Here is the post to compare the two phones. My previous phone was the Samsung A73 and now I have the Google Pixel 9. As I said yesterday the biggest reason for getting the new phone was for the camera in it. There was nothing wrong with the A73 and it was still working fine, but the camera was not good. I had always hated it.
I’ve struggled with how to do this post, so what I have decided is to start with doing some straight comparisons and using the before and after slider to show them.
For these I was standing in the same place taking the photos. Here is the first comparison. I took some photos of my Japanese maple and zoomed in as far as I could with each one.
The next one is of a rose. The sun was shining on it, so I thought it would be a good comparison as well.
Here is the centre of a hippeastrum, with this one I wanted to see how close I could get. I’m having trouble with this slider for showing vertical images, so with this scroll over the top of it and it will change for you.
Samsung
Pixel
I think now I will just do a gallery going from one phone to another with the images. Let’s take a look. The file name for the photo will tell you which phone was used.
There are a couple of extras there as well. Also, some were taken with a macro lens on the phone too, the Struman Optics one.
I hope you agree with me that the Pixel takes much better photos than the Samsung phone. I am so glad I have the Pixel now and can’t wait to explore with it more.
I will always prefer photos taken with my Fujifilm, but sometimes the only camera you have with you is the one in your phone. So I am happy with it now. I like the way it takes them, and I have switched the camera in it to do raw images as well. Not sure how long I will keep doing that, as I don’t want to use all my storage up on images.
When it comes down to it I don’t think I can recommend the Pixel 9 more. Admittedly I have only just got it, but I can’t see it being any different for other photos either. Stay tuned.
Also depends on which Samsung phone you use. There are phones of different quality for all tastes and needs.
That’s true, I wanted the Galaxy S22 but my husband did all the research for it and then told me that the A73 was meant to have a good camera, it didn’t. I think that was part of the reason why he let me have a new phone, so I would shut up about the camera in it. lol. Thank you Geoff.
Hm, that is very different photo quality, I agree. I take better pictures wit my old iPhone. However, the quad-camera setup on the A73 5G that’s 108MP sensor and 12 MP ultra-wide lens as well as a pair of 2 MP lenses that are used for zooming and macro should have done much better. Also, A73 uses pixel binning to take 9MP shots as standard, however you have access to a 108MP mode which is useful in zooming in and capturing more details. But, yes good swap. Did you get Pixel 9 Pro?
That all sounds very complicated, lol I am very glad I made the change, I like the camera on the Pixel so much more. NO I didn’t get the Pro, could justify the extra $500 or there abouts. I’m fine with the one I have. Thank you Sergei.
No, not at all, I know old phone should have taken much better photos than that. I think it was broken, or not working correctly or something like that. But, hay you do have Google phone with AI now, you can make a phone call and take a photo … Nice post Leanne, I like it! Thank you.
Yeah, I have to say when I got the Samsung 2 and a bit years ago I was really shocked at the low quality for the photos. I’m sure the Pixel 3 I had before it took better images. It was supposed to have a good camera, but I always hated it. So glad I got rid of it and went for another Pixel. I like that bit about making a call and taking a photo at the same time, nice. Thank you so much Sergei.
Happy Clicking with your new phone!
Thank you Marland, I’m sure I will.
You’re welcome!
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Oh yes, the superiority of the Pixel camera is clear to see! My Redmi takes better photos than your Samsung but nowhere near as good as the Pixel. I’d be tempted but it’s really much more than I want to spend on a phone!
I haven’t heard of that phone Sarah. It is an expensive phone, though if you wait a bit you can pick them up cheaper. Dave’s pixel was not as much, no where near. Thank you Sarah.
These certainly are fabulous shots. But I’m not prepared to spend that much on a phone so I’ll have to make do with my reconditioned Motorola!
Thank you Margaret, oh yes, phones these days are expensive. I was very happy to be able to trade in my old one and get something back for it.
Clever woman!
Thanks Margaret.
A definite difference! My phone camera is not that great.
Yeah, it is isn’t it, shame about yours Sharon. Maybe time for a new one. Thank you.
Pixel all the way!
Absolutely Anne. I love it, thank you.
you seem to be able to take excellent pictures with most anything )
Thank you Beth, I think it is just learning composition, that is what it is all about.
Wow, Leanne! Those are Great images for a cell phone camera, but you can definitely see the difference.
Thank you Sally, yeah, I was shocked at how good the Pixel phone was, especially compared to my old phone.
I agree wholeheartedly Leanne
That’s good to hear Brian, thank you.
The contrast pictures are nice to check out the differences! I agree the Google Pixel pictures are much sharper. Wishing you lots of fun picture taking with your new phone camera.
I think it is good to compare stuff too. I think the Pixel is better too. Thank you so much Esther, I’m looking forward to playing it a lot more.
You’re welcome! It’s so much fun to experiment with a new camera.
It really is.
The differences are remarkable. How many megapixels are in the Samsung camera? You got beautiful and rich colors withe Google Pixel. I saw a recent feature of the Pixel on a hike I was with a friend. The Pixel makes it easy to stack selfies. So, you can take a group photo and then ask someone to take your place and take the same show with you in the scene. The Pixel will merge both shots!
I think so too Egidio, really amazing. Thank you, I didn’t know you could do that, I should do more research to find out what else I can do with it, thank you for that.
Wow, the difference in the images is huge, Leanne! You chose wisely. Now, try a comparison of the Google 9 VS the iPhone 15 or 16.
I think so too John, I was really surprised at good it really was. I don’t think I will be able to do any comparisons unless someone wants to give me an iPhone. Thank you John.
Congrats on the number 9!
Thank you John, I think it is going to be great.
Of course. 🤙🏻📱
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