Wii Fuji use a normal sensor for next X ?

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Re: Wii Fuji use a normal sensor for next X ?
In reply to Bjrn SWE, 5 months ago

Bjrn SWE wrote:

The X-trans sensor certainly have some nice qualities; good dynamic range and great ISO performance. But there are also some issues and flaws. Take a look at this picture samples from DPreviews Studio Comparison Tool. 

Resolution: You can read "FILADELFIA 1876" in all the samples except the X-E1. On a pixel level the picture looks soft and smeared out. Although there is no AA filter, and some tests claim different - the res does not seem as good as the contenders in this example. This is all pixelpeeping of course, but indicates lack of resolution and sharpness in the final picture.

Color Bleeding: The white text PREMIATI have red color bleeding all over.

Switching to JPEG does not change the outcome; the result is not due to inadequate RAW processing.

There are also the issue with "fractal artefacts" that sometimes occur with fabrics and patterns. Not shown here though.

Actually, it clearly is processing.

When you take down the aggressive Noise Reduction engines of the cameras, you're left with this.

I don't have access to RPP at the moment, but if I did, I'd run the test scene through it and show that the X-Trans sensor holds plenty of detail.

The sensor is a quality one. Is it the best APS sensor? Well, that's obviously up for debate. But is it good? It certainly is. There's pros and cons of using this layout. The clarity and low noise, imo, outweigh the negatives as long as raw processors catch up some day.

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Edited 5 months ago by Asylum Photo
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