Tag: 8K Video Recording

  • Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: 50 MP Ultrawide Features & Benefits

    Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: 50 MP Ultrawide Features & Benefits

    Rumors surrounding the upcoming Galaxy S25 series, particularly the Galaxy S25 Ultra, have begun to circulate, even though its release is still some time away. One intriguing rumor suggests that the Galaxy S25 Ultra will be equipped with a revamped 50 MP telephoto lens featuring 3x optical zoom.

    Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Camera Enhancements

    Recent leaks from tipster Ice Universe indicate that the Galaxy S25 Ultra will boast a 50 MP ultrawide sensor. According to the leak, this sensor will measure 1/2.52″ and feature a pixel size of 0.7μm. Additionally, it will have a wider f/1.9 aperture to improve light capture capabilities.

    In comparison, the existing Galaxy S24 Ultra includes a 12 MP ultrawide camera with a sensor size of 1/2.55″ and an f/2.2 aperture.

    Advantages of the Enhanced Resolution

    The current 12 MP ultrawide sensor fails to meet the 33.2 MP minimum resolution requirement needed for 8K video recording. However, with the anticipated 50 MP sensor, the Galaxy S25 Ultra could potentially support 8K video recording using both the main and ultrawide cameras. This improvement would also contribute to better video stabilization thanks to the ultrawide lens’ broader field of view.

    While the 50 MP resolution offers various advantages such as space for electronic image stabilization (EIS) when capturing 8K footage, there is a drawback: the field of view could become narrower. Nevertheless, combining the ultrawide lens with digital stabilization might yield smoother 8K video results.

    Comprehensive Camera Setup

    Besides the 50 MP ultrawide and 3x telephoto cameras, the Galaxy S25 Ultra will continue to feature the 50 MP 5x periscope telephoto and the 200 MP main camera from the Galaxy S24 Ultra. This configuration could permit 8K video recording from all four rear cameras, with a potential option for switching lenses during recording.

    The inclusion of a 50 MP ultrawide sensor will also enable photo cropping without significant loss of detail, akin to the capabilities showcased by Samsung’s high-resolution main cameras.

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  • iPhone 16 Series Adds JPEG-XL, Lacks 8K Recording

    iPhone 16 Series Adds JPEG-XL, Lacks 8K Recording

    Apple is anticipated to release the iPhone 16 series in early September, featuring four models: iPhone 16, Plus, Pro, and Pro Max. Numerous leaks and rumors about the series have circulated, with the latest indicating that the iPhone 16 series will continue to lack 8K video recording capability, a feature long available on Android flagship devices.

    Storage Limitations for 8K Recording

    When Apple incorporated a 48 MP main sensor in the iPhone 14 Pro models, many hoped for 8K video recording support. The 12MP sensor couldn’t meet the 8K video recording resolution requirement of 7680 x 4320 pixels, totaling approximately 33.2 million pixels.

    However, another issue prevents Apple from enabling 8K recording: storage requirements. Apple’s 10-bit ProRes recording demands significant storage space. Increasing the resolution to 8K is impractical, particularly for base models with limited storage capacity.

    TrendForce reports suggest Apple might upgrade the base iPhone 16 Pro to 256GB storage, which remains inadequate for 10-bit ProRes recording in 8K. For perspective, a minute of 10-bit ProRes 1080P video on an iPhone consumes about 1.7GB, and 4K mode reaches 6GB.

    Enhanced Video Recording Capabilities

    Despite the 8K limitation, video recording will see improvements. As reported by 9To5Mac, the iPhone 16 Pro (and likely the iPhone 16 Pro Max) will support 4K 120fps recording, enhancing the previous 4K 60fps recording available on last year’s iPhones.

    Adoption of New Image Format

    JPEG XL, a next-generation image format, offers superior compression and quality compared to older formats like JPEG. Previous reports indicated Apple has already integrated support for this format in iOS 17 and macOS 14. Although no other smartphone manufacturers have yet adopted JPEG XL directly into their camera systems, the iPhone 16 series is rumored to include this capability.

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