The end result is a photo with an adjustable focus level you can swap focus between objects in the foreground or background. Selective focus, a feature introduced on the Galaxy S5, snaps multiple photos consecutively with varying focus. The Galaxy S8’s panorama mode stitches multiple shots together into a single, ultra-wide photo.

One of the most useful is manual focus mode, which draws green lines in the viewfinder over the object that’s in focus. It puts settings like the ISO, aperture, IRIS setting, autofocus, white balance, and exposure at your fingertips.

If you know your way around a camera and want to make the most of the Galaxy S8’s snapper, Pro mode will suit you fine. A swipe left pulls up a wealth of different modes, including Auto, Pro, Panorama, Selective motion, Hyperlapse, Food, and virtual shot.Īuto, the Galaxy S8’s default shooting mode, handles everything for you. The Galaxy S8’s camera app is a little overwhelming, at first glance, but Samsung has made an effort to trim the fat.