I've owned dozens of cameras from Leica, Nikon and Fuji over the years and recently went on a European holiday with just a Q2 and my iPhone. Honestly, I was shocked at how much better the iPhone was at everything except portraits - even low light. My biggest gripe with using the phone as a main camera is using a touch screen rather than a physical shutter button. I might need to take a quick shot and finding the shutter button on the screen is a PITA especially if you're in bright sun or the camera has switched modes to something you don't want, like Pano or Movie.
People have to be really honest how they look at the pictures. I would confidently say that 80% of people use only the smartphone to check pictures. On top of that, people do not tend to upload pictures full quality to the cloud. There is also quality reduction. And, even fewer are looking for specific details in the pictures. In my opinion, dedicated cameras are a niche market. Pictures from a phone today never been so awesome.
Well now, perhaps an iPhone 11 would be more fair as a comparison? That would only have a 12mp sensor. Otherwise, maybe compare the iPhone 15 to the 60mp Q3? Would love to see that.
It’s actually 1,4:1 instead of 1,33 (=4:3), because with the overlay I usually use when I show just one picture, it’s a perfectly equal padding around the picture. I also wanted to go all in on the classic look. At least you could watch the video side-by-side on your 21:9 monitor :D
I did with my wife using a 20 inch monitor using a I phone 15 and a x100v and she knows zero about photography. Out of 10 photos She easily could tell the difference between the ten photos when came two cameras. When I asked what it was that made the two different? She said it was something in the texture of the I phone photos that was very noticeable that gave it a plastic look compared to the Fuji.
Challenging topic, upbeat tone, and effective pics and graphics, Jan. Nice. I think you hit on some key points. Shooting experience and final results are important, but so is how the final image will be used - commercial or personal use - IMO. Computational photography goes a long way in smartphones to make up for shortcomings. Smartphone image editing apps, even the limited default apps that come built in, make for convenience and creativity, not to mention ease of instantly sending an image anywhere in the world. Camera makers would be wise to built in some smartphone electronics. Agree? Simpler gear, high quality optics, and IQ have their own lasting appeal. Cheers!
Thanks for the Feedback. Yeah, I think a proper camera with Lightroom or instant upload ability would be great, but most cameras can connect to an app, so you edit them on your phone, but it would definitely easier if it was build in, especially more software features that improve the picture.
The best smartphone cameras are impressive for being so tiny, but compared to dedicated cameras they are miles away, especially when taking photos of human subjects. When you watch comparisons online, it looks so much closer than it actually is. In reality the difference is night and day, even the cheapest pocket cameras sold today are miles better. Phones are way too over-processed, completely lacking the sharpness and DoF of dedicated cameras... and so much more. If you're not serious about photography and just need bright, colourful and high contrast photos for your social media, then a smartphone will do the trick. If photography is your thing, then get a camera (even a budget camera will do) and proper objectives suited for your style of photography.
Even when I took a look at it on my computer and zoomed in a bit, it was sometimes really hard to tell the difference sharpness wise. They really did a good job with the 48MP sensor compared to the 14 Pro, but your right, when it is about colors and especially the depth of field, a proper camera has a look, the smartphone just isn’t able to recreate.
Did you expect such a result and would you consider using only a phone as your main camera?
That is closer than I expected! I feel like average people won’t really notice a big difference. Great video!
Thanks✌🏻 Yeah, I didn't expected such a close result either, truly impressive
I've owned dozens of cameras from Leica, Nikon and Fuji over the years and recently went on a European holiday with just a Q2 and my iPhone. Honestly, I was shocked at how much better the iPhone was at everything except portraits - even low light. My biggest gripe with using the phone as a main camera is using a touch screen rather than a physical shutter button. I might need to take a quick shot and finding the shutter button on the screen is a PITA especially if you're in bright sun or the camera has switched modes to something you don't want, like Pano or Movie.
People have to be really honest how they look at the pictures. I would confidently say that 80% of people use only the smartphone to check pictures. On top of that, people do not tend to upload pictures full quality to the cloud. There is also quality reduction. And, even fewer are looking for specific details in the pictures. In my opinion, dedicated cameras are a niche market. Pictures from a phone today never been so awesome.
I totally agree!
Well now, perhaps an iPhone 11 would be more fair as a comparison? That would only have a 12mp sensor. Otherwise, maybe compare the iPhone 15 to the 60mp Q3? Would love to see that.
Ok, this looks interesting and unique, but why do you actually shoot 4:3? It’s not very comfortable to watch on a 21:9 display 😅
It’s actually 1,4:1 instead of 1,33 (=4:3), because with the overlay I usually use when I show just one picture, it’s a perfectly equal padding around the picture. I also wanted to go all in on the classic look. At least you could watch the video side-by-side on your 21:9 monitor :D
Holy I love your edit and the 4:3 video uGHHH
Thanks, I appreciate it✌🏻
Nice content ! You got yourself a sub
Thank you ✌🏻
I did with my wife using a 20 inch monitor using a I phone 15 and a x100v and she knows zero about photography. Out of 10 photos She easily could tell the difference between the ten photos when came two cameras. When I asked what it was that made the two different? She said it was something in the texture of the I phone photos that was very noticeable that gave it a plastic look compared to the Fuji.
Thanks for sharing your experience. It’s interesting to hear the opinions of people that don’t know what to look for
Challenging topic, upbeat tone, and effective pics and graphics, Jan. Nice. I think you hit on some key points. Shooting experience and final results are important, but so is how the final image will be used - commercial or personal use - IMO. Computational photography goes a long way in smartphones to make up for shortcomings. Smartphone image editing apps, even the limited default apps that come built in, make for convenience and creativity, not to mention ease of instantly sending an image anywhere in the world. Camera makers would be wise to built in some smartphone electronics. Agree?
Simpler gear, high quality optics, and IQ have their own lasting appeal. Cheers!
Thanks for the Feedback.
Yeah, I think a proper camera with Lightroom or instant upload ability would be great, but most cameras can connect to an app, so you edit them on your phone, but it would definitely easier if it was build in, especially more software features that improve the picture.
The best smartphone cameras are impressive for being so tiny, but compared to dedicated cameras they are miles away, especially when taking photos of human subjects. When you watch comparisons online, it looks so much closer than it actually is. In reality the difference is night and day, even the cheapest pocket cameras sold today are miles better. Phones are way too over-processed, completely lacking the sharpness and DoF of dedicated cameras... and so much more. If you're not serious about photography and just need bright, colourful and high contrast photos for your social media, then a smartphone will do the trick. If photography is your thing, then get a camera (even a budget camera will do) and proper objectives suited for your style of photography.
Even when I took a look at it on my computer and zoomed in a bit, it was sometimes really hard to tell the difference sharpness wise. They really did a good job with the 48MP sensor compared to the 14 Pro, but your right, when it is about colors and especially the depth of field, a proper camera has a look, the smartphone just isn’t able to recreate.
for 98% iPhone will be preferable. Now, if you are a pro or avid photographer, and you have an itch to drop $6,000, it's your money.
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A very silly competition . The color sharpness and depth is a million time s they of a silly eyephone
How big can you print .. forgot they huh?????
The Q2 isn’t really a $6000 camera since you can’t even buy them new from Leica anymore.
Yeah, that’s right, but I chose the price because (at least here in Germany) you can buy it new for 5700€ from other stores.