There has been a lot of speculations about the Samsung Galaxy S4. It is its Zoom camera with 10X optical zoom that grabs the attention of the user and it is more like a camera and Smartphone incorporated together to bring the best picture and video experience ever.
The device is loaded with capable hardware to support this massive camera that includes a 4.3 - inch screen super AMOLED 960 x 540 powered with 1.5GHz dual core processor. The OS included is the latest Jelly Bean 4.2 version and the camera is 16MP. A secondary 1.9MP camera is situated at the front panel of the phone. These are all known facts about the device but there are more worth exploring on this Zoom camera.
Let us find out more about it.
About Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom Camera
The camera app of this device includes the Zoom Ring feature. This feature works even when you are on a call and you are feeling like taking a picture. It comes with an option of in-call photo feature that enables you to share photographs. You can simply click the photo and send the picture through a text message. There is a ring around the lens of the camera which can be twisted to start up the camera. This comes handy when you are in conversation with a caller. For example, when you are in middle of a call and you have spotted something worth capturing. Then you just need to twist the Zoom Ring, shoot it and share the picture in a message.
You will also be able to access Quick Launch and other shortcuts to the Gallery, Smart Mode and Auto. Additionally, Samsung has also included digital controls that has replaced the zoom buttons.
Another feature, Photo Suggest enables users getting to see public images. You will have the advantage of discovering the best vantage point of a tourist spot or any popular location.
Drama shot is yet another feature that comes handy for merging shots together while capturing moving objects. If you are interested in capturing high-speed action then you can use the Action Freeze feature.
If you are keen on clicking a picture with the best possible shot then you can choose to utilize the functionality of Smart Mode.
Is the Zoom Camera overhyped?
After exploring and understanding various factors and features that Samsung has to offer in its camera app there are other aspects too. Even though Samsung claims this addition of Zoom ring to be a revolutionary feature it seems as though it has always been so with a pocket camera. The features and options offered by Zoom are fascinating and definitely worth trying.
When it comes to the Zoom Ring, there are various camera modes that users can count upon. The camera modes help enhance images and capture better, flawless images. Interestingly the control feature is a surprise addition to the 10x optical zoom. Other things include a 16 MP CMOS sensor mounted at the rear end of the device. This sensor comes handy for capturing landscapes and close-up shots during low light conditions. It is capable of giving you the best result of your pictures in any given light conditions.
The feature of Photo Suggest for instance helps you tap image library as shared by others. This gives you a chance to explore suggestions for capturing best pictures based on location. However, it seems that this tool will only be useful if you are capturing pictures of same places and things. Another thing is that you need to have is a common viewpoint to connect to others.
Apart from what has been said already, you might appreciate the photo editing options and the ability to order prints from the device directly. You can even use the HomeSync option for cloud services along with syncing your pictures wirelessly to your system. The camera is capable of shooting HD videos 30fps.
Rumors are rife about Samsung speaking to Blurb in order to enable a direct print facility of pictures from the device. This would surely make it easier to get prints done.
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