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FAQ

What is the camera sensor format?

It's the physical size of the image sensor inside your camera. This size significantly impacts image quality, low-light performance, and the field of view you get from your lenses.

What are the four main types of camera sensors?

From smallest to largest, there are primarily four types.
Micro Four Thirds: This product is both compact and lightweight, offering an excellent balance between portability and image quality.
APS-C: The most popular format is renowned for its outstanding balance of performance, size, and price.
Full-frame: This product is of a professional standard, delivering exceptional low-light performance and shallow depth-of-field effects.
Medium Format: This is the largest consumer-grade sensor available, delivering the highest image quality, dynamic range and detail for high-end commercial photography.
To summarise, sensor size is a key factor influencing camera performance. It is generally accepted that larger sensors provide superior image quality, particularly in low-light conditions.