Pixel 3 - Camera Technology

[scionluna]

Hello,
I wanted to know more about how the camera software works on the Pixel 3. I know it uses Google AI to improve the pictures but is it because the Pixel has a constant internet connection or is the software useable when there is no data connection, i.e. airplane mode?

 

[Mike Dee]

It doesn't need an internet connection

 

[18t]

AI/HDR processing happens on the device.

 

[Thegreatone3]

The Pixel 3 camera tech is pretty impressive indeed.

https://petapixel.com/2018/11/24/google-pixel-3-vs-sony-a7r-iii-a-low-light-shootout/

 

[Morty2264]

I do not know much about the new Google Pixel 3 camera; but do not worry - you do not need an Internet connection in order to take pictures!

 

[Delnic]

Idk how the AI works without internet to process the picture, but it works...

 

[Mike Dee]

Idk how the AI works without internet to process the picture, but it works...

Software and the dedicated SOC

 

[Fred98TJ]

Here’s a link to some informative.
I (Fred) also discussed some ISO misunderstandings in th comment section. Scroll down past the end of the article to the comments and click “read more”.

 

[Fred98TJ]

Opppsss. Here’s the link:
https://www.androidauthority.com/how-does-night-sight-google-pixel-3-work-926333/

 

[Kayza]

Idk how the AI works without internet to process the picture, but it works...

There is a dedicated chip on the phone. There is a reason why some of the features are not going to work as well on the older phones - it is software but also the hardware.

 

[scionluna]

Thank you for the insight. I was curious how the camera worked.

 

[kingrahman]

why google not use 2 camera, but the photo from all pixel phone is very awesome

 

[Dean Liensdorf]

Google doesn't need a second camera because they do all the magic through software. And they do a really good job with it and the AI tech.

 

[Kayza]

Google doesn't need a second camera because they do all the magic through software. And they do a really good job with it and the AI tech.

Interesting, though, that they did see the need for a second selfie camera. I'd love to see what they can do with the additional hardware on a rear camera.

 

[Mike Dee]

Interesting, though, that they did see the need for a second selfie camera. I'd love to see what they can do with the additional hardware on a rear camera.

There's a bit of difference though between the front and rear cameras. For the selfie cam they chose to go with a secondary wide angle camera. It makes more sense to have a second camera because of the lower resolution sensor. Shooting wide and cropping to a normal angle in this case would result in poor photos. I think it would be too much for the computational software to handle.

 

[cactuspete23]

Though there are now Profesional Cameras with up to 7 Sensors and Lenses; Still a single good quality sensor and lens can take the best pictures. That may change in the future !