Smartphones that can turn you into a pro photographer

Anyone looking to buy a good smartphone has to consider a number of features — design, storage, processing speed and so on. But these days, the most important smartphone spec concerns the quality of its camera. Many users are willing to spend big on their phones, going simply by the resolution of the phones’ front- or back-cameras. Take the iPhone 7 as an example. The new edition was pegged entirely on its professional-grade and top-of-the-line camera. But for smartphone buyers, there’s a world beyond the pricey iPhone. Here’s a list of five of the best smartphones launched recently, all of which boast inbuilt cameras that are best in the business.

Google Pixel’s camera is one of the best smartphone cameras available in the market. The main camera produces sharp and detailed photos. The HDR+ processing boosts the saturation and colors of the photos. The main camera is of 12.3 megapixels with a rating of 1.55 µm. The aperture of the pixel camera is f/2.0 and there is support for phase detection, laser autofocus and HDR. The pixel camera supports 4K video at 30 frames-per-second. The front camera is of 8-megapixels and gives a fantastic selfie. The lens blur effect works on both the front and the rear camera. Low-light performance of the camera is also good. Pixel camera also manages to add a slight tint to its images. Google Pixel is priced at Rs 57,000.

Galaxy S7 is the best low-light camera smartphone. The Focus speed of the camera is good for capturing spontaneous movements and moving scenes. The camera app is also very quick and easy to launch. The rear camera is of 12 megapixels and boasts an f/1.7 aperture. Galaxy camera also supports optical image stabilization, phase detection autofocus, and HDR. In terms of the video shooting, the camera can record 4K video at 30-frames-per-second. The front camera is of 5-megapixels shooter. The automatic settings are good but there is also a pro mode for photographers who want have more control over the image. The main strength of the camera is its low-light performance. Samsung Galaxy camera captures sharp images with plenty of details and even gives good image in fading light and indoors. Galaxy S7 is priced at Rs 43,400.

Moto G4 Plus camera offers great performance at a low price. The automatic settings of the camera give a good picture. The rear camera is a 16-megapixels and front camera is 5-megapixels selfie camera which gives a wider angle pictures. The camera has f/2 aperture and it supports phase detection and laser autofocus. HDR boost picture quality dramatically though it’s a little slow. Moto camera also offers professional mode on Moto G4 Plus which provide series of sliders to improve photos. In terms of video recording, Moto video camera captures 1080p at 30fps. Moto camera also comes with the face detection sensor which compares the brightness values, intensity of the beams of light that pass around either end of the G4 Plus’s camera lens and adjusts the focus. Moto G4 Plus is priced at Rs 14,999.

LG V20 has a dual camera setup which is ideal for group selfies. LG boosts its second lens which is expanded 135- degree wide angle view with more creativity options for a good photograph. The camera is also speedy to capture an image or shoot a video. LG camera offers detailed picture and a good low- light performance. The dual rear camera comprises a 16-megapixel shooter with an f/1.8 aperture and an 8-megapixel camera with a wide f/2.4 aperture. LG camera also supports OIS, laser autofocus, and HDR. The V20 also offers 5-megapixel shooter front camera that features a wider 120-degree angle. The automatic settings of the camera are good and V20 also offers user-friendly manual mode that gives amateurs photographers to try their luck. LG V20 is priced at Rs 54,990.