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Samsung Galaxy S7 sets new standard for camera phones

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Samsung Galaxy 5.5 -inch dual curved S7 edge left and 5.1-inch S7 right

Samsung Galaxy 5.5 -inch dual curved S7 edge left and 5.1-inch S7 right

Today Samsung’s new flagship  5.1-inch Galaxy S7, $400 with two-year term and 5.5-inch S7 edge featuring dual curves, $500 with two-year term are available in Canadian stores.

Both have longer battery life, always on display, are waterproof/dustproof, microSD expansion, 4 GB RAM and more.

Its totally redesigned smaller 12 megapixel rear camera with f1.7 lens is now the de facto standard for mobile camera phones. The faster lens and larger pixel sensor let more light in and cleaner noise free imaging.

I posted the following portfolio of an early version of the Galaxy S7 edge on my Facebook page   shortly after its launch in Barcelona on the eve of Mobile World Congress 2016.

Here it is again in my personal blog  in action at the famous  Sagrada Familia Catherdral Gaudi masterpiece in Barcelona, but with much more resolution so you can appreciate the detailed picture quality of the S7 smart phones…in any lighting challenge.

Check out my comparison of the Galaxy 12 MP S7 camera and second newest Galaxy 16 MP Note 5, as well as the super high panorama picture qualityof the S7.

HINT: Yes, the new Galaxy S7 edge 5.5-inch phone is drop dead gorgeous with curves metal and glass edge (with improved pull out panel a finger brush away) but I found it difficult to keep my fingers off the screen and feel secure when shooting selfies. I strongly suggest you protect your precious investment by investing in a case.

Besdies, you never know when you might want to upgrade on your next phone a year from now by taking advantage of theTELUS T-UP! (TELUS Upgrade Promise).  For $11/month T-UP! gives customers the flexibility to upgrade their device yearly and includes TELUS Device Care for that extra peace of mind when you purchase a shiny new device. Alternatively, the TELUS Trade-in program enables customers to trade-in their existing device for a credit towards their upgrade.

Check out my recent Global Sunday Morning News Tech Talk on the S7and upcoming modular LG G5.

Setting sun streams through stained glass reflecting on the ceiling. Note the shadow detail on the brightly backlit walls
Setting sun streams through stained glass reflecting on the ceiling. Note the shadow detail on the brightly backlit walls
Setting sun casts a shadow on ageless sculptures. With such rich information in professional RAW format, the S7 leaves much light shadow bandwidth to get even more drama with the free Photodirector app in Play Store
Setting sun casts a shadow on ageless sculptures. With such rich information in professional RAW format, the S7 leaves much light shadow bandwidth to get even more drama with the free Photodirector app in Play Store
Shooting macro the size of a large stamp with perfect focus thanks to the S7's capability to sense focus on every sensor cell
Shooting macro the size of a large stamp with perfect focus thanks to the S7’s capability to sense focus on every sensor cell
Bright AMOLED screen helps accurately compose when shooting outside
Bright AMOLED screen helps accurately compose when shooting outside
The S7 shoots amazingly large and sharp, up to 360 degree panoramas. Note the range of light in this sweeping 180 scene covering the west and east side of the Cathedral
The S7 shoots amazingly large and sharp, up to 360 degree panoramas. Note the range of light in this sweeping 180 scene covering the west and east side of the Cathedral
Close or far, the detail and richness of tone and contrast range simply makes pictures so much more fun to take.
Close or far, the detail and richness of tone and contrast range simply makes pictures so much more fun to take.
It's all in the detail. Bright highlights with rich shadow detail
It’s all in the detail. Bright highlights with rich shadow detail
End of day as stone and human guards stand by...
End of day as stone and human guards stand by…
...in contrast to two hours later under the cover of night
…in contrast to two hours later under the cover of night
Don't let the night keep you from filling your bucket list with great pictures. Sagrada Familia at dusk 1/15 sec f1.7 ISO 200
Don’t let the night keep you from filling your bucket list with great pictures. Sagrada Familia at dusk 1/15 sec f1.7 ISO 200…
Two hours later, four times darker shot at 1/10th sec f1.7 ISO 320
Two hours later, four times darker, shot at 1/10th sec f1.7 ISO 320
360 degree panorama produces an 85 megapixel image with quality to spare id you crop in...
360 degree panorama produces an 85 megapixel image with quality to spare id you crop in…
...the highlighted frame from the above panorama leaves abundant detail for close crops
…the highlighted frame from the above panorama leaves abundant detail for close crops
Comparing the now second last new 16 megapixel Galaxy Note 5 phone launched six months ago, left, with the S7, right, shot in extreme dark light. Both at ISO 1000...note more clarity and less contrast on the S7 photo...
Comparing the now second-last new 16 megapixel Galaxy Note 5 phone launched six months ago, left, with the 12 megapixel S7, right, shot in extreme dark light. Both at ISO 1000…note more clarity and less contrast on the S7 photo…
An extreme close-up of the lower left business card in the same photos shows eroded detail and noticeable JPEG artifact on the Note 5, left. Compare the much better defined detail and much less JPEG artifact on the S7 photo, right.
…an extreme close-up of the lower left business card in the same photos shows eroded detail and noticeable JPEG artifact on the Note 5, left. Compare the much better defined detail and much less JPEG artifact on the S7 photo, right.

 

 

 

 

 

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