The megapixel myth has treated camera manufacturers well over the years, those ever increasing, and often meaningless, numbers have sold millions of cameras. But consumers are getting wise to it.

A digital camera’s sensor size can go a long way in determining image quality in a camera. This graphic illustrates common sizes The typical point-and-shoot digital camera has a 5.76 by 4.29 mm sensor ...

One of the biggest challenges lens makers face is keeping pace with higher sensor resolutions. “The optics are not evolving quickly enough to keep up with changing camera resolution,” said Craig ...

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We examine why and when sensor crop factors should be considered when you’re shooting with the camera hand-held in low light levels. Shooting in low light levels requires a good understanding of the ...

Most consumer point and shoot digital cameras say something like, "5x optical zoom," or "9x optical zoom" on the box. But, when you move up to micro-4/3s and SLRs, you lose that. It makes sense - the ...

Canon’s “G” line of cameras have always appealed to point-and-shooters looking for more of a pro experience. The new G15 has some great details—is it a $499 camera worth considering? A hefty $499 ...

Featuring the New X-Trans CMOS sensorTM, FUJIFILM original X-Mount and New Hybrid Multi Viewfinder, the X-Pro1 Delivers Outstanding Image Quality that Rivals Current DSLR Cameras Valhalla, N.Y., ...

Yet another leaked new product from Sony, and yet another new lens adapter, only this time one with a twist. Or rather, one with a mirror. The LA-EA2 lets you put Sony's big Alpha SLR lenses onto ...