A new camera comparison making the rounds is putting a smartphone up against a full-frame mirrorless setup, and the results are interesting to say the least. Chinese creator fenibook has shared a side-by-side camera comparison between the Vivo X300 Ultra and a Sony A7 III paired with the 24–70mm GM II lens, along with the original RAW files for anyone who wants to take a closer look.
On paper, the comparison feels a bit uneven. The Sony setup costs significantly more once you factor in both the body and lens, while the Vivo sits around the $2,000 mark depending on the variant. But that’s also part of the point: how close a phone can get to dedicated camera gear in certain situations.
In good lighting, the Vivo actually holds up better than some might expect. Its 200MP sensor produces images with a lot of detail, and in all the image samples shown in the video, they appear sharper than what comes out of the A7 III’s 24MP sensor. Colors are also fairly well controlled, though in some tricky lighting situations the Vivo samples can look slightly less natural compared to the dedicated camera. Vivo is likely relying on heavy post-processing here, but it’s handled well enough that the images don’t come across as overly processed.
That said, it’s not a complete picture. The test doesn’t really cover more challenging scenarios like low light or a wider range of focal lengths. And realistically, pixel-peeping 200MP images isn’t something most people will do regularly. A full-frame camera still has a clear advantage when it comes to flexibility, especially with zoom lenses, where it can deliver results that a smartphone setup struggles to match. Even with Vivo’s optional 400mm G2 teleconverter, there are limits. With that accessory, the X300 Ultra is expected to retail at around €2,300 in Europe.
But the point here isn’t to replace a dedicated camera in every situation. It’s more about how close a smartphone can get while staying portable. And from that perspective, the Vivo X300 Ultra does quite well. The images are highly detailed, colors are mostly consistent, and there’s no obvious noise or artifacts. For users who want more flexibility, there’s also the option to add the teleconverter kit, which is relatively compact.
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(Source: @fenibook on YouTube)
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