The cameras level up on Samsung's Galaxy S23 Ultra. Shooting in raw allows photographers to edit the full, uncompressed version of an image, giving them more flexibility and data to work with in terms of colors and exposure. Although I don't typically edit raw photos myself, the use case certainly seems appropriate for a phone like this.

Samsung's Expert Raw app is now integrated into the native camera app after you download it for the first time. With the S23 Ultra, you have the option to shoot photos at a 12-megapixel, 50-megapixel or 200-megapixel resolution, which you can adjust in the settings menu alongside the camera's viewfinder. Samsung added a 200-megapixel sensor for the first time, marking a technical upgrade from the S22 Ultra's 108-megapixel main shooter. If you watched Samsung's Unpacked presentation, you already know the S23 Ultra's main camera is its prized attribute. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra camera is a step up That high price is hard to ignore, and photos taken on the Galaxy S23 Ultra don't always look as natural as those captured on the iPhone 14 Pro or Pixel 7 Pro. Samsung largely achieves its goal of providing a deluxe phone with an excellent camera and giant display. Photos don't always look natural, especially selfies.You might not need all that excess, but after using this phone for a few days, I wouldn't blame you for wanting them. Compared to the Galaxy S23 and S23 Plus, the Ultra offers a closer zoom magnification than most people will probably need, a stylus that stores inside the phone and a massive 6.8-inch screen that's larger than both those of the iPhone 14 Pro Max and Google Pixel 7 Pro. The name 'Ultra' says it all this phone is for people who want a phone that's over the top. Like last year's Galaxy S22 Ultra, the S23 Ultra's giant screen, high price and souped-up camera may be too much for the average person. 17 alongside the rest of Samsung's new phone lineup, which includes the $800 Galaxy S23 and $1,000 Galaxy S23 Plus. But after using the Galaxy S23 Ultra for several days, it's clear the new camera upholds the areas in which Samsung already excels - like low-light photography - and pushes those strengths a little further. I'm certainly not a professional filmmaker, nor do I consider myself to be a shutterbug. Samsung clearly wants the Galaxy S23 Ultra to be the ultimate camera for cinematographers and photographers. This story is part of Samsung Event, CNET's collection of news, tips and advice around Samsung's most popular products.

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