I believe the best camera you have is the one in your hands. Not only do I reviews cameras for a living, I also love photography as a hobby. I consider wildlife photography my niche, as I've been taking pictures of animals and birds since I was a young child. But even though the best camera phones have come a long way, can they keep up with mirrorless cameras, especially for wildlife photography? Yes and no.
I've spent the last month testing the OM System OM-1 Mark II, which is arguably the best camera for wildlife photography enthusiasts. I've also been using my Google Pixel 10 Pro XL for three months now, so naturally, I took photos on both to see if the Pixel could keep up. It would be unfair to say which of the two is better as smartphones can rarely compete directly with cameras when it comes to optics and image quality. I just want to show you the advantages and disadvantages, and that you can still use a smartphone for wildlife — with some compromises.
