Phone camera vs Proper camera

wijcc · 22 May 2021 at 15:48

I am in the process of wanting to change my phone and have the dilemma whether get a more premium phone like a Pixel 5 or Samsung S20 FE or get a more budget phone and get a proper camera like a Sony RX100, Panasonic DMC-G100, Panasonic DMC-TZ200 or alike. I usually only take pics when I am on trips/holidays.
Have cameras on phones moved on to match traditional cameras yet?
I currently have a Samsung S7 and Panasonic bridge camera DMC-FZ200. If I opt for a new camera and cheaper phone I want something a bit smaller.

wijcc · 22 May 2021 at 16:18

I want good quality pics for memories and possibly to print out and stick on wall if they are decent. I want something simply to use.
Thinking of getting a mid range phone like Samsung A52 5G and a decent camera or paying more for the likes of the Pixel 5 or S20 FE. Maybe I should wait a few months and see what the pixel 6 will be like??

wijcc · 23 May 2021 at 13:43

Thanks,
Is there a difference in picture quality, between the likes of Nikon D3500, Sony RX100 III, Panasonic DMC-G100 and Panasonic DMC-TZ20?. I don't want to spend more than £500 and want to get the camera which will give me the best overall picture quality.

wijcc · 23 May 2021 at 14:29

I am wondering what the different sensor types are like, 1 inch, Four Thirds and APS-C CMOS sensor - which produces better results/picture quality in like for like conditions.
I am only used to using my S7 phone and Panasonic FZ200 camera most of the time. I did borrow a friend's Nikon D5300 a few times, that gave so much better quality pics.

wijcc · 23 May 2021 at 14:43

What phone are you using there?

If I was to get a better phone as well I am thinking either Pixel 5 or S20 FE. I could wait till around august and see what the upcoming Pixel 6 and S21 FE will be like and their pricing too. There is far too much choice around, making it hard to choose/decide

wijcc · 23 May 2021 at 14:50

Thanks, I prefer your camera pics to the phone pics.

wijcc · 26 May 2021 at 18:25

What would you guys recommend for a good travel sized (not too big) camera.. Around £500 Max.
The ones I can think of are the Canon EOS M200, Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ100/200 and the Sony RX100 are there other I should look at?

wijcc · 28 Mar 2022 at 14:17

Nice, but phones will/do struggle with zoom. For example going on safari, where you need a long zoom standalone cameras like a Sony RX10 IV or DSLR with a long zoom lens will be better than a phone camera??