Cell Phone vs Camera: Over the weekend, I took pictures with both a Galaxy S10 phone and a little Sony WX9 camera. I wasn't shocked to see that the phone pictures were better. I bought...

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Over the weekend, I took pictures with both a Galaxy S10 phone and a little Sony WX9 camera. I wasn't shocked to see that the phone pictures were better. I bought the Sony as a $130 refurb in 2012, and I was shooting in Auto. I like it because it's very small and fits into a belt case. Most of my shots were indoors without a flash.

For casual photography, the phone is a good alternative to the Z8.

Bridges Loc: Memphis, Charleston SC, now Nazareth PA

jerryc41 wrote:

Over the weekend, I took pictures with both a Galaxy S10 phone and a little Sony WX9 camera. I wasn't shocked to see that the phone pictures were better. I bought the Sony as a $130 refurb in 2012, and I was shooting in Auto. I like it because it's very small and fits into a belt case. Most of my shots were indoors without a flash.

For casual photography, the phone is a good alternative to the Z8.

And a lot less expensive.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

The only marked difference I see in my phone pictures is the aspect ratio.

(I haven't glued the DSLR to my body, so the phone is very handy.)

Country Boy Loc: Beckley, WV

Any camera is better than the one left home - however, I agree the cell phone is a great choice for on the spot shots.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Longshadow wrote:

(I haven't glued the DSLR to my body, so the phone is very handy.)

They make a glue for that?

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

jerryc41 wrote:

They make a glue for that?

Yup, mental glue........
Don't leave home without it.

raypep

I put my expensive DSLR in the drawer three years ago and never looked back. I love the picture my Iphone takes.

raypep

I put my expensive DSLR in the drawer three years ago and never looked back. I love the picture my Iphone takes.

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

Longshadow wrote:

The only marked difference I see in my phone pictures is the aspect ratio.

(I haven't glued the DSLR to my body, so the phone is very handy.)

Mark

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

raypep wrote:

I put my expensive DSLR in the drawer three years ago and never looked back. I love the picture my Iphone takes.

The phone will never be "My Camera," but it is good in a pinch.

RainierView Loc: Eatonville, WA

jerryc41 wrote:

Over the weekend, I took pictures with both a Galaxy S10 phone and a little Sony WX9 camera. I wasn't shocked to see that the phone pictures were better. I bought the Sony as a $130 refurb in 2012, and I was shooting in Auto. I like it because it's very small and fits into a belt case. Most of my shots were indoors without a flash.

For casual photography, the phone is a good alternative to the Z8.

I upgraded my phone to the Samsung S23 ultra and am amazed at the quality of the photos. It has the option of taking shots in 12m, 50m, or 200m. Also 4 aspect ratios. I'm far from a pro but have printed many of my photos and have them on our walls, some up to 20x30 with my Canon 80D. Now my phone takes better photos and I always have it with me.

Weather permitting, I like taking hikes on Mt Rainier and carrying the camera and lenses was adding too much weight as I'm not as strong as I used to be. Now I'll just take my phone.

I know there are cameras and lenses that are better than my phone, but I can't afford them. Not that the phone was cheap.

RiJoRi Loc: Sandy Ridge, NC

What about sunlight? My phone is nearly useless outdoors because of the glare and reflection of everything which is behind me. 😟

My cameras with optical viewfinders, however, do not have this problem.

zarathu Loc: Bar Harbor, MDI, Maine

I went with my iPhone for everyday photo pictures. And then.... Topaz came out with 3.0. And with the ability to make dramatic AI(read increased pixels, not just bigger or more contrast) changes, I went back to my Canon R5 for photography on everyday events.

RainierView Loc: Eatonville, WA

RiJoRi wrote:

What about sunlight? My phone is nearly useless outdoors because of the glare and reflection of everything which is behind me. 😟

My cameras with optical viewfinders, however, do not have this problem.

I had the same issue with my previous phone. The S23 Ultra has a super bright screen option that allows you to see the screen even with the brightest sunlight behind you.

achesley Loc: SW Louisiana

My problem is that lots of times I'm driving , taking shots on back roads and can only use one hand to get camera, turn it on, point and shoot, turn it off , put it back in the storage place in my car ( cup holder ) . While paying attention to the road also. I can't do that with a cell phone or big camera.