As part of the #VZWBuzz team I was provided a phone for review and to giveaway. All opinions are my own and the photography test below was NOT biased. You can make your own decision like I did!
LG G4 Camera Review! Features EVERY photographer is going to LOVE!
I received an amazing LG G4 phone as a Verizon Ambassador and the camera is AMAZING! A little while back I compared my Droid, iPhone, and Samsung cameras by taking the same picture and putting them all together. Well when I was introduced to the new LG G4 phone I was excited to learn about all of the amazing features the camera had and was wanting to know if the camera really would beat the Samsung Galaxy 6. I was concerned on whether or not the camera would REALLY hold up compared to all the other cameras. Luckily I had the ability to compare all of these different cameras to tell and share, which one would be better!
Guess what?! I am giving ONE lucky reader an LG G4 for FREE! This prize is for US only and all you need to do is fill out the form below to win. Please only one entry per household.
The new LG G4 allows you to shoot in automatic, manual, simple, and even in RAW! The LG G4 has a larger processor and allows you zoom more without sacrificing the quality. Also, if you like taking pictures with a good depth of field the LG G4 has a 1.8 aperture and is also amazing for low light.
My TOP LG G4 Camera Review Features!
The sensors: The LG G4 has two cool sensors on them, which are the color spectrum and the absolute white recognition. The color spectrum allows the best colors to shine through for the brightest colored pictures. The white balance is a sensor that helps determine what in the picture is true white. If you have ever worn a white shirt, taken a picture, and then noticed the shirt looks a little blue or even a little orange you might not have your white balance set correctly on your camera. Although the LG G4 if only a phone is has this ability to determine the true white for you.
Optimized Stabilization: The lens actually moves around as you shake to keep the image focused and stabilized. I can now hand my little girl my phone and ask her to take a picture and I can actually be focused. I think of the “Yes, Man” movie where they run and take pictures as they are running around. NOW, images would actually be quite a bit focuses.
Depth of Field Picture
Let’s put the camera to the test!
The following pictures were taken (not in this order) with my iPhone 6, Droid Turbo, Samsung Galaxy 6, LG G4 in Manual, & the LG G4 in Automatic. Figure out which order you like them the most and then see how the LG G4 stacked up to the competitors!
Answers at the bottom of this post.
There are other features that aren’t camera related, which I LOVE about this phone, the curved design help protect some of the drop shock if you were to accidentally drop your phone. The buttons on the back of the phone instead of on the side allow for a bigger screen and yet more compact to keep the dimensions smaller! It also has a removable battery and SD cards so you can keep back ups. You can insert all the way up to a 2TB size card into your phone! My computer only has 200GB so what a HUGE storage! Last, I am loving the screen display and the battery life has been pretty awesome too!
I like the LG G4 in Manual mode over all of the other ones. The Samsung was a close second for sure, but when it comes to cell phone photography I always have my phone and I never want to miss the opportunity to capture the picture! I liked how the LG G4 Manual captured more detail in the flower as I was focussed on it. The Samsung Galaxy 6 captured a bit more quality but took away from a bit of the detail. Shooting in Automatic on the LG G4 triggered the flash giving the flower more of a washed out look than I would have wanted. I would have had to turn the flash off to capture a better picture.
a. iPhone 6 b. Samsung Galaxy 6 c. LG G4 in Manual Mode d. LG G4 in Auto Mode e. Droid Turbo
Giveaway TIME!
Enter to WIN an LG G4 below, brought you by my friends from Verizon and LG!
Heather says
Amazing! I use my cell phone camera daily… multiple times a day!
Sarah Traphagan says
Daily lol. Always photographing my kids.
Oscar Ednalino says
I use my phone all the time for photography.
Charlotte Kennedy says
I rarely use my phone for pics. It sucks.
Kristen says
I use it about 5 days a week.
cathy moore says
I use my phone almost everyday to for photography!
Alysha M. says
I use my phone for photography ALL the time!!! I barely use my camera anymore because my phone is more convenient.
John says
I take photos on my phone almost every day.
Kathy says
I use my phone for photography everyday.
Aiwanei says
I use my phone everyday to take pictures of my daughter.
Rommel says
I don’t have a digital camera so my phone is what I use for all my photography. And since I always have it with me I never miss a moment to take a picture when I need to. It’s much more convenient than carrying a large camera around.
AnneM says
I take several pictures a day, sometimes a dozen!
David Birmingham says
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Elizabeth Ray says
Never. My phone does not work for photography. Only making and receiving calls and texts. (It doesn’t even have a voice-mail option.) I use a seperate phone, camera, gps, and fitness tracker. Too many gadgets, and all annoying. My friends say I need to enter this century and get a new, modern cell-phone. What can I say – they’re right!
Laura S says
I use my phone for photography several times a week
Kim D says
I have a very old style lg flip phone still, so I do not take photos with it. I often steal my boyfriend’s iphone to take photos when we visit places though!
Denise S says
I have yet to learn how to use a phone for pictures.
William Lilley says
i use my phone daily for photography
Jenna H says
I use my phone to take all my pictures. I haven’t used my camera in so long. I just see it as an extra thing to carry around.
John S says
I use my mobile phone to take photos almost daily
Diane B says
I love taking pictures! My current phone doesn’t have the best camera in it, but love taking pictures daily!
Lisa Grassetti says
I use my phone for photography when I want to keep memories of like my dog, or when I go on vacation. I am not a big selfie person but I do love to take photos of the outdoors and animals.
Kevan Clery says
Lg G4 is an amazing device which I’d love to own some day!
Kevan Clery says
I uds my phone for photography on a daily basis!
Kevan Clery says
use*
Lee McKeon says
Always use my phone camera It is the only one I have!
Ling Cheung says
I used my phone ‘s camera almost everyday.
Austin Baroudi says
It’s my main source for picture taking!
Jim Lipscomb says
I find I use my phone camera on my Grand Prime more and more …
Alicia Thibadeau says
I don’t use it often as it’s not that good.
Tina W says
I don’t currently have a cell phone, so NEVER.
Lisa says
I use it a lot for photography, mostly cute photos of my dog though lol.
Patricia Hoffmeister says
I don’t, but if I won this LG G4 Phonr, I could.
Kelly D says
I use my phone for photography almost every day.
Julie Wood says
I use my phone all the time for Photography!
Corey says
I ONLY use my phone for photography.
john hutchens says
My phone is my primary camera on trips
Steven weber says
I use my cell phone for photography almost every day.
Will G says
I use it fairly often.
Colleen Boudreau says
Every now and then.
Sang Hyun Lee says
I use my phone for photography all the time!
Taylor says
I use my phone often to take group pictures remotely with my smart watch. So I would love to have a phone with a crazy good camera like this.
Levi Johnston says
I use my phone about once a day for photography
Anna Green says
I use my phone all the time- Since it’s with me everywhere I go, I find the camera of a phone to be one of it’s most important aspects. I take pictures every day.
Ruy M. says
I use my phone almost daily for photography purposes. I take endless photos of sunsets and wildlife and my animals.
Alison Gibb says
I use my phone for picture taking all the time!
Kimberly O says
I only use my phone nowadays – I can’t remember the last time I even touched a real camera!! Thanks for the chance.
Valencia says
I don’t use my phone for photography. It’s not a smartphone and doesn’t take good pictures.
Debbie F says
I use it whenever I don’t have my regular camera with me – which is usually always. 😀
thanks!
Carly D. says
I use mine daily. I have a puppy that i take lots of pics of.
Janice L. says
I use mine quite a lot these days.
Angelica says
I use my phone for photography at least several times a week, my actual camera is just collecting dust. My cell phone camera is only 5MP, so a cell phone with a camera like this would be a huge improvement! I can’t believe it has a RAW option!
Josh Kasen says
Awesome!
Josh Kasen says
I use my phone DAILY for photography. I have like 20 apps for it!
Thomas Murphy says
I use it every week.
Monica Kirkham says
I use my phone for photography more that I do to talk!
Aarti Dogra says
everyday!
cynthia dawson says
I use my phone sometimes but I have a 6 yr old dumb phone so its not good with pictures.
Ricky H says
I use my phone all the time. We have a good DSLR camera, but do not want to lug it around for everything. Having a phone that would take high quality pictures, would be awesome!
Dawn Monroe says
I use my phone for pictures of my grand kids and family several times a week. Its becoming a hobby of mine.
Betsy Rubendall Barnes says
I use my smartphone for all my photography. About 3 years ago, I used to use a camera, and then discovered using my smartphone was easier once I utilized the photo settings. 🙂
Amanda Sakovitz says
I use my phone almost every day to take pictures.
Tammy Schweitzer Catterton says
I do not use it much at all use a camera I have
Liberty says
I use my phone for photography almost daily!
Jennifer Scheldberg says
My phone camera is all I use!
Rachel says
I use my phone to take pictures on a daily basis.
golden storm says
i use mine everyday,,i take pictures of plants flowers and trees daily
Darlene Carbajal says
I actually do not have a phone at the moment! I would love this!
Samantha Daleo says
I use my phone for pictures all of the time. I don’t own an actual camera.
Melissa Hoelting says
I use my phone camera all the time! With 5 and 8 year old kids, they are always doing something that needs a quick picture.
desi says
I use my phone as my main camera, I use it weekly
Paul Gardner says
I use my phone a lot for photography because its more convenient.
JESSICA C says
I use my phone camera everyday. Yes I still have a old school flip phone.. I do need a better phone for better pictures.
CorreyHope says
All the time-I take food, travel,selfies and strangers on the train!
LadyVampire says
I actually don’t currently own a cell phone so I don’t have one to take pictures with.
Nu says
once a week about
Neil T says
Everyday, after the best camera you have is the one that’s with you!
Caroline says
very often
Rhonda G says
I use my phone for photos daily!! I always have it with me and it is convenient.
Heather says
Before my HTC One died, I used it almost daily to take pics! So handy.
Julie Murphy says
I use it occasionally
Shakeia Rieux says
I use it daily
Elizabeth A says
I use my phone every day for photography.
al says
Only when my digital camera is full or its battery is exhausted.
Heather D. says
I use my phone sporadically for photography. I used it last week to capture some pear trees.
Ally says
I always used to carry a little point and shoot with me, because I couldn’t stand the quality on my phone. Since I got a new phone it’s been better, but I still prefer my camera. It’d be nice to be able to consolidate!
Jeff Rothrock says
all the time. almost daily
Carol Diane Cross says
I use my phone to take pictures probably 4-5 times a week.
suzannejc says
I take pictures with my phone every day! I would love this phone. 🙂
carol n says
almost everyday
Audrey H. says
I use my cell phone camera sometimes, its not very good so only use it when I need to.
Judith says
I love the convenience of having a camera with a cell phone. All the photos were good but thought the photos taken by the LG G4 were great.
Heather Hill says
I use it multiple times a day…i LOVE taking photos!!!
Tammy says
Whenever I need to take a picture . . . it’s the only camera I own!
Theresa Bergeron says
Since my phone is my only camera, the LG G4 sounds like a winner to me.
Angie Fiack says
Never! The pics are horrible..
Brent S says
I don’t use the camera on y phone
Ivan McKinnon says
I use my phone for photography daily.
Hideki Yamada says
Actually quite rarely do I use my phone to take pictures. I do not like to have clutters on my phone, and I am not much of a photo shooter snyway.
Ivette says
I use it daily. I love taking pictures of my 2 year old!
John Eng says
Would love to try the LG4 and it’s incredible camera!
Valerie C. says
I use my phone almost daily, but, the lens is awful.
Holly B says
Daily! I take pictures all day 🙂
Fay yeung says
I would use it for vacation .
Theresa Wilson says
I use mt phone daily to take pictures of my puppies. They are so wiggly!
Sara Cunningham says
I use it multiple times a week. Mostly to take pictures of my cat!
ioana c. says
I take pictures pretty much every day
Sheila V. says
The camera features are awesome. I loved the differences in the clarity & colors of the i phone 6 versus the LG G4!
Valerie simons says
Love the camera on this phone
Sheila V. says
I use my I phone occasionally for photos, but the clarity is not always good.
Andrew Hall says
I use my phone for photography every time I see my grandsons. a few times a month.
Licia Miles says
I use my phone camera for photography all the time!
Lianne says
I pretty much exclusively use my phone for photography, and I have a baby, so I use it all day every day! 🙂
Alice Gerick says
Very cool, would love to win this, I really need a new phone.
Tricia jorke says
I use my phone to take photograph’s all of the time. It has become so convenient.
Holly DeLeon says
I use mine to take pictures a lot, but they aren’t very good quality 🙁
Mike B says
I use my camera almost everyday.
Philip Lawrence says
I use my Phone for all my photography but that is only about once per week.
Michelle S. says
My phone is all that I use to take photos even though I own a digital camera.
sheila ressel says
Since it’s the only phone I have I use the camera feature 2-3 times a week.
Beatrice Pierre says
Great camera
Racquelle says
I use it quite frequently!
Wendy Forbes says
I use my phone almost daily to take pictures.
Tammy Iler says
I take pictures of my family everyday
CaseyB says
With 2 kiddos I use my cell phone camera almost every day!!! And I cannot stand my current camera :-/ I take lots of extra unnecessary pics trying to get one that looks quality.
zevah steres says
my phone is my memory maker, i take tons of pics with my phone! everyday!
Shannon Waters says
I use my cell phone to take pictures every day. My current cell takes sad photos.
Michelle A says
Daily. I love taking daily, candid shots of my kids.
Eva says
I use my phone to take a pic if something inspires me enough.
Candace Galan-Calderon says
I use my phone quite often for photography, it’s almost the only camera I use!
Angela P says
Everyday, we have family away so we try sending them photos of the kids each day
latanya says
all the time. it is my only camera
Judith Carlow says
I love the quality of the pictures this camera is capable of taking !
Kay says
I use my phone for all my photography now. It’s wonderful.
Jennifer Jenkins says
I use my camera almost daily.
Jocelyn Dorsey says
I use my phone 80% of the time to take pictures. Would to have this phone. The camera seems amazing.
Osneciah says
I would all the time if I had a camera on my phone.
michelle fuller says
I take pictures with my cell phone every time I go on vacation. Also, when my family has special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, etc., I whip out the cell phone.
Misti says
I have a really old phone, so i don’t use it for photography
laura deck says
I use my phone every single day for photography! I rely on it to preserve my most precious memories!
MellyR says
I do not use my phone that much for photographs since the quality of photos isnt that good so it isnt worth the effort.
Shauntea Crutcher says
I use my phone for photography all the time.
Michelle L says
My daughters and I walk daily, and at least one of us uses our phone to snap a photo most every day.
Lisa Weeks says
I use my phone for photography ALL THE TIME. I havent used my camera since i got one with a somewhat decent camera this one is soooo much better than mine OMG ❤ thanks for the review and giveaway!
Jo-Ann Brightman says
I don’t use my phone for photos. They don’t come out good.
deanna marissa says
I use all the time my phone for photography.
Tina M. Counterman says
I am always using my camera on my phone for something,whether taking pics of my animals or taking pics at a concert I use it all the time.
Colleen G says
I use my phone to take pictures of something almost daily
Mendy Dinsmore says
I use my camera on my phone weekly. I use it more often if I’m posting on the local yard sale lists.
kdglo says
never
Melissa Hoffman says
literally all day
Vincenza Buffalino says
Thanks for this great giveaway. I hope I am lucky this time
Rust says
The camera on my phone takes terrible pictures, so I rarely use it.
Nia says
I use my phone to take pictures all the time, since it is always with me.
adriana says
I use it almost every day, but quality is not as good as i would like.
Maria B says
At least once a week, but more if I had this phone.
Kimmy Ripley says
I use the camera on my phone every single day. It’s such an important feature to me!
Carrie B. says
I use my phone to take photos several times a week.
Stefanie Gladden says
I use it my phone for photography every few days!
Angel says
I did use my camera almost on a daily basis, but it stopped working, so it would be so nice to win this!
sdadolf says
I use the caerra on my smartphone everyday.
laurie steiner says
I take pictures almost every day./
Melanie Onash says
Several times a day of dog and kids! 🙂
Birdiebee says
I don’t use my phone to take pictures as the clarity of the pics are horrible.
Meghan Malicoat says
I use my phone for taking photos on a almost daily basis. I don’t even own a regular camera anymore.
Amy Hall says
Nearly daily , though I don’t know if you could call what I do hpotography!
Sharon Rooney says
My cell phone is the only way I take pictures. I always have it with me so when the opportunity arises it’s always there and ready to capture the special moments..
Selene Montgomery says
I use the phone for photos a couple of times a week.
Douglas Houston says
I use my phone to take pictures at least a couple times a week.
colleen long says
I use it all the time. I take pics of my hair and make up professionally.
Maxim Ivanov says
I use my phone for photography occasionally
Jesus Garcia says
I use my phone for pictures all the time
Max Lee says
Only camera I use now
Joy Q says
I use it almost every day to take pictures.
O. Hmptn says
I used to all the time. Now I can’t since my phone is no longer working. I would use it regularly for pictures if I had a new one.
Quirky Chrissy says
I always use my phone for photography…several times a day.
Sherwin Hoopengardner says
I love to take pictures of my grandchildren.
Kellie Luther says
all day every day!
kelly tupick says
I do not use my phone at all for photography as my phone is awful for taking pictures. i have a tracfone and i can’t stand it.
Kelly Commerford says
I don’t even own a camera. My phone is all I use.
Billie says
I use my cell phone camera a lot. I love taking pictures of nature. 🙂
Summer B. says
I use it daily taking pictures of my kids or animals.
Jessica says
My phone camera is all I use!
Samantha says
I use my phone to take pics every day!
Annalisa L says
I never use my cell phone for photography
Christina B. says
Anytime I can get my Daughter to stand still long enough to snap a pic I will 🙂
Angela Amenta says
Every day!
Missy says
I use i for photos almost every day.
Kristine says
I only use my phone!
Mary Bearden says
I don’t right now as I can’t afford a smartphone!! I have been trying like crazy to win one but it looks like I might never have one. I just have one of those pay as you go, the cheapest that they have. Living on Disability, things like this are not in the budget! This one looks so nice and looks like the pics come out very clear.
Claudia Padilla says
Nice! As a first time mom I use my phone for photos plenty of time a day 🙂
richelle bowers says
its the only thing I use for photos
Daniel G. says
Daily
Lyndsey R. says
Almost daily! I love taking pictures! Thanks for this chance.
Rhonda P says
Almost all my pictures are by phone now. Especially on vacations!
Rhonda P says
I seldom use my camera anymore, instead almost all my pictures are by phone now. Especially on vacations!
Rita A says
just about everyday! It is easier to carry than a camera!
Ty says
I use mine daily for my business and almost daily for my family.
linni s says
rarely- I have an android and really struggle to use it for pics.
Eclectic Evelyn says
every day I use my phone to take pictures
Jessica Edwards says
i use my cellphone camera daily
Veronica B says
all the time 🙂
Aaron Shapiro says
Whenever I go on vacation. Thanks for the giveaway!
Jennifer H. says
I use it about once or twice a week.
Sze says
i use the camera on the phone a lot.
Susan Thevenard says
I use my phone camera for everything! I would love a camera that takes awesome pics of my precious almost 4 month old! Thanks for the chance!!
Betty Walker says
Used to use my phone all the time.. but now it is old and tired.. and takes crappy pictures!! WOULD LOVE to have a new camera to take lots of pictures of my new grand-babies!
Elizabeth H. says
Daily! I enjoy taking photos!!
John H. says
I think I use it like once in awhile.
Shana R says
I use my phone to photograph everything from food, to my amigos to my lovely pup!
Mari says
I use it everyday. I love photografy and taking pictures of the nature.
Serge B says
Frequently, at least a few times per week
Jamie Nelson says
I use my phone for photography a couple of times a week. Most of the pictures I take are of my dog >__>
Kat says
I use my phone several times per week for photography, but I wish I had a better camera in my phone.
Mary V says
I use my phone daily to take pictures, Thanks for the chance!
Patricia Wojnar Crowley says
I use it pretty much every day!
Allicia says
I use my phone a lot to take pictures. I don’t usually carry my camera around, and I always have my phone on me. I wish it took better quality but it gets the job done.
sarah clarke says
Everyday. Love photography! !
Jeanne Cantwell says
I never seem to have my 35mm with me at the right time so I use my phone camera constantly
Mike Miller says
I use it all the time for pictures of my kids…
Amanda Phillips says
I use my phone almost daily to take pictures.
Tony Xavier says
Once or twice in a week
@snickerdoo2 says
The LGG4 looks amazing!! A friend has one and her pis are truly better then anyone elses cell pics- she also loved the ease of the phones useage- found it very easy to start using without difficulty!
Steve Reddington says
I use it many many times every day.
Jan Hammersmith says
I use it every once in a while
Kalyani N says
Almost daily 🙂
CorreyHope says
Taking pictures of my trips, to pass on to clients. I am a pictureHOLIC!
Shirley DuBose says
I use my phone for photography several times a week. Infact i dont own any other camera. My phone is my only camera.
Evans B. says
I always use my phone, pictures? yes everyday!! would love to win this! thank you!
ellen willett says
all the time this is my camera
Leah Shumack says
It’s my go to for pictures of the kids!
Breanne says
I do nearly every day.
Stephanie o'day says
Daily!! It’s so much more convenient to use my phone’s camera, rather than dragging my camera everywhere I go. You never know when you’re going to need to take a picture of something or something happens and you just want to take a picture of it! Plus, it’s so much easier to share by using your phone!
Michelle S says
I take pictures daily, (not selfies LOL).
Tim M says
I use my phone to take pics every day. So convenient. It would be nice to have a higher quality camera.
Susan Thevenard says
I use my camera on my phone all the time! Thanks for the chance!!
Susan Thevenard says
I use my phone for most of my pics even if they aren’t great! I keep trying to comment hopefully this one goes through! Thanks for the chance!!
Susan Thevenard says
I use my phone all the time! i hope this comment actually goes through! been trying to comment since the other day. thanks for the chance!
Sarah Cool says
All the time! I dont have any other camera except on my phone