Samsung Electronics has achieved numerous firsts in mobile camera performance and technology since the pre-smartphone era. From the Galaxy S’s 5-megapixel (MP) rear camera in 2010 — at the dawn of the smartphone era — to the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s 200 MP ultra-high-resolution camera, 50 MP ultra-wide-angle camera, and suite of Galaxy AI editing features, Samsung has continuously redefined what a smartphone camera can do.

“Always one step ahead” – For the past 15 years, Samsung has always been one step ahead, pushing mobile photography to new heights and ushering in a new era of Galaxy camera technology. Explore this groundbreaking journey in the infographic below.

Here are several ways the Samsung Galaxy lets anyone feel like a true photography pro.

Everyday Pro

A true pro photographer has the power to capture the magic in any situation and the intelligence to turn any moment into a masterpiece. That’s what the Galaxy S24 Ultra enables, with a high-resolution camera and a wide range of shooting modes, so you don’t need profound experience.

• The 200MP wide-angle and 50MP telephoto cameras: You can take high-resolution images in bright conditions, and when it’s darker, the adaptive pixel sensors with improved up to tetra squared pixel binning technology enhance the brightness and details. Now, you have the freedom to decide the type of photo you want to take, with no need for a full-scale professional lighting setup.
• Quad Tele System: Professional photographers rely on bulky telephoto lenses to capture stunning shots from great distances. But with the Galaxy S24 Ultra, you can achieve the same impressive results right from your pocket. Its popular Quad Tele System delivers optical-quality images at 2x, 3x, 5x, and 10x magnifications.
• AI Zoom: This technology ensures clearer, sharper shots, especially when zooming between 2x, 3x, 5x and 10x or beyond 10x. The details can be restored for crisp images — even at an astounding 100x.

This marks a new era for concert photos and videos, where anyone can take pride in their zoom shots. Even from a distance, you’ll shoot like a pro.­

Nighttime Pro

Capturing nighttime moments with loved ones can be challenging for most, as the lack of light often makes it difficult to do the scene justice. True pros know that mastering the art of light is essential, and with the Galaxy S24 Ultra, you too can make the night your ally.

Nightography naturally enhances details and brightness in low-light conditions, making those elusive nighttime shots easier to capture than ever before. Equipped with advanced sensors, optimised pixels, precise shutter speed and enhanced stabilisation capabilities, the Galaxy S24 Ultra was engineered for the dark.

Advanced algorithms on both front and rear cameras reduce noise, a common problem in low-light environments. While professionals have traditionally relied on tripods to steady their shots at night, the Galaxy S24 Ultra eliminates that need.

• AI analyses gyro data to distinguish between your movements and those of your subject.
• Wider optical image stabilisation (OIS) angles: This allows enhanced hand-shake compensation to ensure clearer, faster shots from any distance.
• Improved image signal processing (ISP): This analyses segments of an image to understand what’s going on in the scene so it can apply sophisticated editing and fine-tune specific aspects of the image such as sharpness, skin tone and noise reduction while also enhancing details. When recording videos, both front and rear cameras are equipped with a dedicated ISP block for noise reduction in poor lighting conditions.

Now, you can leave the tripod at home and still capture stunning nighttime photos like a pro.

Cinema Pro

Visually stunning movies traditionally required a crew to produce, but now the Galaxy S24 Ultra puts that cinematic power in your hands. Now anyone can produce captivating, pro-grade videos without a Hollywood-sized budget.

Pros know that shooting in high resolution allows their content to shine on any screen, no matter the size.

• Video recording in 4K at 120fps and 8K at 30fps: The Galaxy S24 Ultra opens up new possibilities by recording high-resolution videos in 8K or super smooth 120fps videos in 4K. Everything you shoot will be ready for the big screen.

But a true professional filming experience goes beyond just shooting in high resolution.  It’s also about capturing every detail and bringing creative visions to life.

• Portrait Video mode with AI Stereo Video Bokeh harnesses AI to blend data from two cameras. This creates a clear separation between the foreground and background, allowing your subject to truly stand out.

Editing Pro

Capturing brilliant photos and videos is only step one. Most professionals will tell you that the magic truly happens in post-production, where the finishing touches can elevate your work to the next level.

While professionals might spend hours perfecting a single shot in editing, the Galaxy S24 Ultra simplifies the process without sacrificing quality.

• Edit Suggestion: Galaxy AI automatically identifies potential issues in an image, such as unwanted reflections or shadows, and suggests suitable
• Generative Edit: This allows you to reposition people or objects within a photo and fill in the space where they originally were with a perfectly blended background.

Editing has never been easier. With the Galaxy S24 Ultra, achieving a polished, professional look is within everyone’s reach.

Social Pro

The last step of the creative process is sharing, and professionals often turn to numerous apps to make the most of their photos and videos before posting them on social media platforms. That’s because social media apps don’t fully utilise the native camera app’s capabilities. That changes with the Galaxy S24 Ultra, which integrates the ProVisual Engine into Instagram.

• Super HDR (high dynamic range): In the Instagram app on Galaxy S24 Ultra, you can directly shoot photos and videos in HDR for a more lifelike range of brightness, contrast and colour.

That means social-ready shots without the need for hours of post-processing. Now that’s better than pro.

To read more about the Galaxy S24’s class-leading camera capabilities, please see here:

https://samsungmobilepress.com/feature-stories/closing-the-distance-between-you-and-a-great-shot

https://www.samsungmobilepress.com/feature-stories/capture-the-perfect-shot-every-time-with-galaxys-provisual-engine

https://www.samsungmobilepress.com/feature-stories/finally-a-mobile-camera-that-ensures-you-never-miss-a-moment