The Galaxy A36 has the same rear cameras as the A35: a 50MP f/1.8 main shooter, an 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide lens, and a 5MP f/2.4 macro camera.
(Credit: Iyaz Akhtar)
Colors and details are somewhat inconsistent between the main and ultra-wide cameras of the A36. They still produce the classic Samsung look, with colors that tend to be oversaturated and brighter than reality.
The A36’s main camera takes 12.5MP images by default using pixel binning, though you can shoot in full resolution if you wish. As expected, 50MP images retain a greater level of detail compared with 12.5MP shots.
Main camera, 12.5MP (Credit: Iyaz Akhtar)
Main camera, 50MP (Credit: Iyaz Akhtar)
In this ultra-wide shot below, you can see different green coloration in the trees compared with images from the main camera (above). It’s not a huge difference, but it is noticeable.
Ultra-wide camera, 8MP (Credit: Iyaz Akhtar)
The 5MP macro lens takes fine photos. It captures small details like scratches on this watch, but the images look dark compared with those of the other cameras.
Macro camera, 5MP (Credit: Iyaz Akhtar)
The A36 moves to a 12MP f/1.8 selfie camera instead of the 13MP f/2.2 camera in the A35. The new selfie camera captures details well and features the same Samsung processing. Portrait mode does a good job separating hair from the background, but had trouble with my glasses.
Left to right: Selfie, Portrait (Credit: Iyaz Akhtar)
For video, both front and rear cameras top out at a resolution of 4K and a frame rate of 30fps. They capture good color and detail, though the footage appears brighter than what your eyes see in real life. There is no optical image stabilization, so you may want to invest in a gimbal if you plan to shoot action video.
