iPhone 4S’s redesigned camera system put to the test, beats $3,000 Canon

With the iPhone 4S’s 8-megapixel camera one of the device’s flagship features, it’s no surprise how quick camera geeks have been to put the redesigned camera system to the test. Today we bring you three camera tests for the new device– one a comparison to Canon’s $3,000 5D Mark II, another is an image stabilization test, and the third a comparison to the iPhone 4, Galaxy S II, Amaze 4G, and Nokia N8.

The first video comes from Robino Films who posted this side-by-side comparison of video shot by the Canon 5D Mark II and iPhone 4S. The 5D is widely considered to be the cream of the DSLR crop, retailing at 2300 for the body but many protoypes of the camera can run over 3 grand.

“Exposure, shutter speed, frame rate and picture style were matched as close as possible between the two cameras. (I used the Zacuto Z-finder to help me adjust exposure for both iPhone and 5D)”

The most obvious differential between the professional grade camera and the iPhone models is the depth of field and the ability to color correct in the camera itself (opposed to using a program in FCS or Adobe Premiere).

iPhone 4S / Canon 5d MKII Side by Side Comparison from Robino Films on Vimeo.

This second video shows video of the iPhone 4S compared to the iPhone 4 in order to show of the 4S’s increased stabilization (via 9to5Mac):

The third video comes from Engadget who put the iPhone 4S camera up against various leading smartphones including Apple’s own iPhone 4, the Samsung Galaxy S II, Nokia’s N8, and the Amaze 4G.

It’s incredible to see the advancements these phones have made with their ability to deliver cinematic value, in the proper hands and light conditions. The phones aren’t obviously intended for professional use, but that still doesn’t discount their value to the avid video maker. Are we on the brink however of a phone that accomplishes some serious needs for even the most fickle D.P.?

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