We've all watched as photography having undergone a digital transformation that allowed us to fit more into the palms of our hands than we ever imagined. If your camera isn't properly set up for the job, the shot of the millennium won't have the quality you want.
How Sensor Size Affects Data Capture
More sensors means a larger sensor. More sensors mean capturing more information, light, colors, and other elements that go into creating an image, which is then translated into numbers before being displayed back on the screen. Therefore, it makes sense why people would gravitate towards the largest sensor available, but there are other factors to take into account.
Crop Factor
There is a different "crop factor" for every sensor size. This metric measures how much of a photo is cropped off when compared to a typical full-frame photograph taken with the same setup and lens. For instance, if you used a full-frame sensor to photograph a building, you would see the entire structure. If you take the same picture with an APS-C sensor, the image will appear "zoomed in" and you won't be able to see the outer 25% of the structure because the sensor doesn't extend that far.
Full Frame
Professionals choose this digital sensor because it precisely matches the size of the negatives being used, capturing the image as it was taken. There is no crop factor to consider, as there would be with smaller sensors. To get started, entry-level options could come in quite inexpensive prices. Read more...
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Source: gadgetward
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