Leica X1 owns CMOS APS-C sensor while Canon
G1X has 1.5inch one.
Nowadays, manufacturers are optimizing
image process. Besides, they also concentrate on sensor size because this plays
an essential role for camera. Theoretically, the large the sensor is, the more
image dots are able to absorb light to produce enhanced low-light images.
Products of this type have narrowed down the distance between their image
quality with that of SLR models.
Here are top 5 sensor compacts that are
value for money.
1. Leica X2
Leica
X2
Leica X2 is the most hi-end compact of
Leica with APS-C sensor (16MP resolution, 23.6x15.8mm size) and fixed 36mm
equivalent F2.8 lens.
One remarkable point is that Leica has considerably
improved auto focus of X2, especially under low lighting. This has been long the
downside of X1 model.
RRP is $2300.
Canon G1X
Canon
G1X
G1X is Sony’s most hi-end model with a 14.3MP
1.5inch CMOS sensor (18.7 x 14mm). Its lens is bigger and longer than G12’s one
although this compact lower optical zoom (4x 28-112mm F2.8-5.8 lens).
The large sensor really helps G1 X to shoot
high-quality images under low lighting with an ISO range of 100-12,800 plus
latest Digic 5 processor.
Canon G1 X is now available on the market
for $925 while unauthorized product costs $745.
2. Fujifilm X10 (version with fixed sensor)
Fujifilm
X10 (version with fixed sensor)
Fujifilm X10 has been widely popular. Introduced
for a long time but with “white orb issue” due to sensor, Fujifilm has been
completely fixed and improved. New fixed models are being sold on the market.
X10 uses a 12MP 2/3inch EXR CMOS sensor.
Besides, there are also focus distance of 28-112mm plus f/2-2.8 aperture
opening. Last but not least, X10 supports 200-12,800 ISO.
RRP is $650.
3. Sony RX100
Sony
RX100
Introduced recently, RX100 has drawn lots
of attention. However, unauthorized as well as genuine products haven’t
appeared in local market yet. RRP would be $750.
Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 shines with BSI-CMOS
sensor having even 20.2MP resolution and 13.2x8.8mm (1inch) size. This sensor
owns the same size of that on the mirror-less model Nikon 1.
Moreover, this is the first compact that Sony
has equipped with White Magic LCD technology enhancing brightness and saving
more energy. Besides, screen size is 3 inches and resolution comes up to
1,228,000 pixels.
Fujifilm X-S1
Fujifilm
X-S1
X-S1 is the most hi-end super zoom camera of
Fujifilm at present. Like its sibling X10, this device comes with a 12MP EXR
CMOS 2/3inch sensor. Additionally, it also features 26x optical zoom covering
24-624mm focal length, f/2.8-5.6 aperture opening. The camera supports RAW
format, 7fps continuous shooting at high resolution and 10fps continuous
shooting at regular resolution.
X-S1 can perform Full HD, HD 720p recording
at 30fps. Besides, this model supports 100-12,800 ISO.
RRP is $800.
