The video recording quality of the TrueDepth camera on the iPad Pro M3 and the iPhone 14 Pro can be compared based on several key features:
iPad Pro M3 TrueDepth Camera
- Resolution and Frame Rates: The iPad Pro M3's TrueDepth camera supports 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps[1][5]. It does not support 4K video recording with the TrueDepth camera.- Stabilization and Features: It offers cinematic video stabilization for 1080p and 720p videos, extended dynamic range for video up to 30 fps, and time-lapse video with stabilization[1][5].
- Additional Features: The camera supports Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting with six effects, Animoji and Memoji, and Smart HDR 3 or Smart HDR 4 depending on the model[1][5].
iPhone 14 Pro TrueDepth Camera
- Resolution and Frame Rates: The iPhone 14 Pro's TrueDepth camera supports 4K video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps, and 1080p HD video recording at the same frame rates[6].- Stabilization and Features: It offers cinematic video stabilization for 4K, 1080p, and 720p videos, HDR video recording with Dolby Vision up to 4K at 60 fps, and ProRes video recording up to 4K at 30 fps[6][10].
- Additional Features: The camera includes features like Night mode, Deep Fusion, Photonic Engine, Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control, and Portrait Lighting with six effects[6].
Comparison
- Resolution and Frame Rates: The iPhone 14 Pro offers higher resolution video recording capabilities with its TrueDepth camera, supporting 4K video, whereas the iPad Pro M3's TrueDepth camera is limited to 1080p.- Stabilization and Features: Both devices offer cinematic video stabilization, but the iPhone 14 Pro supports it across more resolutions and includes additional features like HDR with Dolby Vision and ProRes recording.
- Additional Features: The iPhone 14 Pro's TrueDepth camera includes Night mode and Deep Fusion, which are not mentioned for the iPad Pro M3's TrueDepth camera.
Overall, the iPhone 14 Pro's TrueDepth camera provides superior video recording capabilities compared to the iPad Pro M3, particularly in terms of resolution and advanced features like HDR with Dolby Vision and ProRes recording.
Citations:[1] https://support.apple.com/en-us/111897
[2] https://www.phonetradr.com/buy/phone/apple-iphone-14-pro-max?section=camera
[3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxl6m7Cqj-A&vl=en
[4] https://techcrunch.com/2022/09/14/review-apple-iphone-14-pro/
[5] https://support.apple.com/en-us/111841
[6] https://support.apple.com/en-us/111849
[7] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OY7czl1VBaM
[8] https://appleinsider.com/inside/iphone-16/vs/iphone-16-vs-iphone-16-pro-compared----going-pro-in-2024
[9] https://www.apple.com/ipad-pro/specs/
[10] https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/iphone-14-pro-cameras-are-a-major-upgrade/
[11] https://developer.apple.com/forums/thread/728992