What can you do with an iPhone's camera

That you can't do with a DSLR?

Well simply put that depends on what accessories you have. But for the sake of argument lets assume we are comparing a standard iPhone 4 with a basic DSLR kit consisting of two lenses.

What can you do with an iPhone.

Edit your images on the spot.
Share images with friends and family.
Geotag images.

What can you do with a basic DSLR.

Shoot in RAW (which takes more time to process)
Transfer to any computer with a cable.
Very basic editing.
Control depth of field.
Control Shutter.
Choose white balance

I'm sure the list goes on for both and with more and more accessories becoming available for the iPhone every month you can now even equip it with an SLR lens if you wish to do so.

The iPhone however has one distinct advantage. It goes back to the root of photography and it is available to most people just by upgrading their cellphone. No extra bulk or insurance costs.

Back to the root of what you may ask. Back to where people shot with cheap camera's on their holiday and got back with great photos and no need to photoshop them. With apps like instagram you can even get a little artistic or just recreate some of those old film camera looks.

Yes the iPhone should not be your first choice to take on safari or to photograph your kids soccer game. The entry level DSLR will also not be so great but it will probably be better as it most likely has a zoom lens.

If you got a DSLR with kit lenses maybe you should be wondering why you didn't buy a high end point and shoot…

Here is some images I would not have taken if I did not have an iPhone!

All Photos taken with the standard iPhone camera app - Processed with Snapseed