Pixel 4a vs Pixel 5 vs S20 FE Camera Comparison

In this video I show you photos and video from the front and rear cameras of the Google Pixel 4a, Pixel 5 and Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (Fan Edition) in good and low light conditions.

Timecodes:
00:00 - Intro
00:11 - Rear camera video (4k 30fps, Indoors)
01:30 - Rear camera photos (auto & portrait)
06:31 - Rear camera video (1080p 30fps)
08:58 - Rear camera video (4k 30fps)
11:35 - Pixel 4a vs. Pixel 5 active stabilization vs S20 FE super steady video
12:36 - Front camera photos (auto & portrait)
14:38 - Front camera video (1080p)
15:52 - Front camera video (Pixel 1080p vs S20 FE 4k 60fps)
16:49 - Rear camera low light photos (auto & night mode)
21:33 - Rear camera low light video (1080p 30fps)
23:29 - Rear camera low light video (4k 30fps)
25:05 - Front camera low light photos (auto & night mode)
26:51 - Front camera low light video (1080p)
28:08 - Front camera low light video (Pixel 1080p vs S20 FE 4K)
29:17 - Final Thoughts (Front camera video Indoors, Pixel 1080p vs S20 FE 4k 60fps)

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[Dnnyby]

Wish I could like this video more than once. This is such a comprehensive review and the sections are all labelled on the time bar. So hard finding anything this comprehensive for a phone comparison, great work.

[postbox]

If we compared the price absolutely pixel 4.a is the champion...👑💯

[Mark..]

Great review, love how you test many shots and show the night mode shots soon after the standard. This popped up while scrolling on my Pixel 5! I've been really impressed with the cameras on this phone.

[AlphaRakamaTech]

Good comparisons. S20 fe rear cameras did pretty well but the front camera for stills seems to be washed out.

[saiyemiftekhar]

Thank You for the video. This was a pretty detailed one and I absolutely loved it. I currently own a Pixel 2 XL and I am planning to upgrade. In India, the Pixel 4a is available for 350 dollars, Pixel 4a 5g and S20 FE for 500, Vivo X70 pro for 600 and, Pixel 5 for 800. I love playing with the camera and I miss the telephoto lens in my Pixel 2 XL whenever I have to take a shot of moderately distant objects, say a bird perched on a tree. Unfortunately, neither the Pixel 4a nor the Pixel 5 provide a telephoto lens, My budget is limited to 500 bucks (600 stretch) which makes Pixel 5 out of reach. The choice is between 4a, 4a 5g, Vivo X70 pro and, S20 FE. Keeping the best in class display, IP 68 rating and the cost factor in mind, I think S20 FE provides best value. I am a huge fan of Pixel because of their camera and clean software(with timely updates), and the 4a 5g model selling for 500 dollars in India could have been an option but it doesn't provide a display as good as S20 FE and it also misses on telephoto lens and dust and water resistance. Besides S 20 FE has almost caught up with Pixel in Camera. They have promised OS and security updates with S20 FE so that's also not a problem anymore. It will take time for me to adjust to the Samsung UI. As for X70 pro, no clarity of OS and security updates, lack of IP rating, and a curved display seem deal breakers. I would very much appreciate your insights. Thank you again!

[bobthbldr]

I was watching this on a 24 inch monitor and in the night sky pictures I could see some stars with the Pixels but not at all with the FE. I also think the colors were much more natural with the Pixel phones in daylight and in low light.

[sashisk]

Taking camera comparisons to the next level 😎

[coycathode]

Thank you for your video. I have been going round in circles trying to decide which phone to buy and whether the FE is worth it. After this it's a hard no and can save a lot of money going with a pixel 4a. I don't need lightening fast processors, but a good camera is a must. I was quite shocked how easy it was to make that decision watching this.

[davidtodd]

Awesome review! Thank you for taking the time to cover so much. Great job.

[Brian_Lau]

I do not like the oversaturation and over exposure of the s20 FE. However, its night mode is pretty good, and competes well with the pixels. The video seems a bit better on the s20 FE. That 4a is a great value for what it provides. Thanks for the comparison Grant 👍

[Faithful-Preservation]

Samsung really likes to turn the greens and blues up to 100.

[sector]

I watched a multitude of videos but yours was the one that helped me make my decision. Thanks, great in-depth review! Subbed 👍

[strwtchr]

Man, am about to upgrade from my Note 10 and this was THE review I needed. Amazing job.

[RennieAsh]

The Pixel 5 has more saturation in video which I’ve noticed in various tests

[kaveee]

Oh wait, what happened at 1:12 to the T-shirt on Pixel 5 !? so much noise indoors!? or is it a Youtube glitch?

EDIT: I also noticed this noise on other Pixel 5 videos - hopefully Google will fix this glitch since it's most likely a software issue - coz the same camera tech on 4a 5G doesn't seem to have this issue.

[jyotipakuwal]

dude youre a life saver!!! the amount of effort and detailing you give to a video its just.. really awesome thankuu

[OEWells]

Very nice and well done deep review, congrats!

[seeableTV]

Very extensive comparison. Well done. I have a Pixel 3a, which for the most part has been a good phone. Low light shots with the camera are great. After looking at the Pixel 4a, the Pixel 5 and the S20 FE, I decided to go with the Samsung. At $600 for select colors, it's currently priced exactly in the middle of the two Pixels. While the Google phone cameras are impressive, I didn't think the Samsung was too far behind. And if we're talking about everything else *besides* the camera, I think the Samsung is a better buy, especially compared to the Pixel 5. Super AMOLED, 120Hz, Bigger screen, better processor, SD card slot, bigger battery, etc. All for $100 cheaper.

[BarryJohnson]

Grant, I hate to do this to you but if you go back and look at the footage at the tower. To me it seems like all cams have a varying degree of depth of field. At first I just thought the 5 was little more blurry on the background but when you focused in I was able to catch it.

[thetute]

gotta say, the videography and the audioquality in the 'intro' impressed me a lot on the samsung. pixel looks really bad in comparison.