The 41 - megapixel sensor is said to feature 1.4 - micron pixels, OIS, a wide - angle lens, and
a variable aperture of f / 1.5 and f / 2.4.
Further, the Sony IMX345 has a 1/2.55 - inches sensor size, and the industry first
variable aperture of f / 1.5 - f / 2.4, the leak says.
The mechanical
variable aperture of the camera still works after numerous drops, which is commendable.
The optics on the phone include a 12MP rear camera sensor with
a variable aperture of f / 2.4 and f / 1.5.
The Galaxy S9 has a 5.8 - inch Super AMOLED display, comes with 4 GB RAM and a single rear 12MP rear camera with dual
variable aperture of f / 1.5 and f / 2.4.
It's what Samsung did with the Galaxy Note 8 and what the Galaxy S9 Plus is repeating, albeit with even more versatility due to
the variable aperture of its primary lens.
The rear camera on the S9 and S9 + features dual
variable aperture of f / 1.7 and f / 2.4, which is automatically adjusted based on lighting conditions.
Not exact matches
The Samsung Galaxy S9 + features a dual camera setup at the back, which consists
of a 12 - megapixel wide - angle lens with a
variable aperture and a second 12 - megapixel telephoto lens for portrait mode and optical zoom.
While the smaller handset won't have a dual - camera setup, its only rear lens will still feature a
variable aperture, much like the main module
of the dual - camera system expected to debut on the Galaxy S9 Plus.
Armed with an F1.5 / F2.4 lens — the first
variable phone
aperture we've seen in modern times — Samsung aims to reclaim the camera throne from the likes
of Google and Apple.
The most substantial change in the Galaxy S9 is an all - new camera setup, comprised
of a new «Super Speed» Dual Pixel sensor and a lens with a physically
variable aperture.
There is so much room for pixel 3 to improve dual cam dual ois may be dual
variable aperture and lowering the
aperture Of main
aperture from f 1.8 definitely it is not at it's current best and difference is just 1 so next gen pixel will crush s9 plus.
With updated and improved internals, a new dual - camera setup, and the intriguing
variable aperture system, the S9 is a worthy successor to the fantastic 2017 line
of Galaxy devices.
Trade - in deals and monthly installment pricing help ease the burden a little, but no matter how you slice it, that's a lot
of moolah for
variable aperture.
When I first learned that the S9 would feature a
variable aperture, I had high hopes this would allow for mechanical depth -
of - field effects.
The Samsung Galaxy S9 + features a dual camera setup at the back, which consists
of a 12 - megapixel wide - angle lens with a
variable aperture and a second 12 - megapixel telephoto lens for portrait mode and optical zoom.
Over the course
of this week, we've been taking a look at Samsung's new flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy S9 +, as these two devices are the iPhone X's biggest competition.In our latest video, available on the MacRumors YouTube channel, we compared the Samsung Galaxy S9 +'s dual - lens camera with
variable aperture to the vertical dual - lens camera in the iPhone X.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.Samsung decided to focus heavily on image quality in its latest devices, and the S9 + has a 12 - megapixel f / 1.5 to f / 2.4
variable aperture lens as its main camera, which is paired with a 12 - megapixel f / 2.4 telephoto lens, similar to what's available in the iPhone X.A
variable aperture is unique to Samsung's new devices, and it offers some benefits
The new smartphones take the same general design as the Galaxy S8 devices, with slightly slimmer bezels on the top and bottom.The headline feature
of the S9 and S9 + is a 12 - megapixel dual lens camera, boasting the first
variable aperture system built into a smartphone, which promises better results in low light conditions and hardware - based shallow depth
of field effects.
Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus has a pair
of 12MP dual cameras, one
of which offers a
variable aperture that can switch between f / 1.5 and f / 2.4.
Much
of the attention is on their cameras, with the smaller Galaxy S9 model having a «Super Speed Dual Pixel» 12MP sensor with a f1.5 / 2.4
variable aperture, and the larger Galaxy S9 + model having some sort
of dual camera setup.
The addition
of the
variable aperture is expected to improve image quality when taking photos in darker environments.
Although it packs the same 12 - megapixel resolution as the Galaxy S8, the camera now offers a
variable aperture that's mechanical, capable
of switching on the fly from f / 1.5 to f / 2.4.
The Hoya designed lens has a 35 mm equivalent focal length
of 28 mm to 84 mm and a
variable aperture between f / 2.7 and f / 4.8, allowing smartphone photography enthusiasts to get pretty creative with their compositions.
One
of the most interesting new features
of the Galaxy S9 is its
variable aperture camera.
Speaking
of the S9, and specifically the S9 +, its industry - leading f / 1.5
aperture might be matched by one
of the G7's two rear - facing cameras, although it's unclear if LG also plans to employ a
variable aperture solution
of any sort.
This second lens also works with the primary lens in wide
aperture mode to provide you with
variable depth -
of - field photos.
The primary cameras
of both devices are also backed by 12 - megapixel sensors and
variable -
aperture lenses which can switch between f / 1.5 and f / 2.4, depending on the circumstances, i.e. the amount
of light surrounding the handsets.
With its
variable aperture camera, slim smaller bezels, and Snapdragon 845 processor, the Samsung Galaxy S9 will likely be one
of the best smartphones
of 2018, but don't count out the Galaxy S8 Plus just yet.
A previous leak hinted at the possibility
of the smartphone having a
variable aperture that could switch between f / 1.5 and f / 2/4.
The Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus will come equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor for the U.S. models regardless
of carrier, and will feature things like a 12 - megapixel
variable aperture rear - facing camera (the Galaxy S9 Plus will have a secondary 12 - megapixel camera sensor), an 8 - megapixel front camera for selfies and video chat, and both devices will come with 64 GB
of storage inside with support for expandable storage up to 400 GB if need be.
The dual setup allows for one lens to use a f / 2.4
aperture while the other a f / 1.5
aperture, instead
of a
variable aperture like the smaller S9.
A couple
of weeks ago, an alleged retail box for the Galaxy S9 was leaked online and it showed that the S9 may feature a
variable aperture camera and that it could be capable
of recording «Super Slow - Mo» video.
For using the
variable aperture instead
of fixed one, there is a good reason behind this.
The cameras
of the both Galaxy S9 and S9 + smartphones are capable
of shooting super slow - motion video and also equipped with
variable apertures.
You must go for Samsung Galaxy S9 if you love efficient processors,
variable RAM and ROM combinations, an AI - enabled camera and
of course,
variable apertures.
Samsung has focused a lot on the camera this time as the primary cameras
of both the Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 + have a
variable aperture that can adjust as per the lighting condition.
Armed with an F1.5 / F2.4 lens - the first
variable phone
aperture we've seen in modern times - Samsung aims to reclaim the camera throne from the likes
of Google and Apple.
The real star
of the show is the dual camera setup, including the option to add
variable aperture settings.
We're also impressed by the improvements Samsung made to the Galaxy S9 +, which not only has dual rear cameras
of its own, but a
variable aperture on its main lens for improved photos in low - light.
The choice
of Android or iOS is a big one
of course, but expandable storage, a
variable aperture and a curvy screen among other things could push you towards the Galaxy S9, while the absence
of bezels and the extra camera lens are both things in the iPhone X's favor.
It's presently unclear whether Samsung will attempt to justify the price increase if one ends up happening, especially in the context
of the Galaxy S9 that's expected to be extremely similar to its predecessor, with its only two major improvements being a new system - on - chip and a camera with a
variable aperture, albeit one that still relies on a 12 - megapixel sensor
of a comparable pixel size.
The larger Galaxy S9 Plus is said to be more worthy
of a higher price tag, with its base model being rumored to start at 6 GB
of RAM and 128 GB
of internal flash memory, in addition to featuring a dual - camera setup using the same
variable -
aperture lens found on the Galaxy S9 but also an extra 12 - megapixel sensor mounted behind fixed -
aperture glass.
Despite the performance difference
of the two chips, Samsung's Galaxy S9 and S9 + smartphones will come equipped with impressive features like 12MP cameras with super slow - motion and
variable aperture mechanism that lets users adjust the
aperture between f / 1.5 and f / 2.4, as well as 8MP selfie cameras.
The Galaxy S9 lineup is visually similar to the Galaxy S8 series but improves on the camera performance
of the previous devices, largely thanks to the addition
of a
variable -
aperture lens, with the Galaxy S9 Plus boasting a dual - camera setup with a secondary 12 - megapixel sensor.
It was introduced on the Samsung W2018 last year, but the global reach
of the Galaxy S series gives the S9 and S9 + the distinction
of bringing a smartphone camera with
variable aperture to the masses.
You won't get any
of that on the small Galaxy S9, but you do get a killer single 12 - megapixel camera with
variable aperture.
The
variable aperture allows the Galaxy S9's camera to automatically adjust the amount
of light it can absorb.
Curiously, it appears the
variable aperture will have a negligible impact on Live Focus, the adjustable depth
of field feature Samsung introduced in the Galaxy Note 8.
It's possible the Note 9 will feature a similar camera to that
of the S9 duo, which has a
variable f / 1.5 - f / 2.4
aperture.
According to recent reports, the upcoming flagship duo will once again utilize 12 - megapixel rear sensors but ennoble them with the addition
of a new lens with a
variable aperture ranging from f / 2.4 to f / 1.5, with the latter f - stop being an industry record that the Galaxy S9 series should share with Samsung's W2018 flip phone.