Wednesday, October 26, 2011

How does the iPhone 4S Camera compare against SLRs?

A photo comparisons from all iPhone version cameras (First generation iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, the new iPhone 4S), a point & shoot camera, the Canon S95 ($500), and a professional dSLR, the Canon 5DMKII ($4000+) in two situations: 1. A macro setting to test detail and quality of the cameras;
2. A backlit skyline shot.

The iPhone 4S is dramatically clearer and sharper than previous iPhone versions. Using separate focus and exposure in Camera+ on the iPhone 4 & 4S significantly helped create a more balanced exposure. While it's not nearing the same quality as a professional level dSLR, it is comparable to a top of the line compact camera and even outshines it in some ways.

Original iPhone
taken with Apple iPhone

EXIF Data


CameraApple iPhone
SoftwareCamera+ 2.3.1
Aperturef/2.8
iPhone 3G
taken with Apple iPhone

EXIF Data


CameraApple iPhone
SoftwareCamera+ 2.3.1
Aperturef/2.8

FlashNo flash function
Metering ModeAverage
iPhone 3GS
taken with Apple iPhone

EXIF Data


CameraApple iPhone
SoftwareCamera+ 2.3.1
Aperturef/2.8
iPhone 4
taken with Apple iPhone 4

EXIF Data


CameraApple iPhone 4
SoftwareCamera+ 2.3.1
Aperturef/2.8

Focal Length3.9 mm
ISO Speed100
FlashOff, Did not fire
Metering ModeSpot
Light Value8.9
iPhone 4S
taken with Apple iPhone 4S

EXIF Data


CameraApple iPhone 4S
SoftwareCamera+ 2.3.1
Exposure1/60 sec
Aperturef/2.4

Focal Length4.3 mm
ISO Speed80
FlashOff, Did not fire
Metering ModeSpot
Light Value8.8
Canon S95
taken with Canon PowerShot S95

EXIF Data


CameraCanon PowerShot S95
SoftwareCamera+ 2.3.1
Exposure1/60 sec
Aperturef/2.8

Focal Length6.0 mm
ISO Speed32000
FlashUnknown (0x1000)
Metering ModeUnknown (1280)
Light Value0.6
Canon 5DMKII + 100mm f/2.8
taken with Canon EOS 5D Mark II

EXIF Data


CameraCanon EOS 5D Mark II
SoftwareCamera+ 2.3.1
Exposure1/40 sec
Aperturef/2.8

Focal Length100.0 mm
ISO Speed100
FlashOff, Did not fire
Metering ModePartial
Light Value8.3
Original iPhone
taken with Apple iPhone

EXIF Data


CameraApple iPhone
SoftwareCamera+ 2.4
Aperturef/2.8
iPhone 3G
taken with Apple iPhone

EXIF Data


CameraApple iPhone
SoftwareCamera+ 2.4
Aperturef/2.8

FlashNo flash function
Metering ModeAverage
iPhone 3GS
taken with Apple iPhone 3GS

EXIF Data


CameraApple iPhone 3GS
SoftwareCamera+ 2.3.1
Aperturef/2.8
iPhone 4
taken with Apple iPhone 4

EXIF Data


CameraApple iPhone 4
SoftwareCamera+ 2.4
Exposure1/2155 sec
Aperturef/2.8

Focal Length3.9 mm
ISO Speed80
FlashOff, Did not fire
Metering ModeSpot
Light Value14.4
iPhone 4S
taken with Apple iPhone 4S

EXIF Data


CameraApple iPhone 4S
SoftwareCamera+ 2.4
Exposure1/2762 sec
Aperturef/2.4

Focal Length4.3 mm
ISO Speed64
FlashOff, Did not fire
Metering ModeSpot
Light Value14.6
Canon S95
taken with Canon PowerShot S95

EXIF Data


CameraCanon PowerShot S95
SoftwareCamera+ 2.4
Exposure1/64 sec
Aperturef/2.8

Focal Length6.0 mm
ISO Speed20480
FlashUnknown (0x1000)
Metering ModeUnknown (1280)
Light Value1.3
Canon 5DMKII + 24-70mm f/2.8
taken with Canon EOS 5D Mark II

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