iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Nikon Z8: New camera test reveals strengths and weaknesses of smartphone vs mirrorless

Tested iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Nikon Z8 mirrorless camera in Idaho landscape and action shots

iPhone has good depth effect and timing but Nikon handles action better

Nikon works better with studio flash for portraits

iPhone has great dynamic range and resolution, especially in good light

Nikon still beats iPhone for resolution in low light and with telephoto

Best camera is the one you have with you but Nikon is more versatile