[varispeed]

I don't see a use case for these cameras. Phone takes amazing pictures and videos and is always on hand and if I need something more polished, I just get DSLR. Sure DSLR is more expensive, but if I want to do something well, I'd rather go all in.

[seabrookmx]

The use case is niche but there. I ride mountain bikes and off-road motorcycles and have a GoPro on my helmet. A phone is the wrong form factor and a DSLR is too heavy.

Same with surfers, or people who race cars etc. Having a physically small camera, with robust mounting and stabilization is not something a phone in a gimbal or a "real camera" can provide.

[maratc]

When you want to film your kid jumping into a pool (from inside the pool), do you do it with your phone or with your DSLR?

[varispeed]

Phone

[maratc]

It doesn't work, as one can't control a wet screen with wet fingers.

[varispeed]

Never had an issue. Filmed during holidays plenty of times, even under water.

[rjrjrjrj]

Who is mounting a DSLR on bike, helmet, chest? Taking it in the ocean, etc.