Many smartphones today come with an AI camera, which is a camera that uses artificial intelligence to enhance the quality of your photos. An AI camera uses machine learning algorithms to analyze the scene that you’re trying to capture and adjust the camera settings accordingly.
For example, if you are taking a photo of a sunset, the camera might adjust the exposure and color balance to make the colors more vibrant and true to life. The algorithm in the camera can also recognize and track objects, adjust settings based on the scene, and improve image quality through noise reduction and enhanced sharpness.
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AI camera vs normal camera in phones
You may have heard of the phrase, “computational photography”. Different phone companies may use terms that differ from these, but they are all references to artificial intelligence algorithms in smartphone cameras.
The main difference between an AI camera and a normal camera is that the former uses artificial intelligence to enhance the quality of your photos, while a normal camera does not. Let’s look at some of the key differences between the two:
- Scene recognition: An AI-powered camera can recognize the scene that you’re trying to capture and adjust the camera settings accordingly, while a normal camera requires you to manually adjust the settings.
- Object recognition: An AI camera can recognize and track objects in the scene, which can be useful for taking photos of moving objects. A normal camera may not have this feature.
- Noise reduction: An AI-powered camera can use machine learning algorithms to reduce noise in your photos, resulting in sharper and clearer images. A normal camera may not have this feature.
- Portrait mode: An AI-powered camera can use machine learning algorithms to create a bokeh effect in portrait mode, which can blur the background and make the subject stand out. A normal camera may not have this feature.
Advantages of AI-powered cameras
Some of the advantages of Artificial Intelligence cameras include:
- Improved image quality: AI cameras can help to improve the quality of your photos by adjusting settings based on the scene, which can result in better colors, contrast, and sharpness.
- Easier to use: AI cameras can make it easier to take great photos, even if you don’t have a lot of photography experience. The camera does the work for you, so you don’t have to worry about adjusting settings manually. Just point and shoot.
- Advanced features: AI cameras can offer advanced features like portrait mode for professional-looking bokeh effects, and super-resolution for enhanced detail.
Disadvantages of AI camera
Some of the disadvantages of Artificial Intelligence cameras include:
- Overprocessing: In some cases, AI-powered cameras can overprocess your photos, which can result in unrealistic colors and unnatural-looking images. I know some phone brands whose camera are guilty of this. Sometimes, I have to disable the AI feature in their phones to get decent images.
- Limited control: If you’re someone who likes to have full control over your camera settings, you may find that an AI camera doesn’t give you enough control over the final image. Of course, most times, the option to switch to a manual mode is there.
- Battery drain: AI-powered cameras can be more battery-intensive than regular cameras, as they require more processing power to analyze the scene and adjust settings accordingly.
Which phone companies have AI cameras?
AI-powered cameras have been around for some years now and almost every major mobile phone brand has AI cameras in their phones now. Phone companies with AI cameras include: Google Pixel, Apple iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, OnePlus, Xiaomi, and Huawei. Outside of anorth America and Europe, brands like Vivo, TECNO, Infinix, and itel also have artificial intelligence built into their cameras.
Takeaways
Cameras with artificial intelligence can be a great choice for people who want to take great photos without having to worry about adjusting camera settings manually. However, it is important to keep in mind that they may not be for everyone, and that they do have some limitations and drawbacks.
If you know what you are doing, you can always disable the AI feature and manually adjust the settings to manually achieve the quality of photos that you desire.
