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We pitted an iPhone camera against a point-and-shoot and a fancy DSLR to see if there's really any difference

Harrison Jacobs,Christian Storm   

We pitted an iPhone camera against a point-and-shoot and a fancy DSLR to see if there's really any difference

Iphone vs DSLR graphic

REUTERS/Adam Hunger, REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon, Apple

Smartphone cameras have gotten so good that many people don't see the need for traditional cameras - and the truth is that for many people there is no need. But devoted cameras have to have some advantages, right?

We matched an iPhone 6 camera against the DSLR Canon 5D Mark II ($3,000 for the body alone) and the point-and-shoot Canon PowerShot SD1400-IS ($169).

We tested the cameras in various situations including bright sunny day, moving objects, close up, etc. Don't expect techie jargon or focus charts here. We're just considering what looks best.

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