Evolution of the iPhone camera in pictures

Every new iPhone has brought improvements in cameras, perhaps not in the magic megapixel numbers, as many compare cameras, but in the optics, which is where a good camera makes a difference.

While it is true that a good photo depends on the eye that seeks it, having a good lens that makes it come true is still essential, for this we are going to see how it has evolved the iPhone camera in different types of photos.

Macro

The first group of photos is a macro photo comparison of some strawberries, taken outdoors in the light of a cloudy day. The original iPhone and 3G can't even focus, so the result is a pixelated image. We already see great improvements in the amount of detail and sharpness in the photos of the iPhone 4 and 4S, and a greater level of detail with the 5 and 5S. The image taken with the iPhone 6 shows a incredible detail of the stem.

Against light

In a backlit scene, the improvements that the iPhone camera has had is really demonstrated. These situations dand high contrast lighting and reflections on the lens are quite a challenge for any lens.

Daylight

When shooting in normal daylight, one of the main differences is the white balance. We see a change from a warmer tone to a more lifelike tone with the iPhone 4S. The increase in detail is also evident when looking at the iPhone 5 series, however, there are no major differences between the 5S and 6.

Picture

Skin tones look brighter and more real with iPhone 6, but even if it has a higher level of detail, it is a bit pixelated and with spots. In this case, Apple has altered its hue mapping algorithm to improve exposure and contrast with the new A8 processor, but it looks like it might cause some issues with skin tones.

Sunset

There is a constant improvement in these images, but it is also denoted a flatter image with iPhone 6This may be because the algorithms seem to be geared towards future RAW quality shooting, which would be welcomed by photographers who control saturation and contrast in development.

Low lighting

With these conditions is when a camera can sink into misery and in this case the iPhone 6 reveals remarkable improvement with respect to its predecessors.