Learn aboutPixel size

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Largest Pixels

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 from $397	Really small Compact 117x61x35 mm High resolution screen 1,228k dots High ISO 25,600 ISO Learn more about the Ricoh GR
	Sony NEX-5N from $650	Great image quality 77.0 High ISO 25,600 ISO Great battery life 460 shots Learn more about the Sony NEX-5N
	Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100 from $648	Large sensor Nikon CX 13.2x8.8mm High true resolution 20 MP Wide aperture f/1.8 Learn more about the Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100
	Sony Alpha NEX-3N from $448	Great image quality 74.0 Image stabilization Lens Great battery life 480 shots Learn more about the Sony Alpha NEX-3N

See more of the top compact cameras with large pixels

Large Pixel SLRs

The following SLRs have the largest pixels.

	Nikon D4 from $5,997	Low noise at high ISO 2,965 ISO Great battery life 2600 shots Great image quality 89.0 Learn more about the Nikon D4
	Canon EOS 1D X from $6,799	Low noise at high ISO 2,786 ISO High ISO 51,200 ISO Rapid fire 14 fps Learn more about the Canon EOS 1D X
	Canon EOS 5D Mark III from $3,250	Low noise at high ISO 2,293 ISO Many cross-type focus points 41 Large screen 3.2" Learn more about the Canon EOS 5D Mark III
	Canon EOS 6D from $1,999	Low noise at high ISO 2,340 ISO Large sensor Full frame 36.0x24.0mm Large sensor pixels 41.4 µm² Learn more about the Canon EOS 6D

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Discussion

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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.