The 108MP images taken against light also suffer from darker shadows. As a result of the higher brightness, the 12MP images have crisper details when you look at them holistically. The 12MP images on the left are quite evidently more exposed than their corresponding 108MP images on the right. I took a few images in 12MP as well as the 108MP modes to compare how the smartphone performs in both of these modes.ġ2MP images are on the left while the corresponding 108MP images are on the right These bigger pixels capture much more light than usual, have much better details in 12MP as compared to the same shot in 108MP as a consequence of better lighting. With the help of pixel-binning, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra combines a grid of 3×3 pixels into a single pixel. While 108MP has been touted to be a real advantage in the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra’s photography, the real benefit lies in having bigger pixels instead of just more pixels.
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Next, I evaluate how the noteworthy smartphone performs when I compare the output of the standard 12MP mode to the full resolution capture in the 108MP mode. However, since this is not the only parameter to judge, I should reserve our observations until the end. The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra gets a good start in this review thanks to the primary camera’s performance in brightly-lit scenarios. The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra gets a good start thanks to the primary camera's performance in brightly-lit scenarios As we will see later in this review, the 50x zoom has some promising results while capturing astronomical bodies such as the Sun and the Moon. As Samsung progresses with a better periscope technology, they leave behind the gimmicky 100x Space Zoom announced on the Galaxy S20 Ultra. Additional to the 5x optical zoom, this camera supports up to 50x hybrid zoom (which is a compound result of the 5x optical zoom and 10x digital zoom on top of it). The periscope camera setup is also optically stabilized and features focus tracking. The f/3.0 lens that is paired to this periscope camera has a focal length of 120mm.
However, the ultra-wide-camera on the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra lacks autofocus capabilities and cannot be used for macro photography - unlike counterparts from Huawei.Īlongside the wide and ultra-wide cameras, Samsung is relying on a 12MP periscope camera that supports 5x optical zoom, an increment from the 4x zoom on the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra. This 1/2.55″ sensor features pixels that measure 1.4μm in size. The 12MP ultra-wide-angle camera utilizes an f/2.2 aperture lens with a 13mm focal length. Lastly, the primary camera also features optical image stabilization (OIS) to counter shakes and jerks in photos as well as videos.Ībove the primary camera lies a 12MP ultra-wide-angle camera that facilitates a 120° wide field of view. Laser autofocus is a welcome addition to this triple camera setup and helps with really fast focusing while capturing photos or in between videos. The sensor has a pixel size of 0.8μm and the pixels are laid across a 3×3 grid that allows the camera to output 12MP images using 9-in-1 pixel binning. The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra’s primary camera has an f/1.8 aperture lens placed in front of the sensor, with an equivalent focal length of 26mm. It comes only second to the 50MP RYYB sensor used on the Huawei Mate 40 Pro. The ISOCELL Bright HM1 is a 1/1.33″ sensor and surpasses most of the contemporary smartphone camera sensors including the 64MP Samsung ISOCELL Bright GW1. It is an improved version of the 108MP Samsung ISOCELL HMX sensor that was originally launched in collaboration with Xiaomi and made its way to a bunch of their smartphones. The primary 108MP camera utilizes a Samsung ISOCELL Bright HM1 sensor that was seen previously on the Galaxy S20 Ultra.
The hole-punch selfie camera on the front has a resolution of 10MP. The main camera is complemented by a 12MP ultra-wide-angle camera on the top and a 12MP periscope camera, which offers 5x optical zoom and up to 50X hybrid zoom, at the bottom. It comes with triple rear cameras, primarily highlighted by a 108MP primary camera placed in the middle of the three sensors. The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has a lot to offer in terms of cameras. 24fps and 120fps cinematic recording modes.Space Zoom - 5x Optical Zoom, up to 50x hybrid zoom.3x hybrid optical zoom, up to 30x hybrid zoom.12MP primary camera, Super Speed Dual Pixel AF, OIS.