The End of the Sony RX100

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Today we are talking about the iPhone vs the Sony rx100 point and shoot.
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[@RanftEvan]

How many photo comparisons did you get right??

[@nickdual]

End! don't let me laugh!

[@HueyPProductions]

Good video! Enjoyed the comparison. Nice meeting you the other day

[@Benjamin_Jehne]

Every single one. You clearly see what is what.

[@MO-hq4iz]

All brands, including Sony, have discontinued all the compact camera lines for this reason. No new models will come, so yes, phones have won over compact cameras. Even superzooms are dead, and they still outperform phones.

[@mhke1042]

As a professional photographer, I confirm without a doubt that Sony rx100 photos are far better than iPhone photos and any smartphone.

[@curiouscyclist865]

It was very easy to tell the difference between the two if you ask me. The natural bokeh of the RX100 gave it away almost every single shot, and if that wasn't the case, it was easy to tell the iPhone pictures were oversharpened. At 2:00 as you say you can't give either one a victory, you clearly show two pictures with one being far superior to the other.. the sony.

[@apisDei]

Excellent point

[@mgs.915]

This just proves the idea of enjoying the process. So often it’s easy to get stuck on the spec sheet comparison but if you have a camera that you enjoy using and makes you creative then that is the winner. Regardless if that’s your phone because you know you will have it or an older point and shoot. If I’m taking a picture with my phone it’s just to capture it quickly and I don’t have a camera but having a dedicated camera lets me enter the mindset and not get a text message or Instagram notification that distracts me like on a phone. Modern cameras are amazing there’s no doubt that cameras are very impressive and you can have some amazing quality pictures with most models. Sometimes it’s not about the quality it’s about the creativity.

[@ChristianElia]

awesome video! i think the RX100 easily outperforms the iphone though. the zoom range was left out of the test, which is one of the RX100's biggest features. having a 24-200 lens in a body that size is insane and it EASILY beats the iphone in telephoto mode. this completely changes what youre able to shoot. and i know it wasnt about pixel peeping/zooming in, but if you did, youd notice more how good the RX100 really is. especially at the long end of the zoom compared to the iphone. also being able to have full manual control without additional apps and stuff is very nice. i do think the iphone wins for video though.

[@samoerai6807]

I agree with everything you said (although not 100% sure about the last thing you said about video though). The fact that I agree I the exact reason though why I don’t think this is an “awesome video”. I don’t mean to throw hate and yes he did mention some interesting views and I appreciate that he made this video (and that why I watched in to the end). I just can’t agree with almost everything he said in the video

[@arindombaidya4951]

True, but then iPhone camera doesn't get stuck without any reason. iPhone doesn't have a power turn off and then on problem.

[@ChristianElia]

@@arindombaidya4951 i hear you, but i’ve never experienced any of those issues with the RX100. i have, however, experienced plenty of issues with my phone. not all of them camera related, but it’s something to consider when using a phone as a main camera. if i have the choice between using a camera for photography or a phone, i will always choose the camera out of principle even if it takes objectively worse photos. my camera isn’t sending me notifications or taking calls while i’m taking photos. i hate using a phone as a main camera because there are too many distractions

[@samoerai6807]

@@arindombaidya4951 I’ve personally never had any of those troubles with any camera (smartphone, pocket camera (like my rx100 Mk iv), dslr or mirror less) whatsoever

[@samoerai6807]

@@ChristianElia those distractions are definitely a good point

[@TheBibi31]

Interesting test but : 1) You only compare the iPhone and the RX100 based on what you can already do with an iPhone. No telephoto, no HDR or low light test. 2) Shooting such a small product (the watch) in good lights can be done with any phone camera. Portrait might look better on the RX because of natural bokeh and longer focal. 3) For video, the iPhone might have an edge. The image pops more and video is stabilised out of camera. 4) For artistic purposes, the iPhone lacks manual controls. It becomes accessible only with a third party app. Whereas you can control almost every settings on a P&S camera. 5) You might need to change phone after 2 years. But you could buy an RX100 from 5 years ago and still be happy with it. For everyday use and for the average guy, iPhone is definetely the way to go. But for any hobbyist, the RX100 still has a lot of value. Also, it's not forbidden to work with both together !

[@stephensears7483]

I may be old fashioned. I have 32,000 photos on my iPhone, but I’ve never used that device to “make” a photograph, and it has never occurred to me to think of the files as photographs. The RX100m7 is a tool that activates an entirely different head space.

[@ed61730]

Great video! The funny thing is, two years ago I wouldn't have said it would. Although now with the recent Gen z craze of using 'retro' point and shoot cameras. It's clear that people don't want over processed and 'clinical' imagery. It takes the fun out of the moment and the memory. Plus it makes everyone's images look the same with no uniqueness.

[@geebes2112]

I came here to comment the same. Haha. They certainly have made a comeback IMO

[@pascalbraendle]

yeah specially with the Fuji x100v hype! people want those retro-looking images more and more

[@ferdiyansurya]

I concur to what you said, had to shell out some dough for my daughter’s new hobby. And here we are with an olympus mju iii and rolls of film …. 😅😂😅

[@eddy6959]

@@pascalbraendle Its not only the retro style pictures. You can get these with any camera or phone and some cool filters. What the X100 gets right is the feeling of taking pictures. Having a nice body in your hands, looking through the viewfinder and taking a shot. Its like a big camera just more compact and with body thats pretty to look at. But the X100 is still way bigger and heavier than an RX100 or your phone. The RX100 is just a tiny camera that can take really great pictures but so is your phone. But it lacks the convenience of instantly editing and sharing pictures and at the same time it also lacks a good grip and viewfinder because its so small. Believe it or not, what I really love about the RX100 is the selfies. I really like the look of wide angle portraits with a nice natural bokeh that the RX100 takes at close or medium distance and the flip up screen makes them very easy to take. The selfie cam on the phone usually isnt that great and using the main camera can be tricky to frame.

[@ryantanakaphoto]

Well put. Smartphones are efficient tools for documenting life, but they aren’t a whole lot of fun to use.

[@MeAMuse]

Personally I prefer the ergonomics of a dedicated camera and it makes me shoot more / better when I have I dedicated camera in my hands. Also... I think the key difference with an Iphone and RX100 is the focal range and the AF speed / accuracy. I love having something that goes to 200mm effective, and I find that it can capture fast moving action at those longer focal lengths. I also know that in lower light the RX100 cameras create usable shots whereas phone cameras don't. I took one to my friends wedding and they chose a bunch of my shots over the professional photographer's - even when it was lower light. I do think that most people can get by with just a phone, and they did kill most point and shoot cameras... but... I still think there are still scenarios where they make sense... and I think thats partially why Sony changed from 24-70mm to 24-200mm effective...

[@-grey]

I like the extra features on P&S cameras. My G7XII has built in ND, 24-105 optical zoom, you can upload custom LUTs to the camera that you design on your computer with the Camera Window software from Canon. The flip up screen lets you see yourself when shooting with the primary lens. Plus, you get all the specific camera operation ergonomics with a camera, which let's you operate it faster and more precisely. Phones aren't really built for that purpose. In terms of image quality and dynamic range, I think phones can use their algorithms to keep up with the old 1" sensors, but as soon as you try to compare it to an aps-c pocket camera like the Ricoh GRIII, it's no contest at all.

[@taylorbrawner2052]

One big advantage to the point and shoot is the ability to get longer telephoto zoom. I also do love the ccd point and shoots

[@the.jonfernandez]

There are other point and shoot cameras out there! Highly recommend checking out the Ricoh GRIII and GRIIIX. They are APSC sensor point and shoot cameras and the lenses are SHARP. They lack in video capabilities but I am a street photographer in NYC and the Ricoh GR is my favorite camera to use because of its convenience and image quality vs my iPhone 14 pro. I definitely need to make a comparison video like this one with it lol

[@Bobbystephvn]

Hey, did you make the video yet?

[@kicyiu]

You said it. It’s not good for videos. Content creator are looking for a cameras that can do both. Therefore Ricoh is not convenient for everybody. Beside not everyone is looking for prime lens cameras

[@Daddysports79]

If you’re showing them to a photographer, they’ll probably tell the difference; if showing it to a client/social media it’s negligible and most won’t know unless you mention it

[@BernhardSchwarz-xs8kp]

What defines which camera is better? Ultimately the "result" you are looking for. That depends on the lighting conditions, the object itself - and above all - the quality of the final picture the viewer is looking at. Therefore - there is and will never be a "best of all". If you really want to know whether a camera is good for you - there is no way around testing "the ergonomics" - how it fits into your hands, does it feels compatible with the way you handle a camera, and whether the viewfinder or screens feel comfortable to work with. And finally - what do you use the photos for? Posting online in Social Media or publishing for big size posters - that's where the ultimate decision will be made.

[@robertjones7695]

How do they both cope with difficult light? EG Low light / night, or the sun in an awkward place for the shot you want?

[@GunslingerMediaCo]

I bought the iPhone specifically for airdrop. I don’t have any of those problems airdropping to my Mac, the DNG raw files go straight to my downloads folder as plain files, no folders. But also, when I finish editing photos on my Mac from my Sony, I airdrop it to the iPhone to post to IG. I love the system, no cables or card reading dongles, it’s so easy.

[@themondoshow]

same

[@A.LMogun]

there's no comparison ..they are 2 distinctly different photo/video devices

[@Fecho33]

I get your point, but as a photographer you need to compare "cameras" as they are, the Rx100 has a view finder, flexibility with apperture, shutter speed, iso, a viewfinder, manual focus.... just for mention some, all these are important for creativity, if you only want to take snapshots of your watch its ok, you can use whatever, if you want to have real creative control then use the rx100.... also lets mention the lens, the zoom is superior in everyway and yes the difference between the images you took are very obvious, if you preffer the ones of the iphone thats ok, we dont judge you.

[@Maxhuertas]

No way the rx100 is way better than the iPhone.

[@awanluna]

iphone is without a doubt win,in terms of IQ,Computing,speed,stabilization etc..especially when compare to old PNS camera,but nothing beats ergonomics of handling a dedicated camera that want you to shoot more.

[@thomasuriarte3182]

Test number 1 you can TOTALLY see the depth of field difference from that 1 inch sensor. Both shots look great but real subject separation, not artificial, is hard to beat. Plus, if you want a real camera experience, than go for a sony. I got a super old mk2 for just a couple hundred bucks. Don’t need to get the VII and spend a G.

[@chrisjonesfilm]

Spoiler alert: no, it did not. Use the specific camera a specific project needs. Great vid, Evan.

[@RanftEvan]

Appreciate you watching!

[@mynamesbert]

I personally think the point and shoot is secretly having a resurgence that many don’t realize. With Fuji, and Ricoh both neck and neck. Idk if sony is going to try and tap into that market either. They seem more focused on digital creators/photographers.

[@chrisjonesfilm]

@@mynamesbert no doubt. Those recent Fuji cameras are awesome

[@entetweets5083]

Sure, if you do not test for the strong points of the RX100 (bokeh, zoom, landscape (resolution!)), the iPhone stands a chance.

[@Mr_Edson]

What? Am I too used to the quality of a dedicated Camera? I don't feel I have the best eye for it but, it was very clear all the sony photos where better in all aspects, and as far as the video goes, wider doesn't make it better in quality 🤔 kind of biased this comparison

[@enriquesanders]

I own an iPhone 11 Pro Max and I don’t know if the improvements are that much but my RX100M3 outperforms the iPhone by a mile.

[@athmaid]

The iPhone just looks like it has no dynamic range (software not being able to overcome the difference in sensor size I'm guessing), colours look flat (although that could be offset obviously), it's oversharpening everything and depth of field is way deeper

[@denizkendirci]

specifically iphone? other brands which also develops new tech have nothing to do with it, all iphone?

[@SAMTHINKS2]

I bought an RX100 and an iPhone 6 the same year. Both were $1000 at the time. My RX100 cost me $600 in repairs the first year. It's still broken and tucked away in a bin somewhere. My iPhone 6 is my current camera and phone. Never a problem.

[@obarnabas]

Could easily be the other way round with the repair... And it's kinda awkward to use an iphone 6 today. But the RX100 is still a decent camera.

[@RobustArid379]

Everyone is wrong and him about rx100. iPhone is a great telephone and RX100 is a dedicated camera.

[@davidfirth1]

Sony says the RX100 and ZV1 are for vlogging. I don't vlog. I take pictures and video as paid staff for a non-profit. My use case is a more traditional photography and video of others. I'm behind the lens. The higher end point and shoot cameras are good cameras for this work. I also shoot iPhone 13 Mini with Sandmarc add-on lenses. I like the Sony RX100 VII (good at both photo and video) and the Sony ZV1 (good for video; not as much fun for stills) better than the phone when I'm adding on external mics (either via a recorder or mixer or shoe), lights, and other rigged out items. On the odd occasion that I break out my Crane M3 gimbal, the phone is a royal counterweight nuisance to deal with if I add a lens and a filter and a decent holder. The cameras were meant for this. So, to each their own - use what works for you. In my case, the RX100 VII and ZV1 were worth the cost and get things done for which I get paid.

[@thisisbenji90]

Most people probably can't tell the difference. However, there's some areas where my iPhone 14 Pro really let's me down and it's usually when the lighting conditions are not ideal. For instance, when the lighting isn't that great, my iPhone can't get a sharp photo of my two year old. I find the iPhone really struggles with motion and also fine details when there's poor lighting. Even a decade old Micro 4/3 camera seems to do better in these tough scenarios. One area where the iPhone does destroy most cameras though, is home videos. It seems to nail videos every time and the quality is really good. I actually find myself preferring the iPhone for video even over my dedicated mirrorless cameras.

[@petenicholson3255]

I have a really good Sony phone camera but the fun definitely goes out of photos when you use your phone all the time. I am looking at point and shoot again and even some of the early models like the 1st gen RX100.

[@josh3326]

Zoom, zoom, and zoom. Need I say more? The zoom is far better than any iPhone out right now. And some of us do not like Apple's over sharpening at all. Even their raw files are about 40-50 over sharpened. The one thing for me that Apple or any other smartphone has over a camera is convenience. It's much quicker to pull out a phone and take a shot than to wait for the zoom lens to open up. Im not a vlogger, nor do I shoot video on a point and shoot, so for my use, stills, the RX100 VII is best. I own the 15 Pro Max, RX100 VII, and the S24 Ultra, and I really love the Sony.

[@johnanthonymojedo4947]

Good choice for only testing the wide lens on the iphone. I’ve noticed that when i used the 3x camera, most of the time it will look more like digital that’s because it was digitally zoomed. Iphone is using the wide camera instead of the telephoto camera when zoomed in. You can see it on the exif data. Hope apple can fix this and give us an option to override just like on the macro control.

[@mhke1042]

sorry but Sony RX100 better by far .and you forget the zoom wich no comparison

[@RyuTsuchiya]

iPhones always got best video quality but NEVER best photo quality, should be camera vs. pixel or something.

[@ttheteels]

I love using my iPhone.. the best way to transfer files faster I’ve found is plug it into your mac and use “image capture” that is built into mac computers and u can select the files u want and import them quicker to a file u create.. stop using airdrop when u have a lot of files to import!

[@NateGigovic]

The iPhone 14 is great with its 48mp camera. But thats only at 24mm. As soon as you go to the zoom camera its back down to 12mp. This is where they dont compete. The rx100 being able to do 24-200mm at 20mp is amazing. for 99% of the people that just take photos to post on social then the iphone is perfect. But for say, travel photography where you want to print your photos its a clear win for the sony.

[@georget10i]

Smartphones are more convenient, faster, easier to use, give you as much detail as a dedicated P&S camera but they cannot give you that natural 3D camera look with the pleasant blurring before and after the subject. And that makes a world of difference. They also have aggressive HDR that bleaches photos and that digital looking highlight fall off mentioned at 1:50 is a real problem. That's because smartphones take multiple shots with fast shutter speed and then stack them so the light does not spread smoothly and evenly like when taking a single shot with a slower shutter speed. Combine everything I've mentioned and in actual practice dedicated cameras leave smartphones behind

[@reutin]

idk, sony's dynamic range is better and iphone can't do this bokeh. and if we don't want to practice pixel peeping - well most people won't see a difference between iphone and hasselblad photos is some conditions.

[@JoeDAgostinoPhoto]

Haven't watched the video yet but I'm gonna give ya a hard no. True Cameras will always be better.

[@filterfreephotography]

You have valid points unless you want to go down the vintage P&S realm. I have three vintage P&S cameras -- 2003 Kodak CX6330 (3MP), 2008 Nikon L18 (8MP), and 2012 Panasonic DMC-ZS20 (14MP). I especially love shooting them in B&W mode as they really give a level of film graininess. But to your point, if you are looking to use them in a more modern situation, I agree the iPhone (or Android) wins out the battle. Great video!

[@butchgo8930]

The RX 100 VII optical zoom factor leaves mobile phones behind in photography.

[@airsquad9]

My question is how was the zoom capability comparison? I find the iPhone doesn't give me the reach I want for long-range photos. Did you compare those?

[@martinchivers7341]

Just bought a Sony RX100M7. A little learning curve and it can do almost all a pro camera can. Nice vid!

[@JimIBobIJones]

But they are cameras that you can do "something crazy with" - they are essentially a medium zoom bridge camera stuffed into a compact camera body. If all you are doing is "point and shoot" then you are missing the point. The point is that you have pretty much all of the granular controls you would get with a DSLR/mirrorless or a bridge camera. Yet people will keep making these "point and shoot camera" comparisons...

[@Zc_films_il]

I've commented on a lot of these videos, so I'll just keep this one short iphone - Great to start out photography with, not great to be your only main source of taking photos The camera - was clearly the superior of the two I was able to see which one was which simply because of the shallow depth of field. iPhones suck at that, so they have to fake it with "Portrait Mode". Also iPhones still SUCK at over sharpening photos. Digital or not, APPLE has to do something about that. None of them tripped me up because I can easily see the difference.... As someone who has taken photos with a camera for a few years now. My eyes are trained to see the difference, but most peoples aren't. I don't get any enjoyment out of these types of videos because USUALLY the content creators are making videos like iphone vs LEICA iphone vs RED iphone vs CANON R5C But this one I like better because it's an iPhone vs a 'point and shoot' camera. THIS is how these should be done. Put the phone against something of the same weight class. Don't put it up against something that was designed to be better in every way (as a camera)

[@jackshephard2044]

Not really a contest. RX100V all day.

[@BarbaryStudio]

I eagerly anticipate the release of the Sony RX100 Mark VIII, hoping for exceptional specifications at a price point of €1499. I'm are prepared for this investment My desired specifications include: -4K resolution at 60 fps with 10-bit depth -4K capability at 120 fps with 10-bit depth -Integration of a high-quality 3.5mm audio jack -Aperture options of at least f/1.4 or f/1.8 to facilitate captivating background blur -Utilization of Sony's latest and most advanced 1-inch sensor technology -Implementation of 32-bit audio recording directly within the camera, a feature that would be truly remarkable -Integration of USB-C for convenient charging from power bank batteries -Enhanced touchscreen functionality -Improved software interface -Better lowlight video recording like a a7s3 -Maintaining the renowned build quality characteristic of the RX100 series, ensuring durability akin to that of a tank. Take my money Sony please bring back the rx100 line up please in God's name. God bless Japan for best tech in the world.

[@touchtennis]

Great video mate. I got rid of my x100v when the 14 pro came out. Just never used it. Have a couple of proper cameras for intentional shoots, but for everything else, I find (just me) that the iPhone killed the x100v in almost every category of my use.

[@thisisbenji90]

You really think so? I also have the X100V, so I'm familiar with the files, and I don't even think it's close. Yesterday actually even I was out shooting with my ancient Olympus E-PL1 doing some low light stuff. I pulled out my iPhone 14 Pro and tried to do similar shots and I was actually surprised that the 12 year old Olympus still did a better job than the iPhone.

[@touchtennis]

@@thisisbenji90 as I said, for my use case. I will always have my phone. I can still get decent low light shots when I use any object as a rest so it isn’t moving. But I do get your point. Just for me, the Fuji was useless.

[@andysmith8031]

If you want to get your files off the camera quick then choose the rx100, or buy a good android phone and get all the benefits of the iPhone and the rx100

[@rjbiii]

I think it comes down to if you want the zoom, you want full manual control, and/or you like to process your own raw files.

[@skyform]

Good luck doing portraits with an iPhone like with cameras such as R100, Canon G5X, G7X... So no it's not the end of these small compact cameras because if you want to do beautiful portraits of your kids, family or animals phones are simply no match for these cameras. Phones are good for landscape or night shots because of strong processors that they have inside so you can achieve good dynamic range and great night photos already out of the box. With camers you will have to do post processing but you can still achieve better results with post processing. Anyway compact cameras are not dead at all, they still have their place.

[@GarrettWare]

*Ricoh GRiii enters the chat* Excellent comparison Evan! You're correct in saying most consumers will benefit from the convenience of the phone, but us 10% still don't want it😂 Much love from East Tennessee!🙏🏼

[@petersmitham8273]

Thanks, but I’ll stick with my Olympus as an EDC camera and iPhone 12 to make phone calls with…

[@hartlytartly]

Man, this isn't even close, even when you say it's a draw or iphone win, I don't see it. The only "victory" I can agree with is the ultrawide, that only because the rx100 doesn't have it.

[@haon2205]

Your a photographer but you've never mention any of the Xperia phones in your video

[@samoerai6807]

Sorry but I don’t think this is good comparison at all. You basically just mentioned all use cases in where the iPhone indeed exceeds. However you didn’t mention things that make a camera a camera like: Having the control over your settings (which is absolutely invaluable for (semi)serious photography and filmography, zoom capabilities, being able to perform in low light and high contrast conditions. And even just learning how a camera works (which for some people is very interesting or even import knowledge). iPhones cameras sure are very capable these days. But after m a few years of semiprofessional photography and filmography having used mostly an iPhone X, iPhone 12 Pro Max, Sony RX 100 Mk IV and Sony a6400 I can confidently say that if you want to get into photography and/or filmography. Having a proper camera (and not a smartphone) is a must. As a matter of fact, I’d consider the Sony RX 100 Mk IV for around ~€450 used but in good condition one of the best ways to get into photography and filmography. Especially if you’re at the point where you’re starting to take your photography and/or filmography hobby more and more serious and are starting to make it semi-professional. Edit: there is another pretty big but very often overlooked advantage of having a camera over a smartphone: holding it. You can often hold a camera way more stable then a smartphone which greatly effects you videos as well as photos

[@ryantanakaphoto]

Maybe you could make a video discussing the enjoyment of process of shooting with a dedicated camera vs smartphone? One of the reasons that 2000’s digicams are having a resurgence (and film too).

[@АндрійПозняков-н2ф]

Photos from an iPhone is like Ferrari in a photostydio but pic from Sony is like Ferrari parked nearby. Which one you ride?

[@obarnabas]

This comparison just doesn't make any sense. Sony RX100 is not really a point and shoot camera and pointless to compare to an iPhone. The RX100 has almost all the features of the pro Alpha cameras. If you use it as a point and shoot (what you can do with a DSLR as well but why would you do that?) you probably doesn't need this camera. This is basically a professional camera in a compact body. It's funny that iphone couldn't make a clear win even when the test field was biased towards it. Nothing and I mean absolutely nothing was included in the test where the pro features of the Sony would make any advantage. Also the 24-200mm (!) vario lens was not included which gives an insane 8x vario optical zoom, a simple phone will NEVER ever capable to have. How on Earth was this missing from the test? If you use the Sony as a miniature pro camera (just what it is) iPhone could never stand a chance against it. I'm a frequent traveller who likes to make photos and videos about it. I'm sick and tired of using the phone for this purpose. First of all if you use the phone to make photos and videos you can't use it for essential things while travelling. Like using maps, and checking schedules and stuff online. That's the real purpose of a phone on the road. And no matter what you do, your photos and videos will be booooring if everything is shot with a wide lens. And if you try that awkward digital zoom on your iphone the result will always be disappointing. I agree with the main conclusion, though. This Sony camera is not for everyone. But for those who this camera is made for can create things you can't even imagine on a plain iPhone.

[@mhke1042]

As a professional photographer, I confirm without a doubt that Sony rx100 photos are far better than iPhone photos and any smartphone.

[@akyerit]

Biggest difference is and will always be lowlight performance where the rx100 and zv-1 easily blows the iPhone out of the water. I know from experience and it’s not even close. And therein lies the real difference

[@brianstorm1172]

There's something unnatural looking about phone photos, it's like it's lacking depth. I mostly use the Ricoh GRiii, but if I can't find it tomorrow, I would rather grab my old ass RX100m2 than take a picture with my phone for other than note and messaging purposes.

[@StrivingMen]

The RX 100 wins. The iPhone has no zoom like the RX 100. No tilted screen which limits the angle from which you can comfortably take photos, the camera has more memory available, even if you have a 256 GB iPhone , you know you can’t use all those 256 GB for photo memory. The phone has a bunch of applications that uses that real state too. The lenses of the iPhones are more prone to be scratched and damaged than the lenses of the cameras, think how many times you drop your iPhone vs how many times you drop your camera ? iPhones have screen covers for the front lense which means that selfies are subjected to the level of cleanliness of that front cover. You don’t have those issues with cameras lenses. Memory wise, most people fill the memory of their phone faster before they fill the memory of a camera. Most phone damage, also translate to the lost of photos. I still have photos taken 10 years back because precisely they were not taken with cell phones. Most of phone photos disappear for various reason, stolen phones, damaged phones, replaced phones etc , photos taken with cameras tends to last longer and safer. One day a person can saturatenthe meromy card of the camera and not loosing the phone usages. But you can lose your phone usage if you over saturate your phone memory capacity. Phone become slower and erratic with multiple notifications popping up on your screen regarding the phone running low on memory. But at the end of the day, phone doesn’t has control to shoot in manual readily available as a camera has and that zoom says it all. Besides, the RX 100 still has a view finder. Another feature that a phone won’t give you.

[@KAlpha09]

I own the rx100va and S23 (switched from iPhone 12). The s23 is an absolute dog sh!t when it comes to cameras. Overly saturated, blurry close ups and action shots and completely failing to capture pink coloured walls, clothes, etc It has only made me hold on to the rx100 for longer.

[@justin4n6]

While I think for most phones have replaced basic point and shoots. The point and shoot market should move to more niche p&s cameras like the x100 or gr series.

[@hansschutz398]

Yeah let's not talk about the zoom because phones can't do that. Let's not talk about shutter/aperature/ISO controls. Let's not talk about sensors and Zeiss lenses. But the cherry on the top was "no one is color-grading videos from a point-and-shoot camera", sure, I believe you. Such a terrible video, thanks.

[@vladimirkraus1438]

RX100 is better if you know what you are doing and want to enjoy the creative process of taking pictures. iPhone is better if you have no idea and shoot auto all the time and you just want to point and shoot... Btw. iPhone photos look very artificial most of the time...

[@devakritbagchi2787]

Living your life through your phone and it's lens implies that you see the world as a cartoon. Also these cameras are not for people who are incapable to understanding manual mode and it's advantage (which unfortunately includes you); you're better off with an iphone and your cartoonish world.

[@markpoole5390]

Try using your smartphone for wildlife fast action stuff useless,the rx100vii not a problem, I carry both different tools for different jobs

[@hcoustal]

Every serious photo amateur/ reviewer knows that the Sony RX Mark 7 is one of, if not, the best point and shoot camera right now. Its like comparing an integrated GPU and a discrete graphic card . Does that means thant an iphone will take bad shoots or an IGPU will be bad ? no . But at this time , there is no way a mini sensor and lens can have the same picture quality of a bigger sensor and lens. Apple compensate bad image quality, due to small sensor and lens by abusing computationnal photography . It is completely over the top and it shows when you zoom in an iphone picture by example.

[@piticolsf4748]

Sadly the RX100 mark VII costs a ton of money in Brazil. Maybe because the company SONY left years ago.

[@apisDei]

The iPhone is made to break, it will be outdated soon. The RX100 is stable and will perform the same in 10 yrs. Also, the zoom lens and especially the viewfinder are iPhone killers for me.

[@yianpap6093]

Man oh man, why are you mentioning only iPhones...all mobile phones have become very good at photography, any differences are minimal between top phones of all brands.

[@Zapruderfilm1963]

I’m a street photographer that shoots in NYC. I use a Ricoh GR iii as well as an I-Phone 14 Pro Max. Both cameras work extremely well in different situations on the street. Both combined are a great combination for what I do.👍

[@the.jonfernandez]

Same here! Love my Ricoh GR. I use it 99% of the time I’m shooting street

[@Zapruderfilm1963]

@@the.jonfernandez yeah Jon, the GR is an outstanding tool!

[@gainde1137]

Here the same. Sometimes I even prefer the smartphone as it's more invisible and has a larger screen. Also file transfer is easier. Do you also noticed that the iPhone is better in low light due to HDR/poat processing compared to the Ricoh GR3?

[@Zapruderfilm1963]

@@gainde1137 yes, I have noticed that. Also being stealthy with a smartphone is notably easier than with the GR. Some of my best close up people - situational shots have been with a smartphone.

[@gainde1137]

@@Zapruderfilm1963 But a GR is still better than a DSLR for street.

[@wanders228]

For video, the iPhone has a much better stabilization. I need a vlogging point and shoot camera with stellar stabilization like the iPhone.

[@elijahmodnar1]

i have a few rx100m7 and iphone12 footage from the same concert and the sony defo looked better

[@aonaonp]

Point and shoot it could be head to head but what about zooming abilities?

[@TalkingBall0]

For your thumbnail, i would have gotten a closer shot in

[@bjoern_kaas]

evan - check out the ricoh GR III or IIIx ;o)

[@faethe000]

And this is against a phone that's years old. Imagine it vs a galaxy s24 or iphone 15. The Sony can't improve.

[@oogieboogieproductions]

The RX100 has real manual control, while the iphone doesn't, and the RX100 has a good zoom

[@kbarrett1844]

Great test. For everyday content, the iPhone won this battle several iterations ago. However, iPhone photos start to look the same over time. Been shooting iPhones since the 4s, but my dedicated cameras aren’t going anywhere soon. They’re nicer to shoot with and you have more control over the final output. Yeah, and I will probably get the iPhone 15. 😂

[@bjoerns_place]

Why always iPhone and not Smartphone? 😅

[@manuelepasqualini1429]

I don't enjoy photography with a phone. The creative process is minimal and the pics look really good only on the phone screen. On a computer screen they show all the flaws. I own a Panasonic GX80, a Ricoh GR III and a Sony RX1R. I hardly use my phone to take photos. Each of these cameras in my opinion beats on all grounds an overrated iPhone or any other phone. Also - again my opinion - I find it very sad to see that the vast majority of people only use their phones to take photos when they travel. My memories deserve a much better quality than that.

[@BeRightBackAmit]

What about printing the photos? I guess the quality will be different right?

[@MKL_D]

Rx100 mk1 is still better than the iPhone. For me, I don't vlog.

[@jollypotdog]

I'm planning to get the RX100 MK1 since in my place (Ph) it sells for a cheap price. Would it be a great buy?

[@mikepanton]

but what about with zoom? i imagine that the Sony would far outperform the iPhone at longer focal ranges, yeah?

[@truthseeker6804]

exactly

[@johnhill6794]

Sony RX100 vii is a professional camera.

[@tupakaveli77]

I own the Sony rx100iv and I still use it for everyday memories. My best use case was at a party with friends and one had one of those poloraid cameras that prints photos and everyone had fun taking shots. It ended up malfunctioning and so I pulled out my rx and the joy came back everyone passed it around using the articulating screen for selfies, the flash when needed, and having a great time. This experience would not have been replicated on our cell phones because the novelty is not there. The Sony rx will still carry that value long after it’s image quality is no longer top notch and we will continue to look for that dated image like we do with older digital camcorders and such for the nostalgia.

[@slickslabmcknabful]

Are they necessary...not anymore...but they are fun and involves the user more.

[@delukxy]

How much does your iPhone cost you a year? How much does the Sony cost you a year?

[@juancarlosmiranda6830]

Wow those cube lights !!!!

[@garyhilson7220]

YOU MISSED TO MOST OBVIOUS DIFFERENT!!!!! THE SCREEN SIZE!!!!!

[@slr7075]

Point and shoot cameras especially the early ones with CCD sensors are making a comeback. Due to rising costs of film and they give that analog feel to images.

[@emilianomartinez5497]

Justamente me estoy por comprar una Nikon d200!!

[@aivars8245]

Do the same test with your Leica. I guess you’ll have to sell it, cause the results will be very similar.

[@CARN3L]

Thanks Evan. I've been eyeing the RX100 series cameras for the last month. Appreciate you providing an updated perspective.

[@RanftEvan]

Definitely still has a place!

[@user-hp6lg3tm7d]

Nothing beats the experience of handling a dedicated point and shoot camera. I have the iPhone 13 Pro Max and the Olympus TG-6. I find myself using the Olympus TG-6. It’s just more enjoyable. I’m currently eying the Lumix LX10 and the ZS200 to add to my photography gear.

[@jgonzaga23]

I want to get the zs200 too 😀

[@athmaid]

The older point and shoots are great too, I love my Samsung TL500. Even though sensor size is comparable to the iPhone there is just something about the colour filtering array and processing that makes it look 10x more interesting than an iPhone photo

[@Swingkid14]

If you do prints the Sony crushes the iPhone