The Pixel 3a Camera

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[@reggievillar7893]

Smartphone: phone has a camera Google pixel 3a:camera has a phone

[@ImadAbselem]

"The pixel images were amazing but I don't really wanna switch systems"... your presence in this video was unnecessary then.

[@kafkamirro]

Exactly

[@NGameReviews]

They filmed this footage for DPReviewTV first so no, his presence is not unnecessary. Jordan is a video guy so his choice to stick with the iPhone makes sense.

[@unaestrella1876]

@Kevin Davis shit you have a fuck ton of money. Great to know your going for apple, and all those other Apple products you own.

[@VFXPlug17]

iibelle you’re main take away from his point was that he’s rich, instead of seeing that he made the point of the fact that iPhone is a better PHONE in general, but the pixel camera is unmatched. Always see the positive in things not the negative

[@liceafilms]

VFXPlug opinions are strong

[@marktipton9255]

I'm gonna be honest I was disappointed after he got the iphone xr...

[@hovannesoo3663]

Yeah me too tho

[@goldenghxst]

Same but I wasn't surprised, if someone is rich enough to afford a new iPhone then they're not even going to think twice about it

[@unaestrella1876]

@@goldenghxst that's very true. However personally if I had enough money I would never go for an iPhone. They are too clunky and limited tbh. I just don't like the type stigma around it. I would buy a Google pixel 3 XL as the 4 had trash battery life.

[@engadgetnerd]

So I had to give my wife my iPhone because she refused to use an Android phone. So I picked up the 3a. Love it. Love the photos especially.

[@Mistygio]

The iPhone is miles more advanced than any pixel phone. But, I just hate the camera on iPhone. So I am really confused as to which phone I should get next. But wow iPhone is miles miles ahead in every other way... lol. I don’t understand why Apple can’t put a good camera in their phones anymore. They used to.

[@lindokalf3170]

Giovanni Galvez Just go for the pixel 4, I think I’m switching too. Im starting to hate my iPhone X tho.

[@mellamoayoub2462]

You should've just slapped her i bet she wouldn't mind using an android after that

[@daizbid]

The differences are so slight other than the 3a being half the price of the XR. I was really surprised he chose the XR in the end, until he said he didn't want to switch systems and I remembered how much Apple locks you in. Main reason I switched years ago. I cannot stand Apple's proprietary bs

[@Andrew.Stuart]

*** Spoiler Alert ***

[@NyxieMayn]

I really want to switch to google or Samsung 😔😔 but I am so used to the Apple system I am literally their corporate slave and I hate it

[@erhanokcu8294]

@@NyxieMayn always have your options open, Apple yes i love it as well, but i'm buying google pixel 3a within the next month and using oppo ax5s for now just so i can get used to android system and i can say even a low budget oppo phone works as fast, imagine google pixel performing?

[@rajamanwerlal4121]

@@erhanokcu8294 Have you used pixel 3. How was your experience about it

[@fridayapple3225]

LOL BestBuy really put your phone in that mini plastic bag like you just buy some gum or Coke 😂

[@soop597]

You know it’s a 3a then

[@seangalindo5557]

They're like here's your cute little phone

[@gregofcanada4494]

"iPhone? You're gonna join that cult again?" " I don't want to learn new things.". I think I laughed harder than I should at this.

[@Natomac]

After all the camera comparison which the Pixel won. He chose the XR coz he does not want to change systems and he liked the coral color. WTF! 😂😂 wasted time on the comparison then..😂😂

[@natasharayeartis6363]

iPhones will always and forever have a place in HEART!... But I'm totally obsessed, blown away by my Pixel 3a XL! Like I seriously can't wait to the Pixel 4!

[@parashar15384]

Same here. I love my iphone x but I envy the night light photography on the pixel 3a so much. Might actually get it just for the camera and Instagram integration :(

[@nathanielfinzi2201]

You dont know anything about value it seems. Apple charges %100 more for the quality of phones they make, Dont be an idiot, buy a pixel

[@benjaminsanchez9837]

He got sponsored by Best Buy and I got a B&H ad. 😂

[@BrandonHavard]

Love this video style 🙌🏼 So dope how this smartphone camera tech is really shifting the industry.

[@mossaboublal6096]

doing comparisons the whole entire day "I don't really wanna switch systems "

[@smithshelke2036]

if the reason to choose the iphone xr was that he didnt want to switch the apple ecosystem , then why even bother comparing it with the pixel and that too the pixel 3a. -_-

[@dannywinget]

This style is dope! Enjoyed it.

[@impatrickt]

I’ve been fighting buying this as a point and shoot for a while now. Going to wait for the 4 and grab it when it’s cheaper. Great video!

[@xavierblaze2687]

I was honestly surprised by how well the XR held up. Great vid

[@thegroove2000]

The pixel 3 a camera is amazing, It is not up for debate. Many reviewers and users agree that the quality is superb.

[@thetute59]

What would you say against the p30(pro)? I own the p30 but I didnt realize how good the 3a camera is, p30 makes imho a little sharper details but the pictures have wierd coloring, making sometimes pictures looking artificial. What worries me with the pixel3a is the restperformance, as it has a weaker processor and "only" 4gb of ram

[@browning1245]

@@thetute59 3a Is way better than the p30 and also the the p30 is more expensive, p30 pro is another story, but still, it's up to 800bucks while pixel is on 250$ on bestbuy

[@gonzalopriale3293]

@@browning1245 pixel 3a is $349.99 at Bestbuy (brand new, not "renewed" or used), not $250, it has never been $250 (not at Bestbuy, or anywhere), WTF!? don't bs people!!

[@browning1245]

@@gonzalopriale3293 calm ur tits, under Christmas it was at 250, I got it at 300 on the Google shop so it's reasonable

[@bobby1970]

@@gonzalopriale3293 , as of right now (May 23, 2020), you can get it for only $279 online, directly from Google.

[@hikaritrain_]

For photos, pick the pixel. For videos, iphone. Good video man

[@jimmyopio9464]

gotta appreciate quality of ur vids+photos

[@johnluong1471]

I have pixel 3a over 4 years now. Love the camera. Took great pictures, people's amaze about my picture compared with their expensive phones. Love it. Will never change.

[@AjithKumar-rh3ke]

Is there decrease in battery backup

[@CarlosAppleduardo]

i made the switch from iphone to pixel 3, just for the camera, but i think i put just too much weight on the camera when i made the decision, i just forgot everything else that makes an iPhone a great phone... now im about to switch back, iPhone camera is not too far behind after all.

[@winterspear6372]

Actually, I just moved from android to ios. I find it difficult to adapt because I can't seem to adjust a lot of things such as the interface and settings. Just out of curiosity, what is it in iphone that makes it better than other phones?

[@RobertNuttmann]

Walli your use of the phone is private unless you want to share. Very easy to get help via live person, chat, Apple store. Very high quality hardware. Face time. iMessage. Retains very high resale value. Works extremely well with any iOS device and very well with Mac computers and good with windows.

[@meritosagie4394]

Walli lol 😂 good question but I don't know 😂

[@meritosagie4394]

R Nuttmann android messages has high transferring of pictures too

[@meritosagie4394]

You are lying because if you use pixel you will see how much the phone will hold you from leaving because it's so sweet and delicious to use Such an ecosystem

[@kingdeedee]

Awesome video Tyler! Glad you enjoyed your time here in Calgary!

[@ismaelchee]

Is the 3a camera the same as 3?

[@ismaelchee]

@@oncebrokenconsidersold thanks!

[@AgungRizkiAS]

Also 3a doesn't have google's own dedicated Pixel Core image processing unit so image processing will be slower and video will perform a little worse because of the mid range cpu

[@ALROD]

When at the beginning he said something about the ecosystem, I thought, "well, he'll stick to some iPhone." I'm starting to think I'm one of the few who doesn't care; I've had all of the systems

[@RobertNuttmann]

I bought a Pixel 3a a couple of days after they came out just to try it on my extra mobile line. I already have an iPhone XS Max for my main line. My first 3 smartphones were Android until I went with an iPhone 6s about 3-4 years ago. Plus I still have a Moto Droid Turbo II as a backup phone. I took it home and immediately started testing the camera. The two things I liked best about the Pixel camera right when I started using it was that if you tapped a subject the camera would track it if you moved the phone a bit to change the layout of the photo. iPhone does not do this at all. Second was that I found the Pixel 3a much easier to get macro shots no matter what you did with the XS Max. I find the XS does a poor job of macro compared to my Sony A7iii and one of my macro lenses. And this is either using the standard camera app or the Lightroom app in auto or manual focus. On the other hand I found the google system for getting photos off the 3a phone or out of google on line photos to be impossible to live with. I have used google photos for over ten years and like it. I use it as a back up to Apple Photos and local storage. When I tired exporting to my MacBook Pro directly I got very small files from the 3a. Same thing by uploading to google photos and then trying to export from g photos to the MBP. Likely I just did not know the way to do it. But I have no problems backing up other photos from other cameras to google photos and then downloading from that app to my MBP. I also tried putting the Lightroom camera app on the 3a and getting photos to the LR app on my MBP as a workaround. Did not work, still small files. Seems like the google system does not have a way of getting bigger jpegs off the 3a, or I don't know how to do it. I also found the native camera app on the 3a much less organized than on the screen of the XS Max. Likely as I was less used to the 3a. Video seemed much superior on the XS Max. I returned the 3a after a few days as I just did not like it compared to the iPhone. I went back to using a Moto Droid Turbo II that I already own as my back up phone.

[@meritosagie4394]

Woooo you must be a Loquacious person

[@vamsheedharchilukoori6279]

And your video and photos are great in post production, all the blues and yellows they're just great man

[@pizzalikepizza]

I am using pixel 3 now, straight outa my pocket 9/10 photo that i've taken is never missed. No more touching setting or tap the screen to correct the light, just double click power button then snap! But I still using my iphone 7 for video recording and instagram stories for over 2 years and never regret.

[@tuckerdoud3690]

Oh my goodness the Calgary stampede!! That just brought back a rush of memories of growing up in Calgary and going to the stampede.

[@thatspiritualhumane]

Hey Tyler, Could you do a comparison video Pixel 3/3a vs Fujifilm X100F ?

[@busybee2148]

Tyler you say pixel beats iphone i agree only in low light, pixel can't do 4k 60 fps, cinematic video in 24 fps , 1080 240 slow mo, 1080 60 video in front cam, no time lapse, that iphone can do , iphone also support wide color gamaut support dcip 3, extended dynamic range 4k 30 fps, pixels audio recording is trash compared to iphone, stereo audio recording , pixel take panorama in 5 mp iphone in 63 mp, smart hdr is is no doubt better that hdr plus because of the better isp in A12 bionic it takes more photo frames than hdr plus, portrait mode in iphone you can adjust the blur before or after, so i think iphone clear winner in camera department, except in lowlight..

[@stalman]

Maybe you misinterpreted our comments, but we found that the iPhone beat the Pixel in everything except low lowlight

[@busybee2148]

@@stalman yah man its my mistake, in the end of this video you say pixel beats the iphone x in most of the cases, i thoughts you say it the xs so i misunderstood that is xs sorry

[@hamzadurvesh6388]

My pixel 3a has time lapse

[@sa34w]

iPhone is just behind the processing that can be fixed in software and apple will give out updated that actually helps

[@busybee2148]

@@sa34w every one knows pixel camera hardware is bad they do all the things in photography just based on software, apple also does that like smar hdr

[@StriderGTS]

"there's a river over here if you want to see how far it skips" Love it

[@AluneluEu]

Does the Pixel 3a still have the sleeping mode issues so many people were talking about? I’m waiting to see if that is resolved before making the jump...

[@PersiaDVlogs]

Im so excited to use that phone ,i really love the simplicity of android without skins 'android one' i cant wait that ..

[@nguyyt]

Great video, this is the kind of information I was looking for regarding the 3a vs the iphones. Only thing missing is perhaps audio quality recording tests when recording videos, especially when recording live music. I'm hoping you guys will be able to incorporate such test during a Pixel 3a vs Iphone SE 2020 battle!

[@lucaspellicer]

If the Pixel 4a is this good, I'm switching phones. Awesome video Tyler!!

[@Emmanuel_Tuts-Schiemsky]

apple is driving on some kind of religion....... have the pixel 3a and come from the s7......... very happy withe this ‘automatic’ point and shooter......

[@mattiabonafini4026]

Hi Tyler ... probably it is a bit too late, but which microphone were you choosing from, when comparing the 3 videos at the end? Which microphone are we listening to? I am curious ... thank you in advance

[@chaoskila]

Jordan and Tyler together was exactly what I needed but didn't know. DPReview + Tyler when?

[@adhityadhruv9168]

The top back glass in the pixel 3a is glossy ( not matte) it gets scratches and it's too slippery sometimes. So I applied a full body screen protector from gadgetshieldz.

[@JensUhlmannOfficial]

What surprised me the most in this video is the huge difference in dynamic range from the iPhone X to the XR. I kind of had the feeling that the XS / XR are not really that much better than the X except for CPU performance, but the difference in dynamic range is huuge!

[@abhaypandey3588]

Really, uh have clarified it with more perfection.. lots luv from India

[@ceciliamac4283]

What camera have you used to shoot this video (when you were outside of the bestbuy store)? I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 💘 Thank you!!!! 💖💖💖💖

[@AverageIndianGuy]

Always producing great videos

[@VikramNeeham]

Really groundbreaking, love it!

[@newfnshow031]

That video footage on the 3a actually looks good to me.

[@kalebmay4586]

The camera is really good

[@harishmadhav5335]

The pixel 3a camera and overall performance is good till now. But got bored with the regular black version so applied an Ebony wood and bamboo wood skin from gadgetshieldz.

[@ShaikhAhmedkhan]

Most apple user said that about "Eco System"... And that is what stopping me to buy an iphone cause I dont want to switch from my google account.

[@avbroooo]

i am a HARDCORE IPHONE user. got the XR back in MARCH and couldn't AGREE more with everything you CONFIRMED in the video. however, i'm tempted to get the google pixel 3a too just for the CAMERA esp coz a friend shot some night photos on his and they were perfect- i think APPLE should get the memo in the night or so to speak dark environment CAMERA SPARK. if you know what i mean- THX

[@AlisonStreetDesigns]

Great comparison review. Helped me choose the Pixel 3A

[@camilleannabamonga8173]

his effort is everything periodt

[@chriswood227]

Hi, were the photos taken at the fair at night captured on the pixel 3a? Thank you

[@bonibon6669]

That's it I'm getting a pixel

[@ramdhoputrautama3529]

Thannks for making this video. Now im pixel 4 user and considered to sell my phone, and buy 3a. The main reason is i never playing games on a smartphone and battery performance is poor on pixel 4. And also the face unlock in pandemic situation is sucks. Is camera on pixel 3a can compete with the pixel 4?

[@ElyyNHoes]

Have you reviewed the S10's camera?

[@ratuldasgupta8177]

That thumbnail tho😍🔥

[@adrianjamesNEWS]

Hi Tyler, What are your thoughts on the Pixel’s night sight mode as compared to the low light performance of 1 inch sensor point and shoots? Do you think the low light abilities of computational photography eclipses the abilities of 1 inch sensors? I ask because I use an iPhone XS and a Canon 5d and am now looking for that middle ground camera that I can use in dimly lit places like dinner parties where a 5d would be out of place but the XS ‘ image quality falls short. Thanks!

[@Uciinnn]

9:55 i love that gimbal 😂👏

[@Relax-cz7hy]

Just subscribed. Good review, just bought the phone. A little late, lol, as the 4 is about to come out. So, a little random question, what watch are you wearing?

[@DerekBlais]

Are you a Canadian in Calgary or an American visiting? I love the quality & direction of your videos.

[@stalman]

Lived in Calgary my whole life 🤠

[@LinkCDM]

Amazing video as usual. Love your content, keep it up

[@zeroiceice008]

This is a sponsored video, but the pixell 3a is for the camera and uodates Compare the Pixel 3 to the Iphone max. The cameras on the pixel 3are almost vthe same as the pixel except the wide angle and the telephoto option. The pixel is a better point and shoot vwithout even touching The settings

[@vyankateshraghatate5818]

Stalman can you please compare Nokia 8.1 vs pixel 3a camear

[@PGHammer21A]

It wasn't until I bought my 3a that I realized what the camera app on a phone could do - I actually used #whatcamera in my 3a review responses. The 3a's capabilities are not overly pricey; it's a $400USD phone! It's not leashed to a specific carrier. Hence I called it #SmartphoneSanity and #EverybodysPixel. It still has the fingerprint lock (from both previous Pixels and the Galaxy S series). Unlike face lock (which has security issues - in both the Pixel 4 and iPhones), fingerprint lock still works.

[@newecreator]

Would like to know how the 3a works for 2022.

[@imacowokay]

Damn I love the Calgary stampede, but it was so expensive this year god damn 😩

[@LordVoldore]

I might buy this, depends on Pixel 4a. Also you look like the singer from AFI

[@AlanMorrisSF]

I switched from an iphone 8+ to the Pixel 3a this week. The value for money was just too hard to pass up. Andriod OS gets some getting used to but at least if I want to switch back later, I am not spending $700-1000 on a new phone. The only thing I miss so far is Message. I hate having to download each sms txt message.

[@terry141186]

The pixel 3a prooves you don't need more than one sensor on the rear of your phone to take good photos a single good quality sensor is better imo. My 3a camera has generally suprised me and as a photographer myself I now use my phone in place of a pocket sized point and shoot for quick snaps. Obviously a phone will never hold a candle to a proper full framed DSLR (as much as youtube reviewers etc will try and tell you they do) but I think anyone buying something like a pocket sized canon powershot etc rather than using a good phone camera needs to think again.

[@ebubeawachie]

I'm in a 3rd world country with data caps and no WiFi but when I see a Tyler Stalman phone camera comparison, I watch in 1080p (normally I stick to 360p).

[@gearsparks]

7:10 literally splitting hairs.

[@SurajBoddu]

This was a really fun video!

[@CoCo-Five]

Apple is about as simple as it gets, but come on and launch split screen in the phone. That's the only thing that bugs me about an iPhone and keeps me away.

[@TechNomadUK1]

So, is it safe to say that the Pixel 3A & 3a XL is absolutely safe for light rain and accidental water spills especially with its ports? Is battery life really that good I.e. will last the whole day? (Was underwhelmed with the 3 XL battery life)

[@TechNomadUK1]

But my question is is the Pixel 3a really safe in light rain or accidental splashes (of tea, water, coffee or fizzy drinks)?

[@ophircundangan]

Yesterday I was walking through heavy rain and finding my way with Google Maps and thus holding the Pixel 3a out in the rain quite a bit (I did attempt to cover it with my jacket side, but rain indefinitely hit it nonstop throughout). Still working fine and no issues at all

[@imsupahdave]

I knew Jordan will go with the XR! Nice colour choice! Love the video!

[@faizzzok]

iPhone X's sample looks dull compared to other two

[@arnahaud5371]

I don't get it, you guys keep saying the pixel 3a is half the price of the iPhone X, well, 350 is more the third of 1000 USD.

[@netanelk6127]

remember it takes 20 seconds for the pixel to process night sight photos wich isnt ideal

[@stalman]

Yeah I forgot to mention that, I timed the 3a and it took about 6 seconds

[@GigiDAmico]

is it posible to record video and audio stereo using a usb sound card?

[@deepjyotighosh8806]

Can you do a Blind test with realme X(gcam) and pixel 3a?

[@bibletwink666]

But I read that boosted mode covers over 100% of the srgb color gamut, while the natural covers 94% on the pixel 2.

[@decath2164]

Would you recommend buying a pixel 4 for 475 €? Or can I buy pixel 3a xl for 350 €? Or can you recommend another phone as good on the camera side?

[@pralaydas1521]

Always making quality videos ...& focusing on main points... straight forward... awesome...luv ur videos....

[@incarnadinehue2674]

Finally, the photohrapher ive been waiting for.

[@azhardeen3562]

Hey, what vlogging gear did you use?

[@sohanbhute7424]

And the people's choice award goes to... Disappointment.

[@imagesbirds5066]

I am not interested in phone photography at all, but nice jacket you're wearing at 10:50 @Tyler. What's its name?

[@MaheshNamburi277]

Why is this video re uploaded ?

[@stalman]

No reupload, it’s brand new 🤗

[@tarunamasa4783]

Where my iPhone GaNG attttt ????

[@daveh9335]

I'm good with the 3a.

[@thetute59]

Wait, are you kidding me? You zoom in on that picture at 9:29 and get THIS from the pixel3a? 10:34 how my girlfriend would argue about hardwarestuff :D

[@raphli6570]

iphone camera tend to have warmer feel to the image that's what i know for a while

[@ionalexis24]

@2:00 not android phone, samsung panel...

[@R_S-u9d]

Top quality video

[@hridoyabdullah5133]

So which phone has the best camera according to your opinion

[@joyjanes2722]

I bought the Pixel 3a!

[@davidmartrano1549]

Why did I buy the 3a XL? The camera, great camera, fabulous camera. The best camera in a mid-range phone, better than most flagships, yikes, what a camera?

[@shido78]

which is good Pixel 3a or 3 XL?

[@sondant4224]

This phone is totally uninteresting for me but I am still watchig because I love how Tylers videos are made