With Apple's latest iPhone 17 series, the company's lineup has more options than before, from the iPhone Air to the iPhone 17 Pro Max (and we can't forget the budget iPhone 17e). While there are many things that set these phones apart, we're going to look at how the phones are for photography, and how they compare to each other.

There are more subtle differences that we'll cover, but the biggest differences between cameras for the Air (left), iPhone 17 (middle) and iPhone 17 Pro (right) are obvious just from looking at them.
Image: Apple

Comparing the cameras on the iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max is relatively simple; for most people, the main differences will be in the number of cameras each phone has. The Air has a single wide-angle camera, and the same model is found on the iPhone 17, though paired with an ultra-wide camera. The 17 Pro adds an additional telephoto camera, providing the most range and flexibility.

There are several shared components between the phones. The 17 and Air's main cameras, for example, are the same, as are the wide-angle camera on the 17 and 17 Pro. And for photography, they have the same set of features, including the Camera Control button, customizable Photographic Styles that give you more control over how your photos look and a portrait mode with adjustable computer-generated bokeh.

Despite the commonalities, there are still benefits to going Pro. Besides the addition of a 100mm equiv. telephoto camera, the main camera also uses a much larger Type 1/1.28 (71.5mm²) sensor, compared to the Type 1/1.56 (48mm²) sensor used on the standard 17 and Air.

The additional area means it will gather more light, so it won't have to dip into the long exposure low-light mode as often, and can provide better image quality and more real bokeh in ideal lighting conditions. The Pros' main cameras also have a slightly wider focal length at 24mm, rather than 26mm.

Finally, there's the Air, which only has a single 26mm wide-angle camera. Apple includes a "2x" mode that crops in on the 12MP in the center of the sensor to provide a bit of additional reach, but if you like to shoot subjects that are far away, or like the look that ultra-wide images provide, you may want to consider other options. However, if you only use the main camera, you're not giving anything up versus the standard 17.

For this generation, Apple introduced a brand new selfie camera which, thankfully, is included on all of its new phones. The new design is larger (though it's not clear by how much), higher-resolution and square. While it doesn't seem like the phone uses the whole sensor at once, it allows you to switch between portrait and landscape selfies without having to physically rotate your phone.

For photography, no; the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max have the same camera setup. This hasn't always been the case; the iPhone 15 Pro Max's telephoto camera had further reach than the one on the smaller model. However, this time around, you don't have to give up any photography features to get the more pocketable phone (unless you truly feel you need the 2TB storage option that's only available on the Max).

If you're interested in the Pro line, be sure to check out our deep-dive article that covers all the changes to its cameras and video features compared to the previous generation.

If you look at Apple's spec sheet, it'd be easy to think that the budget-oriented iPhone 17e's single camera is the same one used by the standard iPhone 17; the company calls them both "48MP Fusion Main" cameras, after all. However, the one on the 17e is substantially smaller, coming in at 23.5mm² (which you might recognize as the same size used by the more expensive phones' secondary and tertiary cameras).

The smaller sensor again means that the phone will have to work harder to capture clear photos in low light, and that images from it taken in ideal lighting conditions won't be as good as ones from the newer phones. That's especially true given that it's only optically stabilized, rather than having additional sensor stabilization like the mainline iPhones.

A few other limitations compared to the 17s and Air: the 17e doesn't have the next-generation portrait mode that lets you adjust what the main focus of the image is and what's blurred out, nor does it have the more customizable Photographic Styles. It also lacks the Camera Control button and uses the old selfie camera, meaning you'll have to turn your phone to get landscape portraits.

As usual, Apple has stopped selling the previous-generation Pro phones, but is still selling the standard iPhone 16 for around $100 less than its launch price. Its main camera will be the same as the standard 17's, but its ultra-wide camera is a smaller (23.5mm²) 12MP model versus the 48MP one used by the current-gen. Like the 16e, it uses the older selfie camera.

There's a lot of things to consider when you're buying a phone beyond its photographic capabilities. For example, the iPhone 17 Pro Max has a massive battery and a giant screen, both of which could be handy on days when you're taking a ton of photos. The Pro phones also have a litany of video features, such as the ability to record ProRes Raw and Log footage.

Meanwhile, the iPhone Air is substantially thinner than the other options, which could be nice if you prefer a phone that doesn't take up a ton of pocket space. And, of course, there are countless Android options with their own sets of strengths and weaknesses. But you should now at least understand how the cameras on Apple's current-generation phones stack up to one another.

If Caerus, the son of Zeus and the Greek god of opportunity zips by, one is supposed to seize the single lock of hair on his head to capture the golden fortune it symbolizes. That can be declared of Christopher Lynch, an awarding-winning Irish filmmaker based in London, who was born with osteogenesis imperfecta. Founder of Caerus Technology, Lynch has developed what is claimed to be the world’s first wheelchair-mounted Steadicam system.

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Category: Good Thinking, Technology

Tags: Wheelchairs, Filmmaking, Steadicam, Accessibility

For the past several days, our team has been reporting live from CP+ 2026, the camera industry's premier trade show and consumer expo in Yokohama, Japan.

Now that the event has wrapped up, we wanted to share what it's like to experience the show floor in person. From the latest camera gear to the colorful kitsch, this video takes you on a whirlwind tour of CP+ 2026 in just a little over two minutes.

Xtracyle has had 25 years to refine long-tail cargo bikes, and with the Swoop ASM (Automatic Smile Machine), it feels like it has nailed family ebikes for households looking to leave the car at home for the majority of daily trips into town. When purchasing a family ebike, the biggest concerns are rideability and hauling space. The Swoop ASM offers a smooth, comfortable, and natural riding experience while allowing you to move heavy loads. It even includes all the accessories needed to make it a valuable addition to the family.

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Category: Bicycles, Transport

Tags: ebikes, Pedal-assisted, cargo bike, shimano

We often associate Dragon Tiny Homes with very simple and compact models, but with its Avalon 32', the firm has revealed an all-new tiny house that's ready for full-time family living. It features a spacious interior layout that manages to pack three bedrooms into a towable interior.

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Category: Tiny Houses, Outdoors

Tags: Building and Construction, Tiny Footprint, Micro-House, House, Home

Windows gaming handhelds are having a moment, as the form factor conveniently lets you enjoy your PC game library away from your desk. Lenovo's been cooking up solid options for a couple of years now – but its latest concept may be the most compelling hardware for multitaskers like me.

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Category: Consumer Tech, Technology

Tags: Gaming, Console, Lenovo, MWC 2026, concept

Since launching the Stakeout as a base camp multitool in 2022, Gerber has been growing out the family with new tools and tweaks. Last year, it doubled down on the Stakeout's camping focus with the fire-starting Stakeout Spark. Now it's released a variant that seamlessly shifts from weekday DIY tasks to weekend adventures. The all-new Stakeout Drive brings a versatile direct-access bit driver to the folding multi-plier format.

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Category: Knives and Multitools, Gear, Outdoors

Tags: Multitools, Gerber, Tools, Camping, Outdoors and Camping

With its length of 28 ft (8.5 m), the Betty sits in a nice mid-size spot that's a good compromise between portability and spaciousness. The tiny house also provides a well-planned interior layout designed for two, including a proper ground-floor bedroom and a loft for storage.

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Category: Tiny Houses, Outdoors

Tags: Building and Construction, Tiny Footprint, Micro-House, House, Home

News about intermittent fasting seems to change as frequently as the apps on your phone need upgrading. Yet another new study about the eating practice seeks to put doubts to rest after rounding up data from 22 randomized clinical trials.

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Category: Diet & Nutrition, Wellness and Healthy Living, Body and Mind

Tags: Diet, Fasting, Weight Loss, Nutrition, cochrane

In what may be a hint of things to come or a subtle act of disinformation, Pratt & Whitney has released a video possibly featuring a tantalizing new image of the Boeing F-47 sixth-generation fighter plane being developed for the US Air Force to replace the F-22.

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Category: Military, Technology

Tags: Pratt & Whitney, Aircraft, Fighter, F-47, US Air Force, Boeing

California's Aventon has built its reputation over the years as a builder of value-driven commuter and urban ebikes. Recently, though, the company has been edging further into trail territory. The new Ramblas ADV marks its most confident step in that direction to date, taking its Aventure M blueprint to the next level with a hardtail electric bike centered around a fresh mid-drive system.

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Category: Bicycles, Transport

Tags: ebikes, Pedal-assisted, Off-road, Mountain Bikes

The theme for our February Editor's photo challenge was "Canine Capers."

Not every great photograph needs to be serious or technically flawless. Sometimes the best images are the ones that make you laugh or cry. For this latest showcase, we turned our attention to “Canine Capers”, a celebration of dogs being their wonderfully chaotic selves. We asked you to share the moments that happen between the posed shots: the flying ears mid-sprint, the guilty looks after a toppled trash can, the unapologetic couch takeovers. What came back is a gallery full of personality, motion and mischief.

As always, we received many more great photos than we can feature here. Our favorites, showcasing a diverse range of vision and talent, are presented in random order.

Thanks to everyone who participated in this photo challenge. If you'd like to participate in other photo challenges, you can visit our Challenges page to see currently open or upcoming challenges, or to vote in a recently closed challenge.

Photographer: DavidNikonD500

Photographer's statement: This photo shows how much impact the weather has on birds. There were tons of Robins wandering around, searching for food until the snow would completely cover the ground. But there was one particular Robin that not only caught my attention, but also my dog's. The Robin was fearless (or blind); sometimes it even sat on one of my dogs. I was impressed by this sight (and so were the dogs). So I tried my luck and got this capture among others. I know it is not perfect since it happened very fast, and I only had time to focus on the dog's nose. But still, it is a very interesting sight.

Equipment: Nikon D500

Photographer: Drazen Stojcic

Photographer's statement: Nothing makes my dalmatian girl, Pika, more excited than a chance to charge straight into the Adriatic sea and fetch one of her toys. Over time, I've started going into the water myself, setting up with my camera and just trying to catch that perfect moment when everything is just right. Wife handles the toy throwing, I handle the camera, and Pika handles the fun. It's a win-win-win!

It's far from a simple task. A Dalmatian's spotted coat frequently confuses the autofocus, and all the droplets flying everywhere don't help either. Add to that the incredible speed and agility these dogs have and it's no wonder sometimes I'll take a thousand average photos for just one keeper. This was taken on a late summer afternoon on the Croatian coast, only moments after sunset. It turned out to be one of my favorite photos of Pika, so I naturally had to share it with the DPReview audience!

Equipment: Canon EOS R5 Mark II + Canon RF 100-300mm F2.8L IS USM

Photographer: RumpelHund

Photographer's statement: Walking the dog in the first snow of the winter, my Z8 (Z7 back then) with the 200/2.0 is the go-to combo as long as I can carry it. Close to the ground, things got easier since the sheltie lady got older and calmer.

Equipment: Nikon Z7 + Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200mm F/2G ED VR II

Photographer: Calretas

Photographer's statement: There's a beach in the Algarve called Olhos d'Agua that is famous for its sweet water springs and natural lagoons that are only visible during low tide. It's one of my favorite places for photography; the lagoons make for great mirrors, creating awesome compositions. On this day, especially with the clouds, an incredible element of drama and color was added.

Equipment: Canon EOS R6 + Canon EF 24-105mm F/4L IS USM

Photographer: Ronald53

Photographer's statement: We decided to take some photos of our dog, Skye, trying to catch a treat. This was the first time we tried such a setup: Our dog, a background, two speedlights, my wife throwing the treats, me behind the camera, and a lot of patience. Skye loved it. She always enjoys doing tasks, and she was generously rewarded, as it took multiple shots (and more treats for Skye) to get this result.

Equipment: Nikon Z8 + Nikon Nikkor Z 24-120mm F4 S

Photographer: jaberg

Photographer's statement: Gigi was a boon traveling companion, but she was also stubborn. She’d walk for miles. When she grew tired and was put in the backpack, she’d demand to be set down again, take three steps, then look up at you and demand to be put back in the pack. When shod in boots for snowshoeing trips she’d shed the boots... at first. The same was true for her doggles in the Badlands of South Dakota.

Equipment: Apple iPhone 11 Pro

Photographer: GrantsImages

Photographer's statement: My dog is 15 now, but when he was a puppy, he fit in this teacup-shaped planter. My wife kept his attention while I took several photos. This was my favorite!

Equipment: Nikon D800 + Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm F1.8D

Photographer: Wrancea

Photographer's statement: Walking in the city, I found this little one wandering. When I called him, he stopped and looked at us, then ran in the other direction at full speed. Snapshot.

Equipment: Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II + Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm F4.0 IS Pro

Photographer: SkippyPics

Photographer's statement: Our four-foot fence was no match for our Great Dane, who, just as she matured out of puppyhood, was eager to show she could fill anyone's dance card.

Equipment: Canon EOS 7D Mark II + Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM

Photographer: Zorro73

Photographer's statement: While having an early morning walk with my beloved Maltipoo Girl Lotte, I had the luck of witnessing the sun rising just between the horizon and a heavy bank of of clouds. Lotte sat there so patiently in the cold that I could not resist to portrait her in front of the great sunrise light.

Equipment: Nikon Zf + Sirui Aurora 8mm F1.4

Photographer: Jack Simpson

Photographer's statement: Jess, a Belgian-born barista working at Milano's Espresso Lounge in Vancouver's Gastown neighbourhood, gets a very loving welcome from Bruce, a new puppy in the neighbourhood.

Equipment: Pentax K-3 + Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F2.8 Di LD (IF) Macro

Photographer: kreeart

Photographer's statement: This photo captures a rare moment between my Chihuahua, Maja, and a herd of deer in our park. While many dogs would chase them or feel afraid, Maja stood calm and steady, gently approaching them and slowly walking towards them with quiet confidence. For a brief second, everything felt perfectly balanced. The deer watched her without fear, and she watched them without tension. It was a silent exchange between wild and domestic, and the only time I managed to frame it.

Equipment: Fujifilm X-T5

Photographer: Elyjenka

Photographer's statement: Here’s a portrait of Loar, my White Swiss Shepherd and my best friend. He helped me find my smile again and gave me the strength to learn photography, despite my visual impairment. I have albinism, so together we are a white-haired duo.

Equipment: Sony a7 III + Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T*

Photographer: ltsbrettbryan

Photographer's statement: Olive is sitting in a bed of wildflowers at one of her favorite places at Grandma and Grandpa’s house. While she loves living in Michigan's cold, the humans do not. So every year we take a long road trip to my parents’ place in Texas. They have quite a large property, so Olive gets to escape the city and be the free-roaming farm dog she always wished she could be.

Equipment: Nikon Z7 II

Photographer: milarix

Photographer's statement: We have a new friend at home: Mina, an Australian shepherd. Our little four-legged friend looked at the strange colored ball, thinking: You're too beautiful, you'll be mine!

Equipment: Canon EOS R6 + Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM

Photographer: Vlado Minarik

Photographer's statement: Sara and Amy grew up together in a tourist lodge in the heart of the Mala Fatra National Park in Slovakia. Here they look after sheep, goats and chickens. They provide pleasant company to hungry tourists who bring their fragrant dinner from the kitchen to the terrace to check if they have eaten everything. It was a pleasure to work here for almost five years. These furry ladies are now my great friends.

Equipment: iPhone 12 mini

Photographer: The Bokeh

Photographer's statement: Lucie loved walking in the forest and could enjoy the whole day outdoors. She was walking towards me when I noticed this little path would make a good background with the bokeh.

Equipment: Fujifilm X-T4 + Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR

Photographer: Looleylawylow

Photographer's statement: Riley is a Mini Goldendoodle who was about 18 months old when this shot was taken on an overcast fall afternoon in Columbus, Ohio. Riley slept well that night, and her human sister, visible in the background, had a sore arm the next day.

Equipment: Sony a7 III + Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS

Photographer: Zorgsonic76

Photographer's statement: Our Maltipoo "Knopfchen" (German for "little button") loves to hang out. I've never caught him in a cooler position, though. I am happy I had my phone right at hand.

Equipment: Samsung Galaxy S23

Photographer: PeterMiller

Photographer's statement: I asked Winston (the Weimaraner) to pose for me to try out the new portrait lens I had just purchased. He obligingly sat still for a few seconds so I could snap a shot, and then he promptly ran off chasing something.

Equipment: Olympus PEN-F

Photographer: Robot57

Photographer's statement: This dog, a Tibetan something named Woser, was nicknamed Bulldozer. Regularly escaped through the fence to have day-long adventures in the neighbourhood. Also enjoyed walks on the beach and an occasional dip. Sadly passed away at age 13. Remembered fondly.

Equipment: Canon EOS M

British inventor and YouTuber James Bruton has a habit of solving problems nobody asked him to solve – and then solving them again, harder. The man behind the screw-drive motorcycle (yes, it moves on spinning cylinders instead of wheels) and a rideable electric Lego skateboard has now tackled what might be his most deranged engineering flex yet: an electric moto that balances on a single giant ball.

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Category: Urban Transport, Transport

Tags: Self-balancing, Oddball, Inventors, Unicycle, Electric Vehicles, DIY

Six years after Ducati launched the first-gen DesertX, the company has given its beloved adventure motorcycle a major overhaul, with a view to enhancing off-road performance. From the details and specs we've seen, there are both thoughtful updates and possibly controversial trade-offs for fans of the outgoing model – but it's said to all be in service of making the DesertX more enjoyable for riders of all skill levels.

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Category: Motorcycles, Transport

Tags: Ducati, Adventure Bikes

Indian studio Sanjay Puri Architects dreamed up plans for a university that are quite unlike the usual imposing structures that immediately come to mind. It's a marvel from every angle, and especially so when you look at the roof.

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Category: Architecture, Technology

Tags: University, Cooling, Auditorium, Roofs, India

Over the last few years, an ambitious moonshot project spun out of Google has been developing fascinating technologies to deliver connectivity across communities without the need for underground cables. For its latest trick, Taara is now providing high-speed internet access across cities using invisible beams of light.

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Category: Telecommunications, Technology

Tags: Taara, Alphabet, Fiber optics, Internet, Broadband

CP+ has wrapped up for the year, with over 23,000 attendees visiting the show in the first two days. We've been hard at work covering it, so some of the members sat down to discuss the event, the news that was released during it, and some of the things we learned from our discussions with camera manufacturers.

As an added bonus, here are some stats provided by CP+, which help speak to some of the trends we discuss in the show:

• 45 of the show's 149 exhibiters were there for the first time
• The first two days saw over 1100 more attendees than the first two days of the show in 2025

Another fun fact: while Abby didn't end up buying an OM-1 after the discussion, she did buy an Olympus M-1, the predecessor to the OM-1.

The first Tesla Cybercab has officially rolled off the floor at Tesla Gigafactory Texas, and yes, it comes without a steering wheel or pedals. It will operate entirely on Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) system, and it seems we’re not far off from mass production either.

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Category: Automotive, Transport

Tags: Tesla Motors, Autonomous Vehicles, Taxi, urban transport, Self-Driving, Tesla, Elon Musk, Waymo, Uber, Cabs

A visitor center built within an extinct volcanic formation has been completed by architectural firm PLAT ASIA. Located in the Baiyinkulun Steppe & Volcano Tourism Resort of Inner Mongolia, China, the 3,532-square-meter (38,018-sq-ft) project minimizes its footprint on the fragile landscape, while focusing on soil erosion prevention.

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Category: Architecture, Technology

Tags: sustainable design, Museum, volcano

You’re looking at a motorcycle that predates most two-wheeled engines on the road today. One of the most mechanically audacious bikes of the veteran era is gearing up to be a centerpiece at Bonhams’ upcoming Rex Judd Collection sale in April this year.

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Category: Motorcycles, Transport

Tags: Bonhams, Auction, Retro