iPhone 17 Pro Deep Blue 256GB vs Sony - Alpha ZV-E1 Full-frame Vlog Mirrorless Lens Camera (Body Only) - Black
Side-by-side comparison based on Reddit community data

#1 in Action Cameras
Apple
iPhone 17 Pro Deep Blue 256GB
$39.99
100/100Excellent
100% positive0% neutral0% negative
Pros
- +Footage quality comparable to dedicated cameras
- +Convenient
- +Helps output
- +Small form factor for unique shots
- +Good starting point for filmmakers
Cons
- -Limitations
- -Slight shake on static shots (requires tripod)
βLooks awesome! I was also at the GP, but your footage looks like it could have been taken with a dedicated cameraβwhich I did do, and it doesn't look as good as this. ... A phone and its convenience iβ

#3 in Action Cameras
Sony
Sony - Alpha ZV-E1 Full-frame Vlog Mirrorless Lens Camera (Body Only) - Black
$59.49
100/100Excellent
100% positive0% neutral0% negative
Pros
- +High quality (implied by comparison)
- +Same low light sensor as the a7siii/fx3
- +Native 12800 is insanity
- +Lowlight looks like daylight
- +Very slim low profile rig
βZVE1 native 12800 is insanity, put a 1.4 on it and lowlight looks like daylight, also very slim low profile rig.β