The phone comes with a 3-Megapixel sensor, which is more than adequate to take clear, crisp videos and photographs. Do not be turned down by the price tag of the product (which is $149) – you get to use one of the latest and technologically advanced products. Allow me to state the technical aspects of the iPhone. The camera included with the gadget boasts of a fixed f/28 aperture. The focal length is 3.85mm. You will be able to take the portraits by using the LCD display as the viewfinder (the location of the lens is at the hinder portion). During the elaborate tests conducted by authorized sources, the phone could reproduce the environment vividly. The color accuracy is of decent nature.
Unlike the products, which you might come across in this segment, the iPhone does not feature optical zoom. You are stuck with the default zoom and it limits the functionality of the device. The absence of color modes is another gripe that is worth mentioning. Thankfully, even in the presence of such detrimental factors, the phone can act as a good digital camera.
Since there is no control over the ISO levels, the pictures taken in low lighting environments might be a bit noisier. On the brighter side, the quality of the image produced is much better in comparison to the earlier iPhone models released by Apple. The distortion levels and chromatic aberration are low, likewise. However, we were disappointed with the low sharpness levels of the product. The manufacturer also will not allow you to resize the image. The stark absence of a proper image stabilization system is equally important and noteworthy!
If you are interested in learning more about the video recording capabilities, you might find the following section highly interesting. The device is programmed to record videos in 640 x 480 at 30 frames per second. The video sharpness and the color are worthy of positive comments. The lack of adequate controls can prove to be frustrating at times. You get to utilize the LCD display to fine-tune the gadget to take impressive photographs or videos. However, it is not going to replace the trusted digital camcorder of yours!
Okay, now we get to the pivotal part – can you use your iPhone as a digital camera? The verdict is self-explanatory. If you happen to be one among those who uses their phone to capture occasional images or videos, then you might like the performance of the iPhone. However, if you are thinking about replacing that digital camera or camcorder of yours with an iPhone, you are entirely mistaken.