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The new FFF has some stiff competition

Started Dec 5, 2021 | Discussions thread
Scottelly
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Re: You maybe right, although not sure

danski0224 wrote:

"As to the main thread, the FFF must have at least 30MP x3 to compete with the 50MP+ Bayers."

The sdQ (not H) and the SD1M compare very favorably to a Canon 5DSR. The Sigma sensor images both enlarge better than a Bayer based image.

A "30 mp" Foveon isn't needed to beat "50 mp" Bayer.

I think it is, but I think Sigma made their announcement about the 60 MP Foveon sensor before Sony made the A7r IV, and at the time of the Sigma FFF announcement the main competitors were Nikon D850, with a 45 MP sensor, Panasonic S1R with a 47 MP sensor, Sony A7r III, with a 42 MP sensor, and of course the old Canon 5Dsr, with its 50 MP sensor. Against those a 20 MP per layer full-frame Foveon sensor could probably hold its own just fine.

Recent high-resolution full-frame cameras that have come on the market are the Canon R5, with a 45 MP sensor, the Sony A1, with a 50 MP sensor, and the brand new Nikon Z9, which has a 45 MP sensor. I think the 20 MP per layer FFF will hold its own against the sensors in those new camera. It does appear as if the megapixel race is over.

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