"The Pixel camera is arguably one of the most powerful smartphone cameras available, but like so many of Google's products, some of the best features require a little digging. I've tested almost every Pixel camera to date, and I've learned that the best picture quality begins by knowing which settings actually matter and when to use them. Also: Android 17 is shaping up to be a big win for Pixel users - but I still want these features These are the nine camera settings I've changed on my Pixel 10 Pro to improve image quality. Some work across all recent Pixel models, and others are exclusive to the Pro lineup."
"Your Pixel's camera is physically shaped in a 4:3 ratio. When shooting in 16:9, the camera is cropping off the top and bottom of the image before the shutter is even pressed. You're permanently throwing away vertical resolution. Switching to 4:3 means keeping everything the sensor is seeing. You can always crop to 16:9 afterward if you are going for that cinematic look, but you can't add back data that was never captured in the first place."
The Pixel camera can deliver top-tier results when specific settings are adjusted. The native sensor is 4:3, so shooting in 16:9 crops top and bottom and discards vertical resolution. Switching to Full Image (4:3) preserves all sensor data and allows later cropping for cinematic framing. Enabling Rich Color switches the camera to the Display P3 color space for wider color capture, especially in reds and greens, which increases vibrancy and editing flexibility. Some recommended settings apply to most recent Pixel models, while a few options are exclusive to Pro models such as the Pixel 10 Pro.
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