How good IQ on the V1?

jonikon wrote:

You and SunnyFlorida needs to get your facts straight, (and maybe some new spectacles as well)! Here is the actual Dx0Mark comparison of the V1 vs D40

http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/Cameras/Compare-Camera-Sensors/Compare-cameras-side-by-side/%28appareil1%29/745|0/%28brand%29/Nikon/%28appareil2%29/229|0/%28brand2%29/Nikon

According to DX0Mark the V1 beats the D40 on color depth and has the exact same score of 11 for DR, but this is misleading as is the higher ISO score for the D40 because the read noise for the 6MP sensor in the D40 is much higher and the quantum efficiency (QE), is much lower (only 27%) compared to the 10MP V1 sensor (QE=57%). In fact, the V1 sensor has the same QE (57%), as that of the Nikon D3s! So although the V1 sensor has greater resolution and about 43% of the pixel size of the D40, the much higher level of QE makes up for it, and actually makes for better color accuracy, better retention of dynamic range and less color noise at higher ISOs than the D40.

Having both the D40 and V1 at the same time I have been able to make my own image comparisons, and I am satisfied that the V1 is the clear winner in overall IQ compared with the D40, especially when shooting JPEGs at ISOs above 400 ISO. If you want to believe otherwise, that's your choice, but at least get the numbers right while making your specious arguments.

- Jon