>>4118583There's a difference from the markets not overlapping that much and photos being secondary to such consumers. They weren't necessarily going to buy a phone if not for the upgrade in the camera features. They definitely weren't going to buy a camera though, sure.
Also, while what you said about specialized systems might be true for more seasoned photographers, I do think that it's much easier to justify the purchase of a good phone than a good camera for an amateur photographer. Ironically, the "they already were gonna buy a phone" does apply here. There's a cost benefit ratio between both platforms and, as phones improve, the enthusiasm for photography a consumer with limited money has needs to be greater and greater to justify a dedicated tool.
Given amateurs often sustain a field due to their sheer number, this might be a problem, as specialized cameras might become too expensive or abandon the prosumer/amateur niche. To be clear, I'm mostly talking out of my ass on the last part, I don't understand the camera market well enough to give an informed opinion on the likelihood of that happening.
