Pixel 8 Pro Video Stabilization

The Pixel 8 Pro utilizes a combination of physical optical image stabilization (OIS) and Google's proprietary computational algorithms to smooth out shake in dark environments. However, because it uses slower shutter speeds in the dark, fast panning might still introduce some motion blur.

Yes, within the native Google Camera app, you can toggle between Standard, Locked, Active, and Cinematic Pan stabilization modes. If you are filming on a physical tripod, you can disable stabilization entirely to prevent unwanted micro-jitter.

Filming in 4K at 60 frames per second on the Pixel 8 Pro generally results in smoother stabilization because there are more frames to process the movement data. At 4K 60fps, the phone relies heavily on electronic image stabilization (EIS) cropping to maintain a fluid image.

While both phones feature excellent stabilization, the Pixel 8 Pro is highly praised for its natural-looking stabilization when walking. Apple's Action Mode tends to heavily crop the image, whereas Google's algorithm preserves wider field-of-view details while smoothing motion.