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Largest Pixels
Nikon D4 The Nikon D4 has the largest pixels of any camera we've seen at 54.3 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.

Ricoh GR
Ricoh GR
from $397
Size Really small Help
Compact 117x61x35 mm
Screen resolution High resolution screen Help
1,228k dots
Light sensitivity High ISO Help
25,600 ISO

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Sony NEX-5N
Sony NEX-5N
from $650
Overall image quality Great image quality Help
77.0
Light sensitivity High ISO Help
25,600 ISO
Battery life Great battery life Help
460 shots

Learn more about the Sony NEX-5N

Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100
Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100
from $648
Sensor size Large sensor Help
Nikon CX 13.2x8.8mm
True resolution High true resolution Help
20 MP
Aperture Wide aperture Help
f/1.8

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Sony Alpha NEX-3N
Sony Alpha NEX-3N
from $448
Overall image quality Great image quality Help
74.0
Image stabilization Image stabilization Help
Lens
Battery life Great battery life Help
480 shots

Learn more about the Sony Alpha NEX-3N

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Large Pixel SLRs

The following SLRs have the largest pixels.

Nikon D4
Nikon D4
from $5,997
Low light performance Low noise at high ISO Help
2,965 ISO
Battery life Great battery life Help
2600 shots
Overall image quality Great image quality Help
89.0

Learn more about the Nikon D4

Canon EOS 1D X
Canon EOS 1D X
from $6,799
Low light performance Low noise at high ISO Help
2,786 ISO
Light sensitivity High ISO Help
51,200 ISO
Continuous shooting Rapid fire Help
14 fps

Learn more about the Canon EOS 1D X

Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
from $3,250
Low light performance Low noise at high ISO Help
2,293 ISO
Cross type focus points Many cross-type focus points Help
41
Screen size Large screen Help
3.2"

Learn more about the Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Canon EOS 6D
Canon EOS 6D
from $1,999
Low light performance Low noise at high ISO Help
2,340 ISO
Sensor size Large sensor Help
Full frame 36.0x24.0mm
Pixel size Large sensor pixels Help
41.4 µm²

Learn more about the Canon EOS 6D

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Discussion

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Avatar for Costas Papaconstadinou Costas Papaconstadinou (9:59 PM, October 12, 2012)
The Nikon D1H has the largest pixels. Why isn't that on this list? Also the D2h has the 2nd largest.