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Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 !!! All OK except photo's

Started Sep 5, 2017 | User reviews
(unknown member) Veteran Member • Posts: 3,467
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 !!! All OK except photo's

Satisfied with this piece of equipment (my first smartphone).

Build quality is very good as is the battery life and the internet speed, very good screen quality.

Oh yes... one can make good phone calls to

The only thing that has disappointed me is the IQ of the photo's taken with it.

Useable but not great when using outside in daylight but crap in less light environment.

Expected much more of that, I rather had bought the S6 or S7.

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Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)
5.2 screen • 13 megapixels (rear) • 5 megapixels (front)
Announced: Dec 2, 2015
embie's score
3.0
Average community score
3.0
I2K4
I2K4 Senior Member • Posts: 1,441
Re: Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 !!! All OK except photo's

Not familiar but the specs show a decent sensor, f/1.9 aperture and optical stabilization:  should be acceptable in low light.  You might want to experiment with a different camera app if you haven't already.  I'd recommend starting with Open Camera, the best free "manual" app right now and the trial versions of paid apps like Camera FV-5 or Manual Camera (I don't personally like the filter/fun apps).   Not sure if you've got the same Samsung stock camera app as the premium models get.

(unknown member) Senior Member • Posts: 1,958
Re: Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 !!! All OK except photo's

It is tricky that Samsung offers both: last year's top models at reduced price (S7) and this year's mid class models (A5). Comparing side by side, the camera module of the S7 is larger. It has a sensor size of 1/2.5" and fast dual pixel autofocus. Didn't find this spec for the A5, but the sensor might be smaller, resulting in worse IQ despite of same aperture.

I personally decided for the S7 for another reason: it has a notification LED. I don't belong to the generation that look at their mobiles all day long. Instead I want to be notified if something has happened. More and more mobiles are loosing this feature.

OP (unknown member) Veteran Member • Posts: 3,467
Re: Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 !!! All OK except photo's

Hello I2K4

In the mean time I have downloaded, tested and compared with the original camera.

Must say, couldn't see a difference 😕

Anyway, thanks for your advice !

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OP (unknown member) Veteran Member • Posts: 3,467
Re: Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 !!! All OK except photo's

S7...you have chosen well !!

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