We compared the cameras of the iPhone 13 Pro with those of the iPhone 12 Pro to see if there is such a difference in the photos obtained.
One of the main reasons to buy a current smartphone is its camera system, and in this the iPhone generally positions itself as one of the best options on the market, especially the Pro models. iPhone 13 Pro generation has improved its camera system compared to the iPhone 12 Pro, in particular thanks to the incorporation of larger and brighter sensors.
This is the theory but, Are these improvements noticeable in the cameras of the new iPhone 13 Pro? We’ll find out from our comparison between the cameras of the iPhone 13 Pro and those of the iPhone 12. In our review of the iPhone 13 Pro Max, we already told you how good its cameras are. , but how much they improved exactly, we’ll tell you the rest.
The cameras of the iPhone 13 Pro Max
IPhone 13 Pro vs. iPhone 12 Pro Camera Comparison
The first thing we need to do before entering the material is know the two camera systems. These are the characteristics of the cameras of each of the models.
IPhone 13 Pro cameras
- Wide angle camera: 12-megapixel sensor, seven-element optics and f / 1.5 aperture.
- Ultra wide angle camera: 12 megapixel sensor, a six element lens, f / 1.8 aperture and 120º field of view.
- Telephoto camera: 12-megapixel sensor, six-element lens, f / 2.8 aperture and 77mm focal length for 3x zoom.
- LiDAR sensor: Intended to detect depth and facilitate focusing.
IPhone 12 Pro cameras
- Wide angle camera: 12 megapixel sensor, seven element lens and ƒ / 1.6 aperture.
- Ultra wide angle camera: 12 megapixel sensor with ƒ / 2.4 aperture.
- Telephoto camera: 12 megapixel sensor with ƒ / 2 aperture and 52 mm focal length for 2x zoom.
- LiDAR sensor.
Now that we know the sensors, let’s move on directly compare the scenes taken with the two devices. We will start with photos taken in good lighting conditions and then move on to new situations.
Photos in good lighting conditions: iPhone 13 Pro vs iPhone 12 Pro
As has happened in recent years, on the photos taken in good lighting conditions the differences are very small, although there are details that we can appreciate.
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If in good lighting conditions the differences are already few, with the wide-angle sensor, these are reduced to a minimum. The main difference that we can see is a greater contrast in the photography of the iPhone 13 Pro, although it is not at all exaggerated.
In addition, the Apple’s new iPhone 13 Pro seems to control lights better, especially when they appear in the foreground, like a photo in which the sun is rising, for example. We also have slightly more saturated colors on the iPhone 13 Pro.
In the following gallery, you have 6 sample images taken with both devices, the first is done with the iPhone 13 Pro and the second with the iPhone 12 Pro.
Ultra wide angle
With the ultra wide angle we find a similar feeling, under good lighting conditions, it is difficult to find differences between the two devices. Note also a little more contrast on the iPhone 13 Pro, but the overall differences are minimal and we noticed a similar distortion on the sides. Here again, the first photo of the comparison corresponds to the iPhone 13 Pro.
The big difference this year is in the macro mode of the iPhone 13 Pro, which uses an ultra-wide angle sensor and allows us to get close to only 2 cm of the object. Here, the iPhone 13 Pro allows us to take other types of photographs that the iPhone 12 Pro cannot directly.
Telephoto
Moving on to telephoto, in the iPhone 13 Pro we have a marked improvement as the focal length increases, reaching a zoom of three times. This in turn allows us to achieve the unwanted 15x digital zoom, whereas so far we have stayed at 10x.
As for the results themselves, we continue to maintain the trend of the rest of the sensors. The differences in good lighting conditions are barely noticeable, what we will notice is that we can get close to them without losing quality.
Front camera
The front camera, apparently, hasn’t improved in terms of specs in the new iPhone 13 Pro, however. yes we can appreciate the improvements, probably due to the processing of the A15 Bionic chip. The front camera of the iPhone 13 Pro is brighter and shows more detail, especially when it comes to treating the skin.
Photos in poor light conditions: iPhone 13 Pro vs iPhone 12 Pro
One of the big improvements in iPhone cameras in recent years is when the power is turned off. This year we have more light sensors, which makes iPhone 13 Pro night photography improves compared to the iPhone 12 Pro.
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In night photography we can see two main improvements, on the one hand white balance tends to be cooler than the iPhone 12 Pro, which in turn had already improved considerably compared to the iPhone Pro 11. And on the other we have better light control, are better contained and produce less reflections. The first frame of each round is taken with the iPhone 13 Pro.
Ultra wide angle
In the ultra wide angle sensor, we notice a great improvement in the photos when the light is scarce and the greater brightness of the iPhone 13 Pro sensor is noticeable. In the photo taken by the new Apple device, we appreciate the much greater sharpness and more detail, it is a much brighter photo which greatly improves the one taken by the iPhone 12 Pro.
Telephoto
As for the telephoto lens in nighttime situations, what we’ve seen in previous sensors is somewhat consistent. Have better white balance control and sharper image. And if we add to that that we can get closer to what we want to photograph, the result improves considerably, even when using the digital zoom to the maximum.
Front camera
Finally, we ended up analyzing the front camera in low light conditions, and again we have a lot of improvements in the resulting image. The iPhone 13 Pro doesn’t just get image much sharper and rich in detail, it also controls lights and reflections much better, leaving us with a much more usable image, even if not the best conditions.
In summary…
As you can see, the general behavior of the cameras of the iPhone 13 Pro is similar to that of the iPhone 12 Pro, especially when the lighting conditions are good. Of at night we noticed some improvement thanks to bigger and brighter sensors, but where the new generation of iPhone stands out is in the new features.
The macro mode is something we didn’t have until now, and while it’s not a common type of photography, it’s nice to have it as an option. Likewise, having a 3x telephoto lens It is also interesting to get closer to the protagonist of our photo. Of course, there are alternatives on the market that offer even more zoom, which Apple should continue to improve in future releases.
In addition, we have the photographic styles. It’s true that this is something we could do, more or less, in the iPhone 12 Pro manually, but in the iPhone 13 Pro it’s really simple and they can give the photo a very personal touch. without having to do anything. Of course, all the photos in this comparison are taken in general mode.
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