9 Reasons The Samsung Galaxy S20 Will Help Make You A Pro Photographer Or Videographer

Your social grid will thank you.

1. It's got a stunning 108-megapixel camera.

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That many pixels means high-resolution photos in which you capture all the details — every time. Say hello to rich colours, deep shadows, and all of those super-fine details that will have your friends and family impressed with your photos.

Disclaimer: 108MP camera only available on Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G. Galaxy S20 5G and Galaxy S20+ 5G have 64MP cameras.

2. You can zoom in. Like, really zoom in.

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The camera on the Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G has a 100x zoom, which means you can take a photo from really far away but still retain a super high-quality image. This zoom feature combines a revolutionary folded lens and large image sensors with AI-powered zoom technology. Samsung calls it "Space Zoom." We think it’s out of this world!

Disclaimer: 10x Hybrid Optic Zoom and 100x Super Resolution Zoom only available on Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G. Galaxy S20 5G and Galaxy S20+ 5G have 3x Hybrid Optic Zoom and 30x Super Resolution Zoom. Super Resolution Zoom includes digital zoom, which may cause some image deterioration.

3. Let there be light...at night!

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You can capture those magical moments even in poorly lit conditions with a setting called "Bright Night mode." This feature captures multiple photos all at once and merges them into one stellar shot with less blur and noise. These vivid photos and videos are made possible with larger image sensors and a little bit of AI magic.

Disclaimer: Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G image sensor is about 2.9x larger than Galaxy S10.

4. Take a photo, GIF, and video all at the same time.

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The Samsung Galaxy S20 Series 5G has an option called "Single Take," which will do all those things all at once. Not sure if you want to take a photo or a video? Not to worry. You can decide after the special moment is captured if you want a photo, video, or GIF to post on your feed or story, or if you want to share with loved ones.

Disclaimer: The medium and amount of Single Take results may differ based on original capture.

5. It's got the ability to adjust the settings just like those giant pro cameras.

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With Pro mode, you can change the f-stop, ISO, focus, and even the white balance.

6. And it's got smart features if you're not entirely camera-savvy.

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If you don't fully understand what an f-stop is, you're not alone. Luckily the camera has a "Scene Optimizer" option. The Galaxy S20 Series 5G automatically detects what’s in frame and adjusts the exposure, contrast, white balance, and more for an amazing shot.

7. It's got a wiiiiiiide lens.

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Sitting by the water? Capture way more of a scene than you would normally by choosing the Wide or Ultra Wide lens.

8. You can create your own filters!

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Want to make sure your grid is looking consistent across the board? Build your own custom filter and use it when you take all your photos.

9. Even if you shoot a video, you'll still capture a stellar photo.

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Thanks to the 8k Video Snap, when you take a video you'll be able to capture a high-quality photo from that video. And, with Super steady, even the bumpiest videos look like they were shot using an action cam, great for when the dog or the kid is moving around too much!

Disclaimer: 8K Video Snap allows you to capture 33MP photos straight from 8K video.

The Galaxy S20 Series 5G starts at $1319.99 and is available online or at all major carrier and retail partners across Canada.

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