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[Q] Horrible camera quality after 4.3 update

I remember getting my nexus 4 for the first time. I wasn't totally happy with the camera but I thought it was ok. It's the best thing I could get for the price. But after the 4.3 update, the quality is now comparable to cheap android phones. I now rely heavily on HDR apps but we all know they somehow distort the image.
So here's a sample I took using the stock camera app. Take note that I shot it outdoors so there should be no problems with the light. When my phone was still in 4.2, outdoor shots were usually ok using the stock camera in auto (no HDR). The photo below just looks washed out and horrible.
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And here's the same scene but using camera 360. Image is slightly improved but still horrible (too much glare, I guess?)
Any idea how to solve this issue? I am so embarrassed with my phone, I refuse to take pictures from it now, haha!

with 4.3 i am in the same boat. Pictures are washed out compared to 4.2. I dont feel embarrassed but I think Google needs to work on the Camera app.
I recommend using a third party app.

I might decide to install a different ROM and see if the quality improves. It's a little time consuming though (need to backup everything, etc).

Off topic: What location is that?

A mountain in Neihu district, Taipei, Taiwan
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I did'nt notice any real change from 4.2.2 to 4.3 but still the camera is not perfect at all.
Did you try the scene modes ?
HDR could be a good way to improve fr this kind of picture but I'm sure you tried it also.

I never used the scene modes even on 4.2.2 but I'm usually able to take awesome photos using HDR before. I'm pretty sure the quality degraded this time.
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I am now using CyanogenMod 10.1.3 in the hopes that it uses the old camera driver that takes good photos. But the pictures I take are still not as good as the first time I bought this phone. Can anyone tell me what version of Android was the nexus 4 when it first came out? Because CyanogenMod 10.1.3 is from android 4.2.2.

cribol said:
I am now using CyanogenMod 10.1.3 in the hopes that it uses the old camera driver that takes good photos. But the pictures I take are still not as good as the first time I bought this phone. Can anyone tell me what version of Android was the nexus 4 when it first came out? Because CyanogenMod 10.1.3 is from android 4.2.2.
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It started with 4.2.
4.2, 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.3
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sometime what you think is enough light really isnt. camera works perfectly here, but it does look like your lens cover is dirty. also, dont be afraid to mess with your camera settings...

simms22 said:
sometime what you think is enough light really isnt. camera works perfectly here, but it does look like your lens cover is dirty. also, dont be afraid to mess with your camera settings...
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how come light isn't enough outdoors? also I do clean my phone every once in a while.
Anyway, were those photos taken with android 4.3? I was able to take nice macros before when my phone was still 4.2. Check out the samples below. These were all taken early this year (january to february) using the stock camera's HDR mode.
Needless to say, I was quite happy with my phone before the updates

cribol said:
how come light isn't enough outdoors? also I do clean my phone every once in a while.
Anyway, were those photos taken with android 4.3? I was able to take nice macros before when my phone was still 4.2. Check out the samples below. These were all taken early this year (january to february) using the stock camera's HDR mode.
Needless to say, I was quite happy with my phone before the updates
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by the looks of your photos in the op, there wasva lot of moisture in the air. that tends to block light. btw, did you just point and shoot, or did you focus on something first? as just a point and shoot, the camera isnt that good, but if you go and focus on something first the camera takes better photos. try adjusting the setting per shot, raise exposure +1 if in doubt about the light. also, for close up shots, ill use the flash with a -1 exposure in direct sunlight. btw, mine photis posted were with android 4.3, from this week.

Focal camera
Try using Focal camera by the CM team....its quite useful....helped me out too....its available for free on the play store....

simms22 said:
by the looks of your photos in the op, there wasva lot of moisture in the air. that tends to block light. btw, did you just point and shoot, or did you focus on something first? as just a point and shoot, the camera isnt that good, but if you go and focus on something first the camera takes better photos. try adjusting the setting per shot, raise exposure +1 if in doubt about the light. also, for close up shots, ill use the flash with a -1 exposure in direct sunlight. btw, mine photis posted were with android 4.3, from this week.
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hhmm.. I'm still not convinced simply because I haven't been able to take good photos ever since the updates. I used to be contented with the stock camera app's HDR mode. Now even camera 360 takes bad, grainy photos. I just noticed that photos after the update were usually washed out. I do remember that the camera was pretty unstable during 4.2, sometimes it would crash and I would have to reboot to make it work again.
I think I just point and shoot, but doesn't the camera autofocus when it detects movements? I usually wait a second or two for the camera to focus before i press the shutter button. Anyway, thanks for the tips about the exposure. Yes, I usually don't change those settings.

[MOD][ZIP] New Moto X Camera+/Gallery

I seen the old Moto camera posted before but not the new one. This is the stock Motorola Camera+ from the MotoX with Gallery. This is based of 5.X.X so it should work across most lollipop builds. I have tested this on stock and AOSP ROM's.
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If you want the additional options (settings) to work you must change you're build.prop on the line that says "release-keys" to "tests keys". I will upload the build.prop also, I stripped out the OEM specific junk also. The exact line in the build prop to change is :
ro.build.tags=release-keys (original)
to
ro.build.tags=test-keys (changed)
Of course all the same rules apply. Myself or XDA are NOT responsible for the lack of common sense or stupidity, resulting in bootloops or non functional devices.
**The settings I'm referring to is the little (bug) icon when you slide out the settings wheel from the right.**
- Download
- Flash (TWRP Recommended)
- Profit
- Zip Download -
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**The build.prop is for the STOCK NEXUS 6 5.1 BUILD ONLY! If you are using a different build other then that adjust the build prop manually.
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oh thanks man
but can you tell us what the moto camera app have that make it special
i haven't tried the moto camera before and just wanted to know
thanks again for these work

abogrhen said:
oh thanks man
but can you tell us what the moto camera app have that make it special
i haven't tried the moto camera before and just wanted to know
thanks again for these work
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Personally, I think it takes better quality photos. Especially over the stock Google camera. The video recording is great.

DirtyDroidX said:
Personally, I think it takes better quality photos. Especially over the stock Google camera. The video recording is great.
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Just about anything is better than the Google cam. How do you think this one compares to the m9 cam?

bill3508 said:
Just about anything is better than the Google cam. How do you think this one compares to the m9 cam?
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I actually have the new HTC camera on my N6 right now and I still think this camera gives better images. I went to a instant print machine the other day. I was really impressed of the quality of the pictures when printed.

Both the HTC and the Motorola are missing HDR options. The Motorola Camera has less functionality than the HTC camera, specifically I need to be able to set focus while 4K video recording.
The burst mode is very good on this one. Overall I think ALL camera apps are missing one thing or another, which I think is very frustrating.
LCamera is outdated, has no HDR and latest dev build has issues.
F5-V is slow & buggy atm and I don't like the UI, 4K video is broken, no HDR.
Manual Camera has great UI & Control but no video recording & HDR ?!!!!
Motorola has ****ty UI, but feels polished. Burst mode works great, but no HDR. No focus control while recording video.
HTC Camera has a ****ty UI and no HDR. (But is the best one overall with focus control during 4K Video recording)
Google Camera is a joke but is the only one with working HDR.
Pick your poison.
I would love a fully functioning ColorOS camera port.
Any advice ?

Um, I can look into porting it over. It might just work if you strip the apk out of the ROM.

DirtyDroidX said:
Um, I can look into porting it over. It might just work if you strip the apk out of the ROM.
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That would be great but there already has been a port made for the oneplus one CM12 and Ive tried using that one but it just crashes on opening the app. (running CM12 myself here too)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/themes-apps/port-coloros-camera-cm11s-t3030369
Maybe you can contact the guy/girl behind that port and work something out.
I've gotten to the point where I would pay for a decent camera app for the nexus 6.

I just downloaded it. If I have time I will work on it tonight. If not ,after memorial day I will get it done. I will also put it on my github so others can use it.

Just a quick update for anyone following this thread. I gathered up some source stuff and will be starting to dive into the ColorOS camera port along side a few others.
If you have any other camera that's not functional on the N6 post it in this thread and I will look into it.

I don't think HDR+ is even possible unless your on Google camera. It's closed source

Smallsmx3 said:
I don't think HDR+ is even possible unless your on Google camera. It's closed source
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Mostly closed. HDR+ is not impossible I think it can be done. Just need the right base and proper kernel. That's in future plans of mine.

DirtyDroidX said:
Mostly closed. HDR+ is not impossible I think it can be done. Just need the right base and proper kernel. That's in future plans of mine.
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Can you check into this one I think that this would be the best cam port
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2665714

young0ne said:
Can you check into this one I think that this would be the best cam port
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2665714
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Yep, will see what I can do.

DirtyDroidX said:
Yep, will see what I can do.
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thanks

Can you put in the 1st post what Version number is in your zip file? For both the Moto Camera and Moto Gallery?

Does flashing zip replaces stock google camera & Gallery

DirtyDroidX said:
Just a quick update for anyone following this thread. I gathered up some source stuff and will be starting to dive into the ColorOS camera port along side a few others.
If you have any other camera that's not functional on the N6 post it in this thread and I will look into it.
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I think I'd love you forever if this became a reality.

hockeyplayr said:
I think I'd love you forever if this became a reality.
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Lol I got sidetracked with developer preview. However, I do have the ColorOS camera running on the N6, but it won't take a picture when you press the button or force closes. I pinned it down to some kernel tweaks that need to be made. So no ETA's but I'm getting there.

androiduser2011 said:
Does flashing zip replaces stock google camera & Gallery
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No,leaves it all in tact.

New camera performance, quality and flash brightness

Hi there,
So according to Sony the new camera is suppose to be something out of this world. but due to the horrible performance. I had my iphone 4's photos side by side with my z3c and I couldn't tell the difference for most.Therefore, I am very skeptical about what the new camera actually offers.
Another major issue for me was the flash on the phone. Since my first phone with a flash I found it very useful to have as a flash light. the Z3c however was a major disappointment in that area as my old iphone 4 outperforms it by far.
So what I'd like to see is a few photos from the z5c (night time aswell with flash).
Also, I'd like to hear your opinions regarding the new camera/flash and how well they performs

Sydrox said:
Hi there,
So according to Sony the new camera is suppose to be something out of this world. but due to the horrible performance. I had my iphone 4's photos side by side with my z3c and I couldn't tell the difference for most.Therefore, I am very skeptical about what the new camera actually offers.
Another major issue for me was the flash on the phone. Since my first phone with a flash I found it very useful to have as a flash light. the Z3c however was a major disappointment in that area as my old iphone 4 outperforms it by far.
So what I'd like to see is a few photos from the z5c (night time aswell with flash).
Also, I'd like to hear your opinions regarding the new camera/flash and how well they performs
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Dude, did you even search on google? Lots of samples pictures there. And yes its much better because the z3c camera is pretty ****.

But if you llke at them samsung note 5 pictures it will crap on the new Z5 phone.... just look at the samples http://www.eprice.com.tw/mobile/talk/4523/4953454/1/rv/sony-xperia-z5-compact-review/

Look at these camera samples:
http://www.xataka.com/analisis/sony-xperia-z5-compact-analisis
in my opinion it looks so good. I think eprice had a pre-production model or something like this.

The images are so noisy, I wish someone did a one inch sensor, my 808 still takes way better pictures than all of these.

Someone on reddit (hehihohu) posted this album and this video.
I think it's not better than the S6 but it's definetively a top 5 camera in my opinion.

alexfrias said:
Someone on reddit (hehihohu) posted this album and this video.
I think it's not better than the S6 but it's definetively a top 5 camera in my opinion.
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The audio sounds pretty damn good as well. Not bad.. not bad..

[hfm] said:
The audio sounds pretty damn good as well. Not bad.. not bad..
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Yeah not bad at all, I will wait a bit more though and see if they release it in my country, and if not then I'll import it

If I compare a zoomed photo between the Z5 and the LG G4 or Samsung S6, I can see a poor quality coming from the Z5.
For instance, I'm talking about the 2nd sample from this link. Go to the chart called "Xperia Z5 vs Z3 vs 6 Plus vs S6 vs G4 indoor camera samples", then find the 2nd group of pictures. Double click on the candle with the label that says "REWINED" (in order to zoom the photo) and compare the quality between the Z5 and the G4/S6.
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However, what If we use another camera, like "Google Camera"? I would love to see how the Z5 family work with that camera and know if the quality improves or dimish.

alexfrias said:
Someone on reddit (hehihohu) posted this album and this video.
I think it's not better than the S6 but it's definetively a top 5 camera in my opinion.
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It looks very good, but there is blurring on the top left of every photo (top right in portrait) probably because of misaligned lens. Sony needs to fix their QC problems.
Everything else looks fantastic.

Here are some pictures I just took using z5c stock camera app:
Imgur gallery: imgur. com/a/5eCzj
Original files: dropbox .com/s/mvw6ytn5181ciro/stockcamera.zip?dl=0
Here are some images taken with Google's camera app (play. google. com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.GoogleCamera&hl=en):
Imgur galler: imgur .com/a/6MgKJ
Original files: dropbox .com/s/km63872x7lns5ty/googleCameraApp.zip?dl=0
If someone would be in doubt that I have the phone:
imgur .com/a/B0Gjf
PS. Sorry for not posting proper links. This is my second post and I am not allowed to post links yet. DS.
EDIT: Sorry, forgot the second imgur link.
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itaq said:
Here are some pictures I just took using z5c stock camera app:
Imgur gallery: imgur. com/a/5eCzj
Original files: dropbox .com/s/mvw6ytn5181ciro/stockcamera.zip?dl=0
Here are some images taken with Google's camera app (play. google. com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.GoogleCamera&hl=en):
Imgur galler: imgur .com/a/6MgKJ
Original files: dropbox .com/s/km63872x7lns5ty/googleCameraApp.zip?dl=0
If someone would be in doubt that I have the phone:
imgur .com/a/B0Gjf
PS. Sorry for not posting proper links. This is my second post and I am not allowed to post links yet. DS.
EDIT: Sorry, forgot the second imgur link.
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Thanks for that info!
The "Stock Camera" seems to be a bit better than the "Google camera".
However both cameras are nice for me.
There is one thing with the Google camera that i don't understand. The "Size".
If you compare the first sample, there is a big difference in the size (969KB vs 2,67MB).
P.S.: Did you try "HDR" (if available) in the Google Camera?

thesebastian said:
Thanks for that info!
The "Stock Camera" seems to be a bit better than the "Google camera".
However both cameras are nice for me.
There is one thing with the Google camera that i don't understand. The "Size".
If you compare the first sample, there is a big difference in the size (969KB vs 2,67MB).
P.S.: Did you try "HDR" (if available) in the Google Camera?
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When looking at the settings in Google Camera, I can only use 8.3 MP for the back camera. Save location is off and there is no option for HDR.

itaq said:
When looking at the settings in Google Camera, I can only use 8.3 MP for the back camera. Save location is off and there is no option for HDR.
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Thanks, I just sent this information using the "Feedback" function within the app. I hope is just something that can be fixed with an app update (something like "add support for Z5 phones" ).

Are there manual camera settings available in the Sony camera app or via a 3rd party app? Especially manual shutter speed selection??

drsoran2 said:
Are there manual camera settings available in the Sony camera app or via a 3rd party app? Especially manual shutter speed selection??
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Yes, via 3rd party apps. All manual controls supported. No RAW support yet though.

so far I can't complain. definitely no artifitial noise reduction when zomming photos.
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more Z5 compact pics here
https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/

Excellent pics! Have you used Auto mode or some jedi tricks?

According to Xperia blog, the Z5 series was tested by DxOMark and found to be the best overall mobile camera they have tested to date (beating S6, Note series, iPhone 6 plus, etc):
http://www.xperiablog.net/2015/09/30/dxomark-rates-xperia-z5-as-best-of-the-best-sits-atop-rankings/

Zuk 1 camera interpolation?

I just bought the Lenovo Z1
The phone is perfect for my needs, but I'm not so happy with the camera.
I find the images not crisp enough, like if they were interpolated.
Anyone knows if there is a way to turn off interpolation?
Here is a sample.
i.imgur.com/lK3qnU7.jpg
Thanks in advance

Do you have HDR enabled?
Swipe up and down in the camera app to change the mode and report back!
(the UX/UI of the camera app really makes no sense...no sense...).

karramarrez said:
I just bought the Lenovo Z1
The phone is perfect for my needs, but I'm not so happy with the camera.
I find the images not crisp enough, like if they were interpolated.
Anyone knows if there is a way to turn off interpolation?
Here is a sample.
i.imgur.com/lK3qnU7.jpg
Thanks in advance
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Doesn't look too bad.
Although, im not happy with the camera either, it is the only thing that i dont like about it. The rest is perfect

My best camera results are with Lenovo Supercamera.
Enviado desde mi Z1 mediante Tapatalk

othe01 said:
Do you have HDR enabled?
Swipe up and down in the camera app to change the mode and report back!
(the UX/UI of the camera app really makes no sense...no sense...).
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Thanks !I checked the camera mode, and there were 3 o 4 effects checked (I've never touched thar section)
Disabled all and it looks much better.
After and before
i.imgur.com/kU9VJFC.jpg

Would be great if someone who knows about this stuff could recommend a better camera app than the default one.
I dont like the layout and the picture quality.

I prefer CameraZOOM.

Hanswurst02 said:
Would be great if someone who knows about this stuff could recommend a better camera app than the default one.
I dont like the layout and the picture quality.
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This has been the biggest thing stopping me from ordering one. On paper, the camera should be pretty damned good. Reviews have been extremely mixed, but it seems that reviewers only use the CM camera app, which has always been somewhere between 'meh' and terrible.
How does this phone do with the Google camera or F-V5, or any of the other common third party apps. One would think that since the Z1 is one of the only lower priced phones with OIS, someone would actually care about the camera beyond CMs crappy software.

How do you see the quality of the camera in general?
Tema cámara. Cómo la ves de calidad?

mmugatti said:
How do you see the quality of the camera in general?
Tema cámara. Cómo la ves de calidad?
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As I said, I see the pictures not enough crispy and interpollated looking.
I also missed the Ice Cream Sandwich camera look.
I tried this camera.
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.moblynx.cameraicsplus
This is the free version, there is another one without ads.
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.moblynx.cameraicsplus
I made this comparison with the same picture, same time and both cameras.
I find the ICS camera one much more crispier, so I bought the pro version.
Here is the picture.
i.imgur.com/GNBWVfO.jpg
I'll try to make more tests in worst light conditions.
(Sorry for the non clickcable links. I'm new here and can't still post links

Is the camera really so bad? I don't mind a phone with a decent camera, but if it's so bad it's a deal breaker for me.

MUG3NHC said:
Doesn't look too bad.
Although, im not happy with the camera either, it is the only thing that i dont like about it. The rest is perfect
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I too feel bad, and I am missing badly Color OS camera which I have used in One plus one, Any possible to develop or get it like taht camera effect, plugging in Zuk Z1..?

Sblast said:
Is the camera really so bad? I don't mind a phone with a decent camera, but if it's so bad it's a deal breaker for me.
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Well it's relative as my friend Einstein says!
Comparing it to my note 4, this camera is really weak!
Comparing it to my old nexus 4 it's fine!
It performs currently like an old 8mpx camera! I'm sure it can be improved with software!

You get what you pay for. As the guy above says it's relative. For the money it's super. A better camera app helps alot. Open Camera is good

this is one of the reason also that im not buying yet this device because of the camera quality though im not a selfie or camera guy. but im still considering a phone with good camera. hope Cyanogen improves the camera performance on this device.

I don't have any problem with camera it's ok not really good, If you are using Cynogen camera 10 i believe you will get much better clarity for the pictures...

That's true CameraNext Mod doing the job better quality but still not as we all want.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/one...eranextmod-t3086513/post60202401#post60202401

Sblast said:
Is the camera really so bad? I don't mind a phone with a decent camera, but if it's so bad it's a deal breaker for me.
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It's not bad. To have a reference, it's very similar to the OnePlus One.

javirenart said:
It's not bad. To have a reference, it's very similar to the OnePlus One.
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Yes. Very similar.
Only different in video. No 2K video, but yes it has 60fps normal speed video
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abelvarela said:
Yes. Very similar.
Only different in video. No 2K video, but yes it has 60fps normal speed video
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Alex from Exodus says he may be able to implement 4k recording as the hardware supports it, but he hasn't got enough donations to buy the device.
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3rd Party Camera Apps for Xperia XZ Premium

Hey XZP owners is there any 3rd party camera apps which supports 19 mp full resolution setting. I already tried fv-5 and better camera but showing only 8 mp maximum resolution.

Open Camera is pretty much the best camera app in the store imo.

mukul93 said:
Hey XZP owners is there any 3rd party camera apps which supports 19 mp full resolution setting. I already tried fv-5 and better camera but showing only 8 mp maximum resolution.
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Someone posted that antuutu benchmark program says the rear camera is only 8.3MP. Maybe not an error after all. Can somebody download phone info and let us know that has the phone. I'll wont be getting my girlfriend's phone until after July 3rd

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You mean this one
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It's only 8.3 MP if you use 3rd party software. Reason is Sonys pathetic, no self-esteem move to LIMIT the API-2 interface to 8.3 in case 3rd party apps are being used.
Just so you understand this: You paid for a phone and Sony LITERALLY FREAKING TELLS YOU what software to use with it. They actually block it. And the best part of it, they don't even get their own freakin software straight.
I was so looking forward to this phone, seriously. Now I'm going to sell it, hope some dude pays ~650 $ and get me an S8 or HTC. Never ever ever again Sony. This is so so so ridiculous.

Return it and stop complaining.

Now Camera MX showing 19 mp full resolution. Enjoy.

mukul93 said:
Now Camera MX showing 19 mp full resolution. Enjoy.
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Nothing to enjoy here. Camera MX does not offer Camera API-2 support and hence can't make use of manual exposure or ISO settings. It's not about using "some" 3rd party app but making use of the cameras potential.

What about open camera from gp
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sfkaudi said:
What about open camera from gp
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sfkaudi said:
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Turn it on and see for yourself if you don't believe me.
Only 8 MP when using API2 and 1/10sec exposure time. Sony blocks it.

try this app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.riseupgames.proshot2

Open camera and camera zoom allow 19.2 selection.
Also in FV5 force the legacy driver and 19.2 is available.

Snap Camera, superior to all!

FartyParty said:
Snap Camera, superior to all!
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Interesting discussion...
Since I previously bought just about all camera apps in the past 4-5 years I confirm that the paid versions on Camera Zoom FX and Vignette both support full features. Again, these are the premium versions which do unlock extra features

Experia xz camera
An 19Mpixel camera only has 50% green 25% blou and 25%red pixels so 8,2Mpixels is not bad åt all!

WildBit said:
Interesting discussion...
Since I previously bought just about all camera apps in the past 4-5 years I confirm that the paid versions on Camera Zoom FX and Vignette both support full features. Again, these are the premium versions which do unlock extra features
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But is there any difference in image quality between those apps and the stock app? I've tried AOSP with the Google Camera and that is so much better than stock. There isn't really any difference between open camera and the xz2 camera app
Open Camera crop
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Moarten said:
But is there any difference in image quality between those apps and the stock app? I've tried AOSP with the Google Camera and that is so much better than stock. There isn't really any difference between open camera and the xz2 camera app
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How can I use Google camera? It's much better than Sony stock camera?

tainhao said:
How can I use Google camera? It's much better than Sony stock camera?
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Only if you have flashed AOSP (well maybe it works on stock but then there is no difference in image quality). The images are much sharper, have more detail and in low light they are a bit brighter. HOWEVER, you lose the noise reduction so there is a lot of noise in the images. You can correct this with an app like lightroom, but thats a lot of work if you just want to take a quick photo of something.
I've made some test photo's with AOSP and google camera a while ago. It was a lot darker when I took the bicycle photo's than the images suggest, but zoom in and you see the amount of detail (and noise) it has.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1uJvTuUjjBqDZ3YzV3awAZldzFqFNniza

Moarten said:
Only if you have flashed AOSP (well maybe it works on stock but then there is no difference in image quality). The images are much sharper, have more detail and in low light they are a bit brighter. HOWEVER, you lose the noise reduction so there is a lot of noise in the images. You can correct this with an app like lightroom, but thats a lot of work if you just want to take a quick photo of something.
I've made some test photo's with AOSP and google camera a while ago. It was a lot darker when I took the bicycle photo's than the images suggest, but zoom in and you see the amount of detail (and noise) it has.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1uJvTuUjjBqDZ3YzV3awAZldzFqFNniza
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Do you try this?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/pom-snappatch-xperia-aosp-t3777322
And this?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xz-premium/how-to/solved-xperia-aosp-problems-stock-t3776857
Is the noise reduction working with Google camera?