iPhone 4S Photos Begin Appearing on Flickr, Comparisons with iPhone 4

MacRumors · Oct 14, 2011, 03:52 PM

Photos taken by new iPhone 4S owners have begun appearing on Flickr. Apple has touted Flickr's Camera Finder in the past to show how popular the iPhone 4 is as a camera. Photos of eggs, a remote control and a parking garage have been posted and all look very impressive.

iPhone 4S on left, iPhone 4 on right

iLounge have also posted a number of comparison shots between the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S cameras, including this pair of shots of peacock feathers. Left is the iPhone 4S, right is the iPhone 4.

Image courtesy iLounge

Article Link: iPhone 4S Photos Begin Appearing on Flickr, Comparisons with iPhone 4

dwarnecke11 · Oct 14, 2011, 03:55 PM

Wow, what a difference the tonality makes.

bacaramac · Oct 14, 2011, 03:56 PM

I like the way colors look on the 4s. More natural it seems.

applefan289 · Oct 14, 2011, 03:57 PM

The 4S gives a richer and more natural vibe.

But in all honesty, if you look at the picture in its original resolution, it's sort of underwhelming. I was expecting pictures like the ones on Apple's site.

srxtr · Oct 14, 2011, 04:00 PM

New threads like this make me regret my decision to stick with my iPhone 4...

I thought 4 and 4S were supposed to be the same!

Edit: Must... resist.... urge....

Bonch · Oct 14, 2011, 04:04 PM

fake

nwcs · Oct 14, 2011, 04:04 PM

Actually, without being there it's hard to know which white balance setting is correct for the lighting conditions. Although auto white balance is always hit or miss except for general outdoor unshaded lighting.

knewsom · Oct 14, 2011, 04:06 PM

iPhone 4S has better dynamic range too. It's not just tonality. I'm HIGHLY impressed by mine.

BrianMojo · Oct 14, 2011, 04:08 PM

What we need are some flash photography comparisons.

radge · Oct 14, 2011, 04:09 PM

my wife's 4S just showed up, I will sync her to the same photostream as my iphone 4 and ipad, so i will have those HQ photos anyway.

L-U-R-C-H · Oct 14, 2011, 04:12 PM

Let's see some low light photos!

Norkusa · Oct 14, 2011, 04:14 PM

Looks like the white balance is off on the 4S.

Kilamite · Oct 14, 2011, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radge

my wife's 4S just showed up, I will sync her to the same photostream as my iphone 4 and ipad, so i will have those HQ photos anyway.

Great way to see if she's taking pictures for someone she shouldn't be!

Undecided · Oct 14, 2011, 04:16 PM

How can you tell which has better color without knowing what it actually looks like? I mean, is the wall supposed to be richly tan, as in the 4S pic, or lightly tan, as in the 4 pic?

Tones2 · Oct 14, 2011, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Undecided

How can you tell which has better color without knowing what it actually looks like? I mean, is the wall supposed to be richly tan, as in the 4S pic, or lightly tan, as in the 4 pic?

I so agree with this.

Tony

steadysignal · Oct 14, 2011, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwarnecke11

Wow, what a difference the tonality makes.

everything looks richer...

Piggie · Oct 14, 2011, 04:28 PM

Sweet Jesus, those are horrid photo's are they not?

Did someone load them into Photoshop and run a heavy noise filter over them?

justski · Oct 14, 2011, 04:29 PM

i want to see a comparison shot of someone's face with the focus right on the eyes. the feather shots are hard to tell what was supposed to be in focus.

Caliber26 · Oct 14, 2011, 04:30 PM

I can honestly say that the yellowish tint that was present in my iPhone 4 is not in my 4S. I avoided taking pictures indoors because they always looked a little too yellow and with the new one I've made it a point to photograph several rooms, inside my home, and the difference is very obvious. Anyone who had one of those 'bad' (for lack of better words) phones and now upgraded will agree with me.

Dangerzone · Oct 14, 2011, 04:31 PM

I opened both photos in preview to see the info:
First box: iPhone4. Second box: iPhone 4S

theNoble1 · Oct 14, 2011, 04:33 PM

trying so far for 3.5 hours to activate. Just on hold for 45 minutes to learn it will be another 2 hours. What a mistake reupping my contract.

Enzobot24 · Oct 14, 2011, 04:47 PM

Funny how everyone has managed to avoid mentioning the real improvement: less digital noise.

The warmer look of the 4S picture is not "better" -- that's just a difference in white balance.

*LTD* · Oct 14, 2011, 04:55 PM

Camera+ (http://campl.us/) and iPhone 4S. A very tempting combination (not to mention everything else.)

I normally upgrade my phone every two years. I might just make an exception this time . . .

jayducharme · Oct 14, 2011, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steadysignal

everything looks richer...

That's because images now have a "gold" tone.

I actually prefer the cooler balance of the iPhone 4. The higher res is nice, though.

jowie · Oct 14, 2011, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by srxtr

I thought 4 and 4S were supposed to be the same!

Ummm... Really?

Oct 14, 2011, 03:52 PM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	iPhone 4S Photos Begin Appearing on Flickr, Comparisons with iPhone 4 Photos taken by new iPhone 4S owners have begun appearing on Flickr. Apple has touted Flickr's Camera Finder in the past to show how popular the iPhone 4 is as a camera. Photos of eggs, a remote control and a parking garage have been posted and all look very impressive. iPhone 4S on left, iPhone 4 on right iLounge have also posted a number of comparison shots between the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S cameras, including this pair of shots of peacock feathers. Left is the iPhone 4S, right is the iPhone 4. Image courtesy iLounge Article Link: iPhone 4S Photos Begin Appearing on Flickr, Comparisons with iPhone 4
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Oct 14, 2011, 04:14 PM	#12
Norkusa macrumors member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Grand Rapids, MI	Looks like the white balance is off on the 4S.
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Oct 14, 2011, 04:16 PM	#14
Undecided macrumors 6502a Join Date: Mar 2005	How can you tell which has better color without knowing what it actually looks like? I mean, is the wall supposed to be richly tan, as in the 4S pic, or lightly tan, as in the 4 pic?
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Caliber26 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Orlando, FL	I can honestly say that the yellowish tint that was present in my iPhone 4 is not in my 4S. I avoided taking pictures indoors because they always looked a little too yellow and with the new one I've made it a point to photograph several rooms, inside my home, and the difference is very obvious. Anyone who had one of those 'bad' (for lack of better words) phones and now upgraded will agree with me. __________________ My happiness is measured by the battery percentage displayed on my iPhone.
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Dangerzone macrumors member Join Date: Jan 2011	I opened both photos in preview to see the info: First box: iPhone4. Second box: iPhone 4S Attached Thumbnails
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Oct 14, 2011, 04:33 PM	#21
theNoble1 macrumors newbie Join Date: Oct 2011	Must not be AT&T customers trying so far for 3.5 hours to activate. Just on hold for 45 minutes to learn it will be another 2 hours. What a mistake reupping my contract.
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Oct 14, 2011, 04:47 PM	#22
Enzobot24 macrumors member Join Date: Apr 2008	Funny how everyone has managed to avoid mentioning the real improvement: less digital noise. The warmer look of the 4S picture is not "better" -- that's just a difference in white balance.
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