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In photography, the Sensor Size describes the physical dimensions of the camera’s sensor. Sensor size can be measured in mm or inches. For example, a ‘full-frame‘ camera’s sensor measures 36 x 24mm while the ‘micro four thirds‘ or ‘4/3‘ sensor measures 17 x 13mm, exactly half of the full frame’s sensor. Sensor size relates to the physical dimensions of the sensor inside the camera rather than the imaging area of an image or otherwise.
Sensor size can dramatically affect the overall quality of the sensor’s output. The smaller the sensor, the lesser it is susceptible to light, meaning you’d need more light based on the kind of sensor you’re shooting with.
- Why is Camera Image Sensor Size Important?
The size of the sensor in a camera determines how much light it uses to create an image. In very simple terms, image sensors consist of millions of light-sensitive spots called photosites which are used to record information about what is seen through the lens, which simply means, a bigger sensor can gain more information than a smaller one hence, producing better images.
Sensor sizes come in different ranges and sizes depending on the cameras and their model but there are typical either medium format, full-frame, crop frame, or micro four thirds. The video below explains sensors much more ineptly:
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This article was written by Adekunle Ibukunoluwa. He is a contributor to the BOPNetworks Community, a Poet, and Intern Photographer with SORB Pictures. Follow him on Instagram here
This article was written by Adekunle Ibukunoluwa. He is a contributor to the BOPNetworks Community, a Poet, and Intern Photographer with SORB Pictures. Follow him on Instagram here
