If Samsung gives Expert RAW these 3 upgrades, I'll never open the default camera again

Expert RAW, a camera app favored by hobbyists and advanced users, has the potential to become the go-to choice for taking photos if Samsung makes three key upgrades. Currently, when the default camera app is left on Auto, it often over-smoothens faces and alters skin tone for portraits, a problem Expert RAW avoids. However, it falls short in three significant areas.

Firstly, Expert RAW lacks an automatic exposure value (EV) mode, which would allow the app to select the best lens setting for each zoom level, ensuring clear and unblurred photos. This is in contrast to the default camera app, which automatically switches lenses when zooming, providing crisper images.

Secondly, the RAW file format, which Expert RAW supports, preserves more detail in bright and dark areas of photos, making them more suitable for editing. Despite this advantage, the app's heavy processing of photos often results in a stark contrast between how they appear during capture and the final result in the Gallery, which can be detrimental for well-lit, studio shots.

Lastly, Expert RAW does not shoot videos, a feature crucial for many users who prioritize video quality alongside photo quality. The app is often perceived as a tool for professional photographers, but the reality is that even with default settings, it can produce decent results, depending on the phone's hardware and the One UI version.

If Samsung addresses these issues, Expert RAW could replace the default camera app for many users like the author, who rarely takes photos but demands excellent results when they do.