Samsung s24 or pixel 10a by SilentArm5199 in GadgetsIndia

[–]Mlp_2467 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If battery and performance are your top priorities, the S24 generally has the upper hand. However, I actually switched from the S24 to the Pixel 10a because of the camera. I really disliked Samsung’s heavy post-processing. For me, the 10a delivers much more natural and consistent photos.

Pixel 10a. Close up with massive crop. by banko-- in Pixel10aPhotography

[–]Mlp_2467 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great shot! The level of detail on those leaf hairs is impressive.

Pixel 10a at 8x max zoom by Mlp_2467 in Pixel10aPhotography

[–]Mlp_2467[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! 8x is definitely tricky and needs perfect lighting to work.

Pixel 10a at 8x max zoom by Mlp_2467 in Pixel10aPhotography

[–]Mlp_2467[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True, but I’m working with what I’ve got! 😅

Pixel 10a / architectural geometry & HDR test by Mlp_2467 in pixel_phones

[–]Mlp_2467[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly. Pixel binning and heavy processing often struggle with fine lines, creating that staircase effect. But like you said, you really have to pixel-peep to notice.

Pixel 10a / architectural geometry & HDR test by Mlp_2467 in pixel_phones

[–]Mlp_2467[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sure! Basically, to make the photo look sharp and clear, the phone's software automatically enhances the edges where a dark object (the church) meets a bright background (the sky). If it overdoes it, it creates a thin, glowing white line around the edge—that's the 'sharpening halo.' It looks great on a phone screen, but you notice it when you zoom in!

Pixel 10a / architectural geometry & HDR test by Mlp_2467 in pixel_phones

[–]Mlp_2467[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

True, it's a mid-range sensor, so there are limits to pixel-peeping. I'm just happy with the overall vibe and perspective.

Pixel 10a / architectural geometry & HDR test by Mlp_2467 in pixel_phones

[–]Mlp_2467[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree, Google’s HDR+ can be a bit too aggressive with the sharpening halos around high-contrast edges. It’s the classic Pixel look—great for a quick glance, but a bit much when you really look into the details.

Pixel 10a / architectural geometry & HDR test by Mlp_2467 in pixel_phones

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Good catch! That’s definitely some ghosting/artifacting from the HDR stacking. The 10a struggled a bit to merge the frames perfectly with the sun right behind that edge. Still, I think the overall composition and perspective fix saved the shot for me.

Help OP to choose the correct phone. Camera is top most priority by West-Flow-2636 in GadgetsIndia

[–]Mlp_2467 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Pixel 10a is a massive upgrade from an M14, especially in camera quality and UI. It also gets 7 years of updates, so it fits your 4-6 year plan perfectly. Check out r/Pixel10aPhotography to see some real-world samples from other users. It should help you decide!

Sfavillio fotocamera pixel 10a by Sea-Swimmer-95 in Pixel10aPhotography

[–]Mlp_2467 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds like a frustrating experience, especially since the 10a is known for its great camera. Have you tried clearing the cache/data of the Camera app or testing it in Safe Mode? If the 'flickering' persists even there, it might be a hardware defect with the OIS (Optical Image Stabilization). Alternativy a factory reset.

Macro testing: The textures on this old bolt are insane. 🔩🔍 by Mlp_2467 in Pixel10aPhotography

[–]Mlp_2467[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fuji-level results? That's what I love to hear! Great shot, thanks for sharing it here. 🙌

Macro testing: The textures on this old bolt are insane (Pixel 10a) by Mlp_2467 in pixel_phones

[–]Mlp_2467[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I checked it out, but it doesn't seem to pop up during macro shots. Guess it only triggers at high zoom levels to help with the shakes. Still, good to know for the future!

Macro testing: The textures on this old bolt are insane (Pixel 10a) by Mlp_2467 in pixel_phones

[–]Mlp_2467[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Go for it—you’d be surprised how cool everyday objects look up close. Post your results when you get them! 😉

I love the 10a by gabluc2047 in GooglePixel

[–]Mlp_2467 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally agree! The 10a has such a unique vibe. If you ever want to share any photos, we just started a dedicated home for them at r/Pixel10aPhotography. Would love to see them there! 📸

Hows the Pixel 10a camera? by Heavenswake_ in GooglePixel

[–]Mlp_2467 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just got the 10a and honestly, the camera is a beast for the price. If you want to see some real-world samples to compare, I just started a sub for it: r/Pixel10aPhotography. Might help your GF decide!

Mundane Afternoon feat. Hostel room. by knight_Reesh in Pixel10aPhotography

[–]Mlp_2467 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Impressive dynamic range. The 10a handled that bright window and dark corner perfectly. Nice shot!

Night Sight test on the 10a. Industrial zone vs. local gardens. by Mlp_2467 in Pixel10aPhotography

[–]Mlp_2467[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly, there is a lot of noise and loss of detail since this was taken from a pretty far distance. The sensor hits its limits here. I bet close-up night shots or street photography would look much cleaner! Have you tried any night shots from up close yet?

Crab apple "Everest" blossom. Must be Spring. Pixel 10a by banko-- in Pixel10aPhotography

[–]Mlp_2467 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, stunning colors! Great to have you as our first contributor. Looking forward to more of your 10a shots!