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Abel · **Nikon 1 Sensor Size Comparison Chart -** 09-21-2011, 10:08 AM

Nikon 1 Sensor Size Comparison Chart

I am a big proponent for camera sensor sizes over number of megapixels so I thought I would get a quick graphic together showing the Nikon 1 series cameras in comparison to others currently on the market.

Sonny · 09-21-2011, 10:24 AM

I agree with you 100%. Many time people/photogs get wrapped up in the megapixels.

Abel · 09-21-2011, 10:39 AM

Just added the Nikon D7000 SLR camera to the listing.. it's hard to believe that the Fuji and the Sony both have sensors the SAME size as the Nikon D7000 SLR Body. wow.

Abel · 09-21-2011, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Sonny

I agree with you 100%. Many time people/photogs get wrapped up in the megapixels.

One of the main things that sold me on the Fuji X100 was the sensor size... The sensor size now allows me to capture that shallow depth of field that has always alluded me because all of the point and shoots I've owned have had tiny sensors.

KenJulio · 09-21-2011, 11:13 AM

FYI - The sensor in the Sony NEX 5n is the same that is in the d7000 from what i've read

Sonny · 09-21-2011, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Abel

One of the main things that sold me on the Fuji X100 was the sensor size... The sensor size now allows me to capture that shallow depth of field that has always alluded me because all of the point and shoots I've owned have had tiny sensors.

So it's true what women say? Size does matter!

SueGirl · 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Sonny

So it's true what women say? Size does matter!

Optimal Pixel Size depends on several factors {inc camera logic}
but should not be less than 6 - 5 microns for todays CMOS / CCD sensors.
Smaller is just not hearty - light gatherin in too small a bucket.
Optimal Sensor Size or frame size - is a more personal matter matter ..

If you really want to know ... Give me the larger Full Frame in all its glory !!

Abel · 09-21-2011, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SueGirl

If you really want to know ... Give me the larger Full Frame in all its glory !!

Completely Agree! Although... hehe... I don't like to lug around my big camera rig and like having a smaller option to work with that's NOT my iPhone.

Once I went to FF almost 3 years ago I don't think I could ever go back to a crop SLR body. I. Am. Spoiled.

crazeazn · 09-21-2011, 12:40 PM

medium format.

SueGirl · 09-21-2011, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Abel

Completely Agree! Although... hehe... I don't like to lug around my big camera rig and like having a smaller option to work with that's NOT my iPhone.

Once I went to FF almost 3 years ago I don't think I could ever go back to a crop SLR body. I. Am. Spoiled.

Sheeessk !!!
Eat your Wheaties and be a Man !!
I weight 103 lbs and carry 14 lbs of gear -
2 FFDSLR, 4 lenes, meter, stuff, pod, and a purse w/ Iphone.

Abel · 09-21-2011, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SueGirl

Sheeessk !!!
Eat your Wheaties and be a Man !!
I weight 103 lbs and carry 14 lbs of gear -
2 FFDSLR, 4 lenes, meter, stuff, pod, and a purse w/ Iphone.

lol. I never said I could't carry my gear.. hehe.

Just sometimes I enjoy traveling light. =)

Sonny · 09-21-2011, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SueGirl

Sheeessk !!!
Eat your Wheaties and be a Man !!
I weight 103 lbs and carry 14 lbs of gear -
2 FFDSLR, 4 lenes, meter, stuff, pod, and a purse w/ Iphone.

Are you saying you're manish with a purse?

Some Idiot · 09-21-2011, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SueGirl

Sheeessk !!!
Eat your Wheaties and be a Man !!
I weight 103 lbs and carry 14 lbs of gear -
2 FFDSLR, 4 lenes, meter, stuff, pod, and a purse w/ Iphone.

Bwahahaha , thanks for the laugh

Rson · 09-21-2011, 05:24 PM

Nikon D3/D700 sensor size: 36.0 x 23.9mm
Nikon D3x Sensor Size: 35.9 x 24.0mm
Nikon D300s sensor Size: 23.6 x 15.8mm

duronboy · 09-21-2011, 08:03 PM

Well, I sure hope Canon's mirrorless is at least APS-C. I will say this about the G-series, I do enjoy the smaller sensor for photographing tiny things(wedding rings, bugs, coins, products). If one has a good exposure at ISO 80, that G-sensor can produce incredible results. I didn't buy my G11 for that purpose, however, that's just what it got relegated to after I saw it's horrible ISO 200 files. Forget it at anything higher than ISO 80. If the 16mm sensor in the new Nikon can handle ISO 400 better than the G-series can handle ISO 200, I would consider adding such a device to my collection, if Canon were to release one.