Oh, yeah, since I also tried the original one to see the differences...and, no, friends would still recommend WotL for absolutely better reason.
Here's the thing: the camera doesn't get any better either way. I really can't stand it.

Still plays better than Persona 1.

Alongside Tactics A2, FF Tactics is the single greatest tactical RPG of all time. To this day.

remember to make a separate save before entering riovanes castle, or you'll be drawing your sword a lot