**Galaxy S9 vs Pixel 2 Camera Shootout: A Tale of Two Phones**

When it comes to smartphone cameras, there's always a debate about which one is superior. In this article, we'll put two of the most popular flagship phones, the Samsung Galaxy S9 and Google Pixel 2, through their paces to see how they stack up against each other.

**Macro Shots: A Close Look at Details**

One area where both cameras excel is in macro shots. When shooting up-close, both phones did a great job capturing details. However, the Galaxy S9's dual aperture feature gave it an edge, focusing on both the flower and the stamen. This allowed for more clarity and depth in the image.

On the other hand, the Pixel 2 stuck to F/1.8, which resulted in a slightly different effect. While it didn't quite match the S9's focus, it still produced a stunning image with great contrast. It's worth noting that too much saturation can hurt the quality of an image, and both phones were able to avoid this issue.

**Low-Light Performance: Can They Handle Darkness?**

Another area where cameras are often put to the test is in low-light performance. In this category, both phones did equally well, but we noticed some differences. The Galaxy S9's photo was brighter even when using F/2.4, and it also produced more vibrant greens and oranges. However, the Pixel 2's photo felt slightly gloomier, likely due to our comparison with a brighter image.

**Street Photography: Can They Handle the Unpredictable?**

When shooting in street photography scenarios, both phones performed well. The Galaxy S9 did a great job keeping subjects lit when shooting against the light, and it also avoided blowing out the sky. However, the Pixel 2 was able to tame the light slightly, which helped prevent overexposure.

**Food Photography: A Delicate Matter**

When it comes to food photography, capturing the colors and textures of the subject can be a challenge. In this category, both phones produced great images, but we preferred the S9's photo. Even when not using food mode, the phone was able to capture rich colors and vibrant hues.

However, one area where the Pixel 2 excelled was in its ability to adjust white balance. When shooting indoors with yellow-lit lamps, the Pixel 2 managed to compensate for the color temperature, resulting in a more natural image.

**Indoor Night Photography: The Final Test**

When it comes to indoor night photography, both phones were able to produce stunning images. However, we preferred the Pixel 2's photo, which had better dynamic range and was less prone to overexposure. Additionally, notice how the Pixel 2 was able to adjust the white balance of the marble countertop, resulting in a more accurate color representation.

**Portraits: A Tale of Two Cameras**

When it comes to portraits, both phones produced great images, but we preferred the Pixel 2's portrait mode. The phone's machine learning capabilities allowed for better separation between the subject and background, resulting in a more natural effect.

The Galaxy S9's camera also performed well, but its single-camera setup meant that the background was slightly softer. However, this didn't detract from the overall quality of the image.

**Conclusion: A Slim Margin**

In conclusion, both the Samsung Galaxy S9 and Google Pixel 2 produced excellent images in our camera shootout. However, we preferred the S9's photos by a very slim margin. The phone's warmer, more vibrant colors were simply more appealing to us.

That being said, the Pixel 2's higher contrast and color accuracy made it a great choice for those who prefer a more neutral tone. Ultimately, the decision comes down to personal preference. Do you like the S9's brighter, more saturated photos or the Pixel 2's darker, more nuanced images? Let us know in the comments section below!

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enhi Michael Josh and you're watching gadget match in 2018 a great camera make us a great smartphone at least when we're talking about the cream of the crop so this week we set out to find which of the two best camera smartphones in the market today takes the best photos this is our samsung galaxy s 9 versus Google pixel 2 camera shootout like every other camera comparison we've done in the past the parameters are the same rear camera default camera app mode set to auto and the comparison based purely on unedited JPEGs viewed on a single monitor okay let's get on with it we begin this shootout on a beautiful sunny day in Singapore we're shooting against the light and testing each cameras ability to preserve both details and color the s9 is a clear winner here we like how the red umbrella is more vibrant and closer to how it looked like in real life and if you zoom in closer on the upper right hand side you'll find that it didn't blow out the background so much so that you can see the wires above the building on the pixel to the same area is just white this next shot could go either way the s9s photo is more warm and a little bit brighter whereas the pixel 2 is a more contrast and darker blacks but if you zoom in closer on the globe the shot taken by the pixel 2 looks to have preserved details better in this macro shot of a bougainvillea flower both phones did a really good job in capturing details when shooting up-close the challenge is to get more of the subject in focus here is where the s9 has a slight advantage focusing on both the flower and the stamen this is where the cameras dual aperture function comes in handy because we shot this outdoors the camera switched to f2 point 4 giving us more details the pixel 2 stuck to F 1.8 both phones did a good job however with the pixel 2 shot giving you a bit more contrast allowing the flower to stand out a bit more too much saturation hurts the s9 in this case it's pretty much the same story in this next comparison the s9 produces the brighter photo and the pixel - adds more contrast when I took this photo it was golden hour and the light was shining on the sculpture the pixel - tamed the light a tad bit so it doesn't glow as much either way buff did a good job this next one is too close to call the s9s photo is brighter even if it used f 2.4 it also produces more vibrant greens and oranges overall the pixel twos photo feels a tad bit gloomier but only because we're comparing we loved Singapore's Peranakan culture a mix of English and oriental influences here's a traditional shop building shot with a Sun slowly starting its descent behind it keeping subjects lit when shooting against the light is always a challenge but the s9 did a good job here keeping the foreground bright and the colors rich it also didn't blow out the sky which the pixel 2 did in the upper right-hand portion of the photograph next up a food shot a must try when you're in Singapore curry prawn laksa noodles which looks more appetizing on the s9s photo even if we didn't use food mode both shots are great but not as good as the noodles tasted here's another low-light shot from inside the food hall both did equally as good as usual the s9s is a tad bit brighter and warmer I'm quite disappointed that it still didn't switch to F 1.5 here the lamps would have made some pretty awesome bokeh a good test of a phone's low-light capabilities is indoors at night considering how the s9 is supposed to be the better low-light camera I prefer the pixel to shot here while the lounge was indeed on the yellower side it managed to adjust its white balance accordingly notice the difference in color on the marble countertop I also like how it rendered the liquor bottles in the background we're back at the Universal globe and now it's night time both did an amazing job but I like how the pixel managed the light so that the universal sign is not as blown out and the smoke not as fuzzy last but not the least we test out both phones ability to take great portraits because the previous examples were shot when I was on a solo photo block I'll have to borrow an image we took in Barcelona both the s9 on the pixel - of only one camera and as such background blur and portraits is done by software the pixel 2 uses machine learning something called computational photography and as a result does portrait cutouts much better that's not saying the s9 didn't do well both great photos of Joshua every year goes by comparing the cameras on flagship smartphones is getting harder and harder both in daylight and when it's dark outside the s9 from Samsung and the pixel - from Google did equally well deciding which of the two shoots better photos boils down to personal preference do you like the s 9s warmer more vibrant photos or do you like the pixel twos higher contrast and more color accurate photos but because as always we have to pick a winner and because I'm the guy behind the lens I personally prefer the photos of the s9 but only by a very slim margin what about you which photos do you prefer better let us know in the comments section below that was our galaxy s 9 vs. pixel - camera shootout for more shootouts make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel like our Facebook page follow gadget match on social media and make gadget matcom your daily habit until the next video i'm michael josh thanks for dropping byhi Michael Josh and you're watching gadget match in 2018 a great camera make us a great smartphone at least when we're talking about the cream of the crop so this week we set out to find which of the two best camera smartphones in the market today takes the best photos this is our samsung galaxy s 9 versus Google pixel 2 camera shootout like every other camera comparison we've done in the past the parameters are the same rear camera default camera app mode set to auto and the comparison based purely on unedited JPEGs viewed on a single monitor okay let's get on with it we begin this shootout on a beautiful sunny day in Singapore we're shooting against the light and testing each cameras ability to preserve both details and color the s9 is a clear winner here we like how the red umbrella is more vibrant and closer to how it looked like in real life and if you zoom in closer on the upper right hand side you'll find that it didn't blow out the background so much so that you can see the wires above the building on the pixel to the same area is just white this next shot could go either way the s9s photo is more warm and a little bit brighter whereas the pixel 2 is a more contrast and darker blacks but if you zoom in closer on the globe the shot taken by the pixel 2 looks to have preserved details better in this macro shot of a bougainvillea flower both phones did a really good job in capturing details when shooting up-close the challenge is to get more of the subject in focus here is where the s9 has a slight advantage focusing on both the flower and the stamen this is where the cameras dual aperture function comes in handy because we shot this outdoors the camera switched to f2 point 4 giving us more details the pixel 2 stuck to F 1.8 both phones did a good job however with the pixel 2 shot giving you a bit more contrast allowing the flower to stand out a bit more too much saturation hurts the s9 in this case it's pretty much the same story in this next comparison the s9 produces the brighter photo and the pixel - adds more contrast when I took this photo it was golden hour and the light was shining on the sculpture the pixel - tamed the light a tad bit so it doesn't glow as much either way buff did a good job this next one is too close to call the s9s photo is brighter even if it used f 2.4 it also produces more vibrant greens and oranges overall the pixel twos photo feels a tad bit gloomier but only because we're comparing we loved Singapore's Peranakan culture a mix of English and oriental influences here's a traditional shop building shot with a Sun slowly starting its descent behind it keeping subjects lit when shooting against the light is always a challenge but the s9 did a good job here keeping the foreground bright and the colors rich it also didn't blow out the sky which the pixel 2 did in the upper right-hand portion of the photograph next up a food shot a must try when you're in Singapore curry prawn laksa noodles which looks more appetizing on the s9s photo even if we didn't use food mode both shots are great but not as good as the noodles tasted here's another low-light shot from inside the food hall both did equally as good as usual the s9s is a tad bit brighter and warmer I'm quite disappointed that it still didn't switch to F 1.5 here the lamps would have made some pretty awesome bokeh a good test of a phone's low-light capabilities is indoors at night considering how the s9 is supposed to be the better low-light camera I prefer the pixel to shot here while the lounge was indeed on the yellower side it managed to adjust its white balance accordingly notice the difference in color on the marble countertop I also like how it rendered the liquor bottles in the background we're back at the Universal globe and now it's night time both did an amazing job but I like how the pixel managed the light so that the universal sign is not as blown out and the smoke not as fuzzy last but not the least we test out both phones ability to take great portraits because the previous examples were shot when I was on a solo photo block I'll have to borrow an image we took in Barcelona both the s9 on the pixel - of only one camera and as such background blur and portraits is done by software the pixel 2 uses machine learning something called computational photography and as a result does portrait cutouts much better that's not saying the s9 didn't do well both great photos of Joshua every year goes by comparing the cameras on flagship smartphones is getting harder and harder both in daylight and when it's dark outside the s9 from Samsung and the pixel - from Google did equally well deciding which of the two shoots better photos boils down to personal preference do you like the s 9s warmer more vibrant photos or do you like the pixel twos higher contrast and more color accurate photos but because as always we have to pick a winner and because I'm the guy behind the lens I personally prefer the photos of the s9 but only by a very slim margin what about you which photos do you prefer better let us know in the comments section below that was our galaxy s 9 vs. pixel - camera shootout for more shootouts make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel like our Facebook page follow gadget match on social media and make gadget matcom your daily habit until the next video i'm michael josh thanks for dropping by\n"