The smartphone has long ceased to be something amazing, having become an integral part of the lives of millions of people. One such multifunctional device allows you to work, read, play games, have fun and stay in touch with loved ones at the same time!

And many high-quality models are quite capable of replacing the camera - both professional and amateur. Plus, the phone is always at hand, unlike a bulky camera. How to choose the right smartphone model and not get confused in the abundance of offers? Our review of Samsung smartphones with a good camera will help you with this.

Samsung smartphones with a good camera - rating of the best

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Samsung Galaxy C5 32GB

A very good phone, the price of which is affordable for most potential buyers. Despite the availability, it has excellent cameras - 16 megapixel rear and 8 front. Combined with the LED flash, F/1.9 aperture and autofocus, this will allow you to take great pictures even in low light conditions. Performance here is also on top - 4 GB random access memory that's a lot even today. In addition, there is a great processor with eight cores. AMOLED screen also will not disappoint a potential user - 1920x1080 pixels on a diagonal of 5.2 inches will provide a great picture. Thanks to all the benefits this smartphone from great camera receives predominantly good feedback, both from ordinary users and experienced critics.
Advantages:

• great screen
• acceptable price
• Possibility to use 2 SIM cards
• good picture quality
• compactness
• stylish design

Disadvantages:

• some models have assembly defects

Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) SM-A720F

Looking for a good camera phone from Samsung? Take a look at this phone. Perhaps this is not budget smartphone, but its cost is far from the flagship. The resolution of both cameras is impressive - both are 16 megapixels. The display is simply gorgeous - AMOLED technology provides excellent color reproduction, and the size of 1920x1080 pixels at a diagonal of 5.7 inches only enhances the effect of accurate color reproduction and brightness. It's nice that you can work with any applications, even the most demanding ones. After all, there is an eight-core processor, as well as 3 gigabytes of memory. The smartphone also boasts good autonomy - 3600 mAh is enough to work in talk mode for 23 hours. And you can listen to music for about 59 hours.

Advantages:

• beautiful screen
• cameras high resolution
• has moisture protection
• high power
• NFC support

Disadvantages:

• not detected

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) SM-A520F

Another model proving that Samsung does not make smartphones with bad cameras. Both cameras 16 each take pictures of excellent clarity. In addition, you can record video at up to 30 frames per second and with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels. The display of the smartphone here is simply luxurious. The 5.2-inch diagonal allows you to comfortably watch videos. The size of 1920x1080 provides high quality Images. And AMOLED technology guarantees good color reproduction and low power consumption. In terms of power, the phone will not disappoint either - eight processor cores of 1.9 GHz each and 3 GB of memory are a really good indicator. It's nice that with all this this model You can buy a Galaxy smartphone by spending up to 20,000 rubles. And the battery will not disappoint - 3000 mAh is enough to talk continuously for 16 hours or enjoy your favorite music for 53 hours.
Advantages:

• just a great display
• good autonomy
• high power
• photo quality
• lovely design
• water protection
• fast charging
• Always On Display function

Disadvantages:

• no optical stabilization

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) 32GB

Relatively recently, the line of camera phones has replenished new model. Samsung Galaxy A8 pleasantly surprised fans of the products of the South Korean manufacturer. Let's start with the screen. AMOLED technology, 5.6-inch diagonal, resolution of 2220x1080 pixels - everything is here to fall in love with the phone at first sight. At least fans of high-quality pictures will definitely be delighted. There is also a very good smartphone camera. With either of the two 16MP cameras, you can take stunning photos or record high-definition video - up to 1080p.

In terms of power, this model is also good. 8 processor cores and 4 gigabytes of RAM is a very serious application even for modern smartphones. It's nice that with a total internal memory of 32 GB, about 23 remain free (the rest is occupied system applications And operating system) is quite enough to store the entire important information on a smartphone.
Advantages:

• luxury screen
• excellent photo quality
• exquisite design
• good autonomy
• Memory
• double front-camera
• loud, clear sound
• IP68 moisture protection

Disadvantages:

• quite high price

Samsung Galaxy S9+ 64GB

Of course, among Samsung products, the most the best cameras today has Galaxy smartphone S9+. The dual rear camera has a resolution of 12/12 megapixels. The front one is a little weaker - 8 megapixels. Because the smartphone camera is equipped with additional features, such as macro mode, autofocus and optical stabilization, the resulting photo quality is simply amazing. The screen doesn't disappoint either. Its diagonal is 6.2 inches. This is quite enough to read, surf the Internet, work or watch videos. And the resolution of 2960x1440 pixels will leave the most captious owner without arguments. It's nice that in addition to high-resolution cameras, the smartphone can also please with reliable protection against moisture. Finally, there is good battery- 3500 mAh. 4 GB of memory and 8 processor cores make it possible to actively work with any application.

Advantages:

• good performance
• very quality cameras
• big screen high resolution with improved color reproduction
• marvelous slim body
• stereo speakers
• scratch resistant glass
• stylish smartphone design
• water protection
• light indication events
• wireless and fast charging
• large amount of memory
• iris scanner

Disadvantages:

• high price

Which camera phone from Samsung to buy?

As you can see, cameras in smartphones samsung medium price segment and above are simply magnificent. Even the most spoiled owner, who is used to finding flaws in technology, will be pleasantly surprised. In addition, there are relatively inexpensive models in the lineup that allow you to take really high-quality pictures.

We hope that our review of smartphones will allow you to find just such a phone that will delight you and will not disappoint you for many years.

And here the iPhone 6 proved to be the best of all. It has a better picture at ISO 1600 than the Galaxy S6 at ISO 800. But the main thing is to preserve the detail. Neither Samsung, nor Sony, nor HTC provide the same level of detail as the iPhone 6.

conclusions

The conclusion, probably, was easily predicted as you read the article. I find it difficult to single out one leader, so the best mobile cameras there will be two samsung galaxy S6 and iPhone 6. The first has a higher resolution, more manual settings, it is possible to take pictures almost point-blank. The second has no problems shooting in the dark, very realistic color reproduction and good detail at high ISO values. The extreme bad conditions(at night, at moonlight) Samsung performs a little better. The result is terrible, but at least something can be seen in the photographs. Too bad the iPhone 6 can't.

Well, the examples of Sony and HTC show that the number of megapixels is not the main thing in life. In terms of efficiency per megapixel, the iPhone 6 is second to none. And the combination of quality and resolution is best at Samsung. HTC One The M9 is ranked third in camera testing, Sony Xperia Z3 is the fourth. But if suddenly you want to take pictures in the pouring rain, or under water, only Xperia will allow you to do this. None of the other participants can boast of such protection.

To find out which phone has the best front camera, Olya and Lena went to M-Video, where they tested 10 smartphones and took 1,000 selfies. But they never came to a consensus.
In the first part, with my thoughts on the best front cameras on smartphones Now it's Olya's turn.

Recall the participants of the test:

• Apple iPhone 6 Plus;
• Apple iPhone 7 Plus;
• Samsung Galaxy S7;
• Sony Xperia XA Ultra;
• LG G6;
• Huawei P10;
• Asus ZenFone3;
• Redme Note 3 Pro;
• Meizu MX6;
• Lenovo Vibe S1.

To make our study objective, we took photos at the preset camera settings and did not change the brightness-color-contrast. And for clarity, we compared each selfie with a photo taken on our own phone.

Selfies and reviews by Olya

Apple iPhone 6 Plus

Left - old phone iPhone 6, on the right is the iPhone 6 Plus.

“It’s like in an old joke: “Honey, you are the best, and yesterday I was convinced of this again!”. Still, no matter how you sort through smartphones, I like the picture of the iPhone the most! Compared to my old "six", the new #6 has more realistic color reproduction. I don’t see any improvement: teeth are not whitened, wrinkles are not smoothed out, moles are all in place, facial proportions are recognizable. I chose with difficulty best photos(Almost all are successful!). Yes, the details (including superfluous ones) are visible at a glance. But I do look like myself. And I can remove wrinkles under the eyes in Photoshop, if I feel like it, I can do it myself. But I prefer not to.

Price: from 27,995 rubles. (16 GB) up to 34,295 rubles. (128 GB) on the M.Video website.

Apple iPhone 7 Plus

Left - old iPhone phone 6, on the right is the iPhone 7 Plus.

“I thought about changing my “six” to 7 Plus, but now I’m not sure. In terms of quality, I do not see much difference with 6S. The color rendition changes even at the slightest nuances of lighting, and sometimes unexpectedly (compare the collage with the following photos, they were taken from almost the same point) - in the sixth it does not jump like that. Clarity and brightness are clearly enhanced - why? If I need, I can do it in special programs. And if not, how do you remove it?

Price: from 59 900 rubles. (32 GB) up to 74,990 rubles. (256 GB) on the M.Video website.

Samsung Galaxy S7

On the left is an old iPhone 6, on the right is a Samsung Galaxy S7.

“People who say that Samsung has the best front camera, what are you talking about?! Blair at original settings, dusty color and distorted proportions. See what happens if you bring the phone closer (not close, but just not at arm's length). This is the “horse face” setting, narrowing the face to last photo- it is generally to whom and why ?! A definite dislike!”

Price: 39 990 rubles. on the M.Video website.

Sony Xperia

On the left is an old iPhone 6 Plus, on the right is a Sony Xperia

“The camera did not please: the face looks too smoothed. Not that I value my deep nasolabial folds, but, excuse me, where are they at all? They are not even close. The tint of the photo, if you do not conjure with the settings, turns out to be grayish - also not great. In general, I'm sorry, Sony Xperia, but you - by!

Price: 24 990 rubles. on the M.Video website.

LG G6

On the left is an old iPhone 6, on the right is an LG G6.

“Very wide angle and built-in filters by default. As a result, the photo shows a strangely shaped face with no signs of age. Wide-angle lens on almost all phones, but here the angle is just some kind of particularly wide. Pay attention to the diagonal of the face - the image is clearly very distorted, but I didn’t bring the camera so close to me. The conclusion is this: I have a wide round face, and you don’t need to make a thin polished model out of me without my consent, thank you.

Price: 51 990 rubles. on the M.Video website.

Huawei P10

On the left is an old iPhone 6, on the right is a Huawei P10.


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“And again in front of you is a model girl. Look how wide her forehead is and how narrow her little chin is. For me, the real thing is the opposite. I'm not at all against filters, honestly - I adore them, collect them and use them all the time. But it's one thing to brighten a face in a dark photo and make the whites of the eyes not so red after a sleepless night, and it's quite another to turn into an elf in a selfie. I do not welcome such transformations. Huawei - you're not doing well, I'm sorry.

Price: 18 990 rubles. on the M.Video website.

ASUS ZenFone 3

On the left is an old iPhone 6, on the right is ASUS ZenFone 3.

“All the photos turned out to be desperately pink - such ones come out, for example, in the Asian application Meitu. It also allows you to make yourself an anime character. Here it is also possible, if you conjure with the settings. Lena and I had a lot of fun twisting them to the maximum (ohhh, what big eyes I have!), But even if you remove them completely, the face remains photoshopped in Asian style: rosy cheeks, flawlessly smooth skin, snow-white whites of the eyes and teeth.

Because of this, all faces are approximately the same - the difference is only in the color of the eyes and hair. However, perhaps if you twist the settings a little more ... "

Price: 17 990 rubles. on the M.Video website.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro

On the left is an old iPhone 6, on the right is Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro

“I probably have the most pictures with this camera (after the iPhone 6 Plus). Of course, I liked this highlighted picture! #mysecondnamelogic But... But... No, I can't think of any "buts". Clean, undiluted photoshop, but beautiful, and that's it.

A very simple, intuitive interface is a big plus for me. Bonus - funny bells and whistles. When shooting, the camera determines the under and age of the model. It's so cute: you bring it closer - you're 26, took your hand away - 32, turned your face into the shadow - and now it's 42. How much?! :)) ”

Price: 17 990 rubles. on the M.Video website.

Meizu MX6

On the left is an old iPhone 6, on the right is a Meizu MX6.

“The picture is greyish, cloudy and too bright. The proportions are relatively realistic. For the price it's not bad, but overall I'm not impressed.

Lenovo Vibe S1

On the left is an old iPhone 6, on the right is Lenovo Vibe S1

“There are no complaints about realism, the proportions of the face are quite human, in the photo I look like myself. And here I am, here I am fickle, lacking brightness and clarity of detail. The photos do not seem to be blurred, but they are somehow unclear. But, given my wishes and complaints about previous phones, not the worst option.

Price: 12 990 rubles. (temporarily out of stock on the M.Video website).

Total:

Best/Realistic Camera: My choice is still the good old iPhone. And the most successful one is 6 Plus, not 7 Plus, as I expected (surprise!). the best photos on the original settings. I am absolutely satisfied with the image detail and color reproduction, the wide angle of the lens does not bother me - in any case, it distorts the proportions of the face much less than other cameras.

Best quality budget camera can't choose between Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro And Lenovo Vibe S1. Both shoot on the front camera very well - without the obvious kinks characteristic of many other cameras. And they are much cheaper! If I had to buy a phone, focusing solely on the parameters of the front camera, I would be torn between them.

The most tactful embellishment of reality: I do not know who to give first place in this nomination. I do not like when improved parameters are imposed. It's better to clean up a good source a little on your own than to put up with the average smoothed version that the camera offers. I am sure: in such cases, manual work is needed, manual! So I guess I'll keep this one for myself.

Funniest Camera: of course, Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro! Determining age (and gender! I wonder if I can look like a brutal guy from some angles?) Is a lot of fun! But, to be honest, this bells and whistles (like many others) can be downloaded as an application and put on any phone. I have on iPhone I used to have one like this too, but I got tired of it.

The most beautiful selfie: and here - unconditionally! — Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro. Of course, I don't look like that in real life. But any ego sometimes needs to be stroked, and the camera copes with the task by five plus. It's only embarrassing that she does it by default. And this, no matter how you slice it, is a scam.

Most overrated camera: Samsung Galaxy S7. If other cameras have enhanced scaling built in by default, here it seems to have worse scaling added. It’s only suitable for dishonest sellers of network cosmetics - to take a “before” photo: “Oh, look what you have grey colour faces! And the face itself, to be honest, some kind of horse ... ". And THIS is worth more iPhone 6 Plus?!

From left to right: iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 7 Plus, Samsung, Sony, LG, Huawei, Asus, Xiaomi, Meizu, Lenovo.

What pictures did you like the most? Do you agree with Oli's conclusions? Share in the comments :)

We thank Regina Rodnyanskaya, Evgeny Tsedenov and the team that works in the store in Kuzminki for their help in organizing the shooting of M.Video, Regina Rodnyanskaya.

From year to year, many smartphones with high-quality cameras appear on the market. Flagships from Samsung are always among the first and allow you to receive high quality photos in various conditions, and this can be done both in automatic mode, which even a child can cope with - point and shoot, and by choosing manual settings. The second, at first glance, is more difficult, but in fact, you can get photos that cannot be taken on other smartphones so easily and simply. I propose to understand in detail how to best photograph on Galaxy Note 8 to make your shots stand out and your friends marvel at your talents. But first, a few explanations of how the main camera on the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 works.

Galaxy Note 8 Dual Lens Optical Zoom and Wide Angle

Unlike the previous Samsung models, the Note 8 is the first to use a dual rear camera layout. On the left is the main lens, on the right is the wide-angle lens. Both matrices are 12-megapixel, but the angle with which they look at the world is different, as well as the aperture, the first camera has f / 1.7, the second f / 2.4. Please note that both lenses are equipped with optical stabilization. To see what the frame looks like in each of the cameras, you can use the Live Focus option, then the phone will take two pictures at the same time, you can see them below.

But the most important thing is that both during the shooting and after, you can blur the background to get a beautiful, artistic photo. See what it looks like.

For the user, this means that you are not limited to one lens, as on most other smartphones, you can take several shots at the same time and only then choose the one that you like best. Switching to the second lens also gives you 2x optical zoom. That is, you get a picture without loss in quality, there is no picture crumbling due to noise. Look at examples of such photographs.

Of course, the main lens shoots better at night, since its aperture is higher (f / 1.7 vs. f / 2.4). But if you remember that a few years ago, all flagships had f/2.4 lenses, it turns out that the quality of even a second wide-angle lens is excellent and also expands your creative possibilities.

A huge number of people believe that the most important thing in a smartphone is not at all additional settings, which give flexibility and the ability to customize it for any person, and the characteristics originally set by the manufacturer. In the case of a camera, this is a use case - point and shoot. Everything is fine with this in the Galaxy Note 8, as traditionally for Samsung, all user groups have been taken care of here. You can double-click the power button on the case and the camera will instantly boot up in less than a second. What's next? And then you just take pictures at any time, since the matrix is ​​equipped with DualPixel technology, it instantly focuses on objects, and you can take pictures, knowing that you will get a high-quality, sharp picture. There is no need to hold the camera and catch the scene, freeze, hold your breath. Everything works great and so. However, look at a few shots taken in this way, on the go and without any preparation. I have most of these photos, because in life the scenes do not wait for you, but you just need to see them.

Photography is not difficult, but some people believe that if they bought a SLR camera, it should take breathtaking pictures without their participation, agreeing only to press the shutter. It’s a pity, but this is not happening yet, and in order for the pictures to turn out interesting, you need to understand what you are photographing, and most importantly, how. I'll give you an example. A friend of mine is a restaurant critic and she often photographs food, which was once considered bad manners by many people, but is now ubiquitous. Photos of dishes in professional shooting are often processed in such a way as to highlight the central part, darken the plate a little. The shooting scenario in 99% of cases is the same. The Galaxy Note 8 has a special mode, by selecting which, you will get just such bright pictures of food.

And then there's a sport mode to capture fast moving objects, the ability to create animated GIFs from photos, and even use the main camera for selfies - the phone detects that you're looking into it and takes a picture!

Select desired mode not difficult, of course, if you want to get the maximum possible, and not just a photo in automatic mode. Another clue, very often when shooting outdoors, the sun interferes with us. This is where the HDR mode comes to the rescue, when a final result is obtained from several shots, where the lighting difference is compensated, and you see beautiful picture. HDR works automatically, but if desired, you can turn it on so that it always works. You can see what bright pictures for Instagram are obtained with this mode.

But if shooting on a bright sunny day you can see a difference with previous Samsung flagships, but it's not stunning, then it's a different story at night. Now the camera processes night scenes better, selects light sources and corrects the picture depending on them. Here you need to understand the peculiarity of the camera, it tries to make the picture as bright as possible, which can lead to noise. Someone likes to see everything, someone, on the contrary, wants to achieve a beautiful twilight. For the second, I recommend making exposure compensation at minus one or even minus two, this will allow you to achieve this effect.

Please note that the Galaxy Note 8 takes beautiful, saturated colors in the evening and night, that is, they are not faded, as on many other devices. This is a merit not only of the matrix, but also of the lens lenses.

Galaxy Note 8 camera turned out not just universal, it allows you to take pictures in any conditions. I'll give you an example. About five years ago, I didn’t even take out my phone at night or in difficult shooting conditions, because I knew that the quality of the photos would upset me. Then I began to try to do it, but the number of good shots was not great - how lucky. But on the Galaxy Note 8 in difficult conditions, the camera produces most of the pictures in good quality, that is, you spend less effort to make sure everything is as it should be.

And for those who are not afraid to learn a little more, there is a Pro mode. In it, you can not only adjust each of the parameters yourself (focus, white balance, shutter speed and color gamut), but also achieve the maximum possible result. It is thanks to the Pro mode that the Galaxy Note 8 can be called a full-fledged camera that gives room for creativity.

Many manufacturers do not give their users such opportunities, as this is a lot of development time, and only a few use it. I confess honestly that in manual mode I photograph only in difficult conditions and do not do it every day. But when I need to do it, there is simply no alternative, I can only get such a shot here or on other flagships from Samsung equipped with Pro mode.

Haven't said anything yet about another feature, dynamic focus mode, where you can control background blur and also get two shots (wide angle and normal). This mode is interesting for shooting portraits, you highlight a person. The shooting distance in this mode is from 1.2 meters.

It would be useful to say that the macro mode is historically very well implemented in Samsung smartphones. It is exactly the same here, the minimum shooting distance is about 10 centimeters, the ability to use even a second camera and get pictures that are unlikely on other devices. For example, look at how a spider is photographed, I am sure that many people like such pictures.

And I can also say that my children love to take pictures on Galaxy camera Note 8, because there are various stickers and you can turn yourself into anyone.

They work with both the main and front cameras. It's fun, but it's great for hanging out with friends when you're not just getting another photo from somewhere, but trying to convey an emotion. Here, of course, the question is how ready you are to use such effects. But if you do not need them, then you can not touch them, no one forces you to do this.

Nothing is said at all about the front camera, although it is present here, it has a resolution of 8 megapixels, it supports a bunch of enhancements (face color, eye size, skin tone, and others), which girls really like. And, of course, those very effects and drawings over the face. A good front camera, but in Galaxy Note 8 you can and should use the main camera for this, since the manufacturer has done everything so that you have such an opportunity.

The last thing worth mentioning is video recording. Of course, 4K is supported, the picture is clear and colorful, several microphones located on the case work very well. There is slow motion. Look at the video recording examples below.

ten years ago the camera mobile phone had only one advantage over a full-fledged camera: it was always with you. Today, the camera in the Galaxy Note 8 sets the standard, a level of quality that allows you to do without an additional camera, and this is a very, very good level. For most people, this quality of images is not just enough, but enough for the eyes. What's more, for most users who haven't had a flagship at their disposal, this camera will be the best camera they have. My experience proves that shooting with a smartphone in various conditions is easy and simple, and people like the resulting pictures. They constantly ask: “Are these photos taken on a smartphone?”. It's interesting that this question has been raised in recent years, but the progress in cameras is such that it remains relevant today, people can't believe that cameras have evolved so much. And if you choose a smartphone only by the camera, then the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 would be an unequivocal recommendation on my part. However, there is something to praise it for in other areas, which we will talk about separately. And to wrap up the camera story, here are some more shots that give an idea of ​​what the Galaxy Note 8 can do.