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Samsung Galaxy S24
camera specs explained
Your pictures will look more impressive than ever thanks to the latest AI-enhanced camera setup on Samsung Galaxy S24 series . Boasting advanced imaging software, cutting edge sensor technology and epic camera lenses, you’ll find everything you need to capture super-bright, incredibly crisp images, both day and night. Here, we explore the latest Galaxy S24 camera specs and why it’s the ultimate phone series for professional-level photography.
Which Samsung Galaxy S model has the highest camera resolution?
Samsung Galaxy S Series is synonymous with epic mobile cameras and Galaxy S24 Series is no different. With its remarkable camera resolution and advanced AI integration, it sets a new standard for smartphone imaging.
Boasting the highest resolution across all Galaxy phones, Galaxy S24 Ultra pushes the boundaries of what’s possible with smartphone photography. The 200MP main camera captures what your eyes see in pin-sharp resolution and natural colors. Whether you’re spending the night at a game or gig, you can now capture all the action from afar without sacrificing detail or clarity. With the groundbreaking Quad-telephoto camera, you get 2x, 3x, 5x and 10x optical zoom thanks to the new 50MP telephoto lens. And if you need even more? The epic, AI-powered 100x Space Zoom intelligently processes information to capture clearer, brighter pictures without compromising quality.
While the cameras of Galaxy S24 and S24+ don't boast the same level of excellence as Galaxy S24 Ultra, they still have tremendously capable camera setups. Both Galaxy S24 and S24+ include 50MP Wide camera, a 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP Telephoto with 3X optical zoom and 30X Space Zoom. Their front cameras include a 12MP wide lens so you can capture all the action in stunning clarity.
You truly cannot go wrong with whatever Galaxy S Series model you pick. But for those who demand the best and highest quality, Galaxy S24 Ultra is your go-to for capturing life’s extraordinary moments.
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Rear Cameras
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Front Camera
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Rear Cameras :
Wide: 200MP
Ultra Wide: 12MP
Tele 1: 10MP
Tele 2: 50MP
Optical Zoom at 2x, 3x,
5x and 10x
Digital Zoom up to 100x Space Zoom at 100x - Front Camera : 12MP
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Rear Cameras :
Wide: 200MP
Ultra Wide: 12MP
Tele 1: 10MP
Tele 2: 10MP
Optical Zoom at 2x, 3x,
and 10x
Digital Zoom up to 100x
Space Zoom at 100x - Front Camera : 12MP
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Rear Cameras :
Wide: 50MP
Ultra Wide: 12MP
Tele: 10MP
Optical Zoom at 3x
Digital Zoom up to 30x - Front Camera : 10MP
Is Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra the best phone for professional photography?
Equipped with a revolutionary camera system, Galaxy S24 Ultra redefines mobile photography and is the ultimate choice if you’re looking for the best Samsung phone to take professional-level photography.
With Nightography powered by enhanced AI, you’ll capture stunning details, even at night. Benefitting from an incredible range of camera modes and with added AI technology, Galaxy S24 Ultra is future ready.
Whether you’re stepping into the role of a visionary vlogger, recording simultaneous footage from the front and rear cameras using Dual Recording or delving to the realm of artistic night photography with Night Mode, Galaxy S24 Ultra has a remarkable camera lens for every occasion.
How can I take professional photos with Galaxy S24?
Achieving high-quality, professional photos with Galaxy S24 Series is easy when you make the most of the advanced camera features and incorporate some fundamental photography principles. Once you have familiarized yourself with Galaxy S24’s camera settings and modes, you can quickly elevate your photography game using the gamechanging Camera AI features like generative edit.
Here are our top 5 tips to get you started:
1. Explore Pro Mode: Pro Mode allows you to adjust camera settings like ISO, shutter speed, exposure, filters and white balance, giving you more control over your shot.
2. Utilize Nightography and Night Mode: Galaxy S24 has advanced Nightography features that optimizes the lens settings for capturing stunning images, even in low light conditions.
3. Experiment with Dual Recording: When it comes to creating dynamic content, experiment with Dual Recording. This feature is ideal for vlogging or documenting your experiences from multiple perspectives by capturing simultaneous footage from both the front and back cameras.
4. Master Pro-Grade Lenses: Take advantage of Galaxy S24 Ultra’s sophisticated camera system, including high-megapixel sensors and periscope telephoto lenses. These lenses provide exceptional detail, clarity and zoom capabilities for a diverse range of photographic scenarios.
5. Understand Composition: Apply composition techniques — such as the rule of thirds, leading lines and framing — to enhance the visual impact of your photos.
For more inspiration and advice, check out our comprehensive guide to taking good photos with your phone. Or discover more about what Galaxy S24 cameras can do with our Galaxy camera modes' support page.
Optical zoom vs digital zoom: what's the difference?
Optical zoom and digital zoom are two ways a camera can make things look closer. Optical zoom physically adjusts the camera lens to bring the subject closer without sacrificing image quality. In contrast, digital zoom uses software to enlarge images without making any physical lens adjustment. While this software makes images bigger, it can also make them blurry because it’s zooming into a photo after taking it. The more you zoom, the more detail you lose because the pixels in the image are simply made bigger.
The advantage of optical zoom is that it adjusts the lens inside the camera to capture the finer details and keep the image sharp and clear. The result is a close-up view without compromising the picture quality. Whether you’re looking to capture impressive landscapes or zoom in on a distant subject from afar, optical zoom keeps the clarity, detail and beauty of what you see.
What is low light photography?
Whether you’re exploring a bustling night market with friends or attending a cozy bonfire gathering on a beach, there are numerous occasions where you’d like to capture nighttime moments with your smartphone. With AI advancements in the latest Galaxy S24 Series and Samsung’s Night Mode technology, you’ll now find enhanced AI Nightography captures every shade and texture, even after dark.
Galaxy's Night Mode lets you take vibrant and highly optimized photos, even in low-light conditions. This means you can now steer clear of dull, blurry images in the dark. The pictures you take maintain their sharpness thanks to advanced AI multi-frame processing that merges 30 images into a single remarkable picture. This process optimizes the color and detail in each pixel so your low-light photos are now more vivid and detailed than ever before.
Curious to find out more? Check out our Nightography guide, which explains in more detail why Night Mode is the best camera setting to choose for low light conditions.
What is astrophotography?
Astrophotography is an advanced camera feature available with Galaxy S24 Series. It’s designed to capture the breathtaking beauty of the night sky, including the stars and planets, by using long-exposure lenses, advanced AI technology and cutting-edge camera software. The sophisticated feature utilizes the power of Camera AI to enhance the nighttime image by optimizing the colors and restoring the intricate details of the evening sky.
Sounds complicated, right? Wrong. You will be guided through the process via on-screen prompts, making it simple to snap stunning photos at night. Plus, with advanced camera capabilities, larger sensors and improved low-light performance, you can now capture the wonders of the stars and planets without the need for specialist equipment thanks to Galaxy S24 Ultra.
What is image stabilization
Image stabilization reduces blurriness in photos and videos caused by shaky hands or movements while capturing images. Galaxy S24 Series benefits from the latest image stabilization software to ensure clearer and sharper images, especially in low-light conditions or when using the phone’s camera without a tripod.
All the phones in Galaxy S24 Series have advanced Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), which physically adjusts the camera lens or sensor to compensate for unintentional movements. This technology is an essential component in ensuring your photos and videos have a professional and blur-free result.
Whether you’re taking pictures at night with Nightography or shooting videos on the go, image stabilization on Galaxy S24 Series enables the phone’s camera to deliver consistently clear and steady images, ensuring that all your favorite moments are captured with precision and detail.
What photo editing features are available on Galaxy S24?
With Spot Color, Object eraser, Portrait mode and much more, Galaxy S24 Series has everything you need to professionally edit your images. Plus, with new Camera AI¹ and Photo Assist,² your photos are set to look even more impressive.
Photo Assist takes the effort out of editing by making personalized recommendations and automatic edits, like erasing objects and removing reflections. You can even re-position and re-size objects to get the perfect composition. It’s never been easier to get creative with your images to achieve the best results.
You can find out more about editing photo and videos using the Gallery App here.
Curious to learn more about the newest Galaxy S24 Series? Check out our Introducing Galaxy S24 guide. Or for more inspiration about what you can do with your Galaxy phone cameras, check out our hub dedicated to photography.
- 1Galaxy AI features by Samsung will be provided for free until the end of 2025 on supported Samsung Galaxy devices.
- 2Requires Samsung account log-in and internet connection. Samsung does not make any promises, assurances or guarantees as to the accuracy, completeness or reliability of the output provided by AI features.
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