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Largest Pixels
Nikon D3S The Nikon D3S has the largest pixels of any camera we've seen at 71.1 µm².

The sensor on the digital camera captures millions of pixels (megapixels) to make up the image. Depending on the number of pixels and the size of the senor each mega pixels will have its own surface area measured in microns. The size of each pixel is important because the larger the area the more light it can gather. More light means less noise, better color and more dynamic range. The pixel size also is a limiting factor to the resolution of your camera - read the education on true resolution to understand why.

Large Pixel Compact Cameras

These digicams have the largest pixels.

Sony Alpha NEX-5
Sony Alpha NEX-5
from $650
Size Really small Help
Compact 111x59x38 mm
Movie format Full HD Help
1080p @ 30fps
Overall image quality Great image quality Help
69.0

Learn more about the Sony Alpha NEX-5

Sigma DP1s
Sigma DP1s
from $449
Size Really small Help
Compact 109x60x31 mm
Wide-angle Wide-angle lens Help
28 mm
Thickness Thin Help
1.2"

Learn more about the Sigma DP1s

Sony Alpha NEX-3
Sony Alpha NEX-3
from $549
Size Really small Help
Compact 117x62x33 mm
Overall image quality Great image quality Help
68.0
Screen resolution High resolution screen Help
920k dots

Learn more about the Sony Alpha NEX-3

Canon PowerShot S90
Canon PowerShot S90
from $334
Pixel size Large sensor pixels Help
4.3 µm²
Aperture Wide aperture Help
f/2.0
Sensor size Large sensor Help
1/1.7" 7x5mm

Learn more about the Canon PowerShot S90

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Large Pixel SLRs

The following SLRs have the largest pixels.

Nikon D3S
Nikon D3S
from $5,200
Pixel size Large sensor pixels Help
71.1 µm²
Low light performance Low noise at high ISO Help
3,253 ISO
Overall image quality Great image quality Help
82.0

Learn more about the Nikon D3S

Nikon D700
Nikon D700
from $2,388
Pixel size Large sensor pixels Help
71.4 µm²
Low light performance Low noise at high ISO Help
2,303 ISO
Overall image quality Great image quality Help
80.0

Learn more about the Nikon D700

Sigma SD15
Sigma SD15
from $989
Pixel size Large sensor pixels Help
62.1 µm²
Screen size Large screen Help
3.0"
Viewfinder Great viewfinder Help
Pentaprism

Learn more about the Sigma SD15

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