Phone cameras have gotten so capable that I'm starting to wonder if dedicated cameras are becoming a niche tool only for pros and hobbyists who insist on the ritual. I recently compared my iPhone 15 Pro shots to my old Sony A7III on the same street scene, and honestly, the phone held up in daylight, though low-light still shows the difference in dynamic range and detail. Yet the compactness and instant sharing make me reach for the phone more often, and my camera bag stays home except for planned shoots. Is the convenience and computational photography enough to replace the tactile control and larger sensor, or are we losing something essential in the craft of photography by relying on automated processing?