Samsung Galaxy S6 uses a Sony IMX240 camera sensor

02 March, 2015
The same 16MP sensor that Samsung used in the Galaxy Note 4 camera. The S6 has improved optics.

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  • 02 Mar 2015

Yoloin', 02 Mar 2015Such a wide aperture of f/1.9 doesn't mean it's good, the f... moreWider arpeture != softer images. Its all up to the lens design. Since this lens doesn't have arpeture control, it's performance can be optimized for f/1.9. This kind of optimization has been done for ages in DSLR market and this lens also requires optimization, just like any other.

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    • 02 Mar 2015

    benny, 02 Mar 2015so why upgrade from note 4 to s6..is there any reason..same... moreIts not the same, its better, its android, and its the latest in technology

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      • gKs
      • 02 Mar 2015

      It is beyond my understanding how Sony manages to make such great imaging sensors for other manufacturers, yet the cameras on their phones are absolutely horrible. The camera and display were the reasons for wich i ditched my Z3 compact and got an Samsung S5 again.

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        • 02 Mar 2015

        benny, 02 Mar 2015so why upgrade from note 4 to s6..is there any reason..same... moreThey are in completely different categories, you aren't supposed to upgrade from the note 4 to the s6. And even if you wanted, I don't think it's worth it.

          Anonymous, 02 Mar 2015More megapixels doesn't mean anything. I have a z3 with 20.... moreAgreed! Sony's phone cameras are the worst whereas all the other manufacturers implement sony's sensor... Such a shame

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            • 02 Mar 2015

            Anonymous, 02 Mar 2015More megapixels doesn't mean anything. I have a z3 with 20.... moreThe reason it is rubbish is because of sony software, i hope lollipop makes some changes

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              • Anonymous
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              • 02 Mar 2015

              AnonD-1825, 02 Mar 2015It has more megapixels ask from samsung users, more megapix... moreMore megapixels doesn't mean anything. I have a z3 with 20.7 MP and it's rubbish. It's not all about f...ing megapixels.

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                • 02 Mar 2015

                Ale, 02 Mar 2015Reports indicate that the Camera unit in the new M9 is made... moreWhile I agree most likely the S6 will win.
                You do realize that the sesnors are in the Nokia PureViews are Toshiba sensors correct? So they can be capable.

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                  • 02 Mar 2015

                  Yoloin', 02 Mar 2015Such a wide aperture of f/1.9 doesn't mean it's good, the f... moreIt all depends

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                    • 02 Mar 2015

                    benny, 02 Mar 2015so why upgrade from note 4 to s6..is there any reason..same... moreWhy upgrade from SGN4? Think a little bit, totaly different devices and consumers heading. Now you have better device than SGN4 but its SMALLER!!! Not everyone wants to wear a pan in trousers LOL I like SGN4 a lot, but its waaay too big for my pockets and if I want to wear phone outside my pants in my work bag I could buy a tablet. So think about it a little bit...

                      Even without comparing to S6 & M9 my NOKIA LUMIA 1020 wins!!! Hurray ;)

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                        • Anonymous
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                        • 02 Mar 2015

                        samsung s3 8mp camera beat sony xperia z1 20.7mp camera

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                          • 02 Mar 2015

                          benny, 02 Mar 2015so why upgrade from note 4 to s6..is there any reason..same... morePeople with a Note 4 do not upgrade to a S6 for upgrades sake, they only do it for the smaller form factor. Note 4 owners most likely will upgrade from Note 4 to the Note 5 or Note 6 two years from now.

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                            • 02 Mar 2015

                            Such a wide aperture of f/1.9 doesn't mean it's good, the f/2.2 was right, the images will look softer....

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                              • 02 Mar 2015

                              AnonD-1825, 02 Mar 2015So HTC has better camera, surprisingReports indicate that the Camera unit in the new M9 is made by Toshiba.

                              Now I like Toshiba products (my Laptop is made by them) but I doubt they can compete with Sony in optical imaging technology.

                              I fully expect the S6 to trounce the M9 in camera quality despite the 4mp advantage held by the HTC, remember mega pixels are not the sole contributor to a good quality still. Besides the S6 offsets this advantage by offering OIS and a wider aperture vs the M9.

                              That said the M9 will be a welcome improvement over it's predecessors, and I'm sure it will produce great shots.

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                                • 02 Mar 2015

                                so why upgrade from note 4 to s6..is there any reason..same.display resolution same camera..hmm very disapointed samsung..copy paste from iphone 6
                                r.i.pieces samesung

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                                  • 02 Mar 2015

                                  Everything is perfect this time, but battery sucks 2550 mAh. WTF ?

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                                    • 02 Mar 2015

                                    AnonD-370002, 02 Mar 2015More Megapixels != Better pictures. Take a look at the son... moreLow megapixels, complain. High megapixels complain. What is wrong with y'all?! Besides, these devices(GALAXY S6 and HTC One M9) camera isn't final yet.

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                                      • 02 Mar 2015

                                      Anonymous, 02 Mar 2015hurr durr! htc camera is crap.It has more megapixels ask from samsung users, more megapixels means better images.

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                                        • KS7
                                        • 02 Mar 2015

                                        another strong proof.for, except sony all other brands are using there image sensor very well.