On 29/03/2011 13:05, Olin Lathrop wrote:
> Three reasons I didn't chose the D3X (20+Mp) over the D3S (12+Mp):
>
> First, from the little technical information available, it seems the D3X
> does not have the same low light performance, even after you filter the
> larger picture down to the same size as the D3S.  Remember, a factor of 2=
 in
> pixels only means a factor of 1.4 in each dimension.

Ideally the next worth while step above a 12MP is a 48MP  with a=20
somewhat larger sensor, probably alternate rows offset by 1/2 pixel and=20
cleverer design of sensor cells with less non-sensor dead space in each=20
pixel.

A 20MP isn't quite 1.4 times resolution, yet has a much higher % of =20
dead space per pixel, hence can't compete with state of art 12MP using=20
same design rules.

Of course any significantly larger sensor needs a different lens family=20
:( and much bigger camera.



--=20
http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive
View/change your membership options at
http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist
.