Samsung Galaxy S5 mini - user opinions and reviews
- AnonD-260841
- pW8
The bundled software for the main camera uses typically 1/17 s shutter speed in dim conditions when using auto mode and auto ISO setting even if you use the LED light. For me that is too long time; I get blurry images too often when I shoot handheld. 1/30 s would be better with that optics which has 31 mm focal length equivalent in 35 mm film. I prefer sharper images, even if there was more noise in the image. Unfortunately you can not increase the ISO setting above 800 manually even if auto ISO may use higher settings (at least according to Exif data).
Metering tends to overexpose at least in matrix metering mode; you may get blown out highlights in your subject in a sunny day. Furthermore, manual exposure value correction corrects less than expected, and consequently results incorrect Exif data. You can't choose the metering point in spot metering mode. You can't set it to meter in same point that you tap to focus.
"Picture stabilation" helps to obtain better tones and less noise in dim conditions, but I am unsure, if it helps in stabilating image. It is somewhat mystical; it may even hide some Exif info concerning the exposure.
Even if you tap to focus, focusing returns to the center of the image soon automatically (except when recording videos). If you trigger while it performs automatic focusing, you will likely get an out-of-focus image. I wish there was manual focusing option like in Nokia Camera or in LG G2, for instance.
Automatic white balance seems to work pretty well, but I am not convinced by the manual white balance settings.
If you want a good cameraphone, I do not recommend buying this phone before Samsung provides proper updates for the camera software. To ensure that it will get those updates, consider sending feedback to Samsung (like I did).
- AnonD-155544
- m9C
Would this be a worthwhile phone for me as my old mobile was an iPhone 4s and I hated the bad battery life having to charge it twice a day. The battery in this phone is massive 2100mAh and has a plastic build for extra durability but is the screen gorilla glass?
- AnonD-127643
- 6P1
advice, 21 Aug 2014i am using xperia phone kid,but i am not a fanboy for any company.You keep proving me right time and again. Kid? lol. Admit it and move on. I won't be wasting anymore of my time after your latest BS about using an xperia as I highly doubt it. Move on.
- Anonymous
- 2WY
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- the truth
- Nv0
s5 mini is a slightly faster s3 even got the same graphics card mini is for fashion not for power
- the truth
- Nv0
s5 mini is a slightly faster s3 even got the same graphics card mini is for fashion not for power
- advice
- fwM
torero, 21 Aug 2014Lol display is all you have and that too is highly debatable. So I will stick to my original c... morei am using xperia phone kid,but i am not a fanboy for any company.
- anonymous
- fCx
I am highly dis satisfied with samsung for not launching this phone in India till now.the phone was announced in july and launched in Germany, but no information on launch time in india :(
- NAYIEM
- rvP
please can you provide a clear explanation the difference between an s5 mini and an s4 as i am on the verge of purchasing 3 x samsung s5 mini's.
- AnonD-296824
- dW7
Just checked with Samsung regional technical support and IT HAS CORNING GORILLA GLASS 3 scratch resistant screen.
- Anonymous
- dW7
Just checked with Samsung technical support and IT HAS CORNING GORILLA GLASS 3 scratch resistant screen.
- torero
- 6Pc
advice, 19 Aug 2014no need to accuse me of fanboyism i am not a kid any more,i just write the facts if u can conf... moreLol display is all you have and that too is highly debatable. So I will stick to my original comment, you're a fanboy. Z1c any day over this peace of useless plastic.
Faster CPU
More RAM
Bigger Battery
and the list goes on.....
- Anonymous
- t}V
hi guys when they are lanuching s5 mini in market release date announced july 2014 but still not available where we will get samaung s5 mnini get me ideas..
- advice
- fwM
bob, 20 Aug 2014No gorilla glass.... No good phone......... if u don't use screen protectors then yes this phone is not for u...but also the xperia compact is not for u due to shatter proof plastic.....
- bob
- apN
advice, 19 Aug 2014the 8 MP camera of samsung phones produces better images than the xperia z compact camera.
... moreNo gorilla glass.... No good phone.........
- advice
- fwM
glock18, 19 Aug 2014omg.i bought xiaomi mi 3 for 280$ with snapdragon 800.better build quality then my note 3 and... morewhy u r posting this comment here,this page is for s 5 mini,u should post ur comment in note 3 or m3 page....
- advice
- fwM
girly, 19 Aug 2014Somebody pls help me... Should I get this device or galaxy mega2 I am little bit confused bet... morethey are completely efferent choices the mini is for people who want a pocket friendly phone with good performance and price while the mega is for people who want a large phone....
the specification of the s 5 mini are better.
- advice
- fwM
AnonD-127643, 19 Aug 2014Typical samsung fanboyism on display here if you think this phone is in any way, shape or form... moreno need to accuse me of fanboyism i am not a kid any more,i just write the facts if u can confront me with facts like an adult man then do it.
i can easily proof to u that s 5 mini screen is better than xperia compact screen.....
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