Samsung Galaxy S5’s 16MP Camera Gets Fully Detailed

Samsung enthusiasts out there looking forward to the unveiling of the new Galaxy S5 flagship model from the company will certainly be happy to learn that the device appears almost confirmed to hit shelves with a 16-megapixel camera, and that specifics on it have emerged online.

The handset, set to arrive as an appealing enhancement over last year’s Galaxy S4, will provide users with the possibility to soot 4k videos at 30fps, as well as 1080p videos at 60fps, a recent report from SamMobile unveils. The camera will be based on new ISOCELL technology and will arrive on shelves with a dedicated camera button, though not a visible one, it seems. Samsung reportedly calls the feature Side Touch, and it will include it on the upcoming flagship in the form of a sensor at the bottom right side of the phone, where a physical camera button would normally be placed. Basically, users will be able to shoot videos through simply taping on the side of the phone, though it appears that it won’t work when in portrait mode or when shooting videos.

However, this is only one of the enhancements that Samsung will include in Galaxy S5 when it comes to the camera, as there will also be different ISO levels to choose from, along with camera modes such as HDR, Panorama, Shot and Sound, 3D Tour Shot, Focus Select, Continues Shot, and more. Galaxy S5 will also be able to snap photos when underwater, it seems, and will feature Animated Photo, a Night mode, Best Face, Best Photo, and Dual Camera capabilities, so that users could snap photos and shoot videos using both front and back cameras at the same time. Camera modes such as Mosaic Shot, Smile Shot, Frame Shot, Vintage, Cartoon, Add Me, Action Shot, Stop Motion, and Cartoon and Pet are also expected to be included inside the device.

On top of that, Samsung Galaxy S5 will arrive with a wide range of camera effects, including Grey-scale, Sepia, Negative, Emboss, Watercolour, Monochrome, Solarise, Vintage, Cold Vintage, Green Point, Nostalgia, Retro, Cartoon, Oil Pastel, Engraving, Fisheye, Noir Note, and Vincent. A series of other effects will be available for download as well. Moreover, the camera application in Galaxy S5 is expected to sport a new color scheme, in line with the overall system theme. The mobile phone is said to become official on Monday at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, so stay tuned to learn more details on the matter at that time.

Galaxy S5 to pack 16MP camera with 4K video recording
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