Camera Comparison: iPhone 5 vs. iPhone 5c vs. iPhone 5s [Photos]

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Posted November 18, 2013 at 3:07am by iClarified

This is a camera comparison of the iPhone 5 vs. iPhone 5c vs. iPhone 5s.

In September, Apple introduced the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c devices to replace the iPhone 5. The iPhone 5s features a new sensor that increases the area available for pixels by 15 percent, has pixels that are larger at 1.5 microns in size, and sports an aperture of f/2.2 which lets in more light. All in all, the company says the iPhone 5s camera lets in 33% more light. The iPhone 5s camera also includes a new True Tone flash that is made up of two LEDs, one white and another amber. Software algorithms are used to assess the color temperature of the scene you're aiming at and then determine what percentage and intensity of white light versus amber light to fire the flash at. Finally, the iPhone 5s camera also features auto image stabilization and faster autofocus.

The iPhone 5c is believed to feature the same 8MP camera as the iPhone 5 with an aperture of f/2.4 and a back-side illuminated sensor.

Below you can see a series of photos taken with all three cameras. First is the iPhone 5, then iPhone 5c, then iPhone 5s. Click to make the photos larger.

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iPhone 5 vs. iPhone 5c vs. iPhone 5s

Camera Comparison: iPhone 5 vs. iPhone 5c vs. iPhone 5s [Photos]

As expected, the iPhone 5s handily came out on top. The new flash is a huge improvement, offering a significant increase in range. Noise is greatly reduced in low light photos and the iPhone 5s' photos demonstrate better color accuracy.

Let us know what you think in the comments!

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iPhone 5 - January 29, 2014 at 12:06am

Idk, but i prefer my iphone 5 camera.

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Jameson - December 29, 2013 at 5:22am

Lol I didn't buy my 5s for the camera. These arguments are useless

gamerscul9870 - December 29, 2013 at 5:29am

Samsheep logics!

Bill - November 21, 2013 at 12:51pm

Not bad, most likely to my iPhone2G

CemGunes - November 20, 2013 at 1:54pm

I don't think there is much difference

gamerscul9870 - November 20, 2013 at 3:44pm

It takes in more light which improves darkness level!

m[o][0]m - November 19, 2013 at 7:52am

You are right! Almost the same. Fact is that they are not. Don't need to be a fanboy to see the difference. It's in the quality of the picture. That being said I will stay with my iPhone 5, as cool as the iPhone 5s sounds and looks I think and hope that a better iPhone awaits.

Hayder - November 19, 2013 at 6:48am

i dont see much different between them !!!

aRiff - November 18, 2013 at 12:09pm

i think after jobs, its going to wrong route, they trying to foolish their customer ...Camera iPhone 5,5c,5s nothing more difference. Also higher pricing phones. i also used iPhones since original iPhone.

gamerscul9870 - November 18, 2013 at 3:00pm

After jobs death, people try to fool us like this for example! What is there to fool after the big update on 5s camera?

Lucian - November 18, 2013 at 7:36pm

What update? Same 3 years old camera with slighter bigger lense?

gamerscul9870 - November 19, 2013 at 2:15am

Hello, true tone flash, 33%more light taken in, better low light performance even with a lrger flash, better fovus, slow motion, frame by frame animation, and of course effects!

gamerscul9870 - November 18, 2013 at 12:02pm

Samsheeps are proud of their same old camera WITHOUT the new flash like 5s'!

Ralph - November 18, 2013 at 11:19am

Why on earth would you get a 5c or 5s and not wait for the new iPhone 6 which will blow the 5's out of the proverable water

gamerscul9870 - November 18, 2013 at 12:04pm

Why would we buy something bigger than a 5s! I am happy with it until apple plans to keep selling the 4" phone year on!

John - November 18, 2013 at 7:49am

The 5s is only marginally better in daylight but night photography is a lot better.

chris - November 18, 2013 at 5:27am

Apple fans are pround of the same thing

cman - November 18, 2013 at 4:01am

Always still pictures... you can take decent still pictures with a Motorola Razor flip phone from 2003. Try catching a good picture of a 3 year old and see how well the iPhone pictures turn out.

Paul - November 18, 2013 at 4:17am

The water pics aren't still.

David Daniels - November 18, 2013 at 3:43am

I thought the 5C had the best pictures except when it came to the night time ones where the 5S did best. Other than that, the script seemed much sharper on the 5S as well so the 5S is the winner for me.

PNHUNTER - November 18, 2013 at 3:34am

You gotta be freaking kidding me. Is there an April's fool day in November?

Jonathan Ive - November 18, 2013 at 3:25am

iPhone 5 is best.. !

ahmad kishani - November 18, 2013 at 3:24am

not too much difference lol ! apple is not giving us a good update WTF!

Tim - November 18, 2013 at 6:52am

It doesn't look too different for me too. But I like the 5s having a wider angle. From experience, capturing still pictures didnt look too much different but capturing moving ones, the 5s is the winner. But this review didnt show this point, so this review sucks.

Lolly - November 22, 2013 at 9:31pm

How do they compare when taking action shots, moving subjects. My biggest disappointment now is the blurry action scenes, moving subjects etc. photos. I have a 4 now. But all my pictures have been great with all my iPhones EXCEPT with moving subjects. I'm debating on which I could upgrade to iPhone 5, 5C, 5S. It's all about the camera! But if I could save a few bucks I'd go with the iPhone 5 or 5C and use the $$ saved for more memory. Plus I really want to upgrade my ipad2. Debating on whether I should go with iPad 4, Mini or Air. Again need more memory than I can afford. IF I HAVE to choose only one or the other to upgrade, which would be the most noticeable improved upgrade? iPad or iPhone?! Any thoughts? Plus... I could by an decent inexpensive wifi camera to resolve the iPhone issue.

gamerscul9870 - November 22, 2013 at 10:54pm

Remember the keynote about the 5s, when you take a picture, it takes multiple shots (not the shutter feature) it combines them to eliminate blurrs and shakeness!

gamerscul9870 - November 22, 2013 at 10:59pm

Buy that with ipad air, this one is unlike any performance built in for both this and 5S but this tablet has 2 antennas for greater wifi performance and range, improved cameras front and back (no flash) it weights one pound (unless you want even lighter like the mini with or no retina) because air is the best compared to 4 and mini! I don't hate them it's what I prefer, same for you I am serious!

gamerscul9870 - November 22, 2013 at 11:02pm

And to answer your one or the other question, iphone is an upgrade and has a few specs a bit more than ipad air!