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Is pixel quality unequal ?

 
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May 20, 2008 13:02 |  #1

With all other things being equal ;

If I were to publish a 500 x 500 pixel crop from an image from a xti, a 5D, and a Ds MkIII, how significant would the IQ differences be?


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May 20, 2008 14:01 |  #2

I believe I have seen a difference in noise with the xti being noisier.
The only way to fairly evaluate this is to do the same shot with the same settings with the same lens. Glass is important in IQ.


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May 20, 2008 14:22 |  #3

Keep in mind that pixel count is one overly simplistic measure of a sensor. You have to also consider the pixel size and the bit depth of the processor as well. More size = lower noise from a single pixel. More bit depth = more levels of grayscale (more realistic rendition) and/or wider dynamic range.


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May 20, 2008 14:46 as a reply to  @ Wilt's post |  #4

Am I to infer Wilt that the more expensive that pixel/sensor/body the better the IQ in the aforementioned crop, again with all other things being equal?


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May 20, 2008 15:00 |  #5

chauncey wrote in post #5562347 (external link)
Am I to infer Wilt that the more expensive that pixel/sensor/body the better the IQ in the aforementioned crop, again with all other things being equal?

The larger the pixel the lower the noise...it has nothing to do with the expense of the camera!

The higher the bit count the better the rendition or dynamic range...and that is related to newness of the body...a 450D or 40D or 1DIII has 14 bits.


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May 20, 2008 15:08 as a reply to  @ Wilt's post |  #6

That's about what I figured Wilt, thanks for the specific answer. ;)


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May 20, 2008 19:21 |  #7

My Canon Powershot has the same or more MP than my DSLR but guess which one takes better quality pictures!!
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