Samsung Galaxy S6 / S6 edge vs Apple iPhone 6 – in-depth camera comparison

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As we are about to post our detailed comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S6 and Apple iPhone 6, we decided to do a photo comparison to show you the difference between the two cameras.

You can read the full Samsung Galaxy S6 review here.

You can read the full Samsung Galaxy S6 edge review here.

You can read the full Apple iPhone 6 review here.

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Specifications

The Samsung Galaxy S6 sports a 16MP (5312 x 2988 pixels) rear camera with f/1.9 aperture and Optical Image Stabilization. The sensor found in the device is the same Sony IMX 240 Exmor RS sensor as the one found in the Galaxy Note 4, but with improved optics and cool new features.

Apple iPhone 6 has an 8-megapixel (3264 x 2448 pixels) rear camera with a completely new sensor, f/2.2 aperture and software image stabilization.

Specs Sheet

SmartphoneSamsung Galaxy S6Apple iPhone 6
Sensor model Sony IMX240 Exmor RS (with improved optics)Sony Exmor RS
Sensor size5.95 x 3.35 mm (0.27″)4.8 x 3.6 mm (0.24″)
Image resolution5312 x 29883264 x 2448
Aperturef/1.9f/2.2
Video resolution4K@30fpsFullHD@60fps
Pixel size1.12 μm1.471 μm

Sample photos

We took some photos under different light conditions with both devices, and we would like to share them with you, so you can decide for yourselves which phone performs better in the camera department.

Low light and indoor conditions photos


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Day light and outdoor conditions photos

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In-depth tests

Color reproduction

In the scheme below you can see how accurate the color reproduction is. It is hard to tell which device performs better, but it is clear to see that they both do incredibly well.

Samsung Galaxy 6

Bluevery good
Greengood
Redacceptable
Yellowexcellent
Magentavery good
Cyangood
Whitevery good
Grayvery good

Apple iPhone 6

Bluegood
Greenvery good
Redvery good
Yellowgood
Magentagood
Cyanvery good
Whiteexcellent
Graygood


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Resolution

We measure the camera’s resolution in LPH (Lines per Picture Height), which is affected by both the lens and the sensor. To conduct our test, we use the ISO 12233 test chart.


Galaxy S6’s camera exceeded the range of the chart by achieving maximum resolution of 2700 LPH at the center. This is a good indicator for the reproduced details.

The camera of the iPhone 6 reaches a maximum resolution of 2030 lph in the center of the field, placing it ahead of some 13-megapixel devices.

Using our test composition, we can gain a subjective but fairly accurate view of the resolution, sharpness, color noise and chromatic aberrations.


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Note that the result of Galaxy S6 was one of the highest-quality test photos that we’ve ever made with a smartphone camera.

Apple iPhone 6
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Apple iPhone 6
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The text is easy to read in both photos.

Color noise and aberrations


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There are no signs of chromatic aberrations at all. The shadows are perfectly reproduced with very low levels of color noise.

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Minor signs of chromatic aberrations and low levels of color noise, mainly in the shaded areas.

Video recording and image stabilization

To end the in-depth camera comparison between two of the best devices currently on the market, would like to share some sample videos we took, as well as a side-by-side video of how the optical image stabilization in Galaxy S6 and the software image stabilization in iPhone 6 hold up.


Samsung Galaxy S6


Apple iPhone 6

Keep in mind that the Samsung Galaxy S6 video was recorded in 4K@30fps resolution, while that of the iPhone 6 is in FullHD@30fps (the default camera setting).

To see the videos in their actual quality, click on the gear (lower right) and choose the highest resolution.

You can read the full Samsung Galaxy S6 review here.

You can read the full Samsung Galaxy S6 edge review here.

You can read the full Apple iPhone 6 review here.

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8 années il y a un an

I love the S6 Edge, my only problem with it is, I can’t make it compatable with my mac.