diff --git a/cameraview/src/main/java/com/otaliastudios/cameraview/CameraView.java b/cameraview/src/main/java/com/otaliastudios/cameraview/CameraView.java
index 692a378b..6fb6c83e 100644
--- a/cameraview/src/main/java/com/otaliastudios/cameraview/CameraView.java
+++ b/cameraview/src/main/java/com/otaliastudios/cameraview/CameraView.java
@@ -926,7 +926,7 @@ public class CameraView extends FrameLayout {
      */
     public void setSessionType(SessionType sessionType) {
 
-        if (sessionType == getSessionType() || isStopped()) {
+        if (sessionType != getSessionType() || isStopped()) {
             // Check did took place, or will happen on start().
             mCameraController.setSessionType(sessionType);