I'm often asked for advice about which new camera to buy, and my initial reaction is always the same: what type of phone have you got? My reasoning for this is that unless you're prepared to drop serious cash on a decent mirrorless camera, chances are the phone in your pocket will capture better quality images and video than any conventional camera with a sensor smaller than Micro Four Thirds.
What's more, I'd also argue that for most casual photographers, investing in a decent camera phone makes more sense than buying even one of the best APS-C or full-frame cameras, at least in the vast majority of shooting scenarios. Here's why:
