Samsung Galaxy S6 does not support all features of the Android 5.0 Camera2 API

It was revealed yesterday that the Android 5.0 update on the Sony Xperia Z3 did not introduce the camera features from stock Android. Known as the Camera2 API, these features introduce the likes of RAW image capture and some other crucial features. It has now been revealed that even the Samsung Galaxy S6 , Galaxy S6 Edge and the HTC One M9 are missing these Camera2 API features.

The Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 Edge reportedly don’t have the .dng or RAW image capture support. The two devices are also said to be lacking shutter speed control, which might come as bad news for prospective buyers of the two flagships.

SpectraStudy has compiled a list of features missing with the two devices:

• no manual white balance via RGB gains
• no custom color space conversion matrix
• no shutter speed control
• no manual exposure parameters (only rough exposure steps control)
• non-fixed metering, etc.

This also applies to other flagship devices like the HTC One M9 which was unveiled at the MWC. Interestingly, Google offers the full list of features from the Camera2 API on its Nexus devices like the Nexus 5 and the Nexus 6.

What do you make of these exclusions by major companies like Samsung? Sound off below.

Source: SpectraStudy
Via: Phone Arena

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