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iPhone 5 vs iPhone 4S Video Comparison

Friday September 21, 2012 4:07 PM PDT by Arnold Kim

A YouTube video posted by f1ipzid3 shows a side-by-side comparison between the iPhone 5 and iPhone 4S video taking abilities.

Comparing the video shots from the iPhone 5 vs. iPhone 4s
This video looks at indoor and outdoor light, front and rear camera, depth of field & also notice the difference in stabilization.

Both iPhones were handheld on top of one another to have equal comparison
All Video has not been altered other than cropping/sizing

Related Forum: iPhone

Top Rated Comments

BornAgainApple

175 months ago

Now I have a headache.

Score: 14 Votes (Like | Disagree)

voyagerd

175 months ago

The colors look better and it looks more stable

Score: 12 Votes (Like | Disagree)

Tapdawg

175 months ago

I think it's really clear in the water fountain section. Look at the amount of detail on the rock in the foreground on both images... its clear which is better.

Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)

Ronnoco

175 months ago

Colors look more vivid on the 5...especially noticeable in the green trees and bushes...even the pebbles/small rocks on the ground look more defined to my eyes...nice vid, thanks for posting! :D

Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)

nickXedge

175 months ago

Watching this video on an iPhone 4... I can't tell a difference. Lol

Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)

ethana

175 months ago

The rear camera looks the same to me. The front camera, on the other hand, is vastly improved with the iPhone 5.

Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)

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