First Look: The Groundbreaking Samsung Galaxy S9 Camera

It's no surprise that Samsung has made some exciting changes to newest Galaxy phones, the S9 and S9+. From increased storage capacity to faster processing speeds, the Galaxy S9 and S9+ updates are already getting rave reviews from critics, but where the new Galaxy phones really stand out is the new and improved camera capabilities. With technology that hasn't been seen on any previous phones, including the iPhone, Samsung has launched itself into first place when it comes to camera phone technology. Instead of building a camera to fit a phone, Samsung took a daring leap to build a phone to fit a camera with jaw-dropping capabilities. If you're considering the Samsung Galaxy S9 or S9+ as your next phone purchase, keep reading to find out what you can expect from this innovative camera technology!

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  1. What makes the Samsung Galaxy S9 camera better than others?
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    The most exciting upgrade to the Galaxy cameras is the ability to shift the aperture from f/1.5 to f/2.4, which means more light is let in when taking photos in low light, and less light is let in when lighting is bright, so you get clearer, sharper photos every time. No other smartphone on the market has had this ability!

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  2. What else did Samsung add to improve the camera on the S9 and S9+?
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    In addition to the ability to switch aperture, Samsung also added a dedicated chip for imagine processing, so the new smartphones are able to process photos up to four times faster and reduce noise in low-light settings, unlike any other smartphone on the market.

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  3. What new video technology is available on the S9 and S9+?
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    The super slow motion video capability is an exciting new change, and allows users to capture video at an incredible 960fps (frames per second), so you can capture those moments that pass too quickly for the naked eye to notice.

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  4. What other exciting video features have been added?
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    Not only does the Galaxy S9 and S9+ have super slow motion video capability, but you don't even need to turn the function on. The built-in motion detector automatically detects and triggers slow-mo capture, so you can get all those moments without fumbling through settings.

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  5. What kind of zoom capability does the S9 offer?
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    The Galaxy S9 and S9+ has an additional 12-megapixel telephoto lens with 2x optical and 10x digital zoom capability. Because there are two cameras, users can take photos with the Bokeh effec, and photos can easily be adjusted after they are taken.

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  6. What are the specs for the front-facing camera?
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    Both the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ feature a front-facing 8-megapixel camera for selfies, video calls and more.

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  7. Won't photos taken with the improvements in image and video capability take up more storage on my phone?
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    Yes, but Samsung didn't let that factor go unnoticed. The new Galaxy S9 and S9+ can accept up to 400 GB of additional storage, so you can store your beautiful photos and videos without worrying about storage space.

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  8. Is the Galaxy S9 and S9+ camera better than the camera on the iPhone X?
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    The new technology introduced on the Galaxy S9 and S9+ has not yet been seen on any smartphone camera to date, including the Apple iPhone X. What's even better, is the S9 costs significantly less than the newest iPhone.

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