10 useful camera apps for Android

Some Android users may grow tired of their native camera app. Or maybe they just want to try other apps that can get more out of their mobile camera. For this reason, we are going to give you a great selection of up to ten apps that you can use to replace your native app, or simply to have an alternative to the usual.

Open Camera

This app is quite simple and complete, and shows us some interesting data, apart from the classic functions.For example, the angle at which we are focusing the camera, or the free space we have on the hard disk In addition to that, Open Camera offers an option to switch to the front or video camera appears on the side. We also have an icon to adjust the exposure and even to lock it.

Then we have a button to customize settings, which is really complete. We can adjust the white balance, the ISO, the flash, the HDR, the resolution of the camera or video and activate the auto-stabilizer. There is, apart, a configuration section, where we have even more options to adjust. For example, activate face detection, burst mode and a timer.

FV-5 Lite Camera

The good thing about this very complete camera app is that it allows us to know at all times the aperture that we have of the lens, as well as the selected ISO We can adjust at the same time that ISO, the white balance or the exposure. We also have the battery level at hand while we have the camera open, an interesting element to know how much autonomy of use we have left.

In Settings we can choose where we want to store the photos, if we want to activate geolocation or the grid to frame. This format allows us to choose the quality of the file format, JPEG or PNG Of course, RAW capture is only available on terminals that allow it. In general, it is a very professional and complete app, in which we can get lost customizing settings.

Retrica

Retrica is an app that serves more as a complement than to replace your native app. It is simple and intuitive, and allows us to adjust elements such as the timer or the format of the photograph.It also allows us to activate the flashlight while we are taking the photo or add a series of filters.

Apart from single photos, at Retrica we can assemble collages, create GIFs or record videos. It is a very useful app for taking Instagram-style photos without having to share them on that network.

HD Camera

This camera app is based on software very similar to Open Camera. However, it has some variations in its camera modes. For example, in white balance, you have up to seven different options in the same camera menu It also offers up to 15 custom scene modes, and up to 15 filters color.

In the Settings section we can activate the use of the mobile's volume buttons to activate the stabilizer, zoom, change the exposure level or focus . In all other respects, the software is identical to Open Camera.

Camera Pro

An app with a very simple design, which leaves almost all the space for your own photography. And it is that we only have two buttons on the interface. One, on the left, that allows us to choose between photo mode, video mode, or panoramic photo mode. On the other side, a settings button that opens different options. For example, turn HDR on or off, adjust the exposure level, or activate the front camera

In the More options button we can also customize the scene mode, the image size, the white balance or activate the timer . The only negative element of the app is the . We skip an ad every time we start.

LINE Camera

The camera app from LINE, the messaging service, is also intended as a complement to the native app. In this app we can find the possibility of adding filters, stickers and being able to make collages However, it also has the option of being used as a camera app, with many options of adjustment. For example, we can adjust the format of the photo, activate the flash, the timer or the grid mode.

Other LINE Camera options include selecting spot blurs, darkening corners, or detecting faces. Finally, there is a button for video mode and another to activate the front camera. It is a fairly complete and useful app.

Footej Camera

After this curious name we find a quite beautiful and simple camera app.From a top button we can adjust elements such as self-stabilization, activate location or use the volume controls There are also our own adjustments for photos, where we can customize burst mode or choose the maximum resolution of both cameras. In the video configuration, you can choose the resolution and quality of the video on both sensors.

In the camera's own menu we have at hand options such as white balance, exposure, timer, flash or grid . We miss some ISO settings, but it's still a good app for those who don't get too complicated.

ICS Camera

With ICS Camera we have a different interface layout than other apps. For example, the zoom is very close at hand, as are the options to change from photo to video or to activate the panoramic photo.In the settings button, however, we can fully customize the use of the app. Timer, grid, silent mode, or ISO setting Buttons for activating flash, white balance, exposure, or scene mode are also close at hand. The main drawback, an upper band that is constantly maintained.

Camera Z

This camera app is focused on a more social use of photography. It has a dynamic and fast interface, in which we can choose the rear or front camera just by dragging our finger from top to bottom. We can adjust the size of the photo, as well as the flash, the grid, the timer or the HDR Besides, we have many filters to choose from and a beauty mode.

CameraMX

We finish our selection with CameraMX. Very complete, it allows us to adjust the resolution of the photo, select scene modes, activate the timer and the grid. It also allows us to take panoramic photos and has a mode that mimics iPhone Live Photos Various filters and overlay options are also available in this app.

Among this selection, you will surely find an app that interests you to replace your mobile phone's native camera, or at least to have it as second option.