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Sam Byford

Sam Byford

Former Senior Editor

Former Senior Editor

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    How does the iPhone hold up against a serious camera?

    It’s true that the iPhone 5S takes better pictures than just about any other smartphone, but how does it compare against a “real” camera? We put it up against the Fujifilm’s X-T1 to find out.

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