Apple has given select media outlets and YouTubers access to the new iPhone 14 ahead of when it begins arriving in customers' hands on Friday, September 16. There are two models of the ‌iPhone‌ 14, the standard 6.1-inch ‌iPhone‌ 14 and the larger 6.7-inch ‌iPhone‌ 14 Plus.

It's easy to get carried away and lose sight of just how far we've come in the smartphone world. Apple's iPhone 14 is 7.8 millimeters thick but can communicate directly with satellites, boasts photographic talents that eclipse dedicated cameras and action cams, and does so starting at just $799.

Improved low-light camera performance, Clever safety features (you hope you won't need)

Improvements feel evolutionary, eSIM may prove a headache, iPhone 13 offers much the same for $100 less

More like an iPhone 13S. The generational upgrades for the iPhone 14 are limited to a few subtle changes. At the same time, however, the base price climbs to 800 USD, while the only true innovation happens inside the iPhone 14 Pro series.

excellent OLED display, dust- and waterproof, fast Wi-Fi, wide range of supported frequencies, great camera, very fast performance, good battery life

display limited to 60 Hz, charging rate limited to 20 watts, no macro lens, wide notch

Put simply, the Sony a7 III is a new benchmark for full frame cameras due to its compelling combination of value and capability – and the fact that this series of cameras has come so far in less than five years is impressive in its own right.

Generalist photographers; wedding; event and action shooters and those that need high quality video

Those that need more resolution for detailed scenes or large prints; those that need ultimate build quality for harsh shooting conditions

Until now, Sony has been the only mirrorless camera manufacturer to offer cameras with ‘full-frame' sensors; but that's about to change. On 23 August Nikon will unveil its first mirrorless camera, which will have a full-frame sensor and a new lens mount.

It's hard to believe that Sony's A7-series has been in existence for well over four years now. It feels like only yesterday the manufacturer presented us with the original A7 and A7R, yet here we're looking at the third release of its most basic full-frame mirrorless camera, which advances in a...

Excellent value for money; Improved battery stamina; Fast and responsive autofocus system; Revised button layout for intuitive control

AF point illumination could be improved; Convoluted menu system; Thin plastic port covers aren't weather-sealed; Handles poorly with large gloves in cold climates

The Sony Alpha7 III digital camera is an amazing device, managing to stuff a full frame sensor into a remarkably compact body. Capturing detail in a bright object (such as a fifty carat pink diamond) against a black background called for some exposure compensation.

Fast accurate photography; superb sensor; excellent exposure tuning

Display screen not touch sensitive, few trick modes (eg; time lapse, stop motion), slow battery charge

As it was launched in February 2018, the Sony A7 III is getting on a bit but it remains an excellent all-rounder. Its high-quality 24Mp full-frame sensor delivers superb images in a wide range of conditions and its viewfinder and screen provide a good preview so you know what you're going to get...

Good-quality 24Mp full-frame sensor; Excellent autofocus system; Attractively priced in the full-frame market

Minimal use of the screen's touch-sensitivity; Tilting rather than vari-angle screen; Complex menu

The Sony Alpha A7 III might not have the highest resolution, fastest shooting speed or best video quality. But by borrowing features from the flagship A9 and A7R III, it's uniformly excellent at everything.

Stellar low-light/high ISO capability; Much-improved handling; Fast 10 fps shooting; Excellent autofocus; Sharpest 4K video of any Sony full-frame camera; Double the battery life of the last model

EVF and viewfinder not quite as good as rivals; Two SD card slots but only one is high-speed UHS-II; Not as weather-resistant as the Fujifilm's X-H1; No 10-bit video output like Panasonic's GH5s

The Sony Alpha A7 III is a feature packed and highly versatile body that sets a new benchmark for "entry-level" full-frame cameras. At $1,999, it's not exactly cheap, but for serious enthusiasts and even professional photographers, the A7 III offers a rich feature set at a reasonable price point.