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Sunday, November 22, 2009
Big Sensors, Shrinking Cameras - David Pogue, NY Times
This is a review of two new cameras that have had camera aficionados’ palms sweating for months: the Canon PowerShot S90 ($412) and the Panasonic Lumix GF1 ($870). Those prices are much higher than for similar size cameras, but these models represent huge, technologically amazing steps along the camera size/sensor size continuum. And why should we care? Well, we want a big sensor because it’s the single most important determinant of photo quality. A big sensor generally means better color and clarity, and less grain and blur in low light. S.L.R. cameras have enormous sensors, which is why professionals use them. But S.L.R.’s are also enormous cameras, which is why 92 percent of consumers still buy pocket cameras.
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