Cheap vs Expensive Cameras: iPhone XS v. $5,500 v. $600

Photographer, Tony Northrup, looks at digital and printed photos and tries to guess whether they came from a $5,500 D850 camera, an iPhone XS, or a $600 D3400 camera.

[@marcdevries9027]

Funny how so many people are cheering on Tony for spotting the differences after looking carefully and totally ignored how their daughter immediately picked the same pictures with just a quick glance.

[@lemanie19]

She has the genes of genuises heehehe.. Picking straight from the dslrs down to the iphone🙌👏🙌❤

[@AlreadyTiredOfYou]

I love how Tony destroyed the whole thing.

[@writerandcoder]

Lol

[@stevenqirkle]

Tony definitely loves ruining things for people.

[@bobceffo]

:D

[@ablamahran4905]

because Tony smart he cant say ipone perfect photo and the Camra shit photo like other youtuber because this camera campany pay for him but he let his wife to do the job for iPhone and the iPhone campany pay for her that very smart but I think the camera much better than iPhone and Samsung note 9 because cameras has huge sensor but the smart phone small one

[@bobceffo]

so... you throw him shit, but yes, he's right. ok...

[@KyrosX27]

TL;DW: Tony can tell. Tony can always tell.

[@swistedfilms]

To be fair, he did say that the average person would be happy with any of the prints. But once Tony pointed out the elongated face and lack of skin texture with the iPhone then I couldn't un-see it.

[@squirreldemon3506]

This sounds so sinister

[@PumaM90]

A picture a fat mafia mobster saying that.

[@smirkypants]

Put a good lens on the cheap DSLR and you're not going to be able to tell the difference, though focusing still might be an issue.

[@catchlite5196]

smirkypants Now that sounds like the next challenge! 😎

[@jamesryan1939]

Tony knows his stuff, great deductive reasoning. I find myself shooting more pictures with my a7rIII than my phone camera for the first time since the iPhone 4s. The latest interchangeable high res cameras are starting to pull away again from smartphone cameras, much like they did with the original smartphones.

[@jacobharasymenko1916]

This is one of the best videos you guys have made this year, looking forward to another one like this

[@lemanie19]

Totally agree..

[@jagerardi]

Yes, please do more of these. It was excellent. And kudos for nailing it, Tony. ..Joe

[@danny50582]

I think in favourable conditions an expensive camera isn't massively better than a cheaper camera. It's when you start to introduce tougher conditions such as low light, high contrast, focus-tracking etc. that an expensive camera shows its worth.

[@nordic5490]

yup, try and do birds in flight on a cheap camera.

[@gasdive]

Absolutely. A point and shoot is fine for 90% of photography. But not much of that 90% makes people go 'WOW'.

[@jaimem1788]

Yes I can still pull out my DSLR with huge zoom lens out of my backpack and get a decent picture of a bird, whale, or some other wildlife even though it might take a couple of seconds more than just pulling out my phone since with the phone will just get a blurry smudge anyways since object too far away and moving too fast!

[@JesusMorales-kf4dw]

Lol love how tony kept it real. But also Chelsea is being helpful and my take away is just be creative with the equipment you have. Thanks for sharing.

[@cliverkay]

Try comparing Native lenses with their 3rd party equivalents.?? That would be interesting.

[@sutejotan5817]

I second this

[@prasannagunit]

Yes

[@TheMetalButcher]

Check out Christopher Frost Photography on KZbin.

[@dennisswanner4114]

@@TheMetalButcher yep

[@hansernst5998]

I would love to see such a lens test by you, please include near and far focusing. Love your work.

[@dalewiley9208]

You guys are just great. Of all the you-tube channels on photography, I find yours consistently more informative and less judgemental and snarky. Thank you so much.

[@Jana-ei2cy]

Tony just teached me so many things in only 5 minutes. I'm mind blown

[@ashley_neal]

*taught

[@Jana-ei2cy]

@@ashley_neal I'm from Germany, I'm trying 😘

[@ryanlandry8214]

Jana nana you're writing better than 30% of the Americans who comment on KZbin. 😂😉

[@lemanie19]

Felt the same way ❤

[@justicemoody]

Ryan Landry looks better too..

[@mkkrt]

MFT vs APS-C vs Full frame with 50mm equivalents would be interesting.

[@ottodanbyii6253]

Lets see the cheep camera vs the expensive camera, both using the same lens.

[@chelseanorthrup8787]

Otto Danby II that would be an interesting one, too! I chose the 50mm to keep the cost down. The 24-70 is a $2000 lens.

[@nolos42]

I'd love to see the 24-70 vs the 18-55 kit lens on both Nikons, that would be super fun. The zoom would allow you to compare at similar focal lengths too. I mean, it'll just prove that good glass is important, but it'd be neat to see what the D850 lost/gained with the cheep glass. Loved this video!

[@madrigalelect3388]

@@chelseanorthrup8787 would love to see that $2000 lens on both bodies (and using the zoom to compensate for the crop factor too) lol

[@FairlyUnknown]

That's a whole different topic. This is about "budget" gear vs pro gear. Chances are you're not going to be dropping $2k on a lens with a $450 body and a pro using something like a D850 will most likely not be using a $150 50mm.

[@AyansLens]

@@chelseanorthrup8787 Just a thought Could lenses like 85mm on d3400 and 105mm on d850 be used on to get a similar comparison ( crop factor, almost similar gr8 glasses etc. I know u got the point) Anyway this was suchhhh a gr8 comparison.. Plz do more of these... Thanks mam

[@Kelkschiz]

Yey, we can still buy cameras, thanks Tony!!!

[@nathanjohnson5304]

This was nice and chill. I like that you guy's didn't go overboard on dramatics and just had a quick conversation about it. Thanks for the good content.

[@scottanthony1616]

Great job Chelsea, I'm one of those people who can't afford the pricey cameras and bearly a $600 camera, I would definitely like to see more videos like this one, but have you and Tony and your daughter do 3 photos each with the same cameras as in this video. P.s. Great job Tony on your picks.

[@StevenWayneJones]

What separates a high school pitcher from a pro? 15 MPH. It is becoming similar in photography and it will still matter for a lot of people. Especially distorted alien-faced portraits...

[@pierrep2649]

StevenWayneJones actually in today’s baseball world I would say it’s even a little less that 15 MPH. The kids in HS are throwing some heat.

[@paulbarnard5267]

But they both still hold lemonade though.

[@JayanandSupali]

plz do Part 2 of such sort!!!! This was a very nice learning curve. Tony was super amazing with potting the difference.

[@nowherefool]

You guys are constantly contributing to my understanding of the world of photography. I've been using a D3200 for a while now and I am eager to step up (therefore I've been saving) but thanks to you I feel like I have a better understanding of what I actually need and I'm probably gonna spend more (money and time) on things other than equipment. As Tony sugested in another video I am traveling, I am looking for awesome places, awesome faces, inspiration in any form I can. Hopefully I'll have a camera by the end of the year that will also help me step up my game. Thanks for these videos. You rock!

[@sloanNYC]

This was perfect. Starting with Instagram and then having Tony explain what the differences were showed us exactly why they all look good, but what having a dedicated camera, even at $600, can do for your photos. But for 90% of the time an iPhone will be all you need. Nice work!

[@brunofalcone9979]

I love it how Tony got into CSI mode and quickly found all the features to differenciate between the 3 photos. Good video!

[@chiyolate]

Wow I love the crispness of this video, the DOF is perfect, looks sharp and natural.

[@MichaelTapel]

Straight away I really like the way you look in this video, no crazy bokeh, everything is more or less visible and it's gives a really nice homy look to it, please leave it that way, you don't need crazy bokeh for every shot, and that pool is so cool, really wanna make so splash! test it with the waterproof iphone xs!

[@changleon7441]

Michael Tapl exactly! Bokeh is just for subject separation from the background. Their lighting is already super good, so they don’t necessarily need crazy bokeh

[@Thyworm]

Totally agree. Also no autofocus issues like this, which i was more annoyed by than by the bokeh.

[@chiyolate]

I totally agree! Bokeh is so outdated, we live in a 4K era now, so everything should be sharp and crisp! This video is perfect!!

[@jobinabraham5443]

Their lighting is good!

[@roobaba5415]

"everything is more or less visible and it gives a really nice horny look to it, please leave it that way...". Wait what, did I misread? I had to read that again. Turned out it was "a really nice homy look". Oh dear. 😝

[@spritual_enlightenment]

It's interesting to hear that less number of AF points on D3400 caused slightly missed focus on this big subject--face. Otherwise, very convincing result!

[@mikesmith71]

Summer2015 I'd like to see the difference in quality if Chelsea hadn't missed focus, also nice to know that the pros can struggle without all the bells and whistles of pro gear.

[@smirkypants]

You get SUPER spoiled by something like a mirrorless that has focus points in practically the whole viewfinder. It's hard to go back after that.

[@andysmith5221]

The camera didn't miss focus. The photographer did. With a portrait like that, single point focus would be enough.

[@smirkypants]

That's unfair, really. fewer focus points means that you need to focus/recompose, which is highly prone to error. You can blame the photographer, but the fact is that the vast majority of photographers will have more out of focus shots as the focus systems becomes less sophisticated.

[@spritual_enlightenment]

@ mikee99911, I'm absolutely sure there would be no difference in terms of image quality if D3400 focused right even though D3400 has compressed raw which is smaller than those from the other Nikon APS-C DSLRs.

[@zitrone777]

So simple, yet so nice video. Thank you Chelsea! I agree, in small devices it doesn’t make that difference, but watching it bigger or printed, it does. So for most travelphotography. A „small“ setup would have best benefit without losing much of a „nice picture“.

[@GlennMartinez]

Outstanding! Worth content...l am working my way thru your course and love taking a break to watch your videos...keep them coming....

[@EricJason34]

Yes, cheap vs. expensive lens on cheap and expensive bodies!

[@cwetfeet]

It would be interesting to see the good lens on both Nikons. Is it the better lens or the better camera?

[@Jacob_Roberts]

Thank you Tony & Chelsea. This really helps to me to decide what camera to buy. Would you be interested in doing a follow up video dealing with low light conditions for each camera and auto focus as subjects quickly move closer and further away from the camera?

[@AlanMc]

Love this idea of comparing photos from different cameras. Would definitely like to see more of these.

[@rogerjones7902]

Thank you for an absolutely great video! Please make more videos like this one! Thank you again!

[@richpoinvil9618]

Hey guys. I ordered my the same stay focused shirt when you have the 30% off deal. I LOVE it. Really soft fabric. Don't change suppliers. And no, I don't work for your supplier. I'm going to order 2 more! and thanks for another good, interesting video!

[@lemanie19]

I love this kind of vid..more to come please..it's like solving a mystery in csi and having to learn something new ..love yah guys

[@bagery]

Yes more short, sweet, and easy to watch at anytime with great tips please!

[@Hobbyist.Photographer.]

Yes! More head to heads! I think it’s very practical and informative. You could make a series of it!

[@ivanstevens]

Well done Tony. Didnt check the photos before seeing this but completely see how Tony came to the conclusion.

[@enduraman1]

Toni did a great job identifying the photos with the cameras.

[@redandwhite90]

Tony, being a photography enthusiast, can tell right away. I think the difference in focal length was a dead giveaway. That being said, there are people who get creative and can squeeze way more out that sensor! Some apps from the App Store will let you expose for longer, they'll let you keep the ISO low, and they'll even let you shoot in RAW. So, with a bit of work (which you'd be doing anyway with the expensive kit), you can eke out a little more detail and dynamic range from your phone. So far, I haven't ever been tempted to print out my iPhone's pictures. However, a lot of people actually prefer their iPhone's pictures. Many people have complained to me that the JPEGs they get straight out of their cameras look dull and unsaturated. With a smartphone, straight out of camera they look great on the smaller screen, punchy with bright blue skies. Also, it's WAY easier and quicker to post to Instagram since they already have the photo on their phone. As phones close the gap, and look better on the small screen, fewer people will buy cameras. Even if technically less accurate, smartphones give people what they want, when they want it, and where they want it (on their phone, ready for a quick upload).

[@ChristOurKing]

Most people missed the point. They're trying to show that you don't need an expensive setup to start learning photography. Let's be honest, nobody would spend $6,000 on a camera and then take 10,000 pictures just to learn photography with that camera. It's better to either buy a cheap camera or use your phone to learn the basics and then when you have the knowledge you can buy all the expensive gear you want. Some beginner photographers believe they're gonna take stunning pictures only if they have the best gear, but profesionals know that's not true.

[@timhuynh6164]

Marvin Paredes I fall into that category.. I bought an a7riii with a zoom and 3 primes. Using my phone to take photos taught me absolutely nothing about photography and everything about picture taking. Until I had the different options with lenses and settings did I really dive into it. I think if you're serious about the hobby, look for the shots you want and dive in.

[@jinjibiris]

Marvin Paredes Im almost in the same category as Tim Huynh said. I brought an A7III + Sony 85mm f1.8 + Rokinon 35mm f2.8 combo and started learning couple of months ago. P.S. just doing it as a hobby

[@martinbreslow1401]

I agree you need an ILC interchangeable lens camera to learn photography.

[@1Know1tHurts]

Well, I bought Sony too as 2 persons above. Had Nikon D7100 for a short period of time and let me tell you gear does matter. I am still shocked how A7III makes amazing photos with little to no effort. I started experimenring with my Samsung S8's RAW at first and it is amazing too. But Sony... just no comparison there.

[@DennisDinges]

They are showing extreme bias towards Apple. They should use other mobile devices as well, like the better Pixel 2 XL

[@stu7572]

Great idea. Here’s a couple of ideas. Battle of the mirrorless. Z7, EOS-R, X-T3 and maybe a Leica M10, for fun. Or how about the battle of the sensors. Med. Format, full frame, APS-C, Micro 4/3

[@thumbsup9208]

Thank you very much both of you, I love the way you share and your teaching. I always keep something from you. Success!

[@markbennettcomic]

This video gave me more confidence in Tony. Now I’m gonna listen to him extra hard.

[@felixbelanger2659]

The iPhone XS is also using a strong "beauty filter" by default in portrait mode and unfortunately it doesn't seem to be possible to turn it off yet (as tested by Lew from Unbox Therapy)

[@IvanBoden]

The results were as I would've expected, but glad to see this test. Thanks for doing this!

[@spud1300]

I love how he noticed, and I love how there's a difference. There's nothing wrong with an iphone, but there's also something special about the image quality coming out of a great camera and I don't really see the need to make people think they wouldn't get cleaner images with a better camera. Better camera, better quality images, pretty simple. Great video.

[@cathyann1601]

I really watched this with great interest. I would absolutely enjoy more comparisons like this. Yesssssss.....

[@changleon7441]

lmaoo you were like gear doesn’t matter in the beginning of the video, but then you reached the conclusion that gear does matter 😂😂😂

[@fwiler]

I'd think people would like to see a Fuji crop sensor vs Full frame (from anyone). Only because the X-T3 and good lenses seem to be a bargain in price and weight compared to full frame equivalent.

[@jkrob5978]

Wow! That was informative. Please continue with the series. Compare digital vs film, higher pixels vs lower pixel. Thanks 🙏

[@johannesgetzner1296]

not even considering the image quality you can tell from the focal length alone, which photo was taken by which camera pointless experminent if you ask me

[@jonbarnard7186]

Yes. Please do one with micro four-thirds, APC and full frame.

[@JayTheDragonKing]

I want to see this again I think that some of the difference is talked about in this video could be compensated for and wave that could further mask what camera took what image.

[@bendyrou9277]

I’d love to see more of this! Maybe between same price point cameras with native “kit” lens ie 24-70 or 18-55

[@arparso]

I've shot both a D3300 (300€) and a D500 (1800€) and you really cannot tell the difference when shooting with the same lens under the same conditions. It's not so much about what camera takes the better picture but more about which camera makes it so much easier to take the picture you want. More AF points, faster speed, larger buffer, better ISO performance, easier access to functions through more buttons, tilty screen with multitouch, weather sealing, etc. - all these make it easier, but a much cheaper camera like the D3300 is still capable of taking the same gorgeous pictures as a D500 or D850. Of course, a D850 will produce higher resolution images, so that MIGHT still make a difference for some rare use cases. Gear does matter, but not as much as manufacturers want you to believe.

[@jcproductions222]

I think thats a pretty cool idea. However, in my opinion, they 'handicapped' the d850 by putting a lens on that i would consider worse for portraits. In my opinion, they should have used a premium prime lense, like an 85 or even the 105 with the d850 to fully use the potential and maybe enlargen the gap between those 2. Btw when shown side by side and zoomed in, the iphone just falls apart so quickly, kinda satisfying 😅

[@jnickmedia]

Was it thought of to shoot portrait mode with the zoomed in lens of the iphone? I feel that it would make it more appealing for portrait since the lens wouldn’t be as warped and you shouldn’t be losing quality compared to the first other than the aperture i would assume being that it is its own setup. Any thoughts on that?

[@MyMuschilover]

One thing about the iPhone is that most of the time it's on your body and you can edit right in it to get your stuff online in a matter of minutes. On Instagram, an average person can't tell the difference anyway. For street photography it's very handy. It can take hours and money to 'make' a photo with a dslr that goes to my portfolio usually or for a commercial purpose.

[@HughSansom]

I do a lot of low-light and macro photography, and in both areas, I see huge differences between mobile phone cameras, point and shoot, and professional. For example, there are a lot of things I really like about the Sony RX100m6, but it is close to hopeless for macro and isn't all that good for low light either. Tony and Chelsea have probably discussed this in the past, but lower-cost cameras aim for the area of greatest sales -- the average. So they do best in "typical" or "average" conditions. High-end cameras really prove their value in situations where lower-end, lower-cost cameras are often inadequate, which is why a cellphone camera may be more than enough for an average user. (My two bits, apologies if this is rehashing the obvious.)

[@stevefuncke9798]

This is a nice one. It's a strength of your channel that you both occasionally have different perspectives and takeaways. I would like to see lenses compared in the same way; you could look at popular m4/3, mobile, and FF lenses. Cheers!

[@rickeycarter]

I'm here just to encourage you to do the print comparisons for all the camera comparisons. I noted that essentially there were no "pixel peeping" differences used to distinguish the photos.

[@mikesimpson3597]

Love your channel. I’ve learned so much from your content and actively watch them when you have new videos. Question? Where can I get that awesome shirt, Stay Focused. Keep up the great you two. Cheers

[@southernbiscuits1275]

It's easy to recognize your artistic eye versus Tony's technical eye. The two of you can look at the exact same image and see it in two completely different ways.

[@lim2001burger]

I got the dslrs the wrong way around on Instagram - hard to tell on a small screen. But the iPhone and it’s face smoothing was visible once you zoom in

[@abbas1872]

Just remember it doesn't matter what you take these pictures with, pictures of Justin are priceless.

[@georgecastro4188]

What a great comparison! Thank you for this wonderful informative post!📷

[@emmgeevideo]

I’d like to see X-T2 vs. X-T3 or any other next-version upgrade. It’s so tempting to get new camera envy when maybe you should just “love the one you’re with”.

[@drcstudios]

Yes, more head to head videos, great job guys!

[@isaacjamestea9652]

More of these for sure, and not just portraits, do landscape etc.

[@tommypapa7261]

Tony for the win again! Was expecting him to somehow find a way to crop them too!!!😬😂😂😂 you should have that as a regular part of your show... that you ask your guests to play that game! Also think they needed to bring Justin in at the end and do a real life comparison!

[@rdkevin7729]

Loves these type of comparisons. Should use same fov though on all cameras

[@martyhastings9347]

I would like to see the difference in photo quality. maybe add that in on your " unboxing" of new equipment. thanks for sharing.

[@toxomanrod]

A race car analogy is how I understood the difference in gear. Both a race car and a normal car can drive 60mph on the highway, but only one can perform in a more challenging environment.

[@geopapa80]

We want more like this. Nice idea about bringing and expert to compare lenses.. After all the lens is what matters the most in terms of gear

[@ShaneBaker]

Watching the video, the tonal range was more obvious to me than sharpness and focus, and the D850 was a clear winner. I'd add that these images were made under ideal circumstances. In low light, or very high contrast or if shooting nature, the differences would be even more extreme.

[@johnparo709]

Yes, more comparisons please, how about Sony A7 III vs Nikon Z6, both with kit lens photos and with 1.8 50mm lenses?

[@d_dave7200]

An interesting comparison would have been to take out the wide angle as a factor. Try to match the equivalent focal lengths. Then it would really just be about sharpness, contrast etc.

[@Thyworm]

Yes, please. This is just fun. Tony and Chelsea at their best.

[@EliasBakken]

Nice and objective video as always! Try the iPhone with an off camera flash, in low light, for sports, for wildlife, a wedding etc. You can get a pretty decent DSLR setup for $1000, so it would be nice to see other scenarios and how it compares.

[@view23015]

It was actually really easy for me to see the difference with the 8x10’s - that’s the reason I save up to buy the much better gear . Composition, framing , emotion, staging and planning all make for better photos, but when you use all these AND have better gear, the results speak for themselves :)

[@cebedojames]

if the d3400 was properly focused, compared to the d850, would be very hard to tell the difference. An 8" x 10" print is too small for the resolution advantage of the d850.

[@mattbowe5618]

Just a note, Instagram will heavily compress images and video for the sake of speed. This will diminish the need for a more expensive setup. If you're trying to share the quality of a picture it is quite difficult to judge over a small screen. That might be one other reason people had difficulty telling which one is from which. I'd love to see tony try something like this again, but looking at each picture on his phone.

[@perra002]

The point does come across. Thank you Chelsea!

[@roobaba5415]

The d3400 shot was most likely shot at f1.8 on the 50mm which is quite soft at that aperture. It was also not focussed well. So operator mistake on both the settings(given the lens) as well as the focus. I cannot believe that in a controlled setting like that, you cannot do better with the d3400(which is a fantastic little camera more than adequate for 8x10s).

[@titouyou1]

I'd love to see the same type of comparison with 24-70 lenses F2.8, F4 and maybe F3.5-5.6 because that often makes a huge budget difference but one might think is it worth the money ?

[@SripalTAD]

One can get sharp focus on the eye in d3400 if he or she is patient enough to manual focus . Focus and recompose doesn't work well on f1.8 .

[@roscoephotos1640]

Watching intros at quarter speed to laugh my own ass off. I entertain myself quite easily.

[@TWBrit65]

More of these please, both B&W and colour, all the cam and phone makes, sensors, like for like lenses.... 3 - 5 at a time. This would be fun, but highly informative - and over time you could build a huge go-to index of vids of them :)

[@nomadicmicmac]

I love all these tests. Next time throw in a Samsung 9 as well.

[@stans5270]

My opinion is that the iphone over manipulates EVERY photo that is taken on it. Do the test with a Samsung Note 8 or 9 or a Pixel phone and it would be a closer race. Samsung has a 44mm equivalent lens to use which would also eliminate the nose/forehead distortion.

[@Fabio-rg9nv]

Stan S You should know that the iPhone‘s dual lens setup is wide angle + telephoto as well, 28mm and 56mm equivalent. Apple actually introduced that concept with the iPhone 7 Plus two years back. Really not sure why she didn‘t use the telephoto for a 2x zoom, I use it all the time, more often than the wide angle even. And about „over manipulation“. It‘s Samsung that is known for adding extra contrast, saturation and sharpness to their photos. Apple keeps photos rather natural. Samsung does the same with their phone displays, they calibrate it very saturated and make it look „wow“ while Apple calibrates their displays extremely color accurate. Samsung improved both photos and display calibration, it used to be extremely overdone. But it‘s still not great in my opinion. The Google Pixel photos on the other hand look very nice to me, way better than Samsung photos. But the Pixel only has a wide angle lens setup, there‘s not the telephoto reach for people photos.

[@stans5270]

Sorry Fabio, iphones are shit. Chelsea commented that the other lens was even worse. You have just been schooled by Tony and Chesea on the iphone but you argue with me. I agree with Tony. Iphones are crap. Now go cry somewhere else.

[@lemanie19]

Me too.. I wont even know the difference heheheh.. This type of learning is enjoyable❤

[@lemanie19]

@@stans5270 im actually thinking of sharing this to a friend whose an iphone fan and says you really no longer need dslrs or mirrorless cams heheheh...i love iphone but i still think it's better to have a decent dslr or mirrorless cam:)

[@justinoertel345]

Tony’s the man! Always sticking up for the high quality cameras 😊😅

[@davedarpel7837]

Do you need a high-end camera? No. Can you tell the difference? Yes! I have great photos from my Nikon D7200 and old D70. I leaned how to take technically good photos with them and developed my eye for the art I like to produce. I probably don't shoot enough to justify an expensive camera so the D850 was a treat for myself. It consistently produces a better image allowing me to create more impact with the shots I take.

[@davidgriffin79]

Maybe if Chelsea had used just one focus point on the "cheap" DSLR, on the eye, recomposed and used a sensible depth of field thing's wouldn't have been so clear cut; this test was just a little "too pat", considering Tony and Chelsea are "Pros".

[@olesheim]

Fun exercise! I sure would like to see a similar comparison between Panasonic G9 with a 1.2/25 mm Pana/Leica lens against a Sony a7iii with a Sony/Zeiss 1.8/55. Somewhat similar size and cost for the package.

[@Athaeus]

It'd be great to see a more varied comparison between the cameras! Different lighting situations, different subjects (street, landscape, macro, etc). And maybe a better mid-range camera than the D3400.

yeah i love using my iphone X for sports i just MASH the " shutter" button and it picks the best one ! BUT I'm still looking for a 200-400mm f2.8 or f4 zoom for my iphone x lol

[@BookYourImagination]

I'm super surprised that the iPhone distorted his face so much - he didn't even look like the same person in the other 2 photos. I would have been surprised if Tony didn't nail it - he's got a better eye and much more experience than we mere lay photographers! Good vid!

[@guangshunlee7448]

Would like to see expensive lenses and medium format cameras involved in future episodes :)

[@NeilsIn]

Suggestion: could you do a head-to-head on the difference between landscape shots with tripod and without (and maybe better quality tripod vs lower quality). I'd be interested in seeing the results!

[@monsternorm4245]

Yes it would be great to have comparisons of Cheaper lens like a Canon 70-300mm f4-5-6 for moving subjects with an L lens series. Because I am trying to take pictures of my dog running towards me. After hundreds of shots I can't get a sharp image. Can it be the cheap lens?

[@robstravelsadventures]

Would be fun to see the 42mp a7RIII versus your Nikon and see if Tony could tell the difference. Basically, is there a major difference with 42mp (besides huge prints).

[@DJKeo]

I started with a cheap camera and as I got more experienced moved up to a more pro camera. There is a huge difference between pro and point and shoot but it's more convenience rather than ability to take good pictures. It all comes down to your skill level in the end.