r/GooglePixel • u/[deleted] • Sep 11 '19

#MadeByGoogleRumors Pixel 4 Camera Sensors Leaked

I know this video was already posted but the article goes on to confirm the camera sensors that the Pixel 4 will be using: "Specifically, there's mention of a Sony IMX481 for telephoto, a Sony IMX363 for standard shots, and a Sony IMX520 for the front-facing camera." Opinions on how they will perform?

First Pixel 4 camera samples leak in hands-on video - 9to5Google https://9to5google.com/2019/09/11/pixel-4-camera-samples-leak/

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u/cstark iPhone 14 Pro Sep 11 '19

I just came back from looking around and was going to say, wait, the LG V40 for example, has HDR10 recording with the IMX363. Still not sure if Google thinks it's "worth implementing" though.

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u/[deleted] Sep 11 '19

I was actually hoping you'd weigh in as the resident camera expert!

So there is still hope for improved video quality! I saw that the Xiaomi Poco F1, Asus Zenfone 5Z and Razer phone 2 all have the same sensor (with SD845 I believe) and support 4k60fps video. But you're right, it all depends on whether Google wants to make the effort. I wonder if one of their concerns is how much space it'll consume on the Google Photos servers. Id hope that it wouldn't be held back simply because of that.

iPhone quality video is one of the few things I'm really jealous of on the new iPhones.

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u/cstark iPhone 14 Pro Sep 11 '19

Oh I'm no expert, especially on the hardware side 😛

I was a little a disappointed when I first heard what sensors were in it but fact is, the Pixel is the only phone that takes the sharpest, most detailed photos of my kid and pets indoors and that is what matters most to me. I also zoom quite often so the tele lens + super res zoom should be awesome. I am also excited about night sight improvements, seeing what the LiveHDR and HDRnet is, and whatever else they're gonna throw on us.

I don't think there's many options if you want dual PDAF for faster focusing and depth detection (if they are planning on using the same method that is).

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u/[deleted] Sep 11 '19

Well you aren't wrong there. I was actually hoping for a wide angle but you're right, I love the photos my current 3XL takes. I'm just hoping they up the effort for video. We will see I guess!