What camera do you prefer? Sony, iPhone or Film.

Same photo, different camera (Sydney-Australia edition)

Whether you are on the hunt for a new camera & wondering if it is worth adding a digital or film camera to your bag, or you are simply a photography enthusiast nerding out... I hope these side-by-side image comparisons can add some clarity in the differences of the images the cameras produce.

1. Sony a7iii (Tamron 28-75m 2.8)

2. iPhone 14 Pro Max

3. Film: Canon Prima Zoom 70F (35mm) Kodak Ultramax 400 ISO Colour Ilford hp5-2 400 ISO Black and White

(Note- No edits have been made to these images)

Manly Ferry

Sony a7iii iPhone 14 Pro Max Ilford 35mm Film

Ashyr Mason Kaine

         Sony a7iii iPhone 14 Pro Max Kodak 35mm Film

Sydney Harbour

        Sony a7iii iPhone 14 Pro Max Ilford 35mm Film

Sydney Opera House

        Sony a7iii iPhone 14 Pro Max Kodak 35mm Film

Architecture in Watson's Bay

        Sony a7iii iPhone 14 Pro Max Ilford 35mm Film

As you can see, each image reflects the unique properties of the camera used. Every camera has its own strengths and weaknesses, and the one you prefer ultimately depends on what you’re looking for in a photo or a camera. What works for me might be completely different from what works for you.

I am often carrying multiple cameras at once because I am learning that each camera shines in its own specific moments and situations. Perhaps this in-depth analysis for another time...