iPhone & Mirrorless Camera Comparison - Dresden, Germany edition
Many people grapple with the decision of whether to invest in a dedicated camera or simply rely on their phone’s camera for travel and capturing everyday moments.
With phone cameras improving each year, I would say in some circumstances they can compete with the Mirrorless, DSLR, or Film camera setups—mainly when it comes to convenience and ease of use. For someone who isn’t interested in learning the ins and the outs, or the technical side of photography to make the most out of a camera’s features, sticking with a phone camera might be the best option.
However, for those who prioritise the creative process and image quality, I’d recommend investing in a camera any day of the week. There are many cameras out there to choose from, and diving into the research can lead you down countless rabbit holes. While this blog won’t cover all those details- just about my journey through cameras. But don't worry- there are thousands of hours of YouTube reviews just waiting for you.
Below are side-by-side comparisons of the same image captured with the iPhone 14 Pro Max and the Sony a7iii
iPhone 14 Pro Max Sony a7iii (Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM)
iPhone 14 Pro Max Sony a7iii (Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM)
My own photography journey started with a Canon 60D, a DSLR that I bought when I was younger and eager to explore photography. At the time, any camera would have done the job. As I had gone through many point and shoot digital cameras. But the Canon 60D was a heavy setup, and I often found myself reluctant to take it out and about. I wasn’t fully committed to the craft just yet.
A few years later, I enrolled in a film photography course during my time at college in New York City. That’s when I got my hands on a Pentax K1000, a fully manual film camera. Having NYC as my playground for assignments changed everything. I fell in love with the entire process—both the creative and the chemical aspects of film photography.
iPhone 14 Pro Max Sony a7iii (Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM)
iPhone 14 Pro Max Sony a7iii (Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM)
Fast forward to 2020, the global film shortage made it incredibly hard to get rolls of film. I still wanted to take photos but didn’t want to return to my Canon 60D because of its bulkiness. That’s when I fell into the internet's rabbit hole of mirrorless cameras. I came out the other side with a Sony a7iii.
At this time, I wasn’t entirely sure of all the digital camera lingo, or what my creative style or niche was, but I learnt this camera excelled at both photography and videography. Although I mostly focus on photography, I enjoy dabbling in video occasionally, so I wanted a camera body that could handle both to keep my options open
A key factor in my decision was the advice of my friend James Eade (@jmeeades), an incredibly talented photographer and avid Sony Alpha user. His recommendation gave me that extra bit of confidence to make a decision on the Sony a7iii. And here we are, 4 years later, still a very happy customer.
All in all, yes phone cameras can get a job done - but how well of a job do you want? :)
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