The Samsung Galaxy S6 is almost here, and fans of the company are very excited to get their hands on the new smartphone. While we already know pretty much all there is to know about the device, holding it in one’s own hands is a completely different story, and users have been very eager to try it out on their own. We’ve already been getting reports from various critics who’ve had a chance to try the phone, and so far the picture is clear – the Galaxy S6 is going to be a very successful launch.
One feature in particular which critics have been paying attention to, is the phone’s camera – apparently, it performs quite well and actually manages to beat the majority of smartphones in its own market segment. The iPhone 6 was recently noted for having a good camera, probably one of the best in its range, but it now seems like the Galaxy S6 is going to dethrone Apple’s flagship phone.
Some reviewers have actually specifically tested and compared the camera of the Galaxy S6 against that of the iPhone 6 and other popular names, and the verdict is clear – Samsung’s new device is actually remarkably good.
And, as reviewers say, it’s not just about the megapixels – the phone captures its images in remarkable detail and quality, with vivid colors and sharp edges. Contrast is quite good, while the iPhone 6 tends to blur some lines here and there in the same conditions. It’s clear that a lot of work has gone into the drivers of the Samsung Galaxy S6’s camera, and the company’s engineers should be praised for what they’ve accomplished.
The camera is now more tightly integrated into the operating system as well, as double-tapping the Home key now acts as a shortcut for launching it, and the sensor is always enabled so the camera will be ready for shooting as soon as the button is pressed. There are no annoying shutter delays which can often make all the difference when trying to take a split-second picture, and users can start shooting almost immediately after pressing the button.
This has been compared against the iPhone 6 specifically, and it was noted that Apple’s device has a significantly slower start-up time for the camera. The phone apparently beats Apple’s offer in other ways related to its imaging capabilities as well, as it has a more intuitive software for the camera, making it a breeze to capture even more complicated shots. Apple may be trying to sell themselves as kings of intuitiveness, but Samsung seem to be beating them at their own game this time. It remains to be seen if the device will be received as warmly by its actual users, but we have every reason to expect that.