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Recently unveiled at MWC 2018, the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus come with noteworthy upgrades and improvements. The primary highlight is the significant change in the camera department, elevating these flagship smartphones to new heights.
Notably, the S9 and S9 Plus introduce a new photo capture mode that produces incredibly slow-motion action videos. The devices can record videos with frame rates of up to 960 fps. What exactly is the FPS index? How does the Slow-motion 960fps feature on Galaxy S9/S9+ operate? Let's delve into this article to find out!
Understanding FPS and the term Slow-Motion
FPS (Frames Per Second) is the video frame rate when shooting a film. It represents the number of frames appearing in one second of the video. Higher FPS results in smoother images. With more frames, we can stretch them out to create slow-motion effects.
Slow Motion is a filming technique where the action is slowed down, allowing us to observe every small movement of the subject. In theory, to create a slow-motion clip, we need to shoot at a fast frame rate and play it back at a slower frame rate. With Galaxy S9/S9+, you can record videos with frame rates up to 960 fps. This enables viewers to scrutinize rapid movements like flapping wings of a bird, falling water, and more, resulting in captivating and interesting videos.
Exploring the Capability of Slow Motion 960fps on Galaxy S9/S9+
At the time of their release, the Galaxy S9/S9+ duo and Xperia XZ boasted the highest FPS scores in the world of smartphones.
The Galaxy S9/S9+ Duo
As a result, the Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+ can capture videos with frame rates up to 960 fps. However, it is constrained to a resolution of 720p and an extremely brief duration: a 0.2-second super slow-mo, similar to some Sony phones like Xperia XZ1 and Xperia XZ Premium.
Exciting Moments from Slow-motion
So how does this slow-motion mode work? It starts the video at 30fps, then waits for motion to occur. The speed then increases to 960 fps and returns to the initial 30 fps. Unlike slow-mo modes on other phones, like the iPhone, S9 and S9 Plus users can't adjust the super slow-mo time after recording. However, you can replay or rewind the moment, similar to Live Photos on the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G 512GB.
960fps Shooting Capability
In a 960fps video, there's approximately 6 seconds for the slowed-down action. The distinctive feature of Galaxy S9/S9+ compared to Xperia XZ1, Xperia XZ Premium is that Samsung allows users to retroactively edit slow-motion videos. You can choose different slow-motion segments according to your preference, even creating a clip with entirely reversed motion.
These moments usually unfold in a fraction of a second, a few percent of a second that the human eye struggles to observe closely, and previously only dedicated cameras could capture. Therefore, after recording that 0.182-second moment and 'interpreting' it at a 6-second playback speed in normal mode, our eyes get a chance to scrutinize the developments of objects and events before the frame.
Imagine a scenario where water flows backward from a glass to a bottle placed above it. With such unique features, creativity knows no bounds with this smartphone.
