Erencan YılmazSamsung has supposedly fixed a longstanding Achilles’ heel for its flagship smartphone cameras: slow shutter speed. With its next-generation Galaxy Z Fold 7 foldable phone, the company is touting a 7x shutter speed improvement over the previous Galaxy Z Fold 6 generation. If the improvement holds up under real-world use, it may finally allow Samsung to shake the “slow shutter” criticism that has long dogged its otherwise widely acclaimed camera systems.
Though Samsung’s flagship cameras are often praised for their great configuration and software optimization, the slow shutter speed has traditionally resulted in blurry or out-of-focus photos when trying to shoot fast-moving objects. The improvement is designed to provide sharp action photos, a major jump in mobile photography responsiveness for users.
Defeating a long-term camera problem
Over the years, even while providing powerful hardware and feature-rich software, one of the prevalent complaints against most Samsung flagship devices has been their comparatively sluggish shutter speed. Although it caused little problems with stationary subjects, it too often translated to blurred photos or subjects getting out of focus when users tried to shoot dynamic moving objects or unexpected moments.
This drawback too often resulted in missing important details in action photography, a source of frustration for phone camera users who use their devices as a main camera. Samsung says that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 will have a camera system with a shutter speed that is seven times faster than the Galaxy Z Fold 6. This big improvement aims to stop blurry images when taking pictures of moving things, helping users to easily “catch the moment” without losing clarity.
Real-world performance results of the new shutter improvement
Although Samsung has officially confirmed this remarkable enhancement, the company has yet to disclose detailed technical information or the methods behind such a notable boost in shutter speed. This absence of technical information creates space for speculation about whether the breakthrough is essentially a result of sensor technology, better image processing algorithms, or a synergy of both. Initial impressions and feedback from users who have tried the Galaxy Z Fold 7’s camera indicate encouraging outcomes.
The phone is said to be able to shoot a dog running with incredible clarity in ideal light. Yet, it is also mentioned that the camera’s behavior in less ideal light is still a challenge. This means that even though the improvement in shutter speed is considerable, ideal outcomes for action photography might still depend on a certain amount of light, which remains a challenging frontier for smartphone camera technology. The effort to improve this core pain point would dramatically contribute to the user experience of individuals who use their foldable smartphones extensively for dynamic photography, making the Galaxy Z Fold 7 a more practical and proficient imaging device.
Source: Android Headlines
