After a couple comparisons I began to notice a trend between the images, notably the “finished” look of the pixel pro, which I can see would be very appealing to the general point and shoot market that doesn’t use post pro tools. Obviously still can’t beat a dslr or full frame mirrorless for overall flexibility and image integrity, but it’s a much better option than carrying around an entry level or mid level camera along with your iphone 6. It’s mind blowing how far cell phone tech has come with their cameras. Great comparison, thanks for sharing!
correct, the images coming directly out of the Pixel 7 Pro were already heavily processed, whereas the R5 would need additional editing to produce the same look - but offered more flexibility. glad you enjoyed the comparison!
This is exactly the kind of camera comparison video I enjoy. Directly to the point, highlighting key differences when appropriate, very sharply produced. Thank you for taking the time to make this video, subscribed!
The video 3 vs 4 matchup was interesting as I preferred the look of the Pixel not because it's inherently better, but just because it was more finished right from the camera. So for casual users who just want to point and shoot, a fancy camera kit might actually be a downgrade unless they plan on getting into editing and grading. The Pixel makes a lot of assumptions that might annoy professional users, but will work very well for casual use.
agreed, more processing is required when it comes to anything shot with the R5. the Pixel 7 Pro is doing most of that work for you (targeting casual shooters)
I own both Pixel 7 Pro and a Sony A7 IV system with lenses covering distances from 16mm to 400mm. Having sad that I can say that I'm blown away by Pixel 7 Pro's performance. It's an incredible "camera system in a pocket" giving beginners the taste of "real photography" so in future they will have better understanding if they even need a dedicated camera at all or where to start with one.
@@ninerlives they probably don't need to buy a "real camera." only people who make a living with photography do. of course serious hobbyist always will as well.
I was interested in buying a camera and lenses for the sake of the hobby. I think the feel of a real camera and the dedication to getting photos right would be an awesome experience. That being said, I don't want to fork out thousands for that process, and my budget is around 500 to a thousand. Any recommendations? I also have the Pixel 7 Pro, but if there are no camera/lens combinations in that price range that can compete with Pixel, I might just stick with the phone
I got the Pixel 7 Pro a few days ago and I'm also thrilled with the detail of the pictures I've taken with it. There is just one big problem for me. It will never give me the same feeling of photography as a dedicated camera, so it remains just a nice to have for moments when I don't have the camera with me. Nice comparison, thanks for all the work u put in and greetings from germany
I just received my pixel 7 on Monday night. I'm in a downtown metro area and was shocked by the detail I could pick up from a long range shot in the evening. My daughter does professional photography and you're comparison was spot on, but I completely agree about the shocking advances in the technology.
Such a great comparison! I feel like phones are the new point and shoots for the super casual photo-consumer who don’t regularly use a dedicated camera.
I received my Pixel 7 Pro recently and am absolutely amazed at the versatility and quality of the photos it takes. Sunny day, portrait mode, good composition, crop it, dynamic, blur background and you have an incredible photo to email or text. WOW!
Thank you so much for this comparison. At the moment I'm traveling around eastern Germany and for the first time I'm not using my mirror reflex camera at all. The Pixel 7 Pro is just too handy and offers such amazing results for snapshots, macro or Telephotos that there is no need using my Nikon. Actually there are no words to describe this experience but I need to admit that this tiny mobile phone camera blew my mind.
This was really incredible to see! I have the Pixel 6 Pro, and have always been really impressed with Google Pixel's cameras. Very neat how close some of the images are to DSLR quality.
Important to remember these were straight out of camera images, you would get better results editing the RAW file from a camera. I do tend to agree if you are buying a camera and not using RAW you are missing out and should probably stick to a phone.
15 years ago, I had a dicussion with one of my students about taking photos with a DSLR vs. a phone. It was a lot easier to position the DSLR as the clear winner. With the tecnology in today's phones, it would be more difficult to pull consumers into the DSLR and mirrorless camp. Your comparison video has clearly made the case for the further dominance of phone photography and videography for the majority of consumers.
Great comparison. Computational photography has definitely come a long way to the point that I rarely take the camera out when shooting vacation snaps.
Thanks for putting this video together Kevin. I use an APSC camera with mid-level lenses for professional work. I have the Pix 7 Pro on order and my wife owns the iPhone 14 Pro. For quick family photos, I don't even think about bringing out my camera anymore unless it is a dimly lit family event, such as a wedding or party. I used my wife's phone to shoot in RAW 48mp and the detail/grain is quite beautiful. It slows down the process too much for quick family photos, but for more professional work it absolutely has a proper place in a workflow.
I photograph as a hobby, I am far from being a professional photographer, and I could tell which pictures are photographed by the Canon every single time. But this does not take away the point how far phone cameras have gotten. The technology is truly outstanding and it is always with you, which is absolutely mind-boggling. The Nikon D850 I use, along with just 2 lenses, is easy 3 kgs (6.6 pounds) of weight you need to carry around, also it takes huge amount of space. Definitely not something one wants to carry around all the time. Given the fact you can just pull out your phone from your phone and get a very decent picture for digital presentation (e.g. to post on instagram) is marvelous.
I remember when taking photos with a cell phone produced a 320x240 image which at the time wasn't even close to a comparison, today they are indistinguishable.
Great Video I love the comparisons as things are getting close in regards phones replicating the imagery of professional cameras but not quite there yet.
Phenomenal performance by Pixel 7. It's easy to see how the latest smart phone camera systems have eliminated the P&S cameras from the market...and they're getting better by the day.
Nicely put together. It's the clarity/hdr look that gives the phone away for me. Nice to have the option to control that rather than having it applied by default!
If there's anyone out there doing a better job with photography videos than you, Kevin, I haven't come across him/her. Your videos are concise, easy to follow, informative and, from what I can tell, accurate. Your presentation and production values are excellent. Most importantly, I never have to worry that I'm going to be wasting my time when I click on one. This one comparing the Pixel 7 Pro to a "professional" camera, is a great example of all those attributes. I also got a kick out of your reaction to how well the Pixel 7 Pro fared compared to the EOS R5. Keep up the great work!
I recieve a lot of nice comments from viewers, but this has to be one of the nicest of all. This is exactly what I strive for with all of my content. Really appreciate the kind words!
@@kevinraposo You're very welcome, Kevin. I meant every word. I'm a former newspaper and magazine editor and longtime freelance writer/reviewer with high standards for accuracy, succinctness, and credibility. You clearly have similar sensibilities.
Great comparison, appreciate the effort man! Pretty awesome how well the pixel keeps up, my travel gear is the pixel 6 pro and an old canon 70D... The pixel for things like Instagram stories and the 70D (with some light room tweaks) for the post after... They both suit these jobs perfectly and compliment each other well I find
Thank you for your videos and channel. I appreciate your clear and concise style and format. Waiting to see what manufacturer will begin to embrace smartphone functionality, such as security measures and sharing and uploading files, begin to be added to camera technology. Enjoying your channel and wish you all the best from Michigan.
Interesting comparison. I currently have a Pixel 5, but plan to upgrade to 7. It would be interesting to see the comparison when shooting RAW photos. I just started shooting RAW on my Pixel, but have not yet compared the JPG to RAW.
I am currently using the Pixel 7 Pro, the camera was the sole reason for this phone, I ditched my up iPhone 12 because I was extremely unimpressed by photos taken on hikes. I compared them with a friend who had a DSLR and we could not tell the difference easily other than those bright blue skies that seemed more realistic on the Pixel to what we were seeing. Overall, I am extremely impressed, was even able to zoom into a building 1.7 miles away from my office and see someone standing on the balcony, was wild as hell.
You just got me so excited to go out and take some pictures this Friday! I just ordered my Pixel 7 Pro and cant wait to do a comparison with my dslr as well, as a newbe I think I could learn a lot about the different features and terminology about photography. Thanks for the great video!
"Valuable to see where the R5 and great lenses shine". Smh. Sorry, Robert but these camera companies have been robbing you all these years. You are taking heart that an Overpriced camera barely holds its own against an $800 cell phone with a tiny sensor.
@@errolsmith5634 Hi Errol, the advances of smartphone cameras IS stunning and in some situations indistinguishable from expensive DSLR or mirrorless cameras. For most people, their smartphone does just as good as the point-and-shoot they would have bought not too long ago. But, there are situations in which a smartphone camera is simply adequate. I can't use my smartphone to capture live sporting events at a distance. For example, a High School football game or an equestrian jumping event. It's not even a competition between my iPhone and my entry/mid-level mirrorless with a 70-200 lens. Now, I'm talking about today's results. Let's chat again in 5 years, and the smartphone will likely have closed the gap a lot (and maybe even completely.) That's the take of Qualcomm's CEO. Right now, in a LOT of situations, my iPhone is just as good, but in some situations, a camera with a specialized lens is required. Happy shooting!
Dude. I appreciate your time on this video. I've taken an amazing little mirrorless round with me for years. And the P7 Pro is the first thing that's made me even consider not putting real distance between my glass and sensor.
Nice comparison! Phones are catching up and doing some awesome things, but for those of us who want that last 5-10% we'll stick with our dedicated cameras.
A very nice comparison. Changing the photos was a little fast. However - the style of the pixel 7 pro was quite obvious to spot as well as depth of field difference, Bokeh and edge sharpness. Unfortunately I've to admit that the results of the Pixel looked quite appealing to me. The niche for the dedicated cameras is diminishing with every new generation. Would be interesting to see both results printed next to each other. On standard social media size they are pretty close.
I got all answers right. Shows that though the photos are decent, it still can't beat actual large sensors unless Google allows the shooting in log mode and does something in their computation to add fake bokeh.
I got less than half right, which is amazing and its own right. It's really tough to tell and some of those shots. I've been a canon shooter for 20 years, although I do not own any of their mirrorless cameras ( yet); several DSLRs. I just recently purchased the Pixel 7 pro and I am completely blown away by the quality of photos coming out of this smartphone. Amazing technology.
Thanks for the excellent and clear image quality test! May I suggest two more tests in the future: (1) image stablilizing test; (2) rolling shutter test. Thanks.
A well-presented video that shows how far phone cameras have come. I won't be replacing my dedicated camera anytime soon, but it's good to know that what I (will eventually) have in my pocket will be suitable for a variety of situations without having to break out the professional gear. One thing I would have liked to have seen is more side-by-side comparisons, especially at 100% and a comparison of skin tones, gradients, and effects due to compression artifacts. This is where I find phone cameras really start to break down.
with more time, I would have liked to break down some of those things as well - but I just didn't have a chance, unfortunately. glad you enjoyed it nonetheless!
Finally.. a worthwhile comparison of a phone vs a camera! I've always been telling people that the software on the phone these days makes up for the lack of hardware
Not gonna lie i bought the pixel day one! But I still love to listen and see all opinions of this amazing type of products like the Canon camera I could never have access to. I love photography and as a designer i wish I had a pro camera. But for what i do as a aficionado knowing a pro phone is gonna give me such a comparable skills is amazing. Great content thank you so much 💕🙌✨
Amazing comparison, the amount of work put into creating this videos deserves at least 7000 likes ;). Its true computational photography has come a long way almost matching expensive camera photography! Everything just in your pocket
@@G-flo This is relevant today, why iPhones are expensive, not counting the enormous markup over parts costs. They’re primarily competing against themselves. ruclips.net/video/5kZRY5xlP6Y/видео.html
I just skipped the camera and bought a new pixel 7 pro to get the best of both worlds. Not an avid photographer, but still blown away by the optics on this! Beats carrying two devices on the trip, plus the advantage of getting everything backed up on the cloud, so I need not even worry about emptying the card or how many photos I take.
People watching pictures don't spare more than a few seconds for each pic. In that time it's hard to find the difference. I will go with the Pixel for its sheer portability
Interesting, but one thing stand out. At 3:00 - you say "the amount of detail in the bridge being captured by Pixel 7 Pro is comparable to the R5" and I say that the bridge does not have much detail in the first place - just solid paint and a few big round screws, so maybe it's not the best part of the image to compare it.
Very well done comparison. Thank you. I've been a Nikon shooter, updating gear every 3-4 years. I can't justify that anymore. I now update my Pixel Pro every year trading up. Annual cost is under $200 and my camera is always on me.
Great comparison. It's wild to see how close the phone can get while being much cheaper and more compact. If they can continue to improve on the telephoto capabilities, I think the biggest gaps left will be the bokeh and the controls. Until phones allow better control of exposure and focus, and better physical access to those controls, there's no way pros will start using them.
Great video! I'm tempted on picking the Pixel 7 pro, so the compressed video quality on that garden stroke me a clean punch. Do you have any feedback on portrait video (not referring to that feature that blurs the background, just general waist up video of people)? Either way, thanks!
Thanks for this - I'm trying to decide whether to lug my DSLR+lenses on my next vacation, or just rely on my Pixel 7 Pro. This reassures me that there's no wrong answer to that question!
I clicked on this video, expecting the 7k professional camera to completely whipe out a phone costing a little over 1k, but in actuality, I was struggling to tell a lot of the shots, especially at 2:13. Not a huge difference at all!
keep in mind these were all taken under ideal lighting conditions - the Pixel 7 Pro tends to fall apart as soon as things become more challenging under low-light or with fast-moving subjects
Thanks for the no-nonsense eye-opening comparison. Would be great to see an in-depth comparison with mirrorless of similar cost (if there is such a camera?).
Good comparison, but the R5 images are better. And it’s more versatile than the phone camera. It would be nice to also see processed RAW images compared after printing. Crazy how much improvement there is with phone cameras, but I’m still sticking with the R5.
Pixel 7 Pro and Canon R5 contributions to photography (technically speaking) may be compared to Steve Hackett and Phill Collins joining Genesis in 1970. They were very different in their styles and approaches, but together they made awesome music.
The biggest giveaway is actually the pixel density which is painfully present in some pictures taken with the Pixel 7 Pro. In situations with not a lot of light one will have mediocre pictures at best. The pictures taken with the telephoto are impressive in a sense that they can zoom in so many times, but the image quality is unfortunately quite bad. Moreover, computational photography makes the job of photographer almost redundant as colours and tones are automatically set. Something I really dread. But that being said, I do have a Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and I use it as my main camera when I go trekking. As said in the video, in ideal circumstances the pictures of a phone hold up quite well compared to a full-fledged camera. But again, only in ideal circumstances and pictures with a wide angle.
I got the wide and standard lens photos correct, minus the bridge detail. Missed both telephotos, but now know what detail to look for. I also got the videos correct. Great video, and is helping me make a decision on the Pixel 7 Pro.
I like these comparison videos, but a few small changes would help. Showing the comparison images sequentially, rather than simultaneously side-by-side, makes it impossible compare them well enough to make a guess about which is which. Second, you zoomed in twice on the BDO sign to show how much detail the Pixel captured, but did you also zoom in on the Canon image to let us compare? If so, I missed it. Third (and this is not a small change) you showed the Pixel's fully processed images vs the Canon unprocessed images (jpegs I guess); can you compare their RAW files? Maybe a lot of the difference is in the standard sharpening/saturation/contrast boosting in the Pixel that most of us would do to a greater or lesser extent in RAW. That wouldn't make any difference to the out-of-focus corners in the wide-angle shots, but might make a huge difference in the midrange and telephoto pix.
I appreciate the constructive feedback. Your first point: will definitely take this into consideration in the future. Your second point: no, I didn't zoom in on the Canon equivalent of the BDO sign. I was a bit rushed in putting this comparison together, but I probably should have. The third point: the decision to exclusively compare JPEGs was intentional, meant to show how much work the Pixel 7 Pro was doing behind the scenes. I considered a RAW comparison, but that will have to be for another video.
the softer color gradations & tones are evident in the Canon, as well as the lack of over-sharpening. But phone cameras have come a *long way* in the past few years, and are very usable
I am a complete amateur with Photography but what I am noticing on the Pixel 7 pro compared to my Olympus micro 4/3 is that the Pixel handles low light (out at a dinner, bar etc) better than almost anything I would contemplate bringing with me in that scenario. However, it misses moving objects (they are OK to share on facebook) but everytime I take a moving picture of an animal or my child the subject is significantly worse for wear (like I would not print it on a 8X10) than everything around it. It happened with my kid swinging and it happened with Baboon's at a zoo. Since the DOF is so deep it ends up looking like the primary subject not focused properly (not great). My guess is that computational piece is unable to stack photographs of moving objects together which makes sense if I stop and think about it. Its a wonderful camera to take snapshots of Adults, buildings, and landscapes but has some of the same limitations around computational photography that the newer Olympus and Fuji's have. With the Tensor 2 it can finish the photo in like .25 seconds instead of 10 seconds like an Olympus though. Camera systems just need to catch up with phones.
Great comparison! Really amazing what a mobile phone can do nowadays... Btw, I've heard that the 10 bits HDR video recording option of the Pixel 7 Pro results into a far better colored video than the regular recordings... Did you have the chance to try that?
Can you please tell me the average filesize of a 4k60 H.264 vs 4K60 H.265 (store videos efficiently option) videos? (For let's say, one minute of footage? Btw, I thought that 10 bits colors wasn't possible when using 60fps. Is that true?
We're still a long ways off from a phone being actually comparable to a DSLR or Mirrorless. But it's amazing to see just how far phones have come regarding photography. While they're not near the level of a dedicated kit. They have far surpassed the level of compromise. They're more than good enough to supplement and much easier & convenient.
From this video, we can see it's not a long way. Many of the images were zoomed in, to check for those little details. And we are comparing devices of 10x the price difference!
I got my Pixel 7 Pro this week and so far I am impressed with the capabilities (previously I had an iPhone 11). I also got a cheap Samsung NX300 to start my photography journey and still learning the basics and all the controls. I agree that some results are very comparable and fair enough for social media use and practicality, but in the end, there is no comparison of what a full-sensor camera (APS-C in my case) + post-editing magic can do. Subscribed!
I agree with the comparison, the computational photography of Google Pixel team really invested to close the gap but still we cant deny that pro camera also improving. Im Google Pixel 3 user as of writing this comment and has Sony A7riii. Thanks for a good review! Keep it up.
I generally love these types of comparison videos, it's fun to see how far the phone cameras have come with each succeeding generation. One nitpick, though, is that I find the images go by too quickly to be able to glean anything from the first look (give me a chance to actually look at them before you ask me which is which), and spend just a little more time on each. Yes, I know I can pause them, and no, I don't want the hassle. An idea for another video, compare the same model of phone over time as far as practical. Maybe see if you can get folks to send you pics taken in the past of some common areas so we can see how they change over time. I sometimes compare photos between my Samsung Galaxy S5, S8, and S20 Ultra, and I find that the S5 with its 16MP main camera does a surprisingly good job of rendering detail in good light. My S8 did very, very well as well, though with not quite as much detail as my S5. It still does better in low light. My S20 Ultra sometimes does an excellent job, but on the zoom camera, it usually leaves a lot to be desired. OTOH, it blows the other two away in lower light and with shadow rendition and white balance.
I own 2 Nikon DSLRs, yet most of the time I just use the phone to shoot. Sometimes not wanting to carry the extra weight is the reason, but often taking photos with a camera means that everyone knows that you are taking photos.
Well, I have R5 and those lenses too, but i still thinking using the Pixel 7 pro for at least Instagram content sometimes 😂. Nice comparation! I wonder how far the phones will go, in 5-10 years ...
I think the Pixel 7 Pro is great for any type of casual work (i.e. not paid clients) where you just need to have something in your pocket. Obviously, it can't replace professional gear!
Great, thoughtful comparison. Obviously for serious photography one will still need a professional camera. It is however very amazing just how far the quality of phone cameras has come.
After a couple comparisons I began to notice a trend between the images, notably the “finished” look of the pixel pro, which I can see would be very appealing to the general point and shoot market that doesn’t use post pro tools. Obviously still can’t beat a dslr or full frame mirrorless for overall flexibility and image integrity, but it’s a much better option than carrying around an entry level or mid level camera along with your iphone 6. It’s mind blowing how far cell phone tech has come with their cameras. Great comparison, thanks for sharing!
correct, the images coming directly out of the Pixel 7 Pro were already heavily processed, whereas the R5 would need additional editing to produce the same look - but offered more flexibility. glad you enjoyed the comparison!
@@kevinraposo I wonder when camera manufacturers will start adding software to the cameras
@@bartmariner same here. It's a quite obvious area for improvement (things like HDR and live stacking would be quite interesting options)
And also the raw Pictures look much better in the Pixel, Sometimes the processing is really too much from google
The Pixel is one thing, but if you want to see a REALLY "finished" look, check out images shot by an iPhone, or god forbid, a Galaxy.
This is exactly the kind of camera comparison video I enjoy. Directly to the point, highlighting key differences when appropriate, very sharply produced. Thank you for taking the time to make this video, subscribed!
appreciate it, glad you enjoyed it!
The video 3 vs 4 matchup was interesting as I preferred the look of the Pixel not because it's inherently better, but just because it was more finished right from the camera. So for casual users who just want to point and shoot, a fancy camera kit might actually be a downgrade unless they plan on getting into editing and grading. The Pixel makes a lot of assumptions that might annoy professional users, but will work very well for casual use.
agreed, more processing is required when it comes to anything shot with the R5. the Pixel 7 Pro is doing most of that work for you (targeting casual shooters)
Yes, I would agree with that. P7 looked better.
You can chose other, more punchy colour profiles in dedicated cameras that look more like what the Pixel produced, if you prefer.
I own both Pixel 7 Pro and a Sony A7 IV system with lenses covering distances from 16mm to 400mm. Having sad that I can say that I'm blown away by Pixel 7 Pro's performance. It's an incredible "camera system in a pocket" giving beginners the taste of "real photography" so in future they will have better understanding if they even need a dedicated camera at all or where to start with one.
fully agree!
Sadly those people never will buy a real camera because they are dead-set thinking that DSLR’s or mirrorless are obsolete.
@@ninerlives they probably don't need to buy a "real camera."
only people who make a living with photography do. of course serious hobbyist always will as well.
I was interested in buying a camera and lenses for the sake of the hobby. I think the feel of a real camera and the dedication to getting photos right would be an awesome experience. That being said, I don't want to fork out thousands for that process, and my budget is around 500 to a thousand. Any recommendations? I also have the Pixel 7 Pro, but if there are no camera/lens combinations in that price range that can compete with Pixel, I might just stick with the phone
I got the Pixel 7 Pro a few days ago and I'm also thrilled with the detail of the pictures I've taken with it. There is just one big problem for me. It will never give me the same feeling of photography as a dedicated camera, so it remains just a nice to have for moments when I don't have the camera with me. Nice comparison, thanks for all the work u put in and greetings from germany
I appreciate the kind words, and glad you enjoyed the comparison!
Keep your SD cards. I have no use for it. I just bought a Pixel 7 PRO.
And when you will fill space on this 7 pro then what
@@allstarbury move pictures and video to the Google cloud
@@AZRockRunner then you have 1 tb or more free cloud? Na nah thats why i prefer SD card
@@allstarbury???
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Pretty amazing to see how far phone cameras have come!
I just received my pixel 7 on Monday night. I'm in a downtown metro area and was shocked by the detail I could pick up from a long range shot in the evening. My daughter does professional photography and you're comparison was spot on, but I completely agree about the shocking advances in the technology.
yep, the telephoto in particular is mind-blowing to see!
congrats! Time for some urban nigh photography !
Such a great comparison! I feel like phones are the new point and shoots for the super casual photo-consumer who don’t regularly use a dedicated camera.
100% agree
Every shot I expected was taken with a professional camera was taken with pixel 7 pro.🤯
Professional camera all pictures better.
I received my Pixel 7 Pro recently and am absolutely amazed at the versatility and quality of the photos it takes. Sunny day, portrait mode, good composition, crop it, dynamic, blur background and you have an incredible photo to email or text. WOW!
glad you're enjoying jt
Thank you so much for this comparison. At the moment I'm traveling around eastern Germany and for the first time I'm not using my mirror reflex camera at all. The Pixel 7 Pro is just too handy and offers such amazing results for snapshots, macro or Telephotos that there is no need using my Nikon. Actually there are no words to describe this experience but I need to admit that this tiny mobile phone camera blew my mind.
it's pretty incredible! glad you enjoyed the comparison
This was really incredible to see! I have the Pixel 6 Pro, and have always been really impressed with Google Pixel's cameras. Very neat how close some of the images are to DSLR quality.
Important to remember these were straight out of camera images, you would get better results editing the RAW file from a camera. I do tend to agree if you are buying a camera and not using RAW you are missing out and should probably stick to a phone.
15 years ago, I had a dicussion with one of my students about taking photos with a DSLR vs. a phone. It was a lot easier to position the DSLR as the clear winner. With the tecnology in today's phones, it would be more difficult to pull consumers into the DSLR and mirrorless camp. Your comparison video has clearly made the case for the further dominance of phone photography and videography for the majority of consumers.
agreed and appreciate it!
Great comparison. Computational photography has definitely come a long way to the point that I rarely take the camera out when shooting vacation snaps.
agreed. it just isn't worth carrying around all the gear anymore
Thanks for putting this video together Kevin. I use an APSC camera with mid-level lenses for professional work. I have the Pix 7 Pro on order and my wife owns the iPhone 14 Pro. For quick family photos, I don't even think about bringing out my camera anymore unless it is a dimly lit family event, such as a wedding or party. I used my wife's phone to shoot in RAW 48mp and the detail/grain is quite beautiful. It slows down the process too much for quick family photos, but for more professional work it absolutely has a proper place in a workflow.
completely agree, the best camera is the one you have with you - and lugging around a lot of camera gear isn't always an option.
I photograph as a hobby, I am far from being a professional photographer, and I could tell which pictures are photographed by the Canon every single time. But this does not take away the point how far phone cameras have gotten. The technology is truly outstanding and it is always with you, which is absolutely mind-boggling. The Nikon D850 I use, along with just 2 lenses, is easy 3 kgs (6.6 pounds) of weight you need to carry around, also it takes huge amount of space. Definitely not something one wants to carry around all the time. Given the fact you can just pull out your phone from your phone and get a very decent picture for digital presentation (e.g. to post on instagram) is marvelous.
agree, it's very impressive!
For the non-professional photographer, it's hard to tell differences, and what differences there are are very miniscule.
Impressive how far computational photography has evolved! Great video!
glad you enjoyed the comparison!
I remember when taking photos with a cell phone produced a 320x240 image which at the time wasn't even close to a comparison, today they are indistinguishable.
Great Video I love the comparisons as things are getting close in regards phones replicating the imagery of professional cameras but not quite there yet.
thanks for watching!
I love dat theres someone out there comparing pro cameras with phone cameras, it really helps to show how great they are
glad you enjoyed it!
Phenomenal performance by Pixel 7. It's easy to see how the latest smart phone camera systems have eliminated the P&S cameras from the market...and they're getting better by the day.
Nicely put together. It's the clarity/hdr look that gives the phone away for me. Nice to have the option to control that rather than having it applied by default!
agreed!
If there's anyone out there doing a better job with photography videos than you, Kevin, I haven't come across him/her. Your videos are concise, easy to follow, informative and, from what I can tell, accurate. Your presentation and production values are excellent. Most importantly, I never have to worry that I'm going to be wasting my time when I click on one. This one comparing the Pixel 7 Pro to a "professional" camera, is a great example of all those attributes. I also got a kick out of your reaction to how well the Pixel 7 Pro fared compared to the EOS R5. Keep up the great work!
I recieve a lot of nice comments from viewers, but this has to be one of the nicest of all. This is exactly what I strive for with all of my content. Really appreciate the kind words!
@@kevinraposo You're very welcome, Kevin. I meant every word. I'm a former newspaper and magazine editor and longtime freelance writer/reviewer with high standards for accuracy, succinctness, and credibility. You clearly have similar sensibilities.
Unbelievable that pixel pro is getting so close to EOS R5, a mirrorless full frame!!
Great comparison, appreciate the effort man!
Pretty awesome how well the pixel keeps up, my travel gear is the pixel 6 pro and an old canon 70D... The pixel for things like Instagram stories and the 70D (with some light room tweaks) for the post after... They both suit these jobs perfectly and compliment each other well I find
agreed! the best camera is the one you have with you
Thank you for your videos and channel. I appreciate your clear and concise style and format. Waiting to see what manufacturer will begin to embrace smartphone functionality, such as security measures and sharing and uploading files, begin to be added to camera technology. Enjoying your channel and wish you all the best from Michigan.
I appreciate the very kind words, they mean a lot! Thank you
Interesting comparison. I currently have a Pixel 5, but plan to upgrade to 7. It would be interesting to see the comparison when shooting RAW photos. I just started shooting RAW on my Pixel, but have not yet compared the JPG to RAW.
I debated a RAW comparison, but unfortunately didn't have the time
I'm was impressed with the quality of the picture of the bridge
I am currently using the Pixel 7 Pro, the camera was the sole reason for this phone, I ditched my up iPhone 12 because I was extremely unimpressed by photos taken on hikes.
I compared them with a friend who had a DSLR and we could not tell the difference easily other than those bright blue skies that seemed more realistic on the Pixel to what we were seeing.
Overall, I am extremely impressed, was even able to zoom into a building 1.7 miles away from my office and see someone standing on the balcony, was wild as hell.
interestingly, I actually did compare the iPhone 12 to a professional camera a couple of years back. the Pixel 7 Pro was an upgrade in my experience
You just got me so excited to go out and take some pictures this Friday! I just ordered my Pixel 7 Pro and cant wait to do a comparison with my dslr as well, as a newbe I think I could learn a lot about the different features and terminology about photography. Thanks for the great video!
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Thanks for the comparison. Valuable to see where the R5 and great lenses shine.
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"Valuable to see where the R5 and great lenses shine". Smh. Sorry, Robert but these camera companies have been robbing you all these years. You are taking heart that an Overpriced camera barely holds its own against an $800 cell phone with a tiny sensor.
@@errolsmith5634 Hi Errol, the advances of smartphone cameras IS stunning and in some situations indistinguishable from expensive DSLR or mirrorless cameras. For most people, their smartphone does just as good as the point-and-shoot they would have bought not too long ago. But, there are situations in which a smartphone camera is simply adequate. I can't use my smartphone to capture live sporting events at a distance. For example, a High School football game or an equestrian jumping event. It's not even a competition between my iPhone and my entry/mid-level mirrorless with a 70-200 lens. Now, I'm talking about today's results. Let's chat again in 5 years, and the smartphone will likely have closed the gap a lot (and maybe even completely.) That's the take of Qualcomm's CEO. Right now, in a LOT of situations, my iPhone is just as good, but in some situations, a camera with a specialized lens is required. Happy shooting!
Dude. I appreciate your time on this video. I've taken an amazing little mirrorless round with me for years. And the P7 Pro is the first thing that's made me even consider not putting real distance between my glass and sensor.
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Nice comparison! Phones are catching up and doing some awesome things, but for those of us who want that last 5-10% we'll stick with our dedicated cameras.
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A very nice comparison. Changing the photos was a little fast. However - the style of the pixel 7 pro was quite obvious to spot as well as depth of field difference, Bokeh and edge sharpness.
Unfortunately I've to admit that the results of the Pixel looked quite appealing to me.
The niche for the dedicated cameras is diminishing with every new generation.
Would be interesting to see both results printed next to each other. On standard social media size they are pretty close.
glad you enjoyed the comparison!
I wonder if phone cameras will surpass DSLR cameras in the near future as Sony has predicted so.
personally, I don't think it will happen in the immediate or mid-term future. the optics of a large sensor and lens can't be beat (for now)
I got all answers right. Shows that though the photos are decent, it still can't beat actual large sensors unless Google allows the shooting in log mode and does something in their computation to add fake bokeh.
in fairness, the Pixel 7 Pro does shoot RAW - but for the sake of this comparison, I stuck with JPEG to see what I would get straight out of camera
I got less than half right, which is amazing and its own right. It's really tough to tell and some of those shots. I've been a canon shooter for 20 years, although I do not own any of their mirrorless cameras ( yet); several DSLRs. I just recently purchased the Pixel 7 pro and I am completely blown away by the quality of photos coming out of this smartphone. Amazing technology.
I love finding small channels that I'm sure are going to be big soon it's makes me feel special :)
I appreciate you saying that!
it's really sick to see how far computational photography has come
Too bad even gcam library such arcide or hitam could out beat pixel 7pro photo
Thanks for the excellent and clear image quality test! May I suggest two more tests in the future: (1) image stablilizing test; (2) rolling shutter test. Thanks.
legitimate requests, if I had more time I would have done them. thanks for watching!
A well-presented video that shows how far phone cameras have come. I won't be replacing my dedicated camera anytime soon, but it's good to know that what I (will eventually) have in my pocket will be suitable for a variety of situations without having to break out the professional gear. One thing I would have liked to have seen is more side-by-side comparisons, especially at 100% and a comparison of skin tones, gradients, and effects due to compression artifacts. This is where I find phone cameras really start to break down.
with more time, I would have liked to break down some of those things as well - but I just didn't have a chance, unfortunately. glad you enjoyed it nonetheless!
Finally.. a worthwhile comparison of a phone vs a camera! I've always been telling people that the software on the phone these days makes up for the lack of hardware
I appreciate it, thank you!
Not gonna lie i bought the pixel day one! But I still love to listen and see all opinions of this amazing type of products like the Canon camera I could never have access to. I love photography and as a designer i wish I had a pro camera. But for what i do as a aficionado knowing a pro phone is gonna give me such a comparable skills is amazing. Great content thank you so much 💕🙌✨
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Amazing comparison, the amount of work put into creating this videos deserves at least 7000 likes ;). Its true computational photography has come a long way almost matching expensive camera photography! Everything just in your pocket
really appreciate the kind words!
Too expensive for a phone.
As do most flagships nowadays
@@G-flo This is relevant today, why iPhones are expensive, not counting the enormous markup over parts costs.
They’re primarily competing against themselves.
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I just skipped the camera and bought a new pixel 7 pro to get the best of both worlds. Not an avid photographer, but still blown away by the optics on this! Beats carrying two devices on the trip, plus the advantage of getting everything backed up on the cloud, so I need not even worry about emptying the card or how many photos I take.
what a great comparison I never would have thought that it would be that close
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Kevin, thanks for sharing this !
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Just bought a Pixel 7 pro. Very excited to see these results. Thanks for the comparison.
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lit, thanks for the info! Very helpful.
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Post-processing is literal magic and I am more impressed with it as time goes on.
agreed!
This was a cool comparison. I expected some of the differences to be a much wider spread. wow
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Appreciated the comparison, well done. Would like to see future version of this comparison to include other android OEM too.
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Great video! Really well produced and excellent comparison. Instantly subscribed.
much appreciated
Great video that was straight to the point. Appreciated the high content/minute.
really appreciate it, this is what I'm going for with all of the content I put together!
Excellent comparison. I own both and it's so easy to take photos with the Pixel that my R5 rest more than before!
as I've said to a number of other commenters, the best camera is the one you have with you
People watching pictures don't spare more than a few seconds for each pic. In that time it's hard to find the difference. I will go with the Pixel for its sheer portability
Interesting, but one thing stand out. At 3:00 - you say "the amount of detail in the bridge being captured by Pixel 7 Pro is comparable to the R5" and I say that the bridge does not have much detail in the first place - just solid paint and a few big round screws, so maybe it's not the best part of the image to compare it.
I was referring to the detail in the bolts and screws - if this was five years ago, those would be blurry blobs
That's incredible. I wasn't considering a Pixel 7 Pro for my next phone, but absolutely would after watching this.
Very well done comparison. Thank you.
I've been a Nikon shooter, updating gear every 3-4 years. I can't justify that anymore. I now update my Pixel Pro every year trading up. Annual cost is under $200 and my camera is always on me.
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After hearing about less depth of field on smaller sensors, that's what I was looking for in the comparisons
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Great comparison. It's wild to see how close the phone can get while being much cheaper and more compact. If they can continue to improve on the telephoto capabilities, I think the biggest gaps left will be the bokeh and the controls. Until phones allow better control of exposure and focus, and better physical access to those controls, there's no way pros will start using them.
glad you enjoyed the comparison. I was pretty blown away by how close the phone was able to get as well!
Great video! I'm tempted on picking the Pixel 7 pro, so the compressed video quality on that garden stroke me a clean punch. Do you have any feedback on portrait video (not referring to that feature that blurs the background, just general waist up video of people)?
Either way, thanks!
Thanks for this - I'm trying to decide whether to lug my DSLR+lenses on my next vacation, or just rely on my Pixel 7 Pro. This reassures me that there's no wrong answer to that question!
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I clicked on this video, expecting the 7k professional camera to completely whipe out a phone costing a little over 1k, but in actuality, I was struggling to tell a lot of the shots, especially at 2:13. Not a huge difference at all!
keep in mind these were all taken under ideal lighting conditions - the Pixel 7 Pro tends to fall apart as soon as things become more challenging under low-light or with fast-moving subjects
Nice job of comparing pro and phone cameras. Thanks for adding details on the differences.
I appreciate it, glad you enjoyed the comparison!
Thanks for the no-nonsense eye-opening comparison. Would be great to see an in-depth comparison with mirrorless of similar cost (if there is such a camera?).
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Dear really awesome comparison for amateur photographers: who's must focus on Photography not on equipment.
Another great video, so excited to start shooting on my 7 Pro!
Good comparison, but the R5 images are better. And it’s more versatile than the phone camera. It would be nice to also see processed RAW images compared after printing. Crazy how much improvement there is with phone cameras, but I’m still sticking with the R5.
100% correct, the Pixel 7 Pro images were heavily processed. if this was a RAW file comparison, it would have been significantly different
Great video. Been considering shooting a video project on the Pixel 7. This really helped.
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That's it. I'm upgrading to pixel 7 pro!
who is the supermodel in the video?
Pixel 7 Pro and Canon R5 contributions to photography (technically speaking) may be compared to Steve Hackett and Phill Collins joining Genesis in 1970. They were very different in their styles and approaches, but together they made awesome music.
great analogy
Thanks for the comparison Kevin. That Pixel 7 Pro is mightily tempting given the image quality from something you can always have on you.
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Nice comparison!
Nice video and very helpful comparisons!
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Thinking my next phone will be another Google Pixel series, its definitely one of my favorite camera phones. Thanks for the comparison.
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What a detailed review, subscribed your channel man.
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Great comparison and presentation, thank you. It turns out, that the twilight of many of our large cameras (and lenses) is not far away :)
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The biggest giveaway is actually the pixel density which is painfully present in some pictures taken with the Pixel 7 Pro. In situations with not a lot of light one will have mediocre pictures at best. The pictures taken with the telephoto are impressive in a sense that they can zoom in so many times, but the image quality is unfortunately quite bad. Moreover, computational photography makes the job of photographer almost redundant as colours and tones are automatically set. Something I really dread.
But that being said, I do have a Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and I use it as my main camera when I go trekking. As said in the video, in ideal circumstances the pictures of a phone hold up quite well compared to a full-fledged camera. But again, only in ideal circumstances and pictures with a wide angle.
I got the wide and standard lens photos correct, minus the bridge detail. Missed both telephotos, but now know what detail to look for. I also got the videos correct. Great video, and is helping me make a decision on the Pixel 7 Pro.
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I am blown away the photos I personally liked were those of the pixel 7pro
This is a great video compares a smartphone and a dedicated camera in photography.
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I guessed everything except comparing the video - then I was surprised
I like these comparison videos, but a few small changes would help. Showing the comparison images sequentially, rather than simultaneously side-by-side, makes it impossible compare them well enough to make a guess about which is which. Second, you zoomed in twice on the BDO sign to show how much detail the Pixel captured, but did you also zoom in on the Canon image to let us compare? If so, I missed it. Third (and this is not a small change) you showed the Pixel's fully processed images vs the Canon unprocessed images (jpegs I guess); can you compare their RAW files? Maybe a lot of the difference is in the standard sharpening/saturation/contrast boosting in the Pixel that most of us would do to a greater or lesser extent in RAW. That wouldn't make any difference to the out-of-focus corners in the wide-angle shots, but might make a huge difference in the midrange and telephoto pix.
I appreciate the constructive feedback.
Your first point: will definitely take this into consideration in the future.
Your second point: no, I didn't zoom in on the Canon equivalent of the BDO sign. I was a bit rushed in putting this comparison together, but I probably should have.
The third point: the decision to exclusively compare JPEGs was intentional, meant to show how much work the Pixel 7 Pro was doing behind the scenes. I considered a RAW comparison, but that will have to be for another video.
the softer color gradations & tones are evident in the Canon, as well as the lack of over-sharpening. But phone cameras have come a *long way* in the past few years, and are very usable
agreed!
I am a complete amateur with Photography but what I am noticing on the Pixel 7 pro compared to my Olympus micro 4/3 is that the Pixel handles low light (out at a dinner, bar etc) better than almost anything I would contemplate bringing with me in that scenario. However, it misses moving objects (they are OK to share on facebook) but everytime I take a moving picture of an animal or my child the subject is significantly worse for wear (like I would not print it on a 8X10) than everything around it. It happened with my kid swinging and it happened with Baboon's at a zoo. Since the DOF is so deep it ends up looking like the primary subject not focused properly (not great). My guess is that computational piece is unable to stack photographs of moving objects together which makes sense if I stop and think about it. Its a wonderful camera to take snapshots of Adults, buildings, and landscapes but has some of the same limitations around computational photography that the newer Olympus and Fuji's have. With the Tensor 2 it can finish the photo in like .25 seconds instead of 10 seconds like an Olympus though. Camera systems just need to catch up with phones.
Great comparison! Really amazing what a mobile phone can do nowadays...
Btw, I've heard that the 10 bits HDR video recording option of the Pixel 7 Pro results into a far better colored video than the regular recordings... Did you have the chance to try that?
yes, videos shot for this comparison were in 10-bit color
Ah, good to hear :) ... Too bad some noise is visible but hopefully that will be solved somewhat in the future updates...
Can you please tell me the average filesize of a 4k60 H.264 vs 4K60 H.265 (store videos efficiently option) videos? (For let's say, one minute of footage?
Btw, I thought that 10 bits colors wasn't possible when using 60fps. Is that true?
We're still a long ways off from a phone being actually comparable to a DSLR or Mirrorless.
But it's amazing to see just how far phones have come regarding photography. While they're not near the level of a dedicated kit. They have far surpassed the level of compromise. They're more than good enough to supplement and much easier & convenient.
The best camera is the one you have with you
From this video, we can see it's not a long way. Many of the images were zoomed in, to check for those little details. And we are comparing devices of 10x the price difference!
I got my Pixel 7 Pro this week and so far I am impressed with the capabilities (previously I had an iPhone 11). I also got a cheap Samsung NX300 to start my photography journey and still learning the basics and all the controls. I agree that some results are very comparable and fair enough for social media use and practicality, but in the end, there is no comparison of what a full-sensor camera (APS-C in my case) + post-editing magic can do. Subscribed!
agree completely, professional and dedicated cameras still continue to serve a purpose under challenging lighting conditions. thanks for subscribing!
I bought too pixel 7 pro,can u tell me plz coz when I put in charging my pixel pro get too hot in back ,is it the same with your pixel pro?
What surprised me was not that the Canon R5 won out, but rather how close the Pixel 7 came without pixel peeping!
yep, I was equally surprised by the results!
I feel like listening to an eye exam but in a good way~ I quite like the content and how you present the photos. Your comments make a lot of sense~
I did feel like an optometrist reading out some of those picture numbers lol
I agree with the comparison, the computational photography of Google Pixel team really invested to close the gap but still we cant deny that pro camera also improving. Im Google Pixel 3 user as of writing this comment and has Sony A7riii.
Thanks for a good review! Keep it up.
thanks, glad you enjoyed it!
I generally love these types of comparison videos, it's fun to see how far the phone cameras have come with each succeeding generation.
One nitpick, though, is that I find the images go by too quickly to be able to glean anything from the first look (give me a chance to actually look at them before you ask me which is which), and spend just a little more time on each. Yes, I know I can pause them, and no, I don't want the hassle.
An idea for another video, compare the same model of phone over time as far as practical. Maybe see if you can get folks to send you pics taken in the past of some common areas so we can see how they change over time. I sometimes compare photos between my Samsung Galaxy S5, S8, and S20 Ultra, and I find that the S5 with its 16MP main camera does a surprisingly good job of rendering detail in good light. My S8 did very, very well as well, though with not quite as much detail as my S5. It still does better in low light. My S20 Ultra sometimes does an excellent job, but on the zoom camera, it usually leaves a lot to be desired. OTOH, it blows the other two away in lower light and with shadow rendition and white balance.
fair feedback, I have definitely heard your first point referenced by a number of viewers. thanks for watching
I own 2 Nikon DSLRs, yet most of the time I just use the phone to shoot. Sometimes not wanting to carry the extra weight is the reason, but often taking photos with a camera means that everyone knows that you are taking photos.
street photography is significantly more challenging with a professional camera, I agree
Well, I have R5 and those lenses too, but i still thinking using the Pixel 7 pro for at least Instagram content sometimes 😂. Nice comparation! I wonder how far the phones will go, in 5-10 years ...
I think the Pixel 7 Pro is great for any type of casual work (i.e. not paid clients) where you just need to have something in your pocket. Obviously, it can't replace professional gear!
Great, thoughtful comparison. Obviously for serious photography one will still need a professional camera. It is however very amazing just how far the quality of phone cameras has come.
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Is it possible for you to pitch the DSLR against S22 Ultra?
if somebody can send me the S22 Ultra, sure. haha
Hahaha, I wish I could.