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Hello. How does digital camera sensor size influences photography?
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In terms of crop factor and focal length multiplier.
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That's a topic that's been covered in good detail here: https://www.dpreview.com/articles/2708462822/choosing-a-camera-is-a-bigger-sensor-better
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Thank you so much.
...again, in terms of pixel size.
...again, in terms of pixel size.
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Noise levels and dynamic range
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If you take a APS-C sensor size 16x24mm (or thereabouts depending on brand) the higher the pixel count the greater the noise but newer cameras are getting better and better all the time.
The greater the number of pixels poses a challenge for items that might moved during exposure, whether the camera or the subject as the tiniest detail can be captured on neighbouring pixels meaning when the image is magnified it doesn't look quite as sharp in the finished image meaning you have to consider using faster shutter speeds to freeze movement.
The greater the number of pixels poses a challenge for items that might moved during exposure, whether the camera or the subject as the tiniest detail can be captured on neighbouring pixels meaning when the image is magnified it doesn't look quite as sharp in the finished image meaning you have to consider using faster shutter speeds to freeze movement.
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For any given sensor size, you can fit more "pixels" on if they're smaller.
Smaller "pixels" (! photosites ! Remembered the term!) generally result in less good high ISO performance and, as Peter said, increased sensitivity to subject and camera movement. At some point, photosite density will beat a lens's capabilities too.
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Thank you very much. I really appreciate
And how does the digital camera sensor size influence the photography in terms of depth of field?
And how does the digital camera sensor size influence the photography in terms of depth of field?
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