Pixel 11 camera gets new main sensors, ‘Camera Looks,’ ‘Instant Night Sight,’ and much more
The Pixel 11 series might look familiar on the outside , but Google’s packed plenty of changes both behind the scenes and under the hood, and nowhere is that more evident than when you dive into its cameras. From new processing styles and a full creator-focused editing suite to that fancy new HiLight LED flash, there’s a lot new this year.
Google's Pixel 11 series introduces significant improvements to its camera system, with notable upgrades on both hardware and software fronts. Hardware-wise, both the Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro Fold feature new 48MP 1/1.56" main sensors, offering 56% better light sensitivity than previous models. This change addresses some shortcomings of the Pixel 10's main sensor, which was compromised for a true telephoto lens.
The base Pixel 11 also boasts a slimmer camera bar, despite the larger sensor size. Furthermore, the Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL receive an innovative 1/1.3" main sensor, delivering impressive image quality even when cropped at 3x. The telephoto camera sees a complete overhaul, with a 5x 48MP 1/1.95" sensor that captures 30% more light and offers 120x zoom with AI-assisted processing.
All three Pro models will also have access to Google's RGB-enabled HiLight LED flash, which alerts the user to incoming calls from specific contacts and syncs with Gemini interactions. Video quality is another area of improvement, with the Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL receiving Pro Stable Video for capturing ultra-steady footage in various scenarios and Video Boost up to 8K resolution.
Night Sight has been improved by 56% on the Pixel 11 and 11 Pro Fold, while the true Pro models will feature "Instant Night Sight," up to 4.5x faster than before. On the software side, Camera Looks is a highlight, offering users a series of preset visual options akin to Apple's Photographic Styles but with Google's streamlined approach.
This feature lets users choose between Natural, Shadows, and Vanilla modes before taking a photo, thus providing more control over color and contrast. Creator Suite, an all-new space for content creators on YouTube, TikTok, and other platforms, includes an on-screen teleprompter, audio visualizer, grid lines, and more. Google Photos also gains a storyboarding tool, which integrates seamlessly with the suite.
Lastly, Circle to Search in the camera app provides users with a more efficient way to utilize Google Lens, allowing them to circle objects within the viewfinder to search, identify, or translate without opening a separate app. The Pixel 11 series will be available for pre-order soon, further solidifying Google's commitment to enhancing its camera capabilities.
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