iPhone or Samsung: Which Brand Has the Best Smartphone Cameras?
Apple's iPhones and Samsung's Galaxy S devices offer some of the best cameras in smartphone photography. But how do they compare and which is better?
For most people, their phone is their primary camera, so it's no surprise why camera upgrades are at the center of smartphone innovation these days. If you're looking for the best camera on a phone, the iPhone and the Samsung Galaxy series are two of the best options.
Of course, personal preference plays a huge role when judging which has a better camera—iPhone or Samsung—so depending on your individual needs, one might prove to be a better option than the other despite its weaknesses. Let's take a look at how they compare.
1. Ease of Use
Although both iPhones and Samsung phones allow you to change the camera settings, most people rely on the auto mode to take photos and videos. This doesn't sound like a big deal, but the phone has to do a lot of work behind the scenes to figure out what you're trying to shoot.
One of the first things it does is identify the subject and focus on it as quickly as possible. This is important when taking shots of moving objects such as pets, kids, and vehicles. Both phones are quite comparable when it comes to autofocus, so no complaints here.
However, the iPhone has a faster shutter speed which helps freeze motion and avoid blur. A fast shutter speed is also useful when taking continuous shots (aka Burst Mode). Samsung's phones have a noticeable shutter lag, especially when you switch to a higher resolution mode. Read More…