Engadget Primed: Why your camera’s sensor size matters (Engadget)
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The first thing I look for when purchasing a camera is something most aren’t
even aware of. It’s not the brand name or the quality of the lens, the touch
screen technology or the LCD screen size, and not the array of functions it
offers or shooting presets available – it’s the size of the image sensor. As a
20-year pro photographer who’s captured over a million images during my
career, I’m the guy who admires the parts of the engine instead of falling in
love with the flashy exterior or high-end sound system. The image sensor is
where the rubber meets the photosensitive diodes.
In writing my first installment for Primed, I’ll give a few definitions to
clear things up a bit when it comes to a camera’s image sensors and size,
explain in detail the parts of a …
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