Camera Sensor Size Explained

[@RayFisherBiscuitstix]

Sensor size explained in under 4 minutes in a way that a new photographer (me) can understand... Good job

[@Channel8eight]

Thanks Ray, I think there is a huge disconnect in the industry about the effects of a larger sensor and whether or not it's worth the money. Instead we are given very vague and basic explanations like larger sensors are better in low light etc but how much better is the question & at what cost.

[@JuaJiho]

It’ s good video for me as well,who will work at new job(company) which making camera module sensor of mobile phone.

[@Jacob_Roberts]

You are proficient at taking a technical subject and putting it in terms a neophyte can easily understand. The pictures and diagrams enhance your explanation. This is a professional presentation.

[@cannarris]

Amazing you did a very good job of making me understand sensor size in so little time. Thanks!

[@KyBudd]

This is the third or fourth explanation I have found, and the best. The only one that did not say that you MUST have a full frame sensor if you want to take anything but snapshots. Thank you!

[@JWS218]

Was looking for a video that explained sensor size and this is the one that caught my eye. As a beginner Mobile and Drone photographer, this helped so much in understanding how camera sensor work. Thank you🙏🏾

[@bluefinch6504]

This is super! It is excellent how you get to the point and show wonderful examples of what you are talking about! Keep going with your format. You will build a strong following. I really just love how you get to the point in a normal voice without senseless rambling and/or walking around showing yourself talking. Thank you for a very informative video.

[@roastbeef1967]

The best camera sensor size explanation video out there; thumbs up.

[@liveentertainmenttv9845]

Very informative & professional. You know your cam business. Big UPS!

[@krane15]

Very well explained and without the typical youtube extraneous noises and tics.

[@TonyXOriginalz]

I’m busy shopping for a new camera and this video has been very helpful! Thank you!

[@shreeneesethia724]

Your videos are very helpful to understand how a camera works for beginners like me. Beautifully explained 👍

[@tiffanynelson9537]

thanks, I'm buying a high end camera today and this video REALLY helped. I'm looking into a mirrorless full frame or mirrorless APS-C, 4k video etc. Thank you for the simple advice! A lot of other videos can't explain it simply enough and I left frustrated!

[@ferrerolounge1910]

@0:52 what you are saying is xx cm squared what is written is xx*xx-xx cm. What is that?

[@Channel8eight]

That is a range of full frame sensor sizes. Some manufacturers use the 36x23.9mm standard for their full frame sensors, while others use 36x24.3mm. They are just dimensions.

[@jonhattanrai]

This is the best video explaining this and the shorter one. congrats.

[@arvidhallin1318]

Such a good explanation, thank you!

[@AveRicks]

Thank you for this! I did not understand sensor resolution/size at all until I watched this.

[@greggusan]

Excellent explanation - clear and to the point. Thank you!

[@mjstypes]

Dude how did anyone thumb this down? This video was perfect thank you for the info!!!

[@erichubert8098]

Great job! Super helpful and well explained. Much appreciated.

[@Alexrocks1253]

I feel that another disadvantage to full frame would be that it's harder to focus pull in video because of how thin the DoF is. Great video, though!

[@justbleedprod.9414]

Great video, simple and straight to the point. I'm a student photographer however I still have so much to learn with the technology of cameras!

[@crustydog1666]

Thanks for the informative video. I was wondering how the sensor sizes stack up against one another. It's awesome how you get right to the point. Too many KZbinrs just mug for the camera as if trying to get their 15 minutes of fame.

[@rekogoolgo5959]

Hi THANKS FOR YOUR VIDEO I HAVE A QUESTION ⁉️ I WANT TO KNOW BIGGEST SENSOR SIZE AND IN ANY MODEL OF CAMERA'S PLEASE TELL ME I WANT TO BUY OK OR CANON R5C

[@Channel8eight]

What's "OK"?

[@EccentricMiller]

Thank you. You explained everything in such a clear way. I am very grateful as this has been a difficult concept for me to grasp. I've subscribed. Keep it up.

[@one4allall4one91]

I have both. I use my ff for potraits and the crop sensor for travel. I just like the reach of the crop when dping landscapes and wildlife.

[@iona4120]

Super clear explanation while keeping it short. Only the music is a bit annoying, anyway, good job

[@QLFProductions]

Thank-you in 2022 for not overcomplicating this explanation. I fully understand now. Low light is important to me because I record lots of indoor events and I thought I had it going on with my 1" sensor in my Sony AX700. I gotta run some low light and AF tests with the full frame sensor in my D850. I've never even thought about using it for video but I need to at least test it.

[@ninadaon1077]

You explain so well. Anyone could understood you.

[@onejreaper2420]

thanks you 4explained that well. but what pic had the bigger sensor? I'm a bit thick with technology. thanks mate.

[@conciseadvice8354]

I'm making a video about things to know before buying a video camera so this was very helpful thank you!

[@ahmadaburezeq3424]

you just explained everything i wanted to know GREAT JOB

[@Channel8eight]

You're welcome buddy!

[@ProjectOverseer]

A couple of years ago I would have agreed with everything you just stated, and to a degree it’s still true. BUT (yep there is one) technology has dramatically improved. I use a number of pro ‘so called’ cinematic cameras. I also use expensive ENG cameras that have small sensors, but great image quality - even 4K. Shallow DOF is more to do with focal length and aperture than sensor size. Super 35 is a tad bigger than APS, yet the light gathering is so much better than my full frame 5Dmklll I also capture better DOF because the focal length and and better light gathering allows me to close low light situations with a wider aperture. Some of the new Sony kit today has changed the way we work. Even my Canon ENG cameras have light capturing ability that just a few years ago would have been a dream. So, today ‘bigger’ isn’t always better - the game is changing. As a last example, look at today’s smartphones. My Samsung S8 has a camera sensor so tiny you’d expect rubbish images, but no, we’ve reached amazing quality. Think phones of 10 years ago by comparison. Great video though 👍

[@patrickfortin634]

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[@krane15]

All of those things you mentioned are relevant; and increasingly more advanced electronics can make up for a lot of ground. Nevertheless, if you begin with a small sensor none of those things will matter much. Perhaps, in another 10 years or so we'll be able to get the equivalent acceptable DOF of a large sensor with a tiny cell phone, but for now...for right now, that's still not the case.

[@ElshadaichoirSDA]

Thank u Sir! I want to buy a camera, could you help me to know, which one have better sensors

[@sherrillcreative]

Quick and to the point... very impressive!

[@rostomchouache764]

Simple and easy explanation 👌

[@markfontana7766]

I really enjoyed video. It was really easy to understand and I learned things that I did not know... keep up the good work.

[@mariantopor9260]

Great video. You are a very good teacher.

[@orionm4254]

Hey man thanks for the input I learned some good stuff my photography teacher never told us! Nice work

[@patterdalezipsuzilil]

Hi can you explain y nikon cool pix p1000 has the smallest sensor on your list and is not a cheap camera one of there cheaper models has the 1 inch sensor being 700pounds cheaper I have also noticed that the more powerful the optical zoom the smaller the sensor so its not about being cheap camera or expensive camera can you exsplain please

[@Channel8eight]

It's generally a combination of the lens and the sensor. The P1000 has a very complex 24-3000mm telephoto lens which pretty much doesn't exist in photography, so this is a world first. Even though the sensor is tiny, that lens must've cost a ton of money to develop.

[@nirmalyaonwheels5525]

Thanks 😊❤️ Love from INDIA.

[@sakthicameraman]

Use full message.. Short and sweet..

[@kierand9410]

Excellent summation

[@samyethio]

You are amazing explaining staff!

[@Channel8eight]

Thanks a lot buddy, glad to help!

[@themagnuspowfilms5956]

Wow this just cleared up so many questions I’ve been confused about for a while! Thanks so much man. I appreciate you❤️

[@nataliaonaire]

Excellent explanation and visuals

[@lisasergio2309]

thank you! quickly and easily explained!

[@abhishekmisra9006]

very well explained in very less time

[@raydavies3342]

Excellent explanation!

[@ricmondelli5846]

Great job,I am new to photography and you helped me have a better understanding sensor, Thank You!!!

[@Channel8eight]

You're very welcome Ric!

[@Margot-v2x]

Thank you for helping me to understand this !!

[@NebulaChavez]

Thank you for making this video. Have a BEAUTIFULL DAY

[@bengisemba4542]

just learned what a sensor is in under 4min, thank you forreal

[@Rengyihcook]

Thanks for the video... I finally understand what a sensor means

[@_casg]

Thanks for this golden video fam

[@DamianBloodstone]

Good Video. For the first time, I think I understand sensor size. Thanks.

[@onepalproductions]

Good, concise, information. Cheers.

[@iyshwaryakannan6677]

Hi sir, how do we calculate the sensor's width and height using this image sensor format specified in 1/ inch ??

[@ivibrown1953]

SO HELPFUL! Thank you!

[@Channel8eight]

You're very welcome!

[@TomisaLami]

With video cameras do the sensor sizes affect crop factors, and if so how much do they affect it.

[@Channel8eight]

Yes they do, it all depends on the sensor size in question.

[@chophosho5935]

Have a like sir! Well explained!

[@VegasGar]

Great explanation, thank you.

[@thisisneyture]

Great explaining!

[@HAJMedia]

well done. very streamlined and informative video.

[@supranomicon]

Excellent!- many thanks, great explanation

[@margatuzon3634]

Thank you so much for this Video!! Really helpful!

[@HasanAhmed99-W]

Awesome man..you explained it good..keep it up

[@alriessedaka7163]

hi sir is it 18 megapixels and 1/2.3 is good?

[@Channel8eight]

Not very good, that sounds like a smartphone camera. You'll be able to get good daylight shots and that's pretty much it.

[@alriessedaka7163]

it is a big difference with the picture qualitty of qx100? because Im planning to buy sony wifi lens qx10 only and according to my friend, it's still clear like qx100. would you recommed me to buy that?

[@Channel8eight]

Alries Sedaka I wouldn't recommend the QX10 it has a sensor that is the same size as your smartphone, so there's no point really. The QX100 on the other hand has a much larger 1" sensor which will give you much better image quality in all sorts of situations. Overall I wouldn't recommend neither of them. Why not just go for an actual dedicated camera?

[@alriessedaka7163]

so what would you recommedn for me sir? i really want to buy clear camera cause i love taking photo. actually the size doesnt matter for me. because a lot of people having their vacation and took photos of them using their iphones only. what matters most for me is the clarity of the camera that something clear and good.

[@Channel8eight]

Alries Sedaka Sure thing buddy, what is your budget and what kind of camera are you looking at? Does it have to be small? Fixed lens? etc

[@nirmalyaonwheels5525]

Subscribed and liked as you have presented a very knowledgeable video. Thank YOU. Stay tuned. Stay safe.

[@snekatamilselvan9460]

Thank you so much man ! You are a lifesaver !

[@artistaftab1111]

Very useful video. Thank you!

[@CraigHackey]

Awesome video!

[@MrPupps903]

Super usefull video! A load of înformations. I really needed this Thank you

[@amitamit8776]

For video conferencing or online meetings, can having a bigger sensor size gives more benefit? Or it's not worth it!

[@ag1805x]

What is 1-type High Sensitivity MOS Sensor in Panasonic camera?

[@FabioPradoLima]

Bro you good! Please keep pushing it cause u deserve the right recognition 👏👏👏👏

[@HerrPorinski]

(1:23) sorry, but this is obviously not completely correct. for example exmor sensors were produced in a varity of designs. the Sony Alpha 7RIII for example has a fullframe sensor with 42.4 mp and a pixel size of 4.50 μm. The Panasonic GH5S has a Micro Four Thirds sensor even have a bigger pixel sizes of 4.63 μm each. that shows that bigger sensors doesnt necessarily have bigger pixels. it's rather a question of design. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exmor

[@Channel8eight]

The point I was trying to make is straightforward. If you have two cameras with the same megapixel count but different sensor sizes, then the one with the larger sensor will have larger photosites. Your argument doesn't apply here simply because the two cameras you are comparing have different megapixel counts of which in the case you've given, give the GH5s an advantage even though it has a much smaller sensor because it has such a low megapixel count.

[@lankascape-com]

Very useful and clear explanation. Thank you !

[@Channel8eight]

You're very welcome buddy!

[@pradeepchannagiri]

what's the sensor size of iPhone 13 pro ? (I guess it's a lot smaller compared to full frame sensor) but why is that we get great pictures on iphone than in full frame cams ??!

[@Channel8eight]

That is more to do with computational photography. Modern smartphones are now using complex algorithms and image processing engines to essentially create similar results to larger SLR style cameras.

[@titchreinhardt9812]

I purchased a Panasonic Lumix FZ2500 because their site showed it as having a large 1" sensor. I have subsequently discovered that the information is totally misleading, as the sensor is in fact a lot smaller than 1" diagonal. When I asked Panasonic to explain, I was sent pages of technical jargon showing where and how the 1" sensor was sized and that it is only CALLED that. I now have a good camera, but with a sensor much smaller than I was led to believe.

[@david_lalrammawia]

What is the difference between cmos sensor and Aps-c sensor?

[@Channel8eight]

CMOS is a technology used to make efficient intergrated circuits, so it is the chip technology of the sensor. Advanced Photo System type C (APS-C) is a sensor size format, so in other words it is a type of digital image sensor size.

[@leonvinson7107]

thank you.Very Helpful

[@shivajinanaware6992]

Wow man! Amazing video

[@DanielSRosehill]

Thanks much, very helpful!

[@jakoberiksen2944]

Good info, thank you very much :) if I may come with a suggestion though; please ditch the the harmonica jingle, it is distracting beyond words :D All All the best

[@imprintinternational]

Well explained. Very clear.

[@sarangaerials6469]

greatly explained!

[@DR-bq4ph]

thank you ! good information

[@azamatosh]

loved how it was explained... music in background though

[@Channel8eight]

+Azamat Alymkulov Thanks a lot for the feedback. Music has been one of the most challenging aspects of my channel, what music genre do you recommend for the type of videos I produce?

[@azamatosh]

Specifically that music was distracting for me. Just an opinion, bro. I am sure your preference in music genres is as good as your video content.

[@krane15]

Music tastes vary great and will never satisfy everyone. As long as it doesn't take away from the message. The best you can do is go with the majority and leave it at that.

[@beverlywalker8853]

Very HELPFUL!

[@babulruhul2170]

Good explain brather

[@ramoncastillo532]

This is the super informative thanks bro

[@assad_uz]

Bro, Excellent. you know me like as Water! 💜

[@andyscusting7783]

Before digital cameras , there was 35 m m film , 6 by 6 centimetre and 5 by 4 inch camera film which which gave us good , better and best clarity photos .

[@bunhengyou]

What this number mean (1/2.5 ") mean for galaxy s7?

[@toptentrends9150]

Love from Tanzania

[@Brunnacom2ns]

great info!!! Music takes away our attention. but overall good video =)

[@RaymondRoberts]

Great explanation! Thank you

[@MrKvganesan]

It was very helpful...thanks..

[@saloneesawant2407]

What a great video! It’s really helpful. Thank you ❤️

[@3ddadademo345]

Thank you bro, well understood