CameraView

📸 A well documented, high-level Android interface that makes capturing pictures and videos easy, addressing all of the common issues and needs. Real-time filters, gestures, watermarks, frame processing, RAW, output of any size.

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Quick Overview

CameraView is an Android library that simplifies the process of integrating camera functionality into Android applications. It provides a high-level, easy-to-use API for capturing photos and videos, with support for advanced features like real-time filters, gestures, and frame processing.

Pros

Easy integration with a simple, declarative API
Supports a wide range of camera features and functionalities
Actively maintained and regularly updated
Extensive documentation and examples available

Cons

Limited to Android platform only
May have a steeper learning curve for developers new to camera APIs
Some advanced features might require additional setup or configuration

Code Examples

Basic camera setup:

class MainActivity : AppCompatActivity() {
    private lateinit var camera: CameraView

    override fun onCreate(savedInstanceState: Bundle?) {
        super.onCreate(savedInstanceState)
        setContentView(R.layout.activity_main)
        camera = findViewById(R.id.camera)
        camera.setLifecycleOwner(this)
    }
}

Capturing a picture:

camera.takePicture()
    .toBitmap()
    .subscribe { bitmap ->
        // Process the captured bitmap
    }

Recording a video:

camera.takeVideo(File(getExternalFilesDir(null), "video.mp4"))
    .subscribe { result ->
        when (result) {
            is VideoResult.Success -> {
                // Video recorded successfully
            }
            is VideoResult.Failure -> {
                // Handle failure
            }
        }
    }

Applying a filter:

camera.filter = Filters.GRAYSCALE

Getting Started

Add the dependency to your app's build.gradle:

dependencies {
    implementation 'com.otaliastudios:cameraview:2.7.2'
}

Add CameraView to your layout:

<com.otaliastudios.cameraview.CameraView
    android:id="@+id/camera"
    android:layout_width="match_parent"
    android:layout_height="match_parent" />

Initialize and use CameraView in your Activity or Fragment:

class MainActivity : AppCompatActivity() {
    private lateinit var camera: CameraView

    override fun onCreate(savedInstanceState: Bundle?) {
        super.onCreate(savedInstanceState)
        setContentView(R.layout.activity_main)
        camera = findViewById(R.id.camera)
        camera.setLifecycleOwner(this)
    }
}

Competitor Comparisons

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Pros of CameraView (Google)

Developed and maintained by Google, potentially offering better long-term support
Simpler API with fewer features, which may be easier for beginners to use
Integrates well with other Google libraries and Android components

Cons of CameraView (Google)

Less actively maintained, with fewer updates and contributions
Limited feature set compared to CameraView (natario1)
Lacks advanced functionality like video recording and frame processing

Code Comparison

CameraView (Google):

CameraView cameraView = findViewById(R.id.camera_view);
cameraView.takePicture();

CameraView (natario1):

CameraView cameraView = findViewById(R.id.camera_view);
cameraView.addCameraListener(new CameraListener() {
    @Override
    public void onPictureTaken(PictureResult result) {
        // Process the captured image
    }
});
cameraView.takePicture();

The code comparison shows that while Google's CameraView offers a simpler API for taking pictures, natario1's CameraView provides more control and flexibility with its listener-based approach and additional features.

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Pros of Fotoapparat

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Cons of Fotoapparat

Less actively maintained, with fewer recent updates
Smaller community and fewer contributors compared to CameraView
Limited documentation and examples available

Code Comparison

CameraView:

cameraView.setLifecycleOwner(this)
cameraView.addCameraListener(object : CameraListener() {
    override fun onPictureTaken(result: PictureResult) {
        // Handle the captured image
    }
})

Fotoapparat:

val fotoapparat = Fotoapparat(
    context = this,
    view = cameraView,
    scaleType = ScaleType.CenterCrop
)

fotoapparat.takePicture()
    .toBitmap()
    .whenAvailable { bitmapPhoto ->
        // Handle the captured image
    }

Both libraries offer easy-to-use APIs for camera functionality in Android apps. CameraView provides a more traditional object-oriented approach with listeners, while Fotoapparat uses a functional style with coroutines and DSL-like syntax. CameraView has a larger community and more frequent updates, making it potentially more reliable for long-term projects. However, Fotoapparat's Kotlin-first approach and built-in QR code scanning feature may appeal to developers working on specific use cases or preferring a more modern programming style.

camerakit-android

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Pros of CameraKit

More comprehensive documentation and examples
Wider range of features, including face detection and QR code scanning
Active community support and regular updates

Cons of CameraKit

Larger library size, potentially impacting app performance
Steeper learning curve due to more complex API
Some users report occasional stability issues on certain devices

Code Comparison

CameraKit:

cameraKitView.start();
cameraKitView.captureImage(new CameraKitView.ImageCallback() {
    @Override
    public void onImage(CameraKitView view, byte[] photo) {
        // Process captured image
    }
});

CameraView:

cameraView.takePicture();
cameraView.addCameraListener(new CameraListener() {
    @Override
    public void onPictureTaken(PictureResult result) {
        // Process captured image
    }
});

Both libraries offer similar basic functionality for capturing images, but CameraKit provides more advanced features out of the box. CameraView has a simpler API, which may be preferable for projects with basic camera requirements. CameraKit's additional features come at the cost of a larger library size and potentially more complex implementation. The choice between the two depends on the specific needs of your project, balancing feature richness with simplicity and performance considerations.

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Cons of CameraKit

Larger library size, potentially impacting app performance
Steeper learning curve due to more complex API
Some users report occasional stability issues on certain devices

Code Comparison

CameraKit:

cameraKitView.start();
cameraKitView.captureImage(new CameraKitView.ImageCallback() {
    @Override
    public void onImage(CameraKitView view, byte[] photo) {
        // Process captured image
    }
});

CameraView:

cameraView.takePicture();
cameraView.addCameraListener(new CameraListener() {
    @Override
    public void onPictureTaken(PictureResult result) {
        // Process captured image
    }
});

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Pros of Android-Image-Cropper

Specialized for image cropping with advanced features like aspect ratio control and rotation
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Includes built-in UI components for cropping, reducing development time

Cons of Android-Image-Cropper

Limited to image cropping functionality, lacking camera capture features
Less actively maintained, with fewer recent updates compared to CameraView
May require additional libraries or components for full camera functionality

Code Comparison

Android-Image-Cropper:

CropImage.activity(imageUri)
    .setGuidelines(CropImageView.Guidelines.ON)
    .setAspectRatio(1, 1)
    .start(this);

CameraView:

cameraView.setLifecycleOwner(this);
cameraView.addCameraListener(new CameraListener() {
    @Override
    public void onPictureTaken(PictureResult result) {
        // Process the captured image
    }
});

The code snippets demonstrate the primary focus of each library. Android-Image-Cropper provides a straightforward way to initiate image cropping, while CameraView offers more comprehensive camera control and capture functionality. CameraView's approach is more suitable for applications requiring full camera integration, whereas Android-Image-Cropper excels in post-capture image manipulation.

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CameraView

CameraView is a well documented, high-level library that makes capturing pictures and videos easy, addressing most of the common issues and needs, and still leaving you with flexibility where needed.

api 'com.otaliastudios:cameraview:2.7.2'

Fast & reliable
Gestures support [docs]
Real-time filters [docs]
Camera1 or Camera2 powered engine [docs]
Frame processing support [docs]
Watermarks & animated overlays [docs]
OpenGL powered preview [docs]
Take high-quality content with takePicture and takeVideo [docs]
Take super-fast snapshots with takePictureSnapshot and takeVideoSnapshot [docs]
Smart sizing: create a CameraView of any size [docs]
Control HDR, flash, zoom, white balance, exposure, location, grid drawing & more [docs]
RAW pictures support [docs]
Lightweight
Works down to API level 15
Well tested

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Setup

Please read the official website for setup instructions and documentation. You might also be interested in our changelog or in the v1 migration guide. Using CameraView is extremely simple:

<com.otaliastudios.cameraview.CameraView
    xmlns:app="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res-auto"
    android:layout_width="wrap_content"
    android:layout_height="wrap_content"
    app:cameraPictureSizeMinWidth="@integer/picture_min_width"
    app:cameraPictureSizeMinHeight="@integer/picture_min_height"
    app:cameraPictureSizeMaxWidth="@integer/picture_max_width"
    app:cameraPictureSizeMaxHeight="@integer/picture_max_height"
    app:cameraPictureSizeMinArea="@integer/picture_min_area"
    app:cameraPictureSizeMaxArea="@integer/picture_max_area"
    app:cameraPictureSizeSmallest="false|true"
    app:cameraPictureSizeBiggest="false|true"
    app:cameraPictureSizeAspectRatio="@string/video_ratio"
    app:cameraVideoSizeMinWidth="@integer/video_min_width"
    app:cameraVideoSizeMinHeight="@integer/video_min_height"
    app:cameraVideoSizeMaxWidth="@integer/video_max_width"
    app:cameraVideoSizeMaxHeight="@integer/video_max_height"
    app:cameraVideoSizeMinArea="@integer/video_min_area"
    app:cameraVideoSizeMaxArea="@integer/video_max_area"
    app:cameraVideoSizeSmallest="false|true"
    app:cameraVideoSizeBiggest="false|true"
    app:cameraVideoSizeAspectRatio="@string/video_ratio"
    app:cameraSnapshotMaxWidth="@integer/snapshot_max_width"
    app:cameraSnapshotMaxHeight="@integer/snapshot_max_height"
    app:cameraFrameProcessingMaxWidth="@integer/processing_max_width"
    app:cameraFrameProcessingMaxHeight="@integer/processing_max_height"
    app:cameraFrameProcessingFormat="@integer/processing_format"
    app:cameraFrameProcessingPoolSize="@integer/processing_pool_size"
    app:cameraFrameProcessingExecutors="@integer/processing_executors"
    app:cameraVideoBitRate="@integer/video_bit_rate"
    app:cameraAudioBitRate="@integer/audio_bit_rate"
    app:cameraGestureTap="none|autoFocus|takePicture"
    app:cameraGestureLongTap="none|autoFocus|takePicture"
    app:cameraGesturePinch="none|zoom|exposureCorrection|filterControl1|filterControl2"
    app:cameraGestureScrollHorizontal="none|zoom|exposureCorrection|filterControl1|filterControl2"
    app:cameraGestureScrollVertical="none|zoom|exposureCorrection|filterControl1|filterControl2"
    app:cameraEngine="camera1|camera2"
    app:cameraPreview="glSurface|surface|texture"
    app:cameraPreviewFrameRate="@integer/preview_frame_rate"
    app:cameraPreviewFrameRateExact="false|true"
    app:cameraFacing="back|front"
    app:cameraHdr="on|off"
    app:cameraFlash="on|auto|torch|off"
    app:cameraWhiteBalance="auto|cloudy|daylight|fluorescent|incandescent"
    app:cameraMode="picture|video"
    app:cameraAudio="on|off|mono|stereo"
    app:cameraGrid="draw3x3|draw4x4|drawPhi|off"
    app:cameraGridColor="@color/grid_color"
    app:cameraPlaySounds="true|false"
    app:cameraVideoMaxSize="@integer/video_max_size"
    app:cameraVideoMaxDuration="@integer/video_max_duration"
    app:cameraVideoCodec="deviceDefault|h264|h263"
    app:cameraAutoFocusResetDelay="@integer/autofocus_delay"
    app:cameraAutoFocusMarker="@string/cameraview_default_autofocus_marker"
    app:cameraUseDeviceOrientation="true|false"
    app:cameraFilter="@string/real_time_filter"
    app:cameraPictureMetering="true|false"
    app:cameraPictureSnapshotMetering="false|true"
    app:cameraPictureFormat="jpeg|dng"
    app:cameraRequestPermissions="true|false"
    app:cameraExperimental="false|true">
    
    <!-- Watermark! -->
    <ImageView
        android:layout_width="wrap_content"
        android:layout_height="wrap_content"
        android:layout_gravity="bottom|end"
        android:src="@drawable/watermark"
        app:layout_drawOnPreview="true|false"
        app:layout_drawOnPictureSnapshot="true|false"
        app:layout_drawOnVideoSnapshot="true|false"/>
        
</com.otaliastudios.cameraview.CameraView>

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