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In-depth analysis // Google Pixel 6 Pro vs Sony A7 IV Photo Comparison
Is the difference between a phone vs a mirrorless camera obvious in 2022? I this video I analyse and compare photos I took with my Google Pixel 6 Pro and Sony A7 IV while exploring the beautiful city of Vancouver.
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📖 CHAPTERS 📖
00:00 - Introduction
01:02 - Dynamic Range
05:17 - Colors
06:59 - Detail & Resolution
10:09 - Bokeh & Portrait Mode
13:27 - Night Photography
16:57 - Motion Mode
17:32 - Conclusion
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- 👉 PART 1
- 👉 Full-resolution photos!
- 👉 Google Pixel 4a vs 3500$ Pro Camera Comparison
- 🔗 BUY THE SONY A7 IV
- 🔗 BUY THE GOOGLE PIXEL 6 PRO
- Google Pixel 4a vs Google Pixel 6 Pro
- Google Pixel 6 Pro Review
- How & Why to print your photos
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- Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8 Lens
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What is this video about?
When I set out to photograph Vancouver with both the Google Pixel 6 Pro and Sony A7 IV, I wanted to see how obvious the differences really are in 2022. Is a mirrorless camera still worth carrying when modern phones are pushing computational photography so far? This video breaks down the answer by comparing them head-to-head across the categories that matter most.
Dynamic Range is where I start, because it's often where phones flex their processing muscle. The Pixel 6 Pro handles highlights and shadows in ways that would've seemed impossible a few years ago, but the Sony A7 IV brings a different kind of control — you're working with raw sensor data rather than algorithmic decisions.
Color rendering showed me something interesting: the Pixel tends toward a certain aesthetic that feels polished and immediate, while the Sony gives you more neutral tones to work with in post-production. Neither is objectively better; it depends on what you're after.
For detail and resolution, the numbers tell part of the story, but pixel-peeping the actual images told another. The Sony's larger sensor and higher megapixel count matter in prints, but the Pixel's smart cropping and processing kept up in ways I didn't expect.
Bokeh and portrait mode is where you really see the difference between computational and optical depth of field. The Sony's native blur is hard to beat, though I have to admit the Pixel's depth simulation is getting genuinely good.
I spent time on night photography too — arguably where phones have made the biggest leap. The results surprised me, and you'll see why in the footage.
If you want to dive deeper, I've made the full-resolution photos available so you can examine them yourself. There's also a Part 1 of this comparison linked in my channel.