iPhone 11 Pro versus 100-megapixel medium-format camera

This article was translated from Dutch with the help of AI. Read the original.

When commercial photographer Josh Rossi first came up with the idea of comparing the iPhone 11 Pro with his new Fuji GFX 100, he had second thoughts. But in the end he decided to do it, because even if the GFX 100 was the obvious winner, he still wanted to see how the RAW files would hold up.

These kinds of comparisons often seem to get readers' blood boiling, but that is not the reason for sharing them. Nobody is suggesting that the iPhone 11 Pro is a replacement for medium format, or that it could even replace full-frame, APS-C or Micro Four Thirds.

These kinds of comparisons, although ridiculous at first glance, do provide a level of contrast that lets you see how far Apple has managed to improve its camera system and software.

And while the trained eye can almost always pick out which is which, even without zooming in, after a little editing in Photoshop, with no sharpening, Rossi's wife actually thought that one of the iPhone photos was the only one shot with the 13,000-dollar camera 'because this photo looked' sharper and brighter'.

Here are the two "blind" comparison photos, one normal and one in portrait mode, from the video, so you can take a closer look:

Finally, after seeing the results of his shootout, Rossi decided to really push the iPhone's RAW files and try to recreate the Mulan live-action film poster in the studio.

I had wanted to do this test for years, but Apple's technology wasn't quite there yet. Once again, I was surprised by the results that were produced, says Rossi. I think the image quality of the iPhone is good enough to print on a billboard, post on social media and even use for major campaigns.

That is high praise from a successful commercial photographer and Photoshop expert!

Watch the comparison at the top to see how Rossi shot and edited these photos himself, and see him create the Mulan poster in Photoshop using the RAW file from the iPhone 11 Pro.

And if you like this, be sure to check out the rest of Rossi's work on his website and Instagram. His photo series with sick and bullied children in particular may help you forgive him for making this comparison.

Source: PetaPixel

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