The iPhone 15 series comes with significant camera upgrades, including the following key features:
Regular iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus:
- Main Camera: 48MP sensor, with the ability to capture Super high-resolution photos by default (24MP images).
- 2X Sensor Crop: Provides a 2X zoom with image quality similar to a dedicated telephoto camera.
- Continuous Zoom: Allows for smooth zooming between 1x and 2x ranges when shooting video.
iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max:
- Main Camera: 48MP sensor, capable of shooting at 48MP in ProRAW format and HEIF (High-Efficiency Image Files).
- Nanoscale Coating: Aims to reduce lens flare and improve image quality.
- Focal Length: Slightly shorter at 24mm compared to the previous generation’s 26mm on the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max.
- Multiple Sensor Crop Options: Supports 1X, 1.2X, and 1.5X sensor crop, allowing users to switch between three different “main” camera focal lengths.
- Telephoto Camera (iPhone 15 Pro Max only): Features a 5X optical zoom with a periscope lens and a tetra-prism design to achieve this level of zoom.
- 3D Sensor Shift Module: Enables advanced stabilization with sensor movement in all three directions (up/down, left/right, forward/backward).
Ultra-Wide Camera (iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max):
- 12MP Ultra-Wide Camera: Improved with nanoscale antireflective coating, better Night Mode, and enhanced HDR.
Enhanced Camera Software Features:
- Smart HDR: Improved to capture images with brighter highlights, darker shadows, and richer midtones while preserving detail.
- Portrait Mode: Enhanced with richer colors and better low-light performance. Automatically detects subjects for portrait mode, and post-capture focus and subject switching capabilities.
- Night Mode: Improved to produce more detailed shots with vibrant colors.
- Selfie Camera: Benefits from the enhancements made to Smart HDR and Night mode, with improved skin tone rendering.
Number of Cameras on Each iPhone 15 Model:
- iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus: Two rear cameras (Main and Ultra-Wide) and one front-facing camera.
- iPhone 15 Pro: Three rear cameras (Main, Ultra-Wide, and 3X Telephoto) and one front-facing camera.
- iPhone 15 Pro Max: Four rear cameras (Main, Ultra-Wide, 3X Telephoto, and 5X Telephoto) and one front-facing camera.
Megapixels for iPhone 15 Cameras:
- Main (Wide) — 48MP
- Ultra-Wide — 12MP
- 3X Telephoto (iPhone 15 Pro) — 12MP
- 5X Telephoto (iPhone 15 Pro Max) — 12MP
- Front Camera — 12MP
These camera upgrades represent a significant improvement in the iPhone 15 series, offering enhanced image quality and more versatile photography capabilities compared to previous iPhone models.
