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**overavantstandard** · 08-13-2008, 03:59 AM

It's not about the pixel density, but rather the size of the pixels and the sensor. Is the sensor larger? Are the pixels larger? If so then the noise could be better, otherwise we are looking at a poorer performer.

Umm.. that was precisely what I was getting at. The pixel density means they are the same size as each other. Of course the sensor is larger - it is a full frame vs. an APS-C sized.

And to be fair, it isn't just all about all about the size of the pixels. APS-C cameras of today have far better ISO performance than previous cameras, despite having more, smaller pixels. Advantages in better technology are allowing smaller pixels with cleaner readings, and I have no doubt this FF sensor will also allow that.

08-13-2008, 03:59 AM	#12
overavantstandard Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 446 Senior Member	It's not about the pixel density, but rather the size of the pixels and the sensor. Is the sensor larger? Are the pixels larger? If so then the noise could be better, otherwise we are looking at a poorer performer. Umm.. that was precisely what I was getting at. The pixel density means they are the same size as each other. Of course the sensor is larger - it is a full frame vs. an APS-C sized. And to be fair, it isn't just all about all about the size of the pixels. APS-C cameras of today have far better ISO performance than previous cameras, despite having more, smaller pixels. Advantages in better technology are allowing smaller pixels with cleaner readings, and I have no doubt this FF sensor will also allow that.
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