11-04-2012, 02:18 PM
[quote name='joachim' timestamp='1352028202' post='20816']
Today even the sensor in the D7000 is showing its age. To me, this lack of renewal is what makes the E-M5 shine so much. It is a sensor generation ahead.[/quote]
Where do you get the idea the D7000 sensor is out of date, or even lagging current status from? While it was one of the first "current generation" sensors, it hasn't aged at all and is still competitive with the Sony NEX 5N/7 for example (choosing NEX as opposed to SLT before people jump in about mirror losses). The E-M5 sensor at best keeps up with those, not exceeding them, which would be an even bigger challenge due to its inherent smaller size. In sensor technology, Nikon and Sony are approximate equals since they share so much between them even if they never acknowledge it openly.
Most of the major players are practically equals in sensor technology, with minor differences between them that most people wont even notice without internet forum amplification effects. Only Canon are lagging a bit but it doesn't seem to be affecting their sales at all. Only Fuji might be ahead of the curve with their novel colour filter arrangement, but that will remain a niche.
Today even the sensor in the D7000 is showing its age. To me, this lack of renewal is what makes the E-M5 shine so much. It is a sensor generation ahead.[/quote]
Where do you get the idea the D7000 sensor is out of date, or even lagging current status from? While it was one of the first "current generation" sensors, it hasn't aged at all and is still competitive with the Sony NEX 5N/7 for example (choosing NEX as opposed to SLT before people jump in about mirror losses). The E-M5 sensor at best keeps up with those, not exceeding them, which would be an even bigger challenge due to its inherent smaller size. In sensor technology, Nikon and Sony are approximate equals since they share so much between them even if they never acknowledge it openly.
Most of the major players are practically equals in sensor technology, with minor differences between them that most people wont even notice without internet forum amplification effects. Only Canon are lagging a bit but it doesn't seem to be affecting their sales at all. Only Fuji might be ahead of the curve with their novel colour filter arrangement, but that will remain a niche.
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