09-15-2010, 03:23 PM
[quote name='Klaus' timestamp='1284562513' post='2803']
I reckon within 5 years APS-C sensors are as good as FF sensors today.[/quote]
According to dxomark.com tests, the 2008 Nikon D90 and 2009 Pentax K-x provide very similar quality as the 2005 Canon 5D, so it's not impossible that even less than 5 years will be needed.
Even more impressive - the FourThirds sensor of the 2009 Panasonic GH1 is ranked as competitive with the FF sensor of the 2002 Canon EOS 1Ds and the medium-format sensor of the 2008 Mamiya ZD back (though in practice, the Panny is only competitive with the latter when it comes to DR, or when one increases the ISO).
I reckon within 5 years APS-C sensors are as good as FF sensors today.[/quote]
According to dxomark.com tests, the 2008 Nikon D90 and 2009 Pentax K-x provide very similar quality as the 2005 Canon 5D, so it's not impossible that even less than 5 years will be needed.
Even more impressive - the FourThirds sensor of the 2009 Panasonic GH1 is ranked as competitive with the FF sensor of the 2002 Canon EOS 1Ds and the medium-format sensor of the 2008 Mamiya ZD back (though in practice, the Panny is only competitive with the latter when it comes to DR, or when one increases the ISO).