A significant camera flagship rivalry is on the way. The Vivo X300 Pro has launched in China and will debut soon in India, hoping to challenge the iPhone 17 Pro directly. As both phones are aimed towards photography, they take very different camera approaches. This comparison will breakdown their important specs.
Both phones feature a triple-camera system. The main camera for the Vivo X300 Pro is partnered with Zeiss optics. It is packed with a huge Samsung HPB sensor that generates 200-megapixels worth of detail. The sensor is designed to provide extreme detail and zoom. The iPhone 17 Pro uses a primary sensor that produces 48-megapixels worth of detail. The iPhone 17 Pro has had the same sensor for a few generations, and Apple has made refinements to ensure this camera produces reliable natural-looking photos with even pleasing blur.
The iPhone 17 Pro has a brand new 4x telephoto lens that can use software to produce an 8x lossless zoom, thanks to Apple’s computational photography. The Vivo X300 Pro has a great zoomed-in set-up, thanks to the massive resolution of the 200MP main sensor. The previous model, the X200 Pro did zooming in quite well, so hopefully the Vivo X300 Pro will maintain its previous set-up. Ultimately we’ll see who does better in real world tests.
The ultrawide camera for the iPhone 17 Pro is powered by a 48MP ultra-wide sensor. This sensor also has a nice macro ability to take photos of tiny subjects of fairly close distances. The Vivo X300 Pro’s ultrawide lens is equipped with a new 50MP JN1 sensor from Samsung – an improvement over the previous model. For taking selfies, Vivo is also using a 50MP JN1 sensor, which should provide stunning front-facing images in a high-resolution format.
The iPhone 17 pro brings a robust upgrade to its front camera with a new 18MP square sensor that allows you to shoot landscape videos in the camera’s portrait mode and avoid having to turn your device on its side. This new camera now offers the professional option of recording in ProRes Log, allowing creators to have more options during post-production editing; this enhances the value of the iPhone for vloggers and content creators.
The Vivo X300 Pro and the iPhone 17 Pro both offer advanced video features with the option to record 8k video and RAW video–with the Vivo ProX300 being the first phone to offer these professional video options. The iPhone 17 Pro advances this functionality by incorporating ProRes RAW recording – which captures an extensive amount of detail for color grading. However, ProRes RAW files can occupy large portions of space on your device.
The iPhone also retains the beloved cinematic video mode, which captures in 4K at 120 frames per second for the option of slow motion and fast playback. The Vivo X300 also captures in 4k at 120 frames per second. For most users, both devices will deliver exceptional quality for capture of video. Professionals will likely benefit from the iPhone’s ProRes RAW feature, which allows them to shoot high-resolution video.
Your decision hinges on your values. Opt for the Vivo X300 Pro because of the higher megapixel sensor. It yields quality images with high-megapixel sensor while also providing excellent hardware-based zoom and consistent results. Choose the iPhone 17 Pro if you want to make video and selfies. It records video using professional video formats and provides a versatile front camera. Both of these devices are premium cameras for enthusiasts.
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