Sensor Size Matters?

[artsyfartsy]

Most i would say, the compact cameras and the prosumers cameras are having a Sensor size1/2.5. Other than the Sony W7 that i check is 1/1.8. Does the Sensor Size matters on the image quality? the bigger the sensor the better the image quality not to metion about the lens. As i'm thinking of chaging to a prosumer or even a novice DSLR.

[Rashkae]

Originally Posted by artsyfartsy Most i would say, the compact cameras and the prosumers cameras are having a Sensor size1/2.5. Other than the Sony W7 that i check is 1/1.8. Does the Sensor Size matters on the image quality? the bigger the sensor the better the image quality not to metion about the lens. As i'm thinking of chaging to a prosumer or even a novice DSLR.

It matters a lot. Larger sensors have much more dynamic range, are less prone to highlight clipping and are better with ISO noise.

[junkai21]

The main concern i know is the better Noise management

[luyouming]

Not only the noise issue, but also the response to light, smaller pixel size can not reproduce the better color range.

[artsyfartsy]

Most of the compact cameras or even point and shoot are using 1/2.5 sensor. I'm currently using a sony W7 with 1/1.8 sensor. What the main different thought. Where most of the compact are using 1/2.5.