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Old July 2nd 07, 07:39 PM posted to rec.photo.digital.zlr
SJ[_2_]
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Default question on sensor size

Kind of a Newbie question on sensor size.
What is the difference between, 1/2.5 " or 1/1.6 " or 1/1.8 " on non-slr's
or 4/3" or 23.7 x 15.6 mm on a Nikon. Do more or bigger sensors necessarily
mean better pictures? and If so, why? thanks
Scott