iPhone 15 Pro vs Sony A7SIII - Can you tell the difference?

[@TeppoHaapoja]

How many did you get wrong!? Let me know down below!

[@PaulFeinberg]

2 wrong....Mainly looked for skin tones that give it away. For sure harder to tell without human subjects. I looked at the orange on your OneWheel to tell easier as well. I honestly wouldn't have thought about it too much if I was just casually watching. Great video!

[@mike_s_media]

Got them all right... between the fake sharpness that's so much like a GoPro and the lack of dynamic range the footage sticks out like a sore thumb to me! But I daily the alpha 1 and a7SIII while using my iPhone 14 Pro Max to capture family/around the house stuff or social media reels so I look at the footage on a regular basis. Wish people would be more creative with these iPhone 15 videos instead of trying to compare them to professional rigs. Split second cut scenes aren't it! Still love your videos though, no hate just want to see more creativity!!

[@mike_s_media]

Tell me something, why is there zero motion blur when you zip in on the OneWheel in the a7SIII shot? Looks like you cranked the shutter speed to match the iPhone or you shot it in 60fps but didn't slow the footage down on a 24fps timeline??

[@tatuanui]

The best camera is the one you have on you. With the iP15Pro now you can have an awesome camera on you all the time.

[@Stactic91]

It would be interesting to see comparison between different formats. Normal, ProRes SDR, ProRes HDR and ProRes Log. Workflow differences, ups and downs etc.

[@NeonPixels81]

The 15 Pro is the closest to a "real" camera to date, mostly because it's not overly sharp, it has a nice "cinematic" softness and a slight bokeh that makes it really hard to tell which is which. Phone footage being so passable paired with being able to just slip the phone in your pocket probably makes more sense than spending a few thousand on a camera just to shoot KZbin videos (for most people just starting out). Also a quick tip - if you have an Apple Watch, you can use it as a "second screen" for your camera while shooting video. It's dinky, but you can at least see what your framing looks like.

[@DallasR-g1h]

The real reason while an iPhone won't replace a mirrorless camera (for professionals at least) has nothing to do with the quality which has come to far, it's more of the fact that just showing up with a camera and the extra gear creates the "perception" to a client that you are professional. Otherwise if the client was not present and I submitted a video shot on iPhone (especially with Pro Res Log now) they would not notice the difference. Just as someone shooting a wedding, but in order to get clients that pay more you just have to have the perception of the right gear.

[@TeppoHaapoja]

Haha very true! I guess u gotta rig up your iphone and make it look huge, then your good 😂

[@michaeltuffin8147]

Perceptions change over time.

[@Sputz3]

I totally agree with that. But just for personal use the iPhone 15 is perfect.

[@VibraTonio]

tg

[@michaelbell75]

Nonsense. A client hires you because they like your work, not how "professional" your gear looks. Ive used my iPhone on several paid client shoots. Never had an issue. In fact, they loved that I was able to airdrop them photos and videos while the shoot was going on and they could edit and upload to social media quickly. If a client ever had an issue with what gear I brought, Id turn around and leave and keep their deposit. They dont dictate what gear I use, ever.

[@Jon_Chan]

Wow the LUT really helps close the gap! I love using both depending on the scenario.

[@TeppoHaapoja]

Apple LOG helps a ton on the iPhone to be able to grade now.

[@uphdennyalexander]

Sir, do you use uv filter when take video?

[@TeppoHaapoja]

No just ND filters

[@uphdennyalexander]

@@TeppoHaapoja any suggestion for vnd filter?

[@michaelbell75]

@@uphdennyalexander K&F ND2-400. They are like $30 from Amazon. I use the 67mm with an attachment from Moment.

[@Attya-y2y]

On a fast edit like that it makes sense that it's hard to see the difference. Would be more fair to compare longer shots. That being said, the fact that they can blend together like that in fast edits is already amazing. And the iPhone 15 pro shoots amazing footage for its price regardless of quick or long shots.

[@jostalking]

Im blown away Teppo! Such a big fan of you and your brother. The colors you were able to pull out of the iPhone were impressive, did you record to an external hard drive on the iPhone?

[@TeppoHaapoja]

Thanks man! Just recorded to phone as this was only 4K 24fps

[@jostalking]

@@TeppoHaapoja so that footage wasn't even LOG? I'm so much more pumped about my iPhone 15 now!

[@TeppoHaapoja]

@@jostalking yes it was prores LOG 4k 24fps, only 60fps prores needs to be recorded to an ssd

[@jostalking]

ah! okay copy that looking forward to more videos, and will comment for algorithm from now on @@TeppoHaapoja

[@idkanymore3382]

@@jostalking Your iphone is not a video/photo maker- its a cheap product with fake colors and sharpness

[@Slipsch]

Imagine if camera companies start using computational photography for higher dynamic range.

[@TeppoHaapoja]

Yeah it will be insane!

[@cgspirit17]

why sony doesn't add on the stabilization feature built-in camera, Thats a shame!

[@Maxou_run]

It's much more complicated to stabilize a large sensor, but the new Sony cameras do it.

[@twindl89]

So if i filmed a video at 1080p 30fps, 60 mbps vs 4k 30fps only 30mbps both with hdr on, which would be better? [On my regular iphone 16]

[@ramseyanderson5195]

I want to travel super light and debating about only using the iPhone with drone (Air2s) and sports camera (Ace Pro). I appreciate the call outs of the short comings of the phone.. I'm sure the a7s3 camera is better at long exposure content too ;-)

[@suiivlogman]

I hope for 100.000k very soon 🎉

[@TeppoHaapoja]

Thanks man!

[@rustytoolworks]

Great video :) P.s. I use my Apple Watch for getting the iPhone shot framed more or less correctly. It's not ideal and it's not perfect, but it does the job and it's right there on your hand!

[@SlawekOsso]

Try tu use 180 degree rule. Otherwise for non "cinematic" shots iPhone is almost great.

[@khansara1584]

Brother i have also iPhone 15 pro Max and sony a6400 so iam going to upgrade lens so should i buy tamaron 17 70 2.8 or sony 50 mm i am planning to use iPhone as wide angle please help me

[@ramseyanderson5195]

zoom lens is always going to be more versatile.

[@nicoluminous]

Solid video. Thanks man!

[@TeppoHaapoja]

Thanks man, appreciate the time you took to say thanks.

[@matthewjamesduffy]

Wow great video I def got a bunch wrong!

[@TeppoHaapoja]

Hard eh!?

[@tvshowsscenes1100]

Can you giveaway your previous iPhone.. I'm learning filmmaking and it's going to be a perfect tool for starting

[@Zc_films_il]

Okay - so I’m watching the video and I can tell which is which just by the over sharpening of the iPhone idk if my eyes are just trained to see the difference but I hate these comparisons lol I think the iPhone is great for on the go shooting and you don’t want to carry much or you need something right then and there and don’t have enough time to pull out your camera. Idk I think iPhone is at the point it’s okay to use. Just not for professional use. I couldn’t see myself using it for wedding videos - great video

[@TeppoHaapoja]

Thanks man!

[@haidara77]

Iphone much better, sony super pop💩👎

[@MrEddieNunez]

Great tips Teppo. I am going to have to get a rig kit for my iPhone 15 pro Max with a SSD.

[@idkanymore3382]

“Hello I am a influencer and dont know how to use my equipment, let me explain why my iphone is just as good”

[@TeppoHaapoja]

😂😂😂

[@idkanymore3382]

@@TeppoHaapoja I know these emojis are cope, but this is seriously the biggest bs video I have ever seen. I understand you love your precious iphone and apple products but its very obvious when you cut back and forth- to the point where you are blatantly coping so much that I can hear your eceleb tears from thousands of miles away

[@michaelbell75]

@@idkanymore3382 you sound like a butthurt Android fanboy LOL

[@Lincandoubtyou]

So what is the point of buying expensive camera this day if modern flagship can give you 90% quality of those camera without tweaking anything around photo/video? Please guys, nobody nor even professional film directors would guess which device was used to create those shots. 🤨

[@CraigMorton-uu2cs]

Can get super wide shots... Or super close up zoom shots... Or incredible low light performance in pretty much complete darkness... To name a few

[@hannesklemp]

Completely frustrated Apple Log doesn't show up. Only Arri, Blackmagic, Nikon, Canon. But no Apple Log!

[@TeppoHaapoja]

On final cut pro? Try updating the program

[@hannesklemp]

@@TeppoHaapoja Thanks for responding. I got version 10.6.5 Cant find any way to update. 🤷‍♂️

[@hannesklemp]

found it! thanks !

[@thomaswatts9881]

I shot a RE video today with my iphone 14 and sent it to the realtor and they loved it haha. Turned out almost as good or better lol

[@TeppoHaapoja]

Thats awesome! Right tool for the job then.

[@MrChip1217]

Have you tried an SSD drive connected while recording in pro res?

[@TeppoHaapoja]

Yeah when filming 60fps!

[@MrChip1217]

@@TeppoHaapoja how did it work for you? Do you think that could be a topic of a future video?

[@michaelbell75]

@@MrChip1217 You can shoot in 422 60fps with the Blackmagic and Moment apps now.

[@MrChip1217]

@@michaelbell75 it’s a great app,

[@pandatovah]

The iPhone has some troubles with the orange of the OneWheel compared to the a7siii. But I’m really impressed by the overall quality. It’s great that it’s now possible to have mobile phone video clips taken in the right conditions merged with digital cameras without it being obvious!

[@dpaola]

the only one I’ve get it wright was your face with sun behind hahahahaha

[@TeppoHaapoja]

Hahaha its hard eh?!

[@dpaola]

@@TeppoHaapoja VERY!!!!

[@rrs6509]

Soon smartphones will replace all cameras, it's just a matter of time

[@TeppoHaapoja]

You never know!

[@michaeltuffin8147]

For whom? There are plenty of people still happily shooting film, and the used dslr market is doing quite well, per a friend at KEH

[@CraigMorton-uu2cs]

Try and get some night time video footage in low light, try and get a high quality far zoomed in photo or video without grain and image noise... Not easy to put into a package with such a tiny sensor... And tiny zoom hardware

[@edgardodj]

1 mistake :) Yeah iphone has just too sharp digital look. I have 15 pro as well, maybe it's time to test "log mode" :)

[@michaelbell75]

Get a mist filter. Every mirrorless lens ever made is also too sharp and digital looking.

[@marcocamara]

I keep getting confused if I am watching you or your brother lol

[@TeppoHaapoja]

Hahahaha hes got long hair and Ive got short :)

[@ciprianadrian21]

Is it just me or dedicated cameras are just dissapointing?

[@Old-School-Liberal]

I’d take an iPhone or a Sony camera everyday all day

[@TeppoHaapoja]

🙌🙌🙌

[@removebe4flight]

Pro cameras have bigger sensors and their lenses have many optical elements. So you can’t compare these things.

[@michaelbell75]

He just did and the vast majority of people cant tell the difference

[@somethingtojenga]

It's actually easy, everything that had really nice depth of field was shot on the camera. The iPhone clips had ZERO good depth of field... maybe you can sacrifice depth of field for TikTok content because users don't care at all about that, they just see a cool, well-composed colorful shot and go 'wow,' but for cinema? Art photography? Try the fake af iPhone substitute for a bigger camera's depth and optics and see how far you get (answer: not far). Try blowing up an image from an iPhone to cover a wall and you'll quickly see why that doesn't work. It'll look like a crunchy oversharpened mess

[@haidara77]

Iphone much better

[@michaelbell75]

You might want to check out the "Shot on iPhone" campaign thats been going on for like, ummmm, 12 years now. They have made photos WAY bigger than walls. Billboards, huge displays in subway stations etc...Most were done with older iPhones like the 6 too. Way before 48 megapixel RAW lol. Take better photos.

[@somethingtojenga]

@@michaelbell75 "Better photos" - you have no idea wtf you're talking about. To take advantage of an iPhone's TINY F***ING SENSOR SITES, you have to be in like MIDDAY SUNLIGHT or have light blasted on the subject; otherwise, kiss the sensitivity of that sensor goodbye, you'll have a noisy AF 48 MP photo which the sh**ty algorithms will hack to pieces and render worse than a 12 MP photo. And if you want to "zoom"? Forget it lol, resolution go bye bye. The only 48 MP camera even on the 15 Pro Max is the 24 mm, everything else is 12 MP IN ADDITION to all those limitations I mentioned. So if conditions aren't perfectly ideal, you'll get far less than 12 MP. Dream on...

[@michaelbell75]

@@somethingtojenga yet photographers around the globe have managed to take excellent photos and videos on iPhones. Do some research and get better at photography kid.

[@somethingtojenga]

@@michaelbell75 Besides, I left out the biggest fact of all... billboards, and subway station posters, are printed at a resolution of 20-30 dpi or even less than 10. They aren't "super hi-res" like you dumb Apple fanboys think they are, because they're only meant to be viewed from a distance. lol So here you are, thinking that it's an impressive feat of ultra HIGH RES RAWWWWWW, when all they've had to do is pull a fast one on you...

[@DigitalAvnue]

Sony Footage looks better

[@tatuanui]

I'm not sure why Apple don't start making cameras...

[@elishalampkin3647]

Sony makes the camera on the iPhones

[@user-tz8gd3sg2y]

They did back in the 1990s... didn't go so well lol

[@michaelbell75]

They already do, it's called the iPhone and it's the most used camera in the world, by a lot. The camera market is all but dead, it shrinks every year. Why would they want to invest tons of time and money into a dying market?

[@Bengalurean1]

Interesting to see the comments from butthurt expensive camera users, who are realizing people with iPhone can now get more or less the same quality shots.

[@TeppoHaapoja]

😂😂😂

[@PaulFeinberg]

First!

[@TeppoHaapoja]

Amazing Paul!

[@TechPankti]

Never compare a phone with professioanl camera, Please dont do it

[@coacopaco]

I liked the comparison

[@idkanymore3382]

Agreed, this guy is on something

[@MoeruAcckkountu]

Facts don't care about your feelings. Smartphone cameras have come a long way.

[@idkanymore3382]

@@MoeruAcckkountu They are garbage. Stop coping

[@supmebrox7918]

I'm sad too