Smartphones and photography
The smartphone is a camera for a growing majority of users. It has the advantage of accessibility and direct network connectivity. In addition, mobile devices are programmable and copy-related applications can be installed. Cameras do not do this and offer too rare additional features, such as converting an image to a picture, an example below.

Can a smartphone replace a compact camera?
This complete test of the Samsung S20 Ultra compared to the Panasonic TZ90 and TZ200 will give you the answer.
Comparison of smartphone cameras
The best smartphones for taking pictures, comparison charts and ratings.
How smartphones became cameras
They are destroying the market for cameras, especially bridges and compact ones.
The real reason for the decline of the camera
Smartphones can more or less replace them. But there is another reason.
Evolution of the smartphone versus the camera
The appearance of smartphones has changed over 10 years. Camera, not really!
Flat lens, the holy grail of photography
Nanostructured lenses have unlimited concentration at all distances.