I have recently bought the S25 Ultra and I am looking for the best camera settings to get the best pictures, and I want a guide on how to use the optical zoom rather than the digital zoom, which distorts the clarity of the photo..
Tap the zoom icons(1x, 3x, 5x, 10x) for optical zoom. Avoid pinching to zoom between them, as that's digital.
Stick to the preset zoom levels(1x, 3x, 5x, 10x) for optical. For best results, shoot in good light and use the 50MP mode in Camera Assistant for more detail.
Hey! Congrats on the new S25 Ultra! 🔥 For the best optical zoom, stick to the preset zoom levels on your camera app – those are the 1x, 3x, 5x, and 10x options. Anything in between will use digital zoom, which can make the picture look less sharp. Hope that helps! 🙏
Hi 👋 Congrats on your new S25 Ultra. The camera is super powerful once you tweak the right settings. Here are some tips to get the best shots:
Best Camera Settings
Open Camera → tap (settings):
Picture quality → keep at High efficiency (HEIF) for saving space, or JPEG if you want easier sharing.
Scene optimizer → turn ON (helps with colors & brightness).
Tracking autofocus → ON if you shoot moving subjects.
Auto HDR → keep ON for balanced highlights & shadows.
Using Optical Zoom (for clearer shots)
On the main camera screen, you’ll see zoom options like 0.6x | 1x | 3x | 5x | 10x at the bottom.
These preset buttons switch to the dedicated telephoto lenses = optical zoom (no loss in quality).
If you pinch-to-zoom manually in between (e.g. 7x, 12x), the phone may mix in digital zoom, which reduces clarity. For the sharpest results, stick to the preset optical steps.
You can also tap and hold the zoom buttons to bring up the zoom wheel, the yellow dots show the optical ranges, while anything in between is hybrid/digital.
Extra tip → In Pro Mode you can manually adjust ISO, shutter, and focus for more control, especially in low light.
