Best camera apps for Android
Can a third-party app help you get the most out of your UltraPixels?
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For many people buying a smartphone, having a decent camera is always one of the biggest draws. It seems like ages ago that cameras were first introduced to mobile phones, 14 years representing about 6 lifetimes in the world of technology.
Today's camera phones are modern marvels, just look at the huge sensors that adorn phones such as the
Samsung Galaxy S5
, or the half-phone-half-camera
Samsung Galaxy K Zoom
Besides.
Some manufacturers are taking a different approach, with HTC looking to create larger pixels to let in more light. Its proprietary UltraPixel technology means the flagship
HTC One (M8)
creates stunning low-light images.
So it's probably no surprise that the Play Store has found itself filled with numerous camera apps, designed to replace the stock camera app with something more fun or intuitive. Here's our guide to what we think are the best camera apps on the Play Store right now.
paper camera
One of the fun things about a third-party camera app is the filters. There are so many filters out there that choosing the right app for each lens can be a little tricky.
An app that we can recommend is
paper camera
, because we like the different sketch style filters it provides. These are provided in real time, which means you can see what the image will look like before you take it.
There are 14 filters to choose from, and these can also be transferred to video recording. You can also use Paper Camera to edit existing images and share them to different social accounts.
If you've decided this isn't the app for you, but still want to use the sketchy effects, why not try
pencil camera
(or variants). These apps also provide real-time filters and cover a range of devices with both free and paid versions available.
is a photo app that is likely to appear on most modern smartphone users' wish lists. The photo-sharing site became so popular that it was soon acquired by Facebook.
Instagram's biggest feature is its variety of filters, allowing users to take weird photos of their dinner party or their cat. These can then be instantly shared to Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, Tumblr, and Foursquare.
The app also lets you manage your Instagram account, view photos of those you follow, and make comments. There isn't much to say about the Instagram app, as its popularity means the most have already been said.
If you're not sure if Instagram is right for you, you can always try
InstaLomo HD
for Instagram.It also provides different filters with sharing also being heavily integrated.
ZOOM FX camera
in the face of things,
ZOOM FX camera
is well-designed, with no real surprises in layout as it follows the same layout as the stock cameras we've come across.
Photo editing is also included, like almost every camera app we've seen these days, but it comes with a decent range of features.
If you enjoy downloading add-ons, there are over 90 add-ons that can be added to Camera ZOOM FX, including frames, props, composites, and more composites.
Photo morphing is also supported, which means you can distort images. There's even a sound-activated smart shutter on LG devices, which means you can configure the app to take a photo. clapping or shouting.
Photo distortion is pretty popular, so for those who aren't impressed with Camera ZOOM FX and want a more specific application,
Photo distortion
will meet all your chain needs.
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