In the constant battle to provide consumers the best smartphone camera, one area that Apple has yet to innovate is optical zoom, which could use a so-called "periscope lens." We explain what the ...

Virtually all Android phones have preset zoom buttons in the camera app. For example, the Google Pixel 9 offers 0.5x, 1x, and 2x levels while the Pro models have an extra button for 5x zoom thanks to ...

We've rounded up some simple tips and tricks for getting maximum zoom from your camera, with advice on how to upgrade your equipment and process your images. When you purchase through links on our ...

I know it's probably here to stay, but the current state of AI camera zoom makes details look worse rather than better.

Have you ever gone to take a photo and wished you could capture it with just the right amount of zoom on your iPhone? Well, if you’re the proud owner of an iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max, you’re in luck ...

When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Updated July 9, 2025 It's sad to say, but the golden age of compact cameras is pretty much over, thanks to the rise of ...

When it comes to the camera experience on flagship phones, brands have brought in multiple innovations. Apple introduced the camera control button, trying to mimic a real camera shutter button, with ...

Samsung has reportedly begun mass production of a new 200-megapixel variable zoom camera sensor, capable of shifting between 3x and 7x zoom. While this could be a major leap over the current 3x and 5x ...