Samsung Galaxy S7 vs Galaxy S6 – camera comparison
One of the main improvements in Galaxy S7 compared to its predecessor the camera. The new model sports a 12MP rear camera, which for some may not seem like an upgrade considering that the Galaxy S6 had a 16MP shooter. However, this year’s flagship boasts bigger pixels (1.4 µm vs 1.12 µm) and f/1.7 aperture, which is superior to Galaxy S6’s f/1.9. Anyway, we’re again presented with a couple of neat features such as fast autofocus, 4K video recording and a lot of manual settings and shooting modes in the camera menu. Aside from the raw comparison of the specs of both devices, we’ve also prepared a couple of sample shots so you can see the actual difference in the photo quality. The photos taken with the Galaxy S7 are on the left while the ones from the Galaxy S6 are on the right.
You can check out our full in-depth review of Samsung Galaxy S7 here, while information about the price and availability can be found at the following link: http://amzn.to/1TA0Sce
You can check out our full in-depth review of Samsung Galaxy S6 here, while information about the price and availability can be found at the following link: http://amzn.to/1TA0Q4c
Specs sheet
| Smartphone | Samsung Galaxy S7 | Samsung Galaxy S6 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor model | Sony IMX260 Exmor RS | Sony IMX240 Exmor RS |
| Photo resolution | 4032 х 3024 pixels | 5312 x 2988 pixels |
| Aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.9 |
| Video resolution | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Pixel size | 1.4 μm | 1.12 μm |
Color reproduction
On the graph below you can see how both Galaxy devices did in our color reproduction test. It’s hard to say which one did best, but it is obvious to see that both performed quite good.
Samsung Galaxy 7
| Blue | satisfactory |
|---|---|
| Green | good |
| Red | good |
| Yellow | very good |
| Magenta | very good |
| Cyan | very good |
| White | good |
| Grey | excellent |
Samsung Galaxy S6
| Blue | very good |
|---|---|
| Green | good |
| Red | acceptable |
| Yellow | excellent |
| Magenta | very good |
| Cyan | good |
| White | very good |
| Grey | very good |
Resolution
Samsung Galaxy S7’s camera reached a maximum resolution of 2200 lph in the center of the field, leading to very detailed photos.
Galaxy S6’s camera achieved maximum resolution of 2700 LPH at the center, exceeding the range of the chart, and this is a good indicator for the reproduced details.
4K video
You can check out our full in-depth review of Samsung Galaxy S7 here, while information about the price and availability can be found at the following link: http://amzn.to/1TA0Sce
You can check out our full in-depth review of Samsung Galaxy S6 here, while information about the price and availability can be found at the following link: http://amzn.to/1TA0Q4c
Author: Hristiyan Tsutsev
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