![]() Inconsistently hirsute gentleman, S22 Ultra, night mode Inconsistently hirsute gentleman, S20, night modeīoth phones coped admirably, although the S22 Ultra captured the eyes with a touch more sharpness and the beard with less blurriness. Our volunteer model was photographed in a dark room with only a narrow shaft of light peeping in through a crack in the door. It’s no surprise that laser-assisted autofocus is increasingly found in more and more smartphones. Ginger and white tabby cat, S22 Ultra, night mode Ginger and white tabby cat, S20, night mode This light-and-day difference was due to its laser-assisted autofocus system which helps it keep subjects in focus, a feature not found in any of the S20-series phones. The S22 Ultra fared much better, producing sharper and more colourful results. The S20 struggled in these harsh conditions, producing blurry results. The lighting conditions for this shoot were especially challenging as the only sources of light were a few inset spotlights about 5-7m behind the photographer and partially obscured by furniture. Petsįidgety pets (and children too, for that matter) are tricky to photograph at the best of times – especially so in low-light conditions. While this doesn’t sound like much, that one second could make the difference between capturing a precious, spontaneous moment or missing it entirely. Just as importantly, the S22 Ultra’s night mode required the photographer to hold the phone steady for just two seconds rather than the S20’s three seconds. Leake Street graffiti tunnel, S22 Ultra, without night mode Leake Street graffiti tunnel, S20, without night mode Leake Street graffiti tunnel, S22 Ultra, night mode Leake Street graffiti tunnel, S20, night mode While the S20 coped respectably well, the S22 Ultra captured far more detail and colour in the dark end of the shot whether we used Night mode or not. Accurately depicting both parts, without over-brightening the well-lit end or over-darkening the shadowy end, would be a struggle for many older smartphones. This graffiti-decorated tunnel was a tough ask, with one end bathed in light and the rest cloaked in inky darkness. Tate Modern, S22 Ultra, night mode Tate Modern, S20, night mode Both phones incorrectly captured the street light with a purple hue though, but this is fairly common with smartphone cameras. The S22 Ultra’s larger camera sensor and more light-sensitive main lens were able to capture more light than the S20’s, preserving more detail. While both phones coped well with this shot of the unlit side of the Tate Modern in London, the S22 Ultra clearly has the edge with the lattice, fabric-like texture of the building preserved more crisply. Put simply, such modes take multiple shots at different settings and then combine the best bits from each one into a single shot that’s greater than the sum of its parts. Both the S22 Ultra and S20 have dedicated Night modes in their camera apps.
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