Cell phone vs. DSLR: I have a Samsung s20 ultra which has the awesome camera and I compared the pictures taken with DSLR with prime lenses. Used the same subject, lighting and...

Jbravi

I have a Samsung s20 ultra which has the awesome camera and I compared the pictures taken with DSLR with prime lenses. Used the same subject, lighting and background.
To my naked eye, there's not much difference. Have any of you noticed that phenomenon? In that case, may be I should just carry my cell phone for vacations etc..

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Jbravi wrote:

I have a Samsung s20 ultra which has his camera and also I compared the pictures taken with DSLR with prime lenses. Used the same subject, lighting and background.
To my naked eye, there's not much difference. Have any of you noticed that phenomenon? In that case, may be I should just carry my cell phone for vacations etc..

The big problem I have in my cell vs. full frame considerations is the lack of pixels. If you do not plan on much enlargement or PP, a cell is not a problem, but cropping, etc. can be a problem with a cell camera.

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

You should do what makes you happy. Peer pressure isn't conducive to creativity and contentment 😁

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Linda From Maine wrote:

You should do what makes you happy. Peer pressure isn't conducive to creativity and contentment 😁

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

I hold/control a <D>SLR much easier than a cell.
But the phones are getting MUCH better for image quality than they were.

DirtFarmer Loc: Escaped from the NYC area, back to MA

I took a vacation with only a cell phone last year. The scenic pictures were just fine (although the resolution was sometimes a bit weak). The pictures taken in low light were not fine. The DSLR does much better when the light is not good.

But of course the DSLR is less convenient to carry around all day. It all depends on what you are doing.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

DirtFarmer wrote:

I took a vacation with only a cell phone last year. The scenic pictures were just fine (although the resolution was sometimes a bit weak). The pictures taken in low light were not fine. The DSLR does much better when the light is not good.

But of course the DSLR is less convenient to carry around all day. It all depends on what you are doing.

and require (desire) and expect.

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

Personally, I don't play the this vs that game.

However, since you are so enthralled with your cell phone camera, why not chuck your DSLR in a box and mail it to me. I'll make good use of it.

The only thing photographically related that I use my cell phone for is an application that nails exposure and processing.
--Bob

Jbravi wrote:

I have a Samsung s20 ultra which has his camera and also I compared the pictures taken with DSLR with prime lenses. Used the same subject, lighting and background.
To my naked eye, there's not much difference. Have any of you noticed that phenomenon? In that case, may be I should just carry my cell phone for vacations etc..

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

2019 winners of a mobile phone contest:
https://mobilephotoawards.com/9th-annual-mpa-winners-honorable-mentions/

If people don't see the jaw-dropping impact in these, well, there's simply no hope for you 🙄

Learn the limitations, such as dynamic range or low-light issues or how large you can print, as mentioned - just as you would with any camera that's not top tier.

Leitz Loc: Solms

Jbravi wrote:

I have a Samsung s20 ultra which has his camera and also I compared the pictures taken with DSLR with prime lenses. Used the same subject, lighting and background.
To my naked eye, there's not much difference. Have any of you noticed that phenomenon? In that case, may be I should just carry my cell phone for vacations etc..

If you can't see the obvious differences, it shouldn't matter to you. (It does matter to photographers, however.)

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Leitz wrote:

If you can't see the (obvious) differences, it shouldn't matter to you. (it does matter to photographers, however.)

Guess I'm not a <REAL> photographer...
Maybe I'm part moose who likes pitchers..

Kmgw9v Loc: Miami, Florida

Both, a cell phone with a great camera, and a great DSLR with a great lens.

JD750 Loc: SoCal

Here we go again....

bsprague Loc: Lacey, WA, USA

Lens technology has not changed much due to the laws of physics. Phone makers are rapidly moving forward the nature of computational imaging to overcome the limits of lens and sensor size. Camera makers have been slow to incorporate computational processing. Regardless of pixel counts, phones can capture and then manipulate enough light data to make very pleasing photos.

The camera, lens, sensors or pixels don't count compared to what the brain sees through the naked eye.

As so often said in so many topics here, use the best camera you have with you. To that I would add that it might be good to learn how to get your best out of any or all cameras you have.

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

JD750 wrote:

Here we go again....

What do you expect from a forum with members whose average age is 80? 😀

(and by that I mean rigidity and refusal to consider/accept advancing technology and what it means to be a "photographer" in 2020, and beyond)