Sensor size – a refresher Stills photographers and video creators have a wide choice of formats, from mobile phones and compact cameras up to full-frame and medium-format.

It's been widely reported in recent weeks that Samsung doesn't look like its planning any major camera hardware upgrades for ...

Sensor – size and resolution, a smaller sensor means that the camera can often offer more zoom, but low-light performance may suffer. Most models offer between 16 and 20MP (or megapixels).

A camera sensor’s size affects the size of the cameras and lenses it can work with, as well as their performance.

Best: For professionals and keen amateurs Sensor size: 1in Megapixels: 20.1 Lens: 24-600 2.4 Weight: 700g There is no denying that the Sony RX10 IV sits at the top of most people’s reviews when ...

Phone camera quality keeps getting better and large image sensors have a lot to do with it. But why does camera sensor size matter?

The Sony RX10 III has a massive 24-600mm Zeiss zoom lens with a F2.4-F4 maximum aperture. It's a great chunk of glass. (Image credit: Sony) Why would you spend the best part of £1500 for a bridge ...

Some bridge cameras pack the same size sensor as pocket point-and-shoots and premium smartphones. You won't see a significant jump in image quality compared with a pocket model, but you can still ...

Panasonic's new Lumix FZ1000 could be the ultimate bridge camera. It has a large 1-inch sensor, fast autofocusing, and 4K-video recording.

Shopping for a camera can be confusing. Here’s how to sift through the acronyms, sensor options, and extra features to find the best one for you.

DxO sheds light on camera sensor performance Detailed tests of image sensors are raw meat for performance-obsessed pixel-peepers; DxO will add medium-format and lens tests later.

If you're a novice with a camera, but are looking for a great mix of features to make your snaps more dynamic - these are the best bridge cameras well worth the investment ...