Google Pixel 2 Camera Shots! Show Us Your Pictures

[Quad150db]

Here is a corner case. Taking a pic of my screen with a Pixel 2 at home got some unexpected banding/polarization? The non-banded pic is from a Samsung S5. Ignore the resolution difference, the S5 pic was sent through Hangouts.

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The larger aperture and better ISO handling of the XL is allowing for a faster shutter speed and showing the refresh rate of the monitor. Your S5 has to use a slower shutter speed so doesn't show the refresh rate.

 

[Richard Servello]

Dang man I'm jealous. This is dope. Loved Reading Rainbow growing up.

Right! I was hyped. He's a super cool guy!

 

[kansasandroid1]

Just a couple quick shots I took once I got the phone setup. I'll be taking some more tomorrow

 

[Jeremy8000]

Same scene this morning using Nexus 6 (2014), Pixel XL (2016), and Pixel 2 XL (2017):

Nexus 6


Pixel XL


Pixel 2 XL

 

[dsignori]

Same scene this morning using Nexus 6 (2014), Pixel XL (2016), and Pixel 2 XL (2017):

Nexus 6
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Pixel XL
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Pixel 2 XL
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Nice. More please!

 

[prakash99]

Same scene this morning using Nexus 6 (2014), Pixel XL (2016), and Pixel 2 XL (2017):

Nexus 6
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Pixel 2 XL
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Is it just me or Pixel 2 XL definitely takes better pictures?

 

[Jeremy8000]

There's definitely a vast difference from the N6 to either Pixel. I think the Pixel 2 does better than the 1st gen Pixel (though it's not highly evidenced in those shots) but there's less of a difference - also, less room for improvement. I'll try to get a few more comparative shots later today. Got a little time before I need to send my Pixel back for the trade!

 

[anon(9072051)]

There's definitely a vast difference from the N6 to either Pixel. I think the Pixel 2 does better than the 1st gen Pixel (though it's not highly evidenced in those shots) but there's less of a difference - also, less room for improvement.

Nice comparison shots. But I'm curious which of the shots you think is most accurate. Both Pixel shots look better--brighter, crisper and more colorful--but is the building that is washed out in the N6 pic really as vibrant yellow/green/whatever as it appears in the Pixel shots?

 

[PowrDroid]

I love looking at these comparison pictures. Here's what I do to analyze photos like this. On my desktop PC I right click and open each photo in a separate tab. Then click the zoom magnifying glass to get each image at its largest. Now switch from tab to tab to tab and compare shots.

It's immediately obvious that the Nexus 6P photo is the worst one. Looks cloudy, lacks contrast and lack of optical image stabilization appears evident. Just compare the image of the palm tree in the left foreground to the Pixel shots. Another area to compare is how dark and lifeless the ground floor facade of the building behind the Xfinity truck is compared to the two Pixel shots. Those columns flanking the doorway are supposed to be white, not pale blue-gray.

Comparing the original Pixel XL to the Pixel 2 Xl is a bit more challenging. The first thing I notice i the 2 XL shot is warmer. The pavement and the entire shot has a slightly red cast to it. Or else the original XL shot is cooler and has a slightly blue cast. Only the shooter of the photo can tell us if the pavement is supposed to be grayish in tint or tend to a salmon pink tint.

Otherwise the detailing in the two Pixel cameras is nearly identical. Notice the address number "27" on the lintel of the building near the Xfinity repair truck. Easily discernible in both shots. One can almost read the lettering on the back of the Xfinity truck in either Pixel shot, in fact, I can see the phone number 1-800-XFINITY on the right side of the tailgate using a little guesswork. Check out the slats in the door(?) on the side wall of the building (far right side of photo.) Also notice texture on the tree trunk of the tree just in front of the Xfinity truck. They look very good in both Pixel shots.

But the area where the Pixel 2 XL pulls slightly ahead of the original XL is in the detail of the eaves on the roof of the building extension on top of the "27" building (upper right corner of picture--the building extension with yellow siding and white trim.) Look at the underside of the eaves. There are long rectangular vents in the eaves which are just a tad clearer in the 2 XL than in the original XL. You can barely see them in the 6P picture.

Another noticeable difference is the yellow fire hydrant. The yellow is more vibrant in the 2 XL than the XL. As long as you are in that area of the photos, the grout in the red bricks a few feet up the sidewalk from the fire hydrant shows more detail in the 2 XL.

Winner, by a slight margin, and depending on color accuracy--Pixel 2 XL.

 

[LeoRex]

Nice comparison shots. But I'm curious which of the shots you think is most accurate. Both Pixel shots look better--brighter, crisper and more colorful--but is the building that is washed out in the N6 pic really as vibrant yellow/green/whatever as it appears in the Pixel shots?

I got some good pics of of my Nexus 6, but it was dogpoo in shots that required high dynamic range... even with HDR+.

I just looked up that building in maps... but the shot isn't at the right time of day.... I'm guessing that the yellow is goosed a bit since HDR+ would have suppressed the glare from the sun.

 

[worldspy99]

Damn, all these nice pictures are making me want to part with some cold hard cash and buy a Pixel 2!!

 

[Richard Servello]

That's with the selfie camera....damn!

 

[prakash99]

At work...

 

[aximtreo]

next one, I clearly have too many toys in my office .
I really like the results for this picture. It's cloudy outside and I have your normal fluorescent lighting overhead.
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Nice chess set. Different to say the least. Really like it.

 

[Jeremy8000]

Nice comparison shots. But I'm curious which of the shots you think is most accurate. Both Pixel shots look better--brighter, crisper and more colorful--but is the building that is washed out in the N6 pic really as vibrant yellow/green/whatever as it appears in the Pixel shots?

The building as it appears in real life is much closer in tone to that as shown in the Pixel/Pixel 2 shots, though those are slightly oversaturated. I just stepped out and took a nice walk around downtown and captured a number of shots with each (N6/PXL/P2XL) which I'll be posting once they all upload, along with a photosphere effort and a couple of slo-mo vids.

 

[gnahc79]

Nice chess set. Different to say the least. Really like it.

Thanks.

Another inanimate pic in portrait mode , the lettering on the bag looks a bit strange

 

[PowrDroid]

Comparing the original Pixel XL to the Pixel 2 Xl is a bit more challenging. The first thing I notice i the 2 XL shot is warmer. The pavement and the entire shot has a slightly red cast to it. Or else the original XL shot is cooler and has a slightly blue cast. Only the shooter of the photo can tell us if the pavement is supposed to be grayish in tint or tend to a salmon pink tint.

But the area where the Pixel 2 XL pulls slightly ahead of the original XL is in the detail of the eaves on the roof of the building extension on top of the "27" building (upper right corner of picture--the building extension with yellow siding and white trim.) Look at the underside of the eaves. There are long rectangular vents in the eaves which are just a tad clearer in the 2 XL than in the original XL. You can barely see them in the 6P picture.

Another noticeable difference is the yellow fire hydrant. The yellow is more vibrant in the 2 XL than the XL. As long as you are in that area of the photos, the grout in the red bricks a few feet up the sidewalk from the fire hydrant shows more detail in the 2 XL.

Winner, by a slight margin, and depending on color accuracy--Pixel 2 XL.

D'oh! I revisited the pics and I got the 2 XL mixed up with the original XL. The original XL is warmer, shows more detail, fire hydrant is more vivid. The original XL is the pic with the car driving up the street; the 2 XL does not have a car driving up the street.

So, upon further review, the winner is original Pixel XL, depending on color accuracy.

 

[Jeremy8000]

Ok, so decided to spend my lunch break walking around a bit and getting some better mid-day shots for evolutionary comparison between the Nexus 6 (2014), Pixel XL (2016), and Pixel 2 XL (2017). Never bought the 6P, so missing that step. I tried my best to keep a steady hand and get the same shot on each, but human error will be on display with slight framing differences or motion blur.

Sets below are displayed N6 1st, Pixel XL 2nd, Pixel 2 XL 3rd. I've jotted a couple of notes in some places regarding my amateur observations and, more importantly, impressions of their respective accuracies in capturing color.

Charleston Harbor
*N6 shot was very very off here, despite a clean lens and being as still as with the other shots, so not included.

Pixel XL


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Rainbow Market
Noticeable difference in color of the N6/Pixel vs the Pixel 2. The Pixel 2's coloring is much closer to the true scene.

Nexus 6


Pixel XL


Pixel 2 XL


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Custom House

Nexus 6


Pixel XL


Pixel 2 XL


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Courtyard
Here the colors are truer on the Pixels again, though the Pixel XL loses a lot of detail in the heavily shadowed areas in comparison to both the Nexus 6 and Pixel 2 XL (e.g., visibility of the grating surrounding the fountain)

Nexus 6


Pixel XL


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St. Philip's

Nexus 6


Pixel XL


Pixel 2 XL
(not sure why, but it's shown as a 'thumbnail' below - along with that horrible N6 shot I mentioned earlier).

 

[jamezr]

That's with the selfie camera....damn!

Cute kid!

 

[PowrDroid]

Courtyard
Here the colors are truer on the Pixels again, though the Pixel XL loses a lot of detail in the heavily shadowed areas in comparison to both the Nexus 6 and Pixel 2 XL (e.g., visibility of the grating surrounding the fountain)

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But look at the blurry mess the trees are on the right side of the N6 photo. Especially the palm tree against the yellow building.