Full-Frame vs. Small Sensor (don’t laugh…)

Gary L. Friedman
Aug 31, 2018 · 4 min read

So here I was, on my way back from Las Vegas, and I came across a run-down old building that has a certain “character”. I pulled over and took a few pictures with my A99 II and Zeiss 24–70 f/2.8, then started to head back to the car. Then I hesitated. “These conditions are pretty good. Strong light, so I can shoot at a low ISO with a small f/stop. I wonder how the RX-100 V compares in these ideal conditions?”. I went back to the car and tried to duplicate the shots I just took using a small-sensor point-and-shoot. Then I drove home. The subject matter and the lighting were so good…

Keep the story going. Sign up for an extra free read.

You've completed your member preview for this month, but when you sign up for a free Medium account, you get one more story.
Already have an account? Sign in

Written by

Gary L. Friedman is a professional photographer who runs the stock image website FriedmanArchives.com and has written many best-selling camera-specific books.

Welcome to a place where words matter. On Medium, smart voices and original ideas take center stage - with no ads in sight. Watch
Follow all the topics you care about, and we’ll deliver the best stories for you to your homepage and inbox. Explore
Get unlimited access to the best stories on Medium — and support writers while you’re at it. Just $5/month. Upgrade