Meh. Debatable lol.
And my experiences. Have not shown me that. I have pulled 1 lb autos with out scrog. And have yet to pull a lb with scrog. Photos or not.
I do like scrogs but not for autos. And I don't do too many photos. Here and there but not often. Mainly I just grow a few f1s to add to the genetics tent. Got a few strains we are working on. But my main supply comes from the autos.
Yield to time ratios on my grows suggest autos win that battle lol. Indoor personal grows. Probably not on a commercial scale or outside. But maybe?
Don't get me wrong. I love smoking and growing both. Just prefer autos in the grow room.