iPhone 16 Pro vs Professional Camera - Portrait mode!

[@LeeZavitz]

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[@shankarraj3433]

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[@97nelsn]

The 5X portrait mode pics look incredible, even at 12 MP. When the tele lens gets the 48 MP sensor on the 17 Pro, it’s going to be next level.

[@fira3reo]

Exactly.. if there was a way to use one big sensor for all 3 lenses instead of a small one for each one i would pay for it

[@adarshprakash7649]

Boom! you can do it actually with peak quality with some attachable lenses available in the market..only issue is that they are not that cheap...some brands even sell lenses that provide anamorphic characters in phone shots for cinematographic shots...

[@melhiott7977]

yeahhh i’m just waiting for the tele lens to get finally upgraded to 48mp and then i’ll upgrade from my 11

[@El_Goblino_]

Vivo x100 ultra has a 200mp telephoto sensor and the portraits are cinematic cameras level it's insane you should check it out even at night it looks like it's taken with a RED camera

[@BlackParade01]

​@@El_Goblino_The X200 Pro released with the same 200mp telephoto sensor and it's even better now

[@frankphotography8470]

It’s incredible how good the iPhone camera actually is

[@blacknightinkerala]

Its grbage when compared to vivo x100 ultra only videography is better

[@frankphotography8470]

@@blacknightinkerala there is always something better, you’re missing the point……

[@yureino]

@@blacknightinkeralabullshit. I used vivo and other cameras, they are not as good as people claim it to be. Also, its not just a camera, its also a phone. Vivo phones suck.

[@lukajovanovic2813]

@@blacknightinkerala Saying that iphone photos are garbage is so wrong, like first of all i have vivo 100 ultra and iphone 15 pro, 1x iphone is better than vivo much more consistent and natural looking, zoom vivo has the best in the world with 3,7x it is really good but iphone 5x is not that bad either, ultra wide i dont care. So ur statement is just you hating a brand instead of being realistic.

[@theknowlodge8294]

@@blacknightinkeralalol. No.

[@Quantum_TV]

These types of videos are your best because it shows us how close phones are to pro gear, proving once again its not the gear, its the photographer!

[@ericsondelacruz7324]

All about the angles

[@BLAKEEATS1988]

ok, then let him use a Nokia 7610 as a camera. it is the gear and the photographer. you can't shoot a great photo without a proper camera/mobile phone.

[@gauressi3579]

@@BLAKEEATS1988I agree w u but what he meant was how phones are able to match with pro gear if they are in the right hands, all about giving out the maximum potential

[@BLAKEEATS1988]

@@gauressi3579 and I also agree with what you said but what I'm saying is anyone with an s24 ultra and learn the basics can get great pictures but give someone a low end phone with the basics will not be the same. it's the gear and also the photographer it's a combination of both in my opinion.

[@gauressi3579]

@@BLAKEEATS1988 real

[@slater1949]

Dude I can’t believe I’ve been watching you for what it seems like almost ten years by now. Your passion has never faltered and I’m sure you’ve been through a journey with your channel. Never met you but..proud of you my boy!

[@bernios3446]

Can you believe it!!!! It's all about knowing how to use a tool. One should always concentrate on "what's possible here" rather than on "what's not possible" - that's how things are done. Great advertisement for the iPhone.

[@natalesteve]

Amazing Iphone 16 Pro 😳 tones are so natural, great result 👏🏻

[@rafael.c_costa]

really impressed bro, nice skills and photos. the new iphone is solid

[@iskenderkadyrov3461]

The fact that the exposure compensation was kept at -2.0 throughout almost the entirety of the shootout was quite telling. It speaks to the ability of Lee to spot and see interesting scenes with nice natural contrast and depth rather than the iPhone’s imaging pipeline prowess. iPhone just doesn’t seem to like any kind of shadows and whenever it spots them, they get raised to unnaturally high levels that the image looks very flat and kinda uncanny. Apple, please leave the shadows be, many people like them🙏🏻

[@karpedon]

yes, for some reason, the iPhone highlights the shadows very strongly, the artistry of the photo disappears ((

[@ghfsd786fa]

@@karpedon i mean... one as a photographer needs to know how to get the artistry back... he knows the look he is going for so he knows how to dial the phone

[@stevemuzak8526]

I watching this on my huge oled tv and I'm blown away by the quality of smartphone photos. It's unreal. I still own one my first iPhone to remind myself how far technology went since then. Apple Intelligence gonna be insane. PS: Awesome photos, Lee. Well done. And the model is stunning.

[@LeeZavitz]

You have to watch it on something bigger than a phone screen to notice the difference. Obviously real camera is going to crush a phone no matter what. But it’s wild to see what the iPhone can do side by side

[@stevemuzak8526]

@@LeeZavitz True. I watch almost everything on a huge screen. It makes a hell of a difference. Watching photography or videography related videos on a tiny smartphone screen doesn't make any sense.

[@SUMON_003_HASAN]

Those shots were mind blowing💥 Great job💙💚

[@samhsds]

aye aye a larry fan?

[@InTheVise]

I watch this every year❤😊

[@sebastrik]

Holy cow! it's really impressive how this iphone can take such good pictures, some of them looks like it was taken from a profesional camera, can't wait to get mine! Brilliant video i really loved it good job!

[@User57655]

Lee, you’ve gotta get a Vivo X100 (either Ultra or Pro) and do this comparison! The shots I’ve seen from others on YT seem like that phone is the portrait mode king right now

[@trevhill952]

Great work, Sarah's styling is amazing, great base for great images!!!

[@Coskunmusic]

Forget the cameras, she is STUNNING!

[@robbykidman]

This is the best cam review so far. The pics are not post processed at all. Thanks. You are awesome

[@watsonjairos7076]

iphone matching up with pro cameras is crazy 🤯

[@jph.j5183]

Dude😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😍

[@PersianBaki]

Only downside i saw in those pics was no eyelashes in IPhone .

[@stevemuzak8526]

​@@PersianBaki Yes, but you can fix it in Photoshop. Portrait mode isn't perfect but it's almost there.

[@Hilal_abdelilah]

Try to zoom in on iPhone photos. And they’ll start falling apart.

[@heartstriker9328]

Actually hundreds of smartphone can do this now.

[@K.kid1412]

Ngl, you're the best at doing that format (portrait mode vs pro camera), always pointing out the interesting things. I just see that you always work with female models, it'd be cool to see male models every once in a while

[@troywalt4834]

Thanks i love your analysis of this new model, this is the difference between a pro photographer and a tech reviewer

[@lilafromyoutube]

crushing it as always!

[@harveymphotography1032]

Lee, love these every year, you stuff is sick❤

[@GJS-live]

Phenomenal shots, love seeing your process. Thanks

[@pdcorlis]

Have been looking forward to this comparison. Your natural light location portraits are off the hook sir. Once again the iPhone has amazing potential in the right hands. 👏🏻

[@VVLOGSCH]

Dude, this is WILD. I can't believe what these latest iPhones are capable of. Simply mindblowing.

[@NovazNongrum]

The best channel for comparison! Can you also do the RAW photo comparison? it's gonna be exciting!

[@barryjdwyer]

Great shots. Sarah is a pro!

[@jimrahman3864]

As an iPhone owner I have to say that iPhone’s photography & videography almost similar to any professional camera. Specially I like the Cinematic mode. ProRes is also cool❤

[@allisterliaw3397]

Kinda feels like the iPhone’s color profile is similar to Canon’s. Nice 👍🏻 📷

[@Mixkayla24]

You always have the best models!

[@ganeshsarate9046]

1:28 look at the details on her forehead and hairs

[@doctordj2005]

Watching this on 16 Pro is next level 😍

[@lucam7790]

What I like to do after taking a portrait with a smartphone is to add some loose hair on the edges in post-production. A small thing which makes the blur seem more natural.

[@LeeZavitz]

For sure. You could really make it legit in post editing. Ai gen fill can basically re add hair strained like you mentioned

[@TacoBel]

Thankyou so much for actually giving a real compairison, I see way to many people on youtube use the logic that because you cant mount the lenses they already have then they wont use it as there main camera. (fine but the part I hate comes next) They go on to say that because they wont use it as there main camera then it is not a good camera altogether and theirfore a bad phone altogether. Yet it is actually a powerhouse when you use it properly.

[@docholliday1811]

All I can say is Wow. Great work and thank you.

[@icepop4who]

Love the video Lee! I’m loved seeing how a photographer handles any camera and get great images. People get too caught up in the image quality aspect of photography when it’s just one of many aspects of a photograph. I would like you to mention how much your pro set up was at the beginning of the video to give some context. From what I found, the camera and lens combo is about $4400 MSRP. For another video idea, I would like to see you compare the $1000 iPhone to a $1000 camera setup and see what you get out of that camera.

[@sergioyichiong7269]

You want him to praise the iphone , dont ya?

[@icepop4who]

@@sergioyichiong7269 he already did praise the iPhone in the video. It’s just funny that he didn’t mention the price as if that didn’t matter.

[@LexieLiu-n3x]

Love the Torras stand case! Thx!

[@itsToretto]

Wow brother! This video is gold, I learned so much from you, I’m happy I found you mate. Plz keep posting bro.

[@ckhomphzxspaul8455]

the portrait on the Iphone is insanely impressive now. you can see every hair strands. like what? 🤯 looks like it has a camera lens in it. 😳👏

[@MizoTVWrestling]

Wow great video... I couldn't believe the pictures were 99% identical until I watched the video on 4K .

[@hamyplays]

That edge detection is crazy on iphone🤯

[@NamasteJiOficial]

wow that wasnt raw, it looks fantastic. I loved the vid about the fuji medium format as well.

[@GabrieleMoschiera]

These shots are Fire

[@tomasssimulis4396]

Thank you, Sir. Great photos. Lot's of things to consider and to learn. I will be waiting for many more videos :) Have a nice day

[@ghfsd786fa]

lol, people would say that "the cutout on the s24 ultra is better" when there's the cardboard cutout... the iPhone has depth information even on the subject which is idk 40cm wide (torso) and has rolloff which is how camera work.

[@gasperstarina9837]

4:26 I am not pro photographer nor very into it but as amateur(ik its portrait mode) for me-if I didn't know id say left is professional camera(I am aware overall here are huge differences) but for everyday user it doesn't make real difference at all.

[@BCE-111]

Your videos are so great Lee I end up being at a loss for words to praise them. I run out of superlatives. You and Sarah together were great. Brought out the best in each other. No revelation pointing out what a beautiful woman you are Sarah. 👍👏📷📱

[@amardaman3371]

That was really good. Some nice shots on the iPhone

[@bnx_boy]

Wow. iphone photos are always naturality realistic ❤

[@yaelsoto2742]

Excellent camera analysis. I've seen your video on a tablet with 2k resolution and the professional camera still wins for details and homogeneous colors, the iPhone does not do badly but it is true that it adds some artificial sharpness to the photograph. The iPhone is still the best phone for photography and video without a doubt 💯👌🏻

[@RiceCubeTech]

I’d give video to the Sony Xperia line based on the fact that even last year they had 10bit and 4k120 on all their lenses. And manual controls IN camera app without third party. But photos definitely go to iPhone now.

[@alhaddid]

@@RiceCubeTechвидео все же лучше на айфон, но фото лучшие на vivo x100/200

[@FoodieGuyAsad]

Insane results

[@enolaCanola]

Sarah is a pro model, shes a natural

[@Muhammed.Yaseen]

Tbh I like the case. Lots of good features.

[@LibraKeyS]

Your skill is fantastic!!!

[@pooncourlung9331]

Fantastic comparison

[@mindreflected9885]

it's all about the skillsssss

[@Humanityinthe6]

Just what I was looking for! Im on the fence about upgrading from my 13 Pro. Im also a portrait photographer and Im hesitant to give up the 3x fixed lens. Find 5x Lens too close for portraits. What is your experience? Im also intrigued by the new JPG XL format in the 16. Are you shooting in raw or Heif? Have you seen or tested the Xiaomi 14t pro or Ultra with Leica lenses? They also look like solid contenders for Photography.

[@LouisLuzuka]

I love the 3x 😅

[@dashaiatsenko]

Impressive! Are the photos we saw unedited? Were the photos originally like that? I’m just impressed with the color tones that’s why I need to ask

[@soyeduardo]

Very impressive. I’m wondering if you got the first 5x zoom 120mm pictures mixed up though. There seemed to be more detail on her skin on the left picture marked iPhone. Cool video ✌🏻

[@LouisLuzuka]

😮

[@faqihprambudi603]

nice content broo!!👏

[@filipgajic93]

Why are you shooting f5 on iphone and comparing it with f2,8 from camera/lens (min 8:01 we can see settings), don't you think you should go same f stop with iPhone in order to compare depth of field and bokeh? Beside that, good review, keep up :)

[@LeeZavitz]

Because f5 on iPhone looks closer than f2.8 to a real camera at f2.8. f5-f7.6 actually looks really good. Under that it looks kindda fake and over done effect, I’m sure when you see photos with it set to widest aperture you know right away it’s from a phone in portrait mode

[@thesoulfulscorp]

I have had every iPhone since the 6 and this is the best iPhone camera I’ve ever seen!!! I love my 16 pro. Finally an upgraded camera

[@KJ7_7_7]

Do you advise? 16 plus

[@thesoulfulscorp]

@@KJ7_7_7 the 16 series is amazing for camera, so yes!

[@vindecaro]

Nice video and nice test! But I would have used much better performing smartphones than the iPhone from a photographic point of view, such as a Xiaomi 14 Ultra or a Vivo X100 Ultra. A comparison with these would be nice.

[@TheCanonFreaher]

Can you please share you camera setting for Iphone?

[@LeeZavitz]

Portrait mode -2ev

[@allisterliaw3397]

@@LeeZavitzThose are amazing photos😎, did you adjust the Photographic Style settings or just leave it at Standard default settings? Looks very much true to life 🤩

[@oamyway975]

7:47 Right eye of the model is missed by iPhone. That's the difference between Mirrorless and Smartphone lenses Still overall iPhone did a great job. It has more contrast , more pop and Mult Exposure stacked imaging. Interesting Video. 👍🇮🇳

[@jennifergala]

Amazing video. I'm watching on my OLED TV and the Sony is far better which is normal. However most don't do professional shootings so iPhone is just fine but can't compete with a mirrorless.

[@shahrinram9848]

excellent vid..love the process

[@jacksmith-kw9ex]

just got my 16promax few days ago, the video from the phone is really nice

[@harrazhaqim-e5v]

nobody care

[@radistrumin]

Great video once again

[@kevin822]

Can’t wait to see iPhone 17 pro vs professional camera next year

[@AdamSchoales]

I know this is beside the point of the video but I used to live in that "Flatiron" neighbourhood and it was my absolutely favourite neighbourhood in Toronto, so it was nice to see it again. Re: Colour - you mentioned it's improved and touched SLIGHTLY on the different photographic styles but I'm curious - are the images we're seeing straight out of the camera and with the "standard" style? Or was there some post tweaks? Trying to decide which "style" I like most, and have been leaning towards Amber or Gold but these are all Standard maybe I just stick with that. Incredible shots!

[@michaelbell75]

Nice shots as always but portrait mode still applies those weird effects (noise reduction mostly) that makes the skin look waxy and the hair always looks strange too. You can see it at 1:27 and again at 6:49 (pause and go full screen on a monitor) when you look at her eyes, eyelashes, hair and skin texture. It's even worse when using the tele lens. Dont notice it on the iPhone but it's clear as day when you get the images up on a 4k-5k monitor and look at them. Ive just been shooting with the 2x in ProRaw and adding background blur with an app that does a way better job than portrait mode. You can also change the focus, change the look of the bokeh, change the look of the lens etc...looks a ton better. Im also not upgrading from my 15 PM until they finally upgrade the tele to a 48 megapixel sensor. Hopefully next year.

[@skullzalliances]

what's the app

[@michaelbell75]

@@skullzalliancesthe main one everyone knows. I can’t name it here or KZbin deletes it

[@TheLunzDen]

Man no one noticing that on IG

[@michaelbell75]

@@TheLunzDen Yep. So everyone should just sell their $5k camera and lens setups and shoot with iPhones right? lol

[@yureino]

Luckily it doesnt matter coz people consume contents on their smartphones. If youre shooting for a professional job, i doubt you will use iphones for large prints or screens.

[@eavesphoto]

So were you the raw Max file? And what rock converter software were you using? And were you judging the images with true tone on?

[@Rishabsanjaywebsite]

Amazing video!

[@soroceandario23]

Can you also do a video (cinematic) comparison between iPhone 16 Pro and Sony a7IV? I would like also to see how it performs in low light conditions (night), video and photo wise.

[@chrisbrockhurst]

those TONES

[@hendrikbroeder]

Awesome work, how did you manage the flash against the sun? Isn’t that-1,7? Didn’t know that it is possible for an iPhone to use it like that, but how? 😅

[@carmelofaziotanatologo3620]

wow so close this year!

[@Don_DeMarco]

@ 5:15 how did you get to that setting in the camera app? I've been looking all around the app and even doing Google and YT searches on how to access that tone adjustment feature, and I can't find it anywhere. Is it 100% exclusive to the iPhone 16 Pro? I'm using the 15 Pro.

[@earthioxx]

exclusive for 16 series

[@Don_DeMarco]

@@earthioxx ahh, thanks for letting me know.

[@dareckmaurice4295]

they put a 3/4 on there and we in bizness!

[@Squishmallows24]

Been using torras cases since the 12 pro max but I’m disappointed that there is no torras case without the MagSafe magnet on the back for the 16 pro. I prefer an all frosted black without that circle (I don’t use MagSafe) hopefully they release one without it soon

[@Zah_2.6]

I feel that the iPhone gives vitality and improves in taking pictures❤

[@ashishkandpal7107]

beautiful review . Can you also do a non pro variant ?. I sometimes wonder how much closer smartphones have come to professional cam's .

[@AyoKiyoshi]

iPhone is getting better and better every year

[@drumlineguy3]

until u try to make literally ANY size print, its only good for instagram other than that they are garbage

[@LeeZavitz]

Then use a real camera for prints. It’s not that hard to know what you need for the job.

[@chinitopinoy1726]

@@drumlineguy3 you can Topaz to enlarge and get rid of some of the compression. Works decent.

[@edflifestyle6583]

@@drumlineguy3not true. I have a massive print I’ve taken on my phone that looks great

[@dragoscata5381]

Sadly, Apple is getting worse. No battery performance, some improvements for the camera and software, but nothing more.

[@video67]

Bro you r legend

[@GizmoMaxx]

4:27 Yeaah is " Wild " 🤭

[@aneesc3825]

What a shot in walk 5x

[@AnthonyRecenello]

im blown away. you should do a video comparison if you havent already yet

[@LouisLuzuka]

So is it worth upgrading from 15 pro or 😅save monies 😅😮

[@hkproductions_]

Hey Lee, awesome video my friend! Could you please tell us what settings you have on your iPhone camera settings, as there are so many options to choose from, it’s difficult to know what to have left on or off. Thanks 😅

[@LeeZavitz]

I’m just shooting in portrait mode with exposure set to -2. No tricks. Everything you see in the video is what I’m showing on the screen. No adjustments to colour or anything on the photos

[@moncho33]

I enjoy this videos even if I don’t upgrade every year but I would like to see how the base iPhone 16 without ProRaw compares to the camera.

[@gutentag6574]

I guess its not proRaw. Portait mode doesnt support Raw

[@moncho33]

@@gutentag6574 you’re right. Totally forgot about that.

[@mannegar7650]

Try a portrait comparison with the 16pro and S24U??

[@LeeZavitz]

I might wait till the s25u comes out. Samsung has to do something big on it. I feel like s24u was just a small update over the s23u

[@mohammadhani9543]

It’s never about the camera, it’s about who is holding it

[@DevilsDevils-s6k]

What kind of app or software you are using to edit your photos for iPhone and camera

[@nextgendigitalwithsalah]

Something amazing 🤩 With this sensor of the small light, I almost don't see the difference, the future of smartphones is hidden

[@JagmeetRai-clicks]

Same Quality But While using Sony With Telephoto Zoom lens over 300mm will focus better than iPhone when you take picture from far. You might use iPhone 5X lens but it’s still not even close to Sony’s Super telephoto zoom lenses like 600mm. But for close portraits and landscape photography iPhone and Sony Camera are almost the same

[@thehigherupz2259]

Can you actually put what your camera settings are on for the 16 pro

[@norakonieczny7480]

On the review of the 16 you did before it seemed like you weren’t recommending it. So in this video it seems like you are recommending it. I’m on the fence about it and I respect your opinion so are you recommending it? I currently have the 11 promax but I’m very happy to wait for the 17.

[@durzog3668]

Watching this on a 4K monitor. The iPhone is okay, but the Sony camera is still quite a bit better. The pictures taken with that Sony look more natural, have much more detail and the separation is more 3D looking than with an iPhone. A dedicated camera will always take more realistic photos.

[@Ryansavagesstla]

It's about who's taking the shot