iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Camera Test Comparison

Summary

In this detailed camera comparison, Super Saf reviews the iPhone 16 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. Both phones deliver excellent photo and video quality, with the iPhone excelling in low light and offering more video features like cinematic mode. The S24 Ultra stands out with a 3x optical zoom and 8K video capability. The review highlights the strengths of each device, making it a tough choice for photography enthusiasts.

Takeaways

• 📱 The iPhone 16 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra both have excellent cameras, making them top-tier choices in the market.
• 🔍 In terms of dynamic range, the iPhone tends to handle highlights better, while the S24 Ultra maintains better shadow details.
• 🌈 Samsung's cameras are known for their vibrant and punchy colors, whereas iPhones lean towards more neutral and sometimes muted colors.
• 🆕 The new iPhone 16 Pro Max introduces next-generation photographic styles, allowing for more flexibility and less commitment to a single style.
• 📸 By default, the iPhone 16 Pro Max's primary camera shoots at 24 megapixels, while the S24 Ultra shoots at 12 megapixels, allowing for more cropping potential on the iPhone.
• 🖼️ At 48 megapixels, the iPhone's images appear softer compared to the S24 Ultra's 50-megapixel images, which exhibit oversharpening.
• 🌙 The S24 Ultra has a dedicated moon mode for enhanced moon photography, a feature not matched by the iPhone.
• 📹 In video recording, Samsung has improved significantly, now offering quality competitive with the iPhone, especially in good lighting conditions.
• 🌌 For low-light photography, the iPhone 16 Pro Max is preferred due to better detail maintenance and easier shooting experience.
• 🤳 The selfie cameras on both devices perform well, but the iPhone's wider field of view and edge detection in portraits stand out.

Q & A

What are the main cameras being compared in the script?

The main cameras being compared are the iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.

What is the reviewer's general opinion on the primary camera performance of both devices?

The reviewer considers both devices to have very good primary cameras with lots of detail and great dynamic range.

How does the iPhone 16 Pro Max handle dynamic range compared to the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?

The iPhone 16 Pro Max tends to maintain highlights better, while the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra maintains shadow details better in some instances.

What new feature does the iPhone 16 Pro Max offer in terms of photographic styles?

The iPhone 16 Pro Max introduces a next-generation of photographic styles that allows users to change the style after the photo has been taken, offering more flexibility.

At default settings, what is the resolution difference between the primary camera of the iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?

The iPhone 16 Pro Max shoots at 24 megapixels, while the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra shoots at 12 megapixels by default.

How does the reviewer feel about the oversharpening effect on the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra's 50-megapixel resolution photos?

The reviewer is not a fan of the oversharpening effect, noting that it creates an unnatural texture, especially noticeable on bricks.

In low light conditions, which phone performs better according to the reviewer?

The reviewer prefers the iPhone 16 Pro Max in low light for maintaining better shadow detail and overall crisper images.

What is the reviewer's opinion on the ease of shooting in low light with the iPhone 16 Pro Max compared to the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?

The reviewer finds it easier to shoot in low light with the iPhone 16 Pro Max because it provides a better preview compared to the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.

What does the reviewer think about the ultra-wide cameras of both devices?

The reviewer finds both ultra-wide cameras to be very good in terms of detail and dynamic range, with Samsung having a sharper overall look.

How does the reviewer describe the macro performance of the iPhone 16 Pro Max compared to the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?

The reviewer prefers the iPhone 16 Pro Max for macro images in some instances due to better shadow detail, but also appreciates the pop in the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra's macro shots.

What is the reviewer's take on the telephoto cameras of both devices?

The reviewer notes that both devices have a dedicated five times telephoto camera, but the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra also has an additional three times telephoto camera, which provides better results between 3 to 4.9 times zoom.