Methods for capturing images using camera-equipped electronic devices and electronic devices are provided. The electronic device includes a display, a camera, at least one sensor, and a processor electrically connected with the display, the camera, and the at least one sensor, wherein the processor is configured to receive a signal for obtaining an image, obtain a preview image through the camera in response to the received signal, identify a first motion of the electronic device through the at least one sensor while the preview image obtained through the camera is displayed through the display, and control the electronic device based on the identified first motion and the preview image.