Google Pixel and Pixel XL: The Camera. Let's See Some Shots

[Richard Servello]

Yeah, editing is something I want to be omitted. Having people from here get their hands on it and posting unedited pics will be something to really judge it by. I don't think it'll disappoint though

Processing a photo is 50% of photography. Regardless of camera.

 

[EnemiesInTheEnd]

Is the dxo mark a reliable indicator ? How well has it reflected better performance in case of other phones ? Can someone give examples?

The DXO Mark review doesn't mean much really.

 

[EnemiesInTheEnd]

Processing a photo is 50% of photography. Regardless of camera.

I don't care how photos look after being edited. Virtually nobody is going to edit their images aside from filters. I care how they look before being edited.

 

[dsignori]

Android Authority posted actual camera samples they took at the event.
Shootout: How good is the new Pixel XL camera? - Android Authority

The Pixel looked surprisingly good comparatively in these. Very impressive indeed. Thanks for the link. Maybe not the best in all shots, but I felt it took the best in most of them. Really good stuff.

That said, I'd love to see outdoor ones comparing the same phones (I'm sure we will soon enough).

 

[dsignori]

Those are the same shots Google showed at the presentation. Most of them are from a pro photographer and at least some of them were edited afterwards

Agreed. Far more impressive for the Pixel IMO were the AA ones you posted the link for, since there are comparison shots from other top cameras, and since they are taken from a "normal" user. Normal-ish

 

[LeoRex]

Is there ois in this phone or they provide such smooth footage with just digital stabilisation !?

They are using the phone's sensors to determine its position in space very accurately. Using that method, digital stabilization can out perform optical methods.

 

[mookiekillsit]

Why are people throwing such a fit about lack of OIS when there's EIS on board? The camera is arguably the number 1 thing for me in a smartphone so I'm curious about what EIS lacks that OIS does not.

 

[Richard Servello]

I don't care how photos look after being edited. Virtually nobody is going to edit their images aside from filters. I care how they look before being edited.

But those are disposable garbage photos. You can pay $50,000 for the best camera/lens combo, but if you don't know how to shoot and process your photos will look no better than a phone.

 

[dsignori]

Why are people throwing such a fit about lack of OIS when there's EIS on board? The camera is arguably the number 1 thing for me in a smartphone so I'm curious about what EIS lacks that OIS does not.

Because generally OIS is superior to EIS. https://youtu.be/l5d2F6nP5MY?t=79


The Pixel stabilization looks great with EIS in early test shots, but we will see over time.

 

[LeoRex]

Because generally OIS is superior to EIS.

Devil is in the details though. The 6P uses a similar type of EIS that you can, say, add to a Youtube video after the fact. It examines the video stream and tries to determine camera shake and compensate. When it works, it works fairly well, but it depends on the ability to 'see'. If there is movement in the background, etc... the processing can get tripped up a bit and the stabilization will kick off until it can get a 'lock'

The Pixel does things entirely different. Google put all that work into Tango and Daydream, two technologies that, first and foremost, need to know exactly how the phone is oriented in space... its position, angle, motion... all of it. So the new camera draws upon that for its EIS.

We'll see how well it is implemented...

 

[dsignori]

Devil is in the details though. The 6P uses a similar type of EIS that you can, say, add to a Youtube video after the fact. It examines the video stream and tries to determine camera shake and compensate. When it works, it works fairly well, but it depends on the ability to 'see'. If there is movement in the background, etc... the processing can get tripped up a bit and the stabilization will kick off until it can get a 'lock'

The Pixel does things entirely different. Google put all that work into Tango and Daydream, two technologies that, first and foremost, need to know exactly how the phone is oriented in space... its position, angle, motion... all of it. So the new camera draws upon that for its EIS.

We'll see how well it is implemented...

Yup. It looks good so far in a few videos I've seen.

 

[EnemiesInTheEnd]

But those are disposable garbage photos. You can pay $50,000 for the best camera/lens combo, but if you don't know how to shoot and process your photos will look no better than a phone.

Of course they will. The DSLR I had 5 years ago or so would smoke any smartphone in image quality in the hands of an average joe.

 

[badelhas]

The Pixel looked surprisingly good comparatively in these. Very impressive indeed. Thanks for the link. Maybe not the best in all shots, but I felt it took the best in most of them. Really good stuff.

That said, I'd love to see outdoor ones comparing the same phones (I'm sure we will soon enough).

I'm hoping we can read and see some proper reviews soon.

 

[dsignori]

I'm hoping we can read and see some proper reviews soon.

Yes, I am itching for reviews too.

I took a leap of faith and pre-ordered (Since I am returning my Note 7), so I am really hoping for good reviews. Mostly I want a good camera, and at least DECENT battery life - if not better than decent. I ordered the XL.

 

[badelhas]

Yes, I am itching for reviews too.

I took a leap of faith and pre-ordered (Since I am returning my Note 7), so I am really hoping for good reviews. Mostly I want a good camera, and at least DECENT battery life - if not better than decent. I ordered the XL.

What storage capacity?

 

[dsignori]

What storage capacity?

128gb Silver/White

 

[badelhas]

128gb Silver/White

Wow, what an investment. What I think is much better is the clean stock UI. Don't know about you but it's much better than Samsung UI. Personal opinion, of course.

 

[dsignori]

Wow, what an investment. What I think is much better is the clean stock UI. Don't know about you but it's much better than Samsung UI. Personal opinion, of course.

We'll see. I like the new Touchwiz actually, and all the features with it. Been a while since I had a "nexus" - the Galaxy Nexus of all phones. I didn't care for the stock experience back then, but it seems to have gained features now (particularly with the notification area and quick toggles that are editable - FINALLY). We'll see. I am hoping for the best.

It's about a push returning my Note 7 and getting the 128gb XL on a payment plan ..

 

[mookiekillsit]

We'll see. I like the new Touchwiz actually, and all the features with it. Been a while since I had a "nexus" - the Galaxy Nexus of all phones. I didn't care for the stock experience back then, but it seems to have gained features now (particularly with the notification area and quick toggles that are editable - FINALLY). We'll see. I am hoping for the best.

It's about a push returning my Note 7 and getting the 128gb XL on a payment plan ..

I got rid of Sammy forever w/ my Note 4 before I moved to the 6P. The lag is just horrendous w/ every Sammy phone I've ever had. I do say this although my fiance's S5 is as fast as the day she got it almost 2 years ago so they do exist but a rarity lol.

Been searching for camera samples and still can't seem find any as of yet. Only a matter of time til they pop up.

 

[mookiekillsit]

The EIS in videos sick!!

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