual:
Works fine for me, I genuinely like the pictures better than stock camera. But I also feel like the stock camera makes worse pictures than it did under MM (only a feeling, didn't do any testing). Video doesn't work, however.
GCam5.1.018-Arnova8G2-V1.4:
Front camera works, but back camera is all black, going through a ton of settings didn't fix it.
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Use 1.5 beta 2 o

lordc said:
Use 1.5 beta 2 o
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Thanks! Crashes a lot, but it does take pictures.

disccussion already here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/themes-apps/google-camera-hdr-t3681549

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disccussion already here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/themes-apps/google-camera-hdr-t3681549
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Ok, then I will try to ask for deletion or something. Did not realized of that thread

Does any google camera port work on any of the Stock Rom? any with HDR+ or portrait?