Hmmm initially I thought the right was the OA4, and I preferred it and then you ran. The GP then looked best. I often find the GP12 is too dark…I think the 11 was better. The last few evolutions of iPhone have been good enough for almost any photo usage as long as you didn’t zoom. Video is very good as well with same limits. For everyday shooting certainly the iPhone, that’s what is is designed for. Great comparison btw.
I do a lot of dog walking. This where the GoPro shines because I have a real fear of my phone being yanked out of my hands when the dogs are on leads. When I want to light I just use the rubber case and lanyard, which I fasten to my wrist or I put straight in a pocket. I rely on my phone for so many other things, so the last thing I want to do is break it.
Thanks for this info. I just bought the GoPro 12 , thought about taking it back and just using my iPhone but the dynamics of the GoPro you presented have made me see the value in keeping it. I’ll be using both. Also thanks for showing some better settings to maximize the GoPro abilities. Good stuff!
6:24 "you can only shoot in Prores if you have a SD card or portable hard drive" Is this true? From what I read you can record ProRes Log up to 4K30fps internally, but 4K60fps requires an external SSD.
Clarification: you can shoot ProRes Log in 1080p30fps without an external SSD. But if you want to shoot ProRes Log in 1080p60fps or any forms of 4K, you need an external drive or SD card.
@@Gemini_Connect And with the Blackmagic Camera App you can also shoot ProRes 4K60 internally - and even use all other ProRes variants up to ProRes 4444. Furthermore, you can even use the Apple Log format in H264 or H265 codec.
gopro better at video were i phone better at photos there both good at what they do witch cams do i use for that stuff i use a camcorder and a mirrorless camera with full frame sensor i do like both gopro and dji action cams
Absolutely love this video. Thank you for the review. I have a question where did you get your tripod/mount that allows you to mount both the iPhone, and the GoPro to one tripod?
I use the GoPro for certain things (especially Sport) and on the GravGrip. The stabilization, horizon lock and small size, gives it some advantages for those use-cases. I also like the image quality a bit more on the GoPro, as it is much more detailed. But the log-profile is not flat enough. If the GoPro had better low-light capability it would be a 10/10 for me.
GoPro looks better in good light for video and for photos too. Low light, go pro 12 does really great night photos when on a tripod, but needs a gimbal to do decent low light video. However, I use both an iPhone and a GoPro like you!
Great comparison as always. I have hero 12 and the iPhone 14 Pro Max. One thing that I’ve noticed is that when I punch in onGoPro videos, there is a lot of noise in the shadows, even in good lighting conditions. I don’t see that on the iPhone. Have you noticed that as well? It’s especially prominent when I put it on the computer and look at it on a bigger monitor. I keep waiting for GoPro to increase the sensor size which would really help with this.
Great Video!! we just recivied our Gopro 12 and also recently made the switch to the apple phone and went with the 15pro. Good comparison, gives us a better approach to how we'll plan on using our devices. Thanks for the video!!
Thanks for the comparison! A request to pls film vertical so the side by side comparisons aren’t cropped in as it’s difficult to tell which image I prefer with the cropped/zoomed in footage
Maybe more shots before and after would work in landscape? For example a shot in landscape with just the iPhone and the same exact shot again with the go pro? I realised even in vertical you’d need to punch in or you’d get black borders which I’d still be ok with as I could get a full frame comparison of the two. In videos with 3 devices compared the vertical footage fits better haha so maybe just add a 3rd device for comparison. Ok now im rambling :) Great video again!
I'm with iPhone 15 pro max all day. I don't do much actions so Gopro 12 is not interested to me. I can do a lot more with iphone. Gopro advantages are 5.3K, rugged, under water, cheaper only $400, and slow motion that's it.
Great review ! At 7:40 you compare image brightness between cameras. I think it would have been worth mentioning for the benefit of novice users that the GoPro has the exposure compensation feature to brighten an image up a bit. Use 1 stop or less of exposure compensation to minimizes increase in visible noise.
I have to say the iPhone video quality is far superior to gopro. I have both and blown the videos both on a large screen TV . Unfortunately I always have poor video footage when on a large screen when the GoPro videos are played.There is not focus setting on GoPro videos and provide poor footage for me. I have shot 5.3 k and it's still poor from GoPro .Does anyone have this issues with GoPro?
Great video. I thought the Go Pro was generally better in color and richness for me. This is a bit disappointing as I just ordered the new iPhone 15 Pro to replace my old phone.
Is that the Pro or Pro Max? It’s my understanding per another YT’er reviewer that the Max gets a different lens/stabilizer due to 120mm-like lens mode, which would have more shake typically without such changes compared to the regular 15 Pro. If it’s the Max, then yeah…I’d hope for a bit better performance.
Sounds like Camera Conspiracies. Yeah, I’ve seen that too and am tracking down a good mist filter option. The one I saw uses a larger mist filter for big cameras - I’d like to find a dedicated GoPro sized mist filter. Will keep you posted…
@@Gemini_Connect yep, it was him. I think he may be onto something there. The only one I could find was in a 3 set by polarpro for $80, and the other two seemed more gimmicky than practical. If they had the mist and two ND filters, that would be perfect.
Whwre in the iPhone settings is the Enhanced Stabilization for the regular camera mode? I know it has a default stabilization, but you mentioned "Enhanced" or was that a reference to Action mode?
Sounds dumb, but I wish Apple would just make a thin camera/ no phone/main apps, just a camera and editing apps- a bit more rugged case. LOL! I just think GoPro is a camera that can take some beatings, I use my phone for banking, social media, art, photos, I don’t always want be using it to make videos as a main piece of equipment.
The general video quality of the go pro 12 is surprisingly better than the 15. The 15 actually looks bad in comparison which is interesting since it’s considered to have some of the best video in mobile phones.
Yup, very strange compare between these. I have IP 15 PRO and don´t have such bad video quality - in good light of course. In bad light, cloudy, rainy days, it gets noisy. But iPhone can also use LOG and ProRES, so it can definitely have better picture quality.
An action camera is a must for a beach vacation. We leave our phones in the car and bring the GoPro. I can take it in the ocean with me and not have to worry about someone stealing my phone.
Suggestion: On the right hand side, always watermark which camera you are using on the iPhone like here 0:58 just so it's easier for viewers to always know at a glace what camera it is (wide, ultrade wide, front....etc)
In the forest, you can see the stones on the path better on the gopro...the iphone is completely washed out, you can't see any details of the path. Thx for the review.
after watching this on normal sized 4k monitor instead of phone... the gopro frickin sucks... like, the 4k on gopro does not come even close to iphone or any other phone.
Nice video, but just like all the other youtubers out there, you fail to mention that GoPro camera photos are only 12 Megapixels versus Iphone 15's 48 Megapixels. That's an ocean of difference.
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I like the colors better in the GoPro.
GoPro is better video quality
Gopro › all, but sucks in the dark
I like your style as a presenter, you are direct and clear on your observations. Thank you.
Thank you for the best detailed explanation of these two products. Very professional! You are amazing !
Gopro still the best for videoing and stabilisation. However does not have the zoom feature. Is there a way to have a zoom feature on GoPro?
Great video, I'd not considered a GoPro but the price difference is massive when personally the main draw for a new smart phone was the camera
Hmmm initially I thought the right was the OA4, and I preferred it and then you ran. The GP then looked best. I often find the GP12 is too dark…I think the 11 was better. The last few evolutions of iPhone have been good enough for almost any photo usage as long as you didn’t zoom. Video is very good as well with same limits. For everyday shooting certainly the iPhone, that’s what is is designed for. Great comparison btw.
I am actually quite a bit impressed that the GoPro has such
a good quality, except for low light.
I do a lot of dog walking. This where the GoPro shines because I have a real fear of my phone being yanked out of my hands when the dogs are on leads. When I want to light I just use the rubber case and lanyard, which I fasten to my wrist or I put straight in a pocket. I rely on my phone for so many other things, so the last thing I want to do is break it.
Thanks for this info. I just bought the GoPro 12 , thought about taking it back and just using my iPhone but the dynamics of the GoPro you presented have made me see the value in keeping it. I’ll be using both.
Also thanks for showing some better settings to maximize the GoPro abilities.
Good stuff!
They both look good for video quality, but I think the iPhone 15 Pro is much better for photos. Good comparison, and thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the great comparison! This is what I was waiting for.
6:24 "you can only shoot in Prores if you have a SD card or portable hard drive"
Is this true? From what I read you can record ProRes Log up to 4K30fps internally, but 4K60fps requires an external SSD.
Clarification: you can shoot ProRes Log in 1080p30fps without an external SSD. But if you want to shoot ProRes Log in 1080p60fps or any forms of 4K, you need an external drive or SD card.
@@Gemini_Connect thats only for the 128gb model
@@Gemini_Connect And with the Blackmagic Camera App you can also shoot ProRes 4K60 internally - and even use all other ProRes variants up to ProRes 4444.
Furthermore, you can even use the Apple Log format in H264 or H265 codec.
Amazing video! Lot‘s of effort in this I can tell. You just convinced me to keep my GoPro now where I got the iPhone 15 pro. :)
gopro better at video were i phone better at photos there both good at what they do witch cams do i use for that stuff i use a camcorder and a mirrorless camera with full frame sensor i do like both gopro and dji action cams
Absolutely love this video. Thank you for the review. I have a question where did you get your tripod/mount that allows you to mount both the iPhone, and the GoPro to one tripod?
I use the GoPro for certain things (especially Sport)
and on the GravGrip. The stabilization, horizon lock
and small size, gives it some advantages for those use-cases.
I also like the image quality a bit more on the GoPro,
as it is much more detailed. But the log-profile is
not flat enough. If the GoPro had better low-light capability
it would be a 10/10 for me.
GoPro looks better in good light for video and for photos too. Low light, go pro 12 does really great night photos when on a tripod, but needs a gimbal to do decent low light video. However, I use both an iPhone and a GoPro like you!
Great comparison as always. I have hero 12 and the iPhone 14 Pro Max. One thing that I’ve noticed is that when I punch in onGoPro videos, there is a lot of noise in the shadows, even in good lighting conditions. I don’t see that on the iPhone. Have you noticed that as well? It’s especially prominent when I put it on the computer and look at it on a bigger monitor. I keep waiting for GoPro to increase the sensor size which would really help with this.
Yeah, I definitely notice more noise on GoPro. I’m doing a video on low light GoPro shooting soon. Stay tuned!
great video 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Great comparison video! Keep up the good work 👍
Great Video!! we just recivied our Gopro 12 and also recently made the switch to the apple phone and went with the 15pro. Good comparison, gives us a better approach to how we'll plan on using our devices. Thanks for the video!!
Thanks for the comparison! A request to pls film vertical so the side by side comparisons aren’t cropped in as it’s difficult to tell which image I prefer with the cropped/zoomed in footage
Good point. FWIW very few clips in here are zoomed in.
Maybe more shots before and after would work in landscape? For example a shot in landscape with just the iPhone and the same exact shot again with the go pro? I realised even in vertical you’d need to punch in or you’d get black borders which I’d still be ok with as I could get a full frame comparison of the two. In videos with 3 devices compared the vertical footage fits better haha so maybe just add a 3rd device for comparison. Ok now im rambling :)
Great video again!
I’m sure a 3rd party will come up with some usb rig that is basically a media mod cage for the iPhone
Same, I use both for different situation.
GoPro 12 does look nicer. Maybe +0.5ev as ive heard this camera is a bit dark compared to the older GoPro s
I'm with iPhone 15 pro max all day. I don't do much actions so Gopro 12 is not interested to me. I can do a lot more with iphone. Gopro advantages are 5.3K, rugged, under water, cheaper only $400, and slow motion that's it.
Absofuckinlutely dude 😎
Great review ! At 7:40 you compare image brightness between cameras. I think it would have been worth mentioning for the benefit of novice users that the GoPro has the exposure compensation feature to brighten an image up a bit. Use 1 stop or less of exposure compensation to minimizes increase in visible noise.
Good point! iPhone also has exposure compensation to do the same. Funny enough, I’d bump the EV down in iPhone and up on GoPro.
does iphone 15 charging port have door like gopro??
GoPro is really for those who would be outdoors, lots of motion, and unpredictable conditions + superb resolution. What a great video. Thanks again
Cool review! Thank you very very much!!
I have to say the iPhone video quality is far superior to gopro. I have both and blown the videos both on a large screen TV . Unfortunately I always have poor video footage when on a large screen when the GoPro videos are played.There is not focus setting on GoPro videos and provide poor footage for me. I have shot 5.3 k and it's still poor from GoPro .Does anyone have this issues with GoPro?
Do you have a recipe for those pancakes at the end?
Gopro Is it good for shooting video of cats at home or should I go with another camera? Thank you
Maybe if you have enough lighting, but in most cases indoor is too dark for the GoPro.
Superb comparison.
Thanks for mentioning not sponsored (since I raised it as a comment in the Rode/DJI Pro Mic post.
Great video. I thought the Go Pro was generally better in color and richness for me. This is a bit disappointing as I just ordered the new iPhone 15 Pro to replace my old phone.
IMO the iPhone still has great image quality. You can’t go wrong with it for most shooting situations.
Please do a Samsung Galaxy s23 ultra video comparison to GoPro to see how different from iphone and from gopro
I don’t have a Samsung anymore, unfortunately.
I have the Galaxy S22 ultra and I'd like a comparison too, with the GoPro Hero 12 Black...(?)
Thanks ! Which one cancels background noise better ?
Honestly neither is great. I recommend using an external mic.
Thx a lot ❤
Is that the Pro or Pro Max? It’s my understanding per another YT’er reviewer that the Max gets a different lens/stabilizer due to 120mm-like lens mode, which would have more shake typically without such changes compared to the regular 15 Pro. If it’s the Max, then yeah…I’d hope for a bit better performance.
It’s the Pro. The pro max has a better camera, but IMO it’s too big. I prefer the size of the Pro.
Please test with new google pixel
Does gopro freezes or they fixed it inthe 12 ?
I use both. Can’t live without them.
I saw a video where someone used a Ulanzi GN-5 cage so they could put a mist filter on the Gopro to soften the skin tones and it looked pretty good.
Sounds like Camera Conspiracies. Yeah, I’ve seen that too and am tracking down a good mist filter option. The one I saw uses a larger mist filter for big cameras - I’d like to find a dedicated GoPro sized mist filter. Will keep you posted…
@@Gemini_Connect yep, it was him. I think he may be onto something there. The only one I could find was in a 3 set by polarpro for $80, and the other two seemed more gimmicky than practical. If they had the mist and two ND filters, that would be perfect.
The iPhone looks much brighter overall. Did you try bumping the shadows up on the GoPro? The GoPro looks really good for how wide the shot is.
None of the footage is edited. GoPro was consistently darker straight out of camera.
@@Gemini_Connect you do a great job with these comparisons. I subscribed!
Whwre in the iPhone settings is the Enhanced Stabilization for the regular camera mode? I know it has a default stabilization, but you mentioned "Enhanced" or was that a reference to Action mode?
enhanced stabilization is on by default under camera setting in the phone setting.
You are awesome. You helped me realize that I do not need yet another gadget. My iphone is more than enough for me.
This video helpful to. Me and I'm weating when you post video about iPhone 15 last one week
SD card storage and transfer has been available for at least 4 years already. No doubt that USB-C will be faster however.
Gotcha. I’m new to iPhone, so didn’t know it was a thing. It’s been a thing on Android for awhile.
@@Gemini_Connect Yeah, Apple doesn't always take the lead.
Sounds dumb, but I wish Apple would just make a thin camera/ no phone/main apps, just a camera and editing apps- a bit more rugged case. LOL! I just think GoPro is a camera that can take some beatings, I use my phone for banking, social media, art, photos, I don’t always want be using it to make videos as a main piece of equipment.
you pretty much need both if you want to make a good movie and will still be lacking good zoom
The general video quality of the go pro 12 is surprisingly better than the 15. The 15 actually looks bad in comparison which is interesting since it’s considered to have some of the best video in mobile phones.
Yup, very strange compare between these. I have IP 15 PRO and don´t have such bad video quality - in good light of course. In bad light, cloudy, rainy days, it gets noisy. But iPhone can also use LOG and ProRES, so it can definitely have better picture quality.
Thank you 🙏🏼
My problem with gopro is the file size is huge!
Can you do dji action 4 vs iphone 15 pro?
Thinking about it…this video took forever to make, so I need a faster video format lol.
An action camera is a must for a beach vacation.
We leave our phones in the car and bring the GoPro. I can take it in the ocean with me and not have to worry about someone stealing my phone.
Go Pro!
Suggestion: On the right hand side, always watermark which camera you are using on the iPhone like here 0:58 just so it's easier for viewers to always know at a glace what camera it is (wide, ultrade wide, front....etc)
should I take GoPro 12 or wait for gopro 13
I would take the Hero 12. It’ll be another year before the Hero 13 comes.
I vote for Hero 12
iphone 15 pro video @ 60fps looks pretty muddy.
Your skin looks beautiful on the iPhone
I wish i had a wife with knowledge like this. I would talk to her whole day.
gopro better???
In the forest, you can see the stones on the path better on the gopro...the iphone is completely washed out, you can't see any details of the path. Thx for the review.
Gopro best.
On a large display the GoPro look superior
You cannot use a mobile as an action cam,i tried in fishing and its very heavy!! Iphone has great video resolution ass i can see
True, the size, shape, and weight of both cameras is also a factor.
Now do iPhone with log ❤
It’s in the video - check the timestamps.
@@Gemini_Connect yay!
The best camera is the one you have on you all the time
Summary is this: GoPro is for MOTION
Pretty much, yeah.
after watching this on normal sized 4k monitor instead of phone... the gopro frickin sucks... like, the 4k on gopro does not come even close to iphone or any other phone.
Please do not take your phone in water. It isn't that water resistant. If you must... You must have AppleCare+.
Be careful, iPhone its not water-proof. My 14 pro max died because of taking footage underwater.
So far the action camera is better but future eventually iPhone will kill them.
Well, I am going to buy the phone anyway. No need for the gopro.
GoPro for the win! The video quality of the iPhone is comparable to DJI Action 4..lol
Gopro is better... any camera is better than Iphone 😂😂😂
Nice video, but just like all the other youtubers out there, you fail to mention that GoPro camera photos are only 12 Megapixels versus Iphone 15's 48 Megapixels. That's an ocean of difference.
Fair point. I rarely use photo mode on the GoPro.