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Allyson Kazmucha
Anyone who has ever owned a current generation iPhone alongside a current generation iPad is probably already aware of the fact that the iPad's camera has never been given the same treatment. However, the iPad Air 2 may be Apple's attempt at changing that. With an all new 8 megapixel camera on a 1.12µm sensor, it definitely bests the original iPad Air in almost every area of photography. But what about the iPhone 6? Can the iPad actually stand on its own two feet where photography is concerned this time around? Let's find out!
iPad Air 2 vs iPhone 6: Specifications
iPad Air 2 iPhone 6
Shutter Speed 1/1,894 1/3,049
ISO 25 32
Aperture 2.4 2.2
Focal Length 3.3mm 4.15mm
iPad Air 2 vs iPhone 6: The bottom line
Going into this camera comparison, I pretty much had my mind made up that the iPhone 6 would out perform the iPad Air 2 in almost every area. As it turns out, I was wrong. iPad photographers can finally rejoice as you truly do have something great in your hands. Not only can it keep pace with the iPhone 6 in almost every area, some folks may prefer the images it produces if you favor cooler tones. That being said, those that prefer warmer tones will most likely find the iPhone 6 images to be more to their liking.
These small disparities aside, the only area where the iPhone 6 handled noticeably better was in low light situations and when achieving a shallow depth of field. Both of these are due to the larger ƒ/2.2 aperture. The iPhone 6 also has a 1/3" sensor which I'm pretty sure is larger than whatever Apple has used in the iPad Air 2. I can't find any official information on that but considering I can fit more in the frame when taking a photo with my iPhone 6 than I can with the iPad Air 2, logic would dictate the iPhone 6's sensor is slightly larger or the lens system is slightly different, or a combination of both.
Aside from that, both devices take stellar images that you'll be happy with for a long time to come.
See also:
- iPad Air 2 vs iPad Air camera comparison
- iPhone 6 Plus vs iPhone 6 camera comparison
- iPhone 6 vs Galaxy S5 vs HTC One M8 camera comparison
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