Can a phone camera replace a DSLR?

For social media, web content, and prints up to 16x20 inches — yes, absolutely. Modern phone cameras match or exceed entry-level DSLRs in image quality. Where phones still fall short: extreme zoom, very fast action with continuous tracking, and large-format prints. Professional sports and wildlife photographers still need dedicated cameras.

What is computational photography?

Computational photography uses software to enhance images beyond what the sensor captures alone. This includes HDR (combining multiple exposures), Night Mode (stacking long exposures), Portrait Mode (AI depth blur), and AI scene optimization. It is the reason phone cameras produce better photos than their small sensors should physically allow.

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