Crop Sensor vs. Full Frame - Part 3: Advantages and Disadvantages of Crop Sensors | Bergen County Photographer (Copy) (Copy)
For the past two weeks I have been talking about the differences between Full Frame and Crop sensor cameras. First, I discussed the differences between the two sensors, then I moved to advantages and disadvantages of full frame sensor and now I will talk about advantages and disadvantages of crop sensor.
Advantages:
Lighter, smaller and more versatile. Full frame cameras tend to be big and heavy so if you have smaller hands or need something more portable, a crop sensor camera might be a good choice.
Crop Factor. The crop sensor camera can give extra reach to your lenses which may be an advantage when you need to get as close as possible to your subject.
Disadvantages:
Lower image quality. Due to its smaller surface, a crop sensor cannot fit the same amount of information into a file. This becomes more noticeable in low light situations.
Tighter focal length. Wide angle shoots are harder with a crop sensor. You will need a very wide-angle lens to make up for the zoom, which can bring distortions.
Now that you know a little more about full frame and crop sensor cameras, you can make an informed decision about which camera you are going to use. Crop sensors are getting very good and image quality is not a problem in most cases. It all comes down to your budget and your style.
Canon EOS Rebel T8i is a crop sensor camera