Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus camera to support 8K at 30fps, but no 108MP sensor?
The Samsung Galaxy S20 series » launch event is just around the corner. Now, a little less than a month before the big day, we have seen information leaked out about the upcoming Galaxy S20 Plus camera features and functionality thanks to XDA Developers.
according to XDA, the main rear shooter of the Galaxy S20 Plus will include the Sony IMX 555 12MP 1.8 μm sensor. The secondary sensor will be a Samsung ISOCell S5KGW2 of 48 MP, while the tertiary camera will be a Samsung ISOCell S5K2LA. We still don't know any details about the quaternary camera, but the front camera has the same 10MP sensor on the Galaxy S10 and Note 10. Interestingly, the information disclosed neither confirms nor denies the presence of a macro lens or a 108MP sensor. However, it is very likely that Galaxy S20 Ultra which will boast the ultra high resolution camera sensor.
When it comes to features, the Galaxy S20 Plus cameras should be pretty feature-rich. The device supports up to 4K video at 60 fps or 8 K at 30 fps, although users cannot record video at 24 fps. Front and rear cameras support optical and electronic image stabilization, and other features include zoom zoom, smart selfie angle, single shot and mode professional video.
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For those who can't remember, the zoom-in microphone is a feature introduced by Samsung on the Galaxy Note 10 that allows audio recording in a video to focus on the subject on which the recording ; user zooms in. The smart selfie angle is another existing feature that Samsung brings to the Galaxy S20 range that will automatically adjust the viewfinder of the selfie camera to accommodate more people as they enter the frame.
Single photo taking is a nifty feature that allows users to automatically take videos and photos simultaneously by moving their device around a subject or area. Professional video mode should give users more granular control over their video recordings, although we don't know if Samsung is impressive Director's point of view will return it to Galaxy S20 devices or not.
In the end, the information on this Galaxy S20 Plus camera seems fairly reliable, but we still have to take the leaks and rumors with a grain of salt. Everything can change until it comes straight out of Samsung's mouth.