From Apple iPhone 14 Pro and Google Pixel 7 Pro to Sony Xperia Pro-I and more, discover the most impressive smartphone cameras to use in 2023.
Of course, not every consumer has the same needs or desires when it comes to specific smartphone camera technology. Some may want a camera that is best suited for shooting videos and creating content. Others may want the most effective but affordable option that won’t break the bank. Some may want portable, lightweight phones that make it easy to shoot on the go. No matter the functionality, there are several excellent smartphone camera options to make images look the best they can be in 2023.
Apple iPhone 14 Pro & Pro Max
The iPhone 14 Pro/Max takes better pictures than its rivals due to its advanced AI processing capabilities that allow for flexible editing. Apple utilizes ProRaw and ProRes, expert setting options that allow the camera to store as much raw data from the sensors as possible that can be used to tweak the image later.
ProRaw and ProRes can be paired with Night Mode, Deep Fusion, and Portrait Mode to produce as much detail as possible. The iPhone 14s also shoot incredibly clear photos in low light, giving them more versatility for content creators who need to begin filming in a pinch.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
In addition to the number of cameras and superior multipurpose lenses, the smartphone’s software makes the S22 Ultra’s zooming capabilities much more advanced than many of its competitors. The real optical zoom it produces allows for taking pictures from great distances while achieving the same granular clarity as taking selfies. In fact, the front selfie camera also comes with 40MP sensors and the smartphone can shoot video in 8K resolution, which is twice as sharp as most 4K cameras.
Google Pixel 7 Pro
While the Pixel Pro 7 takes high-quality photos and videos on par with iPhone 14 Pro, its post-production capabilities are second to none. In addition to being able to truly touch up old photos shot with previous smartphones, Pixel Pro 7’s highly acclaimed Magic Eraser can be used to instantly eliminate photobombers and unwanted background images. Moreover, the Real Tone feature can be used to accurately reproduce the skin tone of any given subject. The Face Unblur tool can also turn the perfectly composed selfie marred by a last-minute shift in autofocus crystal clear.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4
The Samsung Z Fold 4 phone camera consists of three lenses in the rear module, including a main 50MP wide lens, a 10MP telephoto lens with 3X zoom for long range, and a 12MP ultra-wide lens with a unique 123-degree depth of field. Even more experimental is the 4MP selfie camera located on the internal display to go with the 10MP front camera. This makes it possible to fine-tune a selfie pose by seeing how it looks on the display before the image is snapped. Between the expert RAW editing support and IPX8 water resistance, the Z Fold 4 may not rival the top three Apple, Google, and Samsung smartphones, but it’s a close second.
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