It's because Pixels shoot with iso priority. In good light, Pixel photos have iso 0 - 50 with longer shutter speeds and machine learning to clean up blurs when merging, and they actually use user hand shake for pixel shift color data. iPhone always has at least 150 - 250 iso in high light with shorter shutter speeds. Different photo philosophies. But I do prefer iso priority.
@@robertwilsoniii2048 That's wrong. In perfect light conditions the exposure time is only important regarding blown out highlights. It doesn't matter whether the phone chooses 1/500s or 1/2000s regarding motion blur. I also haven't seen any evidence that Google uses machine learning in order to remove blur. Google's HDR+ is not based on machine learning, it's a common misunderstanding. HDR+ exists since 2013! Only certain aspects like the white balance, digital zoom or brighter faces depend on machine learning after Google updated HDR+ some years ago. Also, Google's "super resolution zoom" was a marketing stunt, this can be proven in a comparison with properly exposed single frame dng file at base Iso equivalent exposures. No, the reality is that the Pixel isn't that great. The iPhone is just that bad and uses too aggressive noise reduction. Again, this can be shown with single frame dng files.
Thanks for the feedback. The goal is to show the photo taking experience, so people can see things like shutter speed, processing time, etc. since those are important factors for some when making a decision.
For costing less than the iPhone 13, the Pixel 5a sure did a better job with its cameras. I certainly wouldn't pay more for less in a camera. Great video.
It comes down to OS preference and duration of OTA support. Google has extended the length of time their phones will receive updates (ad has Samsung), but it still doesn't match Apple's 5+ years.
It's amazing how the Pixel has less artifacts and better details in the stills. How Google keeps on improving the software for a phone costing much less is shockingly impressive.
Google doesn't really improve the software! They rather make it worse! I have a Pixel 3a and the camera is worse than the fantastic Google Nexus 5x camera due to worse white balance and artificial digital zoom. They removed the white balance presets of the 3a after an update and the Pixel 5 doesn't have HDR+ enhanced anymore.
I liked that you show how the photography is done, keep it up. As for the comparison to the Pixel there is a better white balance and more natural colors, I did not like the camera of the iPhone everything looks yellow and green.
You have the best camera comparison videos on youtube, period. Been looking for this kind of format for some time and happy to come across this channel. Ordered a pixel 5a today🤘
Attention to detail is amazing. Brilliant comparison video. Regarding the phones, despite the fact iPhone 13 being the much better phone overall, its camera is still not good as the 5a's in terms of still photography at daytime. Apple's unbalanced approach towards HDR/post processing needs to change. Photos taken from the iPhone 13 look artificial, oversaturated and overexposed, while Pixel 5a's balanced approached is more true to life, although with slight bit of added contrast. Google's post processing is simply better and it has remained the same for many years now.
Pixel photo processing is way ahead of its time. No one comes close. Other camera features for me are only a plus but pixel dust them all. Excited for P6 series
For videography I'll only prefer iphones...But for clicking pictures I'll anyday pick a google pixel...It's still underrated but is a GOAT. Even I've download gcam on the non pixel devices because after gcam, pictures comeout really beautiful like they've shot on pixel phones.
I have the pixel 5a. The back camera is amazing.. I finally see what they said about Google's processing. Top notch. Stabilization is top notch on video. The front camera really really sucks tho
GREAT VIDEO Bro Grant. Especially in light of the fact that the Pixel 5a just won the BEST CAMERA award from the MKBHD 2021 camera test. Thank you for your informative video. I will be picking up the Pixel....
WADDUP GRANT! The stills goes to the pixel 5 a... The iPhone's bokeh looks like a joke next to the pixzel. The video goes to the iPhone. iphones have always been good with video. Great vid bro!
Its crazy that even though i bought a really expensive 13 pro and the pictures are overall probably better i will always prefer the way Pixel photos come out, and will always belive they look better. Its just such a shame google decided to make the pixel 6 pro an 6.7 inch behemoth which completely defeats the purpose of an „mobile“ phone for me.
Grant, thanks for all your hard work on comparing these two phones. For the price I'm surprised at how well the Pixel 5a did - even better in some instances. One request is it would make it so nice if the video indicated which phone's audio you were featuring in the video comparison portions in any given shot - an arrow, a border, bold text or something on the side being featured in any given moment would be useful. There were times I could tell which was being played but other times it was hard to make the differentiation.
Google pixel took the lead in photography since the first Google phone ever and it will continue to do so ... I been using Google pixel since the pixel 2XL and now am on 4XL but it's just getting better with everything .. even with the price compare to iphone still prefer android and Google devices lot more .. thanks for this
El nuevo formato de vídeo, con esas tomas en la app de cámara y luego la foto (después de su procesado) es realmente bueno Grant! Excelente trabajo como siempre!
See, sometimes, i rated your vids alot, like no biased reviews, just nothing , just straight BAm!! And its so trustworthy review! Still dont get how pixel 5a with outdated sensor still beats this!
You do very good comparisons, and again, I have to say I think the Pixel is better in 99% of the photos. Even the video is good on the Pixel and I can’t wait to buy the Pixel 6 Pro! Thanks for taking the time to do all these videos… 👍🏻🇬🇧
Great video. Glad that I ordered a Pixel 5a thank to a colleague being in the US (why don't they sell them in Europe?). Lots of issues with the 6 it seems.
This was a perfect video, thank you so much. So many shots and all of them prove that you understand what the critical aspects of photography are and each test highlights the exact differences in those cameras. Nothing short of perfect, thank you so much! (watching this filled me with so much joy)
Thanks for the video. Right now I'm looking for a new phone, and I stopped at samsung s10+ (ref/used) - it's flagship (old but not useless) with good cameras and 3,5mm jack. And because of your video I really think that 5a is an option for me.
Thanks, glad you found it helpful. The S10+ is still a great phone for sure. I'd say if you're choosing between them for cameras, then be sure to get the one you prefer for image processing since they take different approaches. Samsung, of course, goes for a more vibrant look and Pixel tends to lean towards more contrast and dynamic images.
I can't freaking believe that the iPhone STILL can't take night mode portraits. Deal-breaker to me, unfortunately :/ Awesome video! I'm always excited for your camera comparisons 👏
@@VinceDae if you take a look at the low light portraits shown in this video you can see that while the non-portrait mode pictures are bright and detailed, the portrait mode ones are MUCH WORSE on the iPhone. At the same time the pixel retains similar high quality between its normal mode and portrait mode. It's important to remember both of these phones have automatic night mode, and the iPhone disables this when taking portrait mode shots.
Thanks for a detailed comparison review. Pixel 5 looked better than iPhone 13 in almost everything. if you want better night photo/video, Pixel is undisputed. iPhones too expensive for what they can do. waiting for pixel 6 pro, iPhone 13 pro max and galaxy s21 ultra camera quality review ...
That Pixels camera is amazing for the money …..again for video the iPhone wins out to me, I held off on purchasing the iPhone 13 …..I am looking forward to seeing what the Pixel 6 brings before I make my choice …thank you for the video very very interesting!
This just hits the nail in terms of image processing. 5A is a lot better than most androids out there thus far considering their unimaginative hardware. Apple for me, wins at night photos & video with their consistent hue. But overall, 5A triumphs photos. By the way, subbed for the straight to the point comparisons without any fillers! KUDOS.
He tenido que poner a pantalla dividida éste video junto con la comparativa del Galaxy S21 ya que mi presupuesto es de 769$ para la versión SnapDragon, 641$ para el Pixel 5a 5G y de 1204$ para el iPhone13 Y en definitiva el Pixel 5a 5G sale ganador tomando en cuenta sólo el apartado fotográfico. Si bien es cierto que los pixel's envejecen bien con el tiempo, sino miremos a los 2,3 y 4XL algo que posiblemente le juegue en contra al Pixel, sea su procesador. Pero al igual que apple, Google sabe cómo optimizar Android a los Google. pero sin duda para el que tenga los presupuestos para estos 3 teléfonos. estará más que concento con su compra. GRACIAS por esta comparativa, personalmente me ayudó a elegir lo mejor por mi dinero. GRAN TRABAJO, muy detallista y meticuloso. todo un PRO!
There's portrait mode, but.in regular photo mode the bokeh is natural based on how close you get to the subject and isn't something you can "disable" since it's just how camera lenses work. If get very close with the Pro, then macro mode automatically is enabled and you don't get much bokeh.
Good job. However, I do have a suggestion; when you pan, either from left to right or from up to down, try to do it SLOWLY, because that's what we usually see in Hollywood films. And that's very cinematic. But if rush it, it's disorienting.
Congratulations , for making videos always complete , excellent and without partiality for brand A or B , keep it up , it 's successful , super complete and exlarecedora analysis , I'm with the pixel proved to be very superior , hugs from Brazil .
Nice review, but...it would be helpful if you snapped pics of people with a variety of skin tones. If I want to "take pictures" I dig out my DSLR, I use my phone to get impromptu shots of my kids when we're out and about. You look good with the pixel, but my kids and I are quite pale. The most flattering pics I have of us are taken with their ipods. I sure would like a phone that would take similar photos. I want the 5a, but I don't want to struggle with editing every picture to try and give us some color, I may have to spend a bit more and get another Apple product. In any case, I suspect that most people are interested in how they and their friends/family might look, and we all come in a variety of colors.
I compared my Pixel 4 to my iphone 13 and Pixel destroys it in photos! Same thing is with speakers. I am totally disapointed about iphone 13 and I am going to return it back lol
There is the misunderstanding that Google's digital zoom is good. It's actually bad, but Apple's digital zoom is even worse (I have access to an iPhone 13 Mini). I have a Pixel 3a and Google's "super resolution zoom" is really just a marketing stunt. It only works in not perfect light conditions as it combines more frames when you zoom. This improves the signal to noise ratio. But at base iso equivalent exposures there isn't any advantage over a properly exposed (exposed to the right) and bicubically upscaled single frame dng file. It can be even worse because it guesses detail that doesn't exist due to machine learning. Though note that Apple's zoom is worse due to more aggressive noise reduction and because Apple guesses even more details (deep fusion, etc) that don't actually exist, I tested this with an iPhone 13 Mini.
Hello budy, how are you? I would like to know if this Google Pixel 5a 5G smartphone is really worth the investment in 2024? I have a 2016 Iphone SE (first generation) that is still working and working. But I want to go to something even better, an open and high-quality system. Give me sincere and honest feedback, please? It will be a pleasure! I'm Brazilian, from Brazil, and I love photography, making videos, multimedia, listening to music. The impression given to me is that Google's Pixel 5a model is far superior even to its competitors, is this true, a reality or not? Get your quick opinion so I can make the purchase. Or should I buy another smartphone from the Pixel line, even better? Thanks.
Just discovered your videos. Good comparisons. I have a 13 now and it is really solid compared to the 11 I came from. I also owned a Pixel 5 which I believe shared the same camera tech as the 5a. Let me tell you...Pixel video is baaaaad. It may be passable but comparing it to iPhone in daily life...it isn't a comparison. We have a toddler and take a lot of indoor videos so the lighting isn't always perfect. The iPhone does a solid job at being pretty accurate with colors and noise. I couldn't even use any of my indoor videos with the Pixel. Anything dark in color like clothes or furniture always had a ton of noise and basically just looked like a grainy surface. We have a lot of black furniture. On the Pixel videos it always showed up as more of a grainy grey instead of black. Outdoors in perfect light it was good, unless it was above 80° outside then the damn thing shut off. I'm sure the 6 will be much more reliable though. These last few Pixels have just been afterthoughts.
Overall I prefer the iphone. There are some areas it kills the pixel (overall video quality) but on stills the Pixel comes closer and in a few areas does better. That being said considering the cost difference, the Pixel holds its own. The iphone is certainly the better overall much better phone and even camera system in my mind but again the price difference can't be ignored.
