Samsung is redesigning Expert RAW for the Galaxy S27 series and One UI 9.5, bringing a revamped interface, more customization and additional shooting controls in an early build of the app.
Expert RAW interface and shortcuts
The app opens with clearer manual-control labels, larger adjustment panels and a quick-controls menu expanded into a multi-row grid, with several menus using more translucent panels. A shooting mode selector at the top left opens a grid that includes Expert mode and tools such as Virtual Aperture, Virtual Reflector, ND filter and astrophotography, and the app can be set to remember the last used mode on launch. Two customizable buttons beside the shutter can be assigned to camera settings, exposure lock, picture size, timer, ratio, metering, histogram, focus peaking or autofocus area selection, keeping frequently used controls within reach. A padlock button at the top right locks camera settings to prevent accidental changes; tapping it again unlocks them.
Expanded histogram and manual aids
The histogram has been upgraded: tapping the small graph opens a larger panel showing separate white, red, green and blue plots for a more detailed view than the compact overlay. Other manual aids and controls are exposed more clearly through the redesigned layout.
Expanded shooting controls: virtual aperture, burst, tint and aspect ratio
Virtual Aperture, which currently tops out at f/16 on the Galaxy S26 Ultra, can be set from f/1.4 to f/22 in the new app, continuing to simulate depth of field and background blur in software. Samsung does not expect the Galaxy S27 series to include a camera with a physical variable aperture. A dedicated Burst mode has been added that the app says can capture up to 30 shots per session and save them in DNG format, with a warning that these photos use more storage. A separate Tint control has been added alongside the existing white balance temperature adjustment, and the app now offers an option to change the shooting aspect ratio.
Video-related changes appear in settings
Although Expert RAW currently does not support video recording, the early build includes a Videos section in settings with a Video stabilization toggle and an Ocean mode option to change video resolution and frame rate, indicating Samsung is working on video-related features. Video capture does not work in this build, and supported recording modes and resolutions remain unclear.
This is an early version of the app and Samsung may change these features further as development on the Galaxy S27 series and One UI 9.5 continues.
