This will no doubt be a very elementary subject for most of you, but I'm just learning and need a little help with details. I'll be asking a lot of questions in the future so please bear with me if you don't mind.
How is the numbering, used to identify a sensor's size, interpreted? For example: 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm), 2/3" (8.80 x 6.60 mm), 1" (12.80 x 9.60 mm) etc. etc. I can see that the measurements in brackets, in millimeters, is the actual length by width size of the sensor. But how do you read, and interpret, 1/2.3", 2/3", 1" etc., and how do those numbers equate to anything?
Also, it would appear that the bigger the sensor, the better the photo. So, based on that premise, would that be a major factor to consider when purchasing a camera? If you purchase a camera that is going to max out your camera budget, should you opt for the one with the biggest sensor? And are there combinations of features, that you can apply to a camera, that would compensate for a lack of sensor size, and even create a camera that would produce higher quality photos, using a smaller sensor?
Any details would help.......Thanks.....Dave
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