Xperia 1ii vs iPhone 12 Pro CAMERA TEST!

[@JamesLavish]

Which phone is right for your photography style or needs? Tell me here!

[@townofdudleysixth]

Lovely video, presented the pros and cons of both in a good manner! I personally prefer the Sony for it's colour science and manual controls. In the video you mentioned speaking to a Sony Rep about brightness, that's definitely an area that needs development. Could you also pass on a few comments from my end regarding the cameras: 1) It would be nice to see pinch to zoom in and out in cinema pro app even if it is optical zoom, although preferabbly being able to switch lenses whilst recording would be great. 2) There should be an automatic mode for cinema pro that changes settings whilst recording, so when transitiong from indoors to outdoors video doesn't have to be stopped, settings changed etc, because you can miss a moment when changing settings. That or better HDR, so outdoors isn't over exposed when walking outside, same when transitioning from outdoors to indoors. 3) Addition of Time-Lapse feature that could be tied into an integrated video editor or something. 4) Inclusion of S-Cinetone in Cinema Pro app. 5) Better AI smarts and software rendering in main camera app, alongside a night mode. Everything else just blows me away, being the first smartphone to record 4K 120fps slow motion, 20fps burst shot, etc etc.

[@jc31312jch]

I would still choose Xperia 1 mark ii. The cinema pro is my favorite feature, also non of the brands in the market able to beat it, for now. Photo Pro will require some time to do the adjustment, also require you to dive into basics of photography in order to take good photo. But if you think from another perspective, you are actually learning how to use a DSLR when you are learning Photo Pro app. I really wish Sony default camera app's quality can be at least like Iphone 2018 and 2019 models. Sony has been struggle to improve it for many years, I did see the improvement from time to time, but it's still not good enough to catch up with the race... PS: English is not my mother tongue; please excuse any errors on my part.

[@JamesLavish]

Hey Jackson, exactly what I wanted to show....if you want to learn photography or really like tinkering with the controls, then you will love this Xperia. And yes, the AI, Computational Photography is leaps ahead with the iPhone at this point. We will see if Sony focuses on closing that gap in this next year! Thanks for the thoughtful comment, and your English is great! Cheers!

[@JamesLavish]

Thanks so much, Zagham, I really appreciate that. I agree on 1, yes on 2, or maybe a digital auto-variable ND filter? 3,4,5, totally, and also I would like to have a bracketing mode for the Photo Pro side, as well. Will definitely pass along. Thanks so much for the input!

[@SonyEnthusiast]

I have the Xperia 1 II, but I haven't tried the 12, but I can already tell you that Sony's Pro apps can't be beat since they're straight off of Alpha. I can take great photos and videos, but the 12 is for the average point and shoot person that doesn't bother with manual controls.

[@carsteng9494]

i hadn’t been able to find a video like this of someone who actually knows about photography talking about the photo pro app so thank you.

[@JamesLavish]

You're welcome Carsten, so glad you enjoyed it! 😉✌

[@mr559]

Kai W, WhatGear, The Art of Photography, Juan Bagnell. Those are the other channels that do a good job at focusing on the photography and video features of phones.

[@JamesLavish]

@@mr559 I love Kai and Art of Photography, too. 😉

[@antoanic8717]

Finally fair comparison. Really great video. You should make more videos about Sony Xperia 1 II. So-called "professional reviewers" don't know anything about photography. I'm glad I saw your video.

[@JamesLavish]

Thanks so much Anto, I really appreciate that. Cheers!🙏✌

[@antoanic8717]

@@JamesLavish Could you do more low light pics with Xperia 1 II but in a RAW format?

[@JamesLavish]

@@antoanic8717 I'll try to include in future vids, sure. There are also a few in the initial review I did on the Xperia 1ii if you want to check out that vid...kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWrLnKWqmqhqgqc

[@Ajmal_223]

@anto Agree with you man He showed what we could do with manual control in the xperia

[@kelvina.4822]

Using iPhone is like eating at restaurant, You don’t have to worry because there are pro chef in there preparing Your food. Shooting with Sony is like preparing Your own meal, can be great or bad deppent on Your skill to adjust it but You will be proud of it. Greeting from Indonesia.

[@JamesLavish]

Great analogy, Kelvin. I love it. Thanks and greetings from US! ✌️

[@callsigncrusader9877]

And I will love to prepare my own meal 😁

[@goldenteam1966]

Would like to have both world. Sony should make the normal mode on par with iphone 12 to win the crowd and leave the Pro mode for enthusiast and profesional. If Sony able win all side of the segment, cost per unit will be lower and sell at competitive price.

[@kelvina.4822]

@@goldenteam1966 Hopefully Sony's next smartphone will optimize it's AI more (knowing Sony Alpha division help 'em). I miss that moment when Sony's smartphone compete with other brands in market share.

[@radhamanohar2307]

Exactly, I have been thinking same too

[@shayankhanmohammadi256]

Finally, some one knows That "XPERIA 1 ii is a legend"

[@JamesLavish]

Haha, thanks Shayan!

[@jerinjohn5459]

😍❤️ exactly

[@JamesLavish]

@@jerinjohn5459 Thanks Jerin! 🙏 ✌️

[@jerinjohn5459]

@@JamesLavish 😇

[@MzwandileHarmans]

I don’t think so😂. Not only you can’t miss that perfect moment with the iPhone, can take a raw image and make it suit myself

[@carver9312]

Pics from the Iphone is vibrant whereas the Sony is more realistic.

[@unbroken1010]

That's pretty to the control no matter what

[@petsey699]

Ya pretty much

[@ABVLOGS12345-s]

Iphone is insta ready

[@seife41]

@@ABVLOGS12345-s yes and insta is bullsh*t :)

[@Nintendo_fanboy87]

Pretty much.

[@peroperic3692]

This is the most professional review on the whole of youtube, nice job!

[@JamesLavish]

Hey Pero, thanks so much, I really appreciate that!

[@michaeltorres2924]

I am late but I agree. Please pass the petition.

[@talion7268]

After watching a bunch I agree as well!

[@akashroy8847]

I love the SONY, because you have the full control on your camera...

[@akashroy8847]

Waiting for Sony 1 iii. Please review it❤️

[@_____0__]

Apple hs always controlled people like the democrats. Give you little bit at time, charge you for everything, market and lobby and lie. Retina latest, liquid, first waterproof.

[@Bagginz]

This is truly a beautiful and honest comparison. I chose Xperia 1 || though

[@JamesLavish]

Thanks Udenso, I really appreciate that! It's a great choice!🙏✌

[@DANTIIVI]

Xperia 1 ii is amazing and I'm so excited to see their new phone for 2021

[@nabieladrian]

Things get better!

[@MdJawad-bv7si]

Till now, I knew iPhone didn't overexpose, and kept it realistic. Then I met the Xperia 1 mark ii.... Damn

[@adityajadhav3045]

I recently got a photo taken at a studio. The photographer took the shot with Xperia ll. At first I felt it was absurd to pay for a photo taken with a phone. But after seeing the image I was like...Ok that's great

[@JamesLavish]

They can take great photos if used right!

[@VikramSingh-wb5kt]

This vid needs to be more popular. Hugely underrated.

[@JamesLavish]

Thank you Vikram! I appreciate that very much!

[@mouadtalbi4170]

2 beast clashing 🔥🔥🔥 I think Sony should invest more in the stock camera app to please both photographers and tap and shot users

[@JamesLavish]

Agreed. ✌

[@soumyadipbera8731]

I think it’s ok bcz point and shoot is uneducated dependent

[@karlnapp7564]

Sony = Quality

[@idc4089]

Even nowadays, Apple uses Sony Exmor RS sensor in iPhones

[@vamosnippon]

The thing is 95% of the smartphone users just care about tiktok or Instagram quality. So it just goes to which phone can take the easiest good photo.

[@JamesLavish]

You are not wrong!

[@aidandimness8256]

Where did you get that wrong information?

[@mrboleus8240]

@@aidandimness8256 Tiktoker asks 😄

[@SsbYvdvkkf5]

0:28 My eyes: sees the monitor on the left. My brain: This man is a pro. He can be trusted.

[@JamesLavish]

Haha. Thank you!

[@kumomeme7852]

LOL same here

[@JodenPaoloPeroy]

This is a great comparison and really shows the chops of Deep Fusion and the Photo Pro App. Apple attempts a more casual and user-friendly approach that rewards you with instant great images. Sony will give you a photo that sort of feels like a canvas to use and will reward you with a great photo if you're willing to work for it.

[@JamesLavish]

Thanks so much, Joden, I really appreciate that. Exactly. Two great camera systems, IMO, with two totally different approaches.

[@timothyshitagwa613]

Considering both the camera systems are Sony 😊

[@i_watch_everything]

I like both, iphone for fast and easy capture with great results on photo and video without tinkering And sony for creativity and the pro app is just wow, and the A-B focus is damn nice

[@JamesLavish]

Me too, they are both great for different reasons! And, yeah that focus pull is super cool. Definitely be using that for some B-Roll....;)

[@andreasi8745]

The Xperia Pro app also has an Auto mode that can give good results easily without having to adjust so much afterwards, if you not are used to manual adj. I use most manually 👍😊

[@The-Heart-Will-Testify]

The great thing is I want to own both

[@zangimukuma2309]

Id go for the xperia because most times Id like to control my footage to my specs and liking

[@JamesLavish]

Thanks Zangi. Yeah it can be super fun to play with and gives you more options!

[@zangimukuma2309]

Can you do a vs between the xperia 5ii and the 12 pro...i believe sony improved their auto mode abit in the xperia 5ii

[@JamesLavish]

@@zangimukuma2309 I don't have a 5ii but will try to get one from the gate keepers at Sony. I'll watch for software updates on this Xperia 1ii in the meantime that may even the playing field for the regular camera app...✌️

[@waleednohur7685]

Sony want you to "use" a camera... They don't want you to be lazy just taking your phone out of your pocket snap and get a picture... they want you to go into every setting and learn how to use them..

[@silentnook4371]

With Iphone you can shoot in ProRaw

[@waleednohur7685]

@@silentnook4371 Apple ProRaw can't match Sony Raw images but both are good ... For me

[@silentnook4371]

@@waleednohur7685 are there any comparisons of apple proraw and Sony raw on KZbin ?

[@stoppls1709]

@@silentnook4371 difference shouldnt be that big but the sony's sensor is a bit bigger

[@ianbrown704]

Stunning comparison. Cant beat getting out there and taking the actual images, rather than some reviewers just sat spouting off features, thank you for taking the time to give a detailed camera review.

[@JamesLavish]

You're super welcome Ian and thanks so much for the comment, I truly appreciate it. Keep on!

[@aku-jw7gx]

The conclusion is : IPhone 12 pro is for beginner photographer Sony Xperia 1ii is for professional photographer.

[@jorgeescudero5034]

Mmm, yes and no. Xperia is ready for manual photography straight out of the box, but in iphone you can install similar apps. And both of them will be great for a professional photographer. The thing is, Xperia is not ready for point and shoot. So... Once again, everything falls on the OS.

[@JamesLavish]

Hey Jorge, I do love the iPhone, too, but I tried manual apps like Moment and ProCamera, but they are clunky compared to the Alpha interface of the Sony. So for manual mode, I truly recommend the Sony. But it is definitely not for everyone!

[@dannyseville2543]

@@JamesLavish I was going to ask if there are any apps for the iPhone that let's you do manual? That is the deal breaker for me as I like to do night and star shots. My note 20 is giving me some surprisingly decent images to play with when I take the time to get the settings right.

[@The-Heart-Will-Testify]

@@jorgeescudero5034 all the third party apps are trash when u compare it to Sony and iPhone manuel mode sucks, I've tried every app..it's only good at auto mode

[@jorgeescudero5034]

@@JamesLavish thanks for your answer. I'm not a profesional in photography but the iPhone is not an option then.

[@michaelhsu5294]

This video is full of texture and professionalism

[@JamesLavish]

Thanks so much, Michael! I really appreciate that!

[@danielandrespineda7336]

Another Great video man. I want the Sony Xperia 💪

[@JamesLavish]

Thanks Daniel! Maybe some good sales coming up with end of year here...keep your eyes out! And remember that the 5ii is also excellent, just does not have the extra Time of Flight sensor for autofocus. But cameras are the same otherwise!

[@danielandrespineda7336]

@@JamesLavish thanks James. Yeah I think Xperia 5 mark 2 Is a better choice for me for compact Size! Both are fantastics phones... Great times for you friend 👍

[@wendell2809]

wow the image from the sony with the app at 14:08 is amazing!

[@Arxareon]

19:58 This is the highlight for the capabilities of the Xperia for everyday use for sure. The colors, the shadows on the grass, the focus on Zoie.. absolutely amazing. The iPhone image in this case just hurts to look at, the grass is way too bright and sharp. Many images from the iPhone will look better for the majority of people just because the images are made to be dramatic, artificially perfected as opposed to just realistic - or what you want it too look if you change your settings ofc but you don't have real access to that in the iPhone. This is where the "easy mode" for the to be released Xperia 1III or 5III comes in.. The pro app will get optional computational imaging and auto settings tools. If Sony can manage the software.. they will have the best of both worlds. The variable telephoto lens will also be something to look out for.

[@JamesLavish]

Well said Barnabas! I appreciate the thoughtful comment!

[@umitgayretliandroid]

Best camera comparison i've ever seen good Job .

[@JamesLavish]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate that!

[@AndrewSmith-yy4sd]

Nice detailed comparison. Computational photography is powerful, so is the photo pro app.

[@JamesLavish]

Thanks Andrew! Yes, these phones are getting super powerful now, in totally different ways!

[@FawazKc-hu1xu]

I was like what the hell when you switched to that video pro app in that last low light shelf footage , Just wow😯

[@Sey357]

SONY 👑

[@angeluscomfort8843]

Best comparison video I have ever watched in KZbin. Love how you explain everything in detail with the photos 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@JamesLavish]

Thanks so much Angelus. I really appreciate that. 🙏🙏🙏

[@zezahid5]

I choose Sony xperia 1ii

[@SonyEnthusiast]

Definitely sharing this on my Facebook page 👍. Great detailed review! The iPhone is for all of the average users who don't know photography, so they rely on what a computer can muster for them. Personally, I choose and control what I think is attractive, so Sony Pro apps FTW 💪

[@JamesLavish]

Thanks so much, super appreciated! Yep, that Photo Pro can be key for certain shots and I like having that control at times! 🙏✌️

[@dyleduja]

You are right, people who are lazy to work with a manual camera will go to iphone, xperia 5 ii user here 😊

[@SonyEnthusiast]

@@dyleduja hey bro! True

[@RandomUser-tj3mg]

@Tony it is not as good an xperia ya know

[@yogeshjadhav1976]

This is by far the best comparison I have seen in these two beasts. Iphone have mastered the art of computational photography. Sony always gives professionals a nice tool to fiddle with for their images. Subscribed and looking forward for more videos

[@JamesLavish]

Thanks so much, Yogesh, I really appreciate that! Welcome to the channel! ✌

[@Victor-vf1fi]

Fantastic comparison. Watching this on the Xperia 1 mk 2 and I'm honestly shocked at how good the iPhone is. I don't regret my decision but damn those are some great photos...

[@JamesLavish]

Thanks so much Victor! Yeah it is pretty stellar for a super fast, great shot...some limitations that the Sony has advantages over, but that AI and Computational Photography is crazy good for sure. I like them both for different reasons!

[@Victor-vf1fi]

@@JamesLavish curious to see gcam on the Sony. Have you seen anyone successfully implement it? I've seen a few failed attempts but it's been months...

[@JamesLavish]

@@Victor-vf1fi Hey Victor, I have not seen anyone do this, no. I'll try to check it out though. Thank you!

[@karo3529]

@@JamesLavish likewise

[@photosmithy]

Subscribed as I mentioned in a previous video I bought a Xperia 5 ii, took some photos and thought omg this is terrible. But after watching your videos my photos are getting better, I took a really moody winter trees photo at night using exposure and iso plus I took what I think is the best video ever of my fish. It takes time but I reckon it's going to be worth it.

[@JamesLavish]

That's so awesome to hear, I love it! Thanks for telling me and so glad it helped and you are keeping with the process. It can be so rewarding!🙏✌️

[@meenaramakrishnan4465]

Always Sony Lover❤️❤️❤️

[@xGeoThumbs]

This is the in depth stuff I enjoy. Great video!

[@JamesLavish]

Thank you and so glad you liked it!🙏✌

[@youareawesome8]

Finally. A reviewer that knows how to compare phones camera. Most phones youtuber just take the shot straight from camera and compare them. May be they don't even know how to use a pro camera. They should just review the phone and leave the camera part to pro like you. Great review.

[@mgermelckumyn3688]

I understand the iPhone makes the photos brighter beautiful contrast but in the end where is better where is more realistic I understand Sony

[@catarticontrary]

Finally a real comparison highlighting the strenghts of both smartphones. AI in iPhone and Pixel 5 is truly amazing, however I am a bit tired of these pics with that exaggerated sharpness and looking overly dramatic (like all the sunsets on IG look like an asteroid is about to hit the Earth). They are very good only for social media. I come from a Samsung S10 and although I took some pretty epic pics, sometimes they really look unnatural. Also the sharpness on portrait is awful, you can see wrinkles that are invisible in real life and makes you look older (a bit like the selfie with iPhone 12 Pro in your video, seen similar result with Pixel). Just got my Sony Xperia 5 II, the phone is really good and battery is incredible. The camera in auto is a bit of hit and miss, but looking at your pictures the results you can get look much more close to my personal preferences, although I have to give credit to Apple and Google for their auto mode, it is incredible what you can get just by pointing and shooting, I do wish Sony was a bit better on that one. Also got my Sony Xperia 5 II for 530£ which is about half the price of an iPhone 12 Pro in the UK, that is something to consider as well. Thanks for the review, subscribed!

[@JamesLavish]

Thanks so much, Stefano. Yes, I agree on the selfies with the iPhone and Pixel. Too crispy for me. Not sure why they do that. And yes on the out of this world drama with some of the photos on IG, etc. Try using the DRO optimizer option with Photo Pro...expose for the brightest part of the image without blowing it out (watching the histogram) and the results should match mine. That 5ii is a great phone and a steal for that price! Thanks for the thoughtful comment and keep on! 🙏✌

[@catarticontrary]

Thanks for the advises, I will certainly try that. And thanks for taking the time to reply, appreciate that. Keep up the good work mate!

[@JamesLavish]

Thanks so much Stefano, will do!

[@ChiChi-dy9qi]

I've chosen the Xperia because I want more control of my settings.

[@michaelnielsen9685]

Thanks for a great and honest review. I find the Sony Xperia 1 II more challeging and fun, and makes much more exact and true images and videos. But make sure to use the pro apps, please ☺️

[@JamesLavish]

Thanks Michael! Agreed, Photo Pro is the only way to go with the Sony, IMO.

[@Tigerex966]

Thanks, you cannot find honest reviews like this enough the iPhone.

[@JamesLavish]

Thank you!

[@AH1981]

I prefer the Sony Xperia 1mk2 as I'm an android user, but the fact I could take amazing 20fps shots in the summer of bee's in my back garden then crop in with amazing detail. Also the focusing ability of this phone is simply amazing 😃

[@abananalmnop5992]

Sony's are more "cinematic" (with cinema pro), I love that

[@ultimategaming8303]

an underrated channel

[@JamesLavish]

Thank you!🙏✌

[@MovingNutritiously]

Been looking for a video like this for the Xperia 1 III but this is great ❤️!!! Thank you!!!

[@parthpithva]

Happy to see someone talking about camera legend "Sony"

[@originaljamtracks]

Brilliant and very informative comparison, this covered so much of what I wanted to know. Having had a Sony alpha camera before, I think I'm more attracted to the Xperia over the iPhone. That extra layer of manual adjustment and capability is what tips the scales in favour of the Xperia. However, the iPhone is obviously no slouch at all and I can see how it would be a better match for someone who perhaps hadn't had experience with alpha cameras and didn't want to spend time editing or adjusting. Thanks for the great video - a happy new subscriber.

[@markflores8931]

The best review I ever watch. Explained everything! For me I you want point and shoot go for iphone but if you want an extra mile for photography go for Sony

[@JamesLavish]

Thank you very much, Mark, I truly appreciate that! 🙏✌

[@shneaper1]

Before I even watch the comparison ... Holy crap someone is actually doing it!? So stoked for this.

[@JamesLavish]

Haha! Hope it helped!

[@i_roverlust]

We need tech youtuber like him ❤️ You are a real reviewer of camera bcz you know about pro-photography ❤️👍

[@JamesLavish]

Thank you, I appreciate that very much!

[@soorajsj268]

Waiting for camera review of Sony Xperia 1iii ❤️ from your channel..

[@travelguy008]

This sounds silly, but the fact the Xperia can take SD cards is also a HUGE benefit. Huge. For someone who takes a bunch of RAW photos anyway.

[@JamesLavish]

it is definitely helpful, for certain! Especially for video storage...

[@frankmarest814]

Best vidéo....ever....other are ads....this is a real analysing pro advice. Thanks

[@BrbZrk_2]

This video deserves a PRIZE. THANK you very much!! Only thing i missed was the normal camera app on Xperia WITHOUT you exposing a part of the image and let the app use HDR. But its a minor thing. Thousands of thumbs up!

[@JamesLavish]

Haha! Thank you so much, I really appreciate that! You actually can't turn HDR on and off in the regular camera app. It is only available for toggling in the Photo Pro app (D-Range Optimizer, Auto HDR, or Off) and I like the D-Range Optimizer option usually, FYI. Appreciate your comments! Thanks!

[@BrbZrk_2]

@@JamesLavish when you dont touch the screen for exposure, or dial the settings, the auto mode uses HDR when necessary. U can see the sky getting brighter when using touch to focus. Try it :). (Stock app) Ur welcome btw i subscribed for the Xperia videos.

[@JamesLavish]

@@BrbZrk_2 Ah, OK, Will do and thanks again! 🙏✌️

[@darknes18]

Dam it Sony actually made a phone I want to buy

[@ArminHirmer]

was always looking at the Sony, but for all the manual controls I have my big sony cameras. I think for me the iPhone just fills the gap of things I cannot do quickly with big camera on the go. Thank you for showing

[@JamesLavish]

Yep, that makes a lot of sense and is exactly what I wanted to be sure people know about these phones. Thanks Armin!✌️

[@The-Heart-Will-Testify]

But the xperia is more than just a camera , the display is better and gaming experience is top notch. The xperia 1 ii has 4k cinema display and 5ii has 120hz ...

[@Hsp44]

@@The-Heart-Will-Testify 1 iii has everything

[@haikalrifqinandika8724]

Wow, actually Xperia really did an incredible jobs especially for professionals. iPhone is great for non-professionals

[@ss424]

😄 😄 😄 😄

[@sawadayan-fu9599]

Sony xperia 1ii is the best choose photography phone,i will choose xperia 1ii

[@lakasngamatzko4523]

The Camera sensors in the iPhone is SONY too.

[@ajothomas2715]

Thanks man.... Here's what I was looking for.... Great job

[@siben2665]

you sir, deserves a lot more subscribers! essentially the best out there

[@JamesLavish]

Thanks so much , I really appreciate that Barney!

[@Anonnonon]

This is the most extensive mobile photography comparison on KZbin! all the other KZbinrs are techies but not photographers, I got bored from their lack luster point and shoot no diving into details comparisons (we are paying a lot of money and the cameras are an important factor weighing into the price we pay), thank you for your hard work, the quality, the info, and attention to details is all on point. This guy is subscribe material.

[@JamesLavish]

Thank you so much Anon, I truly appreciate you recognizing the effort. Welcome to the channel and glad to meet you!

[@parinmirani5715]

This is indeed a great comparative video which not only compared two beasts but also presented their strength and weaknesses. Sony Pro mode photographs are like custom made suits, it won't fit everyone but to whom it fit, it fits like hand in the glove. Keep it up mate. Look forward to more videos from you, especially comparison videos like this one.

[@JamesLavish]

Thanks so much Parin, I really appreciate that. Yes, lots of effort!

[@jrfmonline]

That Cinema pro app video is what I want.❤️

[@yogeshinawate]

A real Professional KZbinr's review!

[@JamesLavish]

Thanks so much, Yogesh. I really appreciate that!

[@min96186]

Great video 👍... Hi from Malaysia

[@JamesLavish]

Thanks so much, Amirul! Hi back from the States ✌

[@thecure9890]

Hi Amirul..I am from Malaysia too😅

[@faisalpessa]

Cant wait to see your review on Xperia 1 iii ! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@JamesLavish]

I am unfortunately not yet big enough for Sony to send a review model. But thank you very much!

[@amirhdd1]

Waiting for your Xperia 1iii review...

[@landar4570]

SONY is the best company of all time. i love SONY i love JAPAN.

[@reynardpedros5036]

Hello Mr. James ! Very detailed presentation ! Excellent comparison ! You are my landmark !!!! Great job!

[@markcasidsid5269]

the thing is people who use their phones to take pictures want simplicity , more professional photographers who take advantage of the manual mode use more sophisticated cameras anyway, and do not rely on their phones as a main photography tool, I think Sony should offer something in between, a great camera experience for the mass market, otherwise it will always be a niche and it won't really come back to the point where it was

[@ComradSputnik]

You have a point of photographers using more sophisticated camera's however it's nice to have that amount of control in your phone as well. Since you don't always carry a camera with you. Camera's can be heavy, and sometimes a chore to bring with you on trips or long hikes. I think the experia is more for people who enjoy photography as a process and want to tell the camera what to do, not the other way around. It might be a niche phone, however I'm glad it exists.

[@SlaVaPlays]

Would be cool if you included audio rec comparison within the video comparison (internal mics)

[@OSEA81]

So it's Thanos vs Darkside; the PhotoPro app is the Infinity Gauntlet😂😂

[@JamesLavish]

Haha. Love it!😂😂

[@CCellService]

So glad I got Xperia 1 mark 2 even I don't really know how to use the camera to full, while searching to learn i found this awesome review i say thank god.

[@jagpreetsingh3221]

Apple: User has no control over the product. Like air pod max has no off switch. You get what they want to give you. Sony: Unlimited power to the user.

[@zhack3d]

Not sold here in India! I ended up buying a 12 pro🙂

[@pedroreyesaragon]

I would rather having a slightly flat but natural-looking photo and having full control on camera settings or being able to fix it later than having a default over saturated, contrasted and sharpened artificial-looking photo that will lose a lot of detail if edited.

[@Kryvenic]

Sony is amazing!

[@personofinterest5671]

Wonderful review. Absolutely informative, great job! I'd love it if you do a comprehensive review of the features in Photo pro app.

[@JamesLavish]

Thanks so much. I really appreciate that! And you can find my Photo Pro app tutorial/review here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXvXmYaIdqmVqsU ✌

[@princeadonisvillanueva8037]

I didn't even notice that I've been a watching a 20 minute video.

[@ojiisan2088]

same hahahha

[@JamesLavish]

Haha, that's literally the BEST compliment, thank you!

[@The_ProBoys]

This is how a review should be done ..... truly amazing

[@JamesLavish]

Thank you, I sincerely appreciate that!

[@danidarklord666]

Great detailed comparison reviews. That low-light cinema pro footage really surprises me. But overall, the iPhone is more reliable and easier to use.

[@JamesLavish]

Thanks Dani, I appreciate that so much. Yep, it is definitely super reliable and definitely easier to use. So it's up to the user what they want!

[@SAGARBINJOLA]

Waiting for your take on Xperia 1 MK iii as well. Love this! Cheers!

[@JamesLavish]

Me too! 😉 And thank you! 🙏

[@greadientexpert]

I like how Raw the Sony Camera Quality.. No effects just true color, you can play some color preset in lightroom. The iphone and the rest, all are ai, they use camera effect already.

[@rehmansobhan2693]

I watched your video for the first time now. Very detailed and informative. The comparison video was long but I watched the full video.

[@JamesLavish]

Ah that's great to hear. I am so happy you enjoyed it!

[@bennieferinga9609]

Great video - interesting and inspiring - thanks! I have the Xperia 1 ii, but still have a lot to learn and practicing to do. You were able to come up with some great, magical photos in the Photo pro app! Wow 😀 The iPhone is great but boring, and it's low light photos look unnatural. You mentioned curve adjustment, I think, in the Photo pro app - what do you mean by that?

[@JamesLavish]

Thanks so much Bennie, I really appreciate that and am glad it helped! The curves adjustment can be made in Snapseed or Lightroom ... it is the Curves Tab and you just make that line into a very shallow S shape by pulling the left (darks) slightly lower and pushing the right (lights) slightly higher...just a touch, not too much. And this creates contrast. I will cover this in my 2nd Lightroom video, coming soon...🙏✌

[@bennieferinga9609]

@@JamesLavish OK. Thanks 😊 Looking forward to that video!

[@vigneshkannan3921]

First of all...............a solid comparison. The best I've seen on youtube........ Second.......You are probably the only one who even mentioned the 20fps burst shoot with auto-focus (apart from unbox therapy's hands on video for 5 sec).

[@JamesLavish]

Haha, thanks so much Vignesh!

[@hemantasaikia2874]

Sony products are my all time favourite ❤️

[@rwilifeandtravel]

Fantastic comparison. Both the phones have great cameras but in different ways. The iPhone computational imaging is impressive but blocks any creative exposure adjustments you might want to do. The Xperia is basically working like the Alpha cameras allowing creative control but you've got to know what you are doing. I like both phones but if I was travelling I'd probably go with the Xperia as it's photos would not look too out of place with photos from my mirror mirrorless camera.

[@JamesLavish]

Thanks so much, I appreciate that very much! And yes. The Sony gives the option to double as something closer to a mirrorless, but yes, take some patience and time.

[@LoveKA4]

Just put Sony's photo in Snapseed, use HDR mode and get photo looking like on iPhone.

[@JamesLavish]

You could do that yes.😉

[@leonaimene7283]

I think buying a camera is better for people who interested in photography, i like spending time on editing the photos that i take

[@JamesLavish]

I understand that totally.

[@vishalsapakale2889]

Sony Xperia 1 ii is really good for Manual Mode photography. iPhone 12 Pro Max is best for Computational Photography (shoot & forget). In Xperia 1 iii i wish Sony to add Computational Photography like Pixel or iPhone Then we can have best of both worlds.

[@JamesLavish]

That would be fantastic, I agree.

[@GeorgijusPavlovas]

Thank you for the review. Is it ARW or DNG files in Sony pro app?

[@JamesLavish]

Hey Georgijus, I thin I answered this above, but the Sony Raw files are DNGs.

[@javierreygonzalez4779]

Great video !

[@JamesLavish]

Thank you Javier!🙏✌

[@yumemirutenshi]

the BEST camera comparison. really puts an effort on the pictures. I wish all reviewer can be as objective as him. its fair judgement for both iPhone and Sony. As an owner of 5ii and an amateur photographer myself. deep down inside I kinda want iPhone computational photography. Take a quick snap for a back up, then move on the manual mode on my mirrorless. It complements each other. the same could not be said for my 5ii.

[@JamesLavish]

Thank you Vincent, I really appreciate that. Yes, they are both great for different reasons!

[@MilhanMass]

Sony ❤️❤️👌

[@sidahj2080]

I don't believe i read all the comments...lol But it helps me to decide which phone should i buy. Thank you for your video mr. James

[@JamesLavish]

You're welcome Sidah, thanks for stopping by!

[@TH-zq5ik]

I love sony‼️XPERIA‼️