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Compare NX lenses and tips

Started May 9, 2017 | Discussions thread
viking79
viking79 Forum Pro • Posts: 14,157
Re: Compare NX lenses and tips

6MP vs 28 MP doesn't change the noise much at the same image size.  People tend to think 28 MP camera would be noisier as they zoom into the image much more (enlarge it more) at the pixel level, so it appears noisier, but you are zoomed in more.

Noise should always be compared at the same output size.  Like take the 6 MP and the 28 MP image and print your 13x19 image or maybe resize to view on a 4k TV, etc.  The higher MP image will likely look better if dealt with properly.

As others say, in low light without a tripod, if you want higher shutter speeds you need more light in the camera.  The only way to do that is with a larger aperture lens.  This has trade-offs.  You get shallower depth of field at larger apertures, generally the lens won't be as sharp, you get more vignetting/darkening of the corners, etc.

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