Yesterday, we confirmed you the Galaxy S25 Extremely vs. S24 Extremely digicam shootout – now it is time for half two. Yesterday, we may solely shoot pictures on the occasion location, however in the present day we each walked round San Jose with the Extremely in hand, so we’ve got extra pictures to share.
Many (if no more) modifications will come from the brand new Snapdragon 8 Elite ISP – Samsung has saved many of the digicam {hardware} the identical, apart from the ultra-wide module.
Beginning with the principle 200MP digicam set to its default 12MP mode, the distinction in picture processing is extra noticeable indoors. The older Galaxy S24 Extremely produces sharp pictures – although it may possibly go locations. Coloration rendering is fairly related, even when the 2 telephones do not at all times agree on white stability.
Predominant digicam: Samsung Galaxy S25 Extremely
Predominant digicam: Samsung Galaxy S24 Extremely
The distinction in sharpness turns into extra obvious in the dead of night. Coloration rendering can be totally different, with the S25 leaning extra in the direction of ultra-warm colours.
Predominant digicam, evening: Samsung Galaxy S25 Extremely
Predominant digicam, evening: Samsung Galaxy S24 Extremely
Transferring to the mid-range zoom digicam, the outcomes are very related although not an identical – the older cellphone tries to overextend the shadows and finally ends up with extra noise. These are small variations, although.
3x Digicam: Samsung Galaxy S25 Extremely
3x Digicam: Samsung Galaxy S24 Extremely
Utilizing the identical 3x digicam in the dead of night, the distinction in noise is extra pronounced with the brand new S25 Extremely producing sharper-looking pictures whereas preserving extra element.
3x Digicam, Evening: Samsung Galaxy S25 Extremely
3x Digicam, Evening: Samsung Galaxy S24 Extremely
We dial the zoom degree to 5x and see that the hole between the 2 generations shrinks even additional. The older mannequin once more produces a barely noisier picture, however solely simply.
5x Digicam: Samsung Galaxy S25 Extremely
5x Digicam: Samsung Galaxy S24 Extremely
This results in evening time pictures taken with 5x cameras.
5x Digicam, Evening: Samsung Galaxy S25 Extremely
5x Digicam, Evening: Samsung Galaxy S24 Extremely
Subsequent is the 10x digicam – a 50MP sensor paired with a 111mm lens. It is the identical {hardware}, so far as we’re instructed, however the brand new Galaxy S25 Extremely produces considerably extra detailed pictures and does a greater job of reining in lens aberrations.
10x Digicam: Samsung Galaxy S25 Extremely
10x Digicam: Samsung Galaxy S24 Extremely
In darkness, the hole closes once more, however the older S24 Extremely leaves extra noise within the picture and manages to protect a bit extra element in doing so.
10x Digicam, Evening: Samsung Galaxy S25 Extremely
10x Digicam, Evening: Samsung Galaxy S24 Extremely
Now, let’s take a look at the digicam that truly obtained the brand new {hardware} this era – ultrawide. It now packs a 50MP sensor with a 120° lens, up from 12MP, although it places its output on the similar decision.
The older Galaxy S24 Extremely tends to lean extra when accelerating and it is fairly noticeable at occasions. Though, it does handle to point out extra element in locations.
Extremely Extensive Digicam: Samsung Galaxy S25 Extremely
Extremely Extensive Digicam: Samsung Galaxy S24 Extremely
At nighttime, the older mannequin produced noticeably noisy pictures – no shock right here, noise discount being one of many advantages of pixel binning.
Extremely Extensive Digicam, Evening: Samsung Galaxy S25 Extremely
Extremely Extensive Digicam, Evening: Samsung Galaxy S24 Extremely
On ultraphones, the ultrawide digicam can be answerable for macro photographs. Here is a pattern – together with a 50MP macro shot to point out off the brand new sensor.
Macro shot from Galaxy S25 Extremely: 12MP • 50MP
Macro shot from Galaxy S24 Extremely: 12MP
The ultimate digicam onboard, the 12MP selfie digicam, stays the identical as final yr. In consequence, pictures are fairly related, though the brand new S25 Extremely’s photographs once more have much less noise.
Selfie Digicam: Samsung Galaxy S25 Extremely
Selfie Digicam: Samsung Galaxy S24 Extremely
Lastly, listed below are 4K movies shot with the principle digicam at 30fps:
We additionally shot 4K movies with the principle cameras at evening:
This was our first prolonged photograph shoot with the Samsung Galaxy S25 Extremely – in all probability the primary of many. Extra in-depth exams are being completed to seek out out what has and hasn’t modified by way of picture high quality.