Samsung always puts a lot of work into its cameras, particularly on its flagships and it looks like the Samsung Galaxy S6 will be no exception, with the latest reports pointing to a 20MP snapper with new features.
An "insider" for SamMobile has reportedly got hold of a prototype Galaxy S6 and revealed that it's equipped with a 20MP snapper with optical image stabilisation, along with a 5MP front-facing camera.
Supposedly the rear camera can take photos in 20MP, 15MP, 11MP, 8MP, 6MP and 2.4MP, while the front camera is the same as the Galaxy A series of phones.
Given that this is just a prototype there is some question as to whether the Galaxy S6 will actually ship with this lens. SamMobile theorises that as the Galaxy S Edge won't be shipped in as high quantities as the Galaxy S6, Samsung may only use a 20MP snapper in that if the unit proves expensive or difficult to mass produce.
Photo pro
One thing that's less likely to change is the software and there's new information on that too. Apparently the camera app will have a Pro mode offering three different focus settings, including manual focus. The name suggests it may also have additional features, such as RAW support, to give users even more power and control, but that's not been confirmed.
The gallery app will supposedly be more intuitive by showing text beside each icon so you know exactly what hitting it will do. So as an obvious example, rather than just a trash can you'll presumably also see the word 'delete'.
This leak follows a blog post by Samsung, where the company claimed that its next flagship camera would be intelligent and allow users to take amazing pictures under any conditions, without having to do anything but press the shutter button. If anything that's at odds with the presence of a Pro mode, but it would make sense for Samsung to try and provide something for everyone.
- Who needs Galaxy S6 leaks when you've got a support page?
