Table of contents:
- Record videos in 8K
- Activate 64 megapixel camera
- Frame photos with the grid
- Change the order of modes
- Activate night mode
- The best option for taking selfies
- Quickly switch from rear to front camera
- Create AR drawings on the Galaxy S20 camera
- How to activate portrait mode on the Samsung Galaxy S20 camera
- Zoom in with the volume buttons
Do you have a Samsung Galaxy S20? This terminal is the most basic of the Galaxy S20 family, however, we can get a lot out of that triple main camera. The Samsung Galaxy S20 shares some specs that we see in the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy s20 Ultra. Thanks to this, we get very interesting functions, such as the possibility of recording videos in 8K . We tell you this and other tricks for the Samsung Galaxy S20 camera.
Record videos in 8K
One of the most interesting features: the Galaxy S20 allows us to record videos in up to 8K resolution. This option is very interesting if we have a monitor or television with a 5K or 8K resolution. And if we do not have such a product, it can be used to record a video, upload it to YouTube and view it in the future. Or, let others see it on their TV.
To record in 8K we only need to access the camera app of our Samsung Galaxy S20. Then press on 'Video' mode. In the upper area, click on the screen ratio icon. Next, select the 9:16 format, which applies the 8K resolution. The camera will now record at 7680 x 4320 pixels. Of course, when you finish the recording remember to deactivate this mode, since it is not compatible with some apps, such as Instagram in the Stories.
Activate 64 megapixel camera
In a very similar way we can activate the 64 megapixel camera. The Galaxy S20 also allows you to take pictures at this resolution, however, it is not activated by default. The reason is that photos at this resolution take up more storage space. Taking 64 megapixel photos is a good option when we are going to print the image or edit it in a more professional way on our computer.
To take a photo at 64 megapixels, we access the camera app and click on the 'Photo' option. We access the options at the top, and in the photography format we activate the 64 megapixel mode.
Frame photos with the grid
A simple trick to frame the photos we take with the camera: activate the grid. In this way we can center the object or subject that we want to capture. To activate this mode we must follow the following steps.
- Access the camera app.
- Enter the settings from the top area.
- In the option 'Useful functions' activate the grid.
Change the order of modes
Samsung terminals are one of the few devices that allow you to change the order of camera modes. In this way, if we want to have the professional mode close, we can change its position. So with any available mode. To change the order of the modes that appear at the bottom, click on the 'More' option. Then click on the pencil icon that appears at the bottom. Then drag the modes to your preference. Click on 'Save' when you are done.
Activate night mode
Night mode helps take better photos in low light conditions. What it does is increase the ISO automatically, depending on the surrounding conditions. In this way, we can achieve greater brightness, color and detail in the image just by pressing the capture button . To activate the night mode we just have to go to the camera, click on the 'More' option and then, in the 'Night' mode. Take the picture as if it were the automatic mode. Be careful, it may take a few seconds to capture. Avoid moving the camera so that the image is not out of focus.
The best option for taking selfies
Taking a group selfie can be quite uncomfortable, especially when pressing the button to take the picture. Samsung has a very interesting option to solve this failure: a floating button. This means that we can take a photo on either side of the screen, since this button can be moved in any direction. To activate the floating button, we must follow these steps.
- Enter the camera app.
- Click on the settings from the top area.
- Go to the option 'Shooting methods'.
- Activate the feature that says 'Floating Camera Button'.
Now, a white button will appear on the screen that you can move to take a photo. Give it a try with selfies and you can see how well it works.
Quickly switch from rear to front camera
A simple trick to quickly switch from the rear camera to the front (selfie). In the preview, swipe up or down quickly. You will see how the camera changes to be able to take a selfie.
Create AR drawings on the Galaxy S20 camera
Although the Galaxy S20 does not have a ToF sensor, like the Galaxy S20 +, we can apply augmented reality options. The most interesting, the one that allows us to draw or add AR stickers to the video. In this way we can create much more artistic and interesting content. To create an augmented reality drawing, go to the video option. Then, click on the drawing icon that appears in the upper area. The app will ask you to move the camera to recognize the environment. After a few seconds, you can draw on the screen and create augmented reality effects. Move around to see the pictures up close or from another angle.
How to activate portrait mode on the Samsung Galaxy S20 camera
All the terminals that go on sale have a portrait mode for the camera. The Samsung Galaxy S20 too, but it is somewhat hidden. The function for taking photos with blur effect is called 'Dynamic Focus'. This mode is in the 'More' section of the camera. In this mode we can activate different blur effects. To do this, click on the icon that appears in the right area of the camera.
Zoom in with the volume buttons
Samsung gives us the option to zoom through the volume buttons. In this way, when pressing the volume up button, we will apply more increases. The opposite happens if we click on the volume down button.
Enter the camera app. Then click on the settings button. In the section 'Shooting methods', select the first option. Change from 'Take photo or record video' to 'Zoom'.
