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AndyS

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3. In theory a larger pixel collects more light energy and therefore

Reply to Walleye (Reply #1)

Sun Dec 11, 2022, 04:18 PM

Dec 2022

can contain more information. So, by shifting the sensor 8 times each of those smaller pixels collects more light which presents as more detail.

I suppose using focus stacking would result in the same result.

As for resolution it can't be judged on the monitor as the largest image presented is 1 mp for 1080p or 4 mp for 4k. Ya' havta' download it and look at it in PS or similar editing software. Or print it.

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Full size images. One 20 mp and one 50 mp. Large files! [View all] AndyS Dec 2022 OP

It seems like the second one holds the highlight detail better Walleye Dec 2022 #1

In theory a larger pixel collects more light energy and therefore AndyS Dec 2022 #3

I'm not sure which one actually is the larger image, but I think the first one is. I prefer it. CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2022 #2

The first is 20 megapixel and the second is 50 megapixel. AndyS Dec 2022 #5

Subtle is the word. No wonder I couldn't tell! CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2022 #7

I'm going with the first one. That is the one I immediately selected than I went back a forth MLAA Dec 2022 #4

😁😁 AndyS Dec 2022 #6

I down loaded the original images and then opened in PS at full size. took some screen shots. MichaelSoE Dec 2022 #8

Yes, there is definitely more detail in the 50mp image. AndyS Dec 2022 #9