Manu-K1 wrote:
That said, I'm kind of disappointed that Sony went this direction instead of pushing the resolution envelope. We had 40MP APS-C sensors for a few years. That pixel density would make about 90MP on a FF sensor. I truly expected Sony to give us a 100MP A7R VI that could give MF a run for its money.
I had that 40MP sensor. Also, most of my A7RV shooting is on a copy stand with pixel shift. I'll take as much resolution as I can find. Based on those experiences, I think you'd be disappointed by a 90MP full-frame sensor. Very, very few lenses are going to deliver any tangible improvement outside the dead center compared to a 60MP image.
Fun fact: for my film scanning work the A7RV actually outperformed the 100MP GFX, again, because of better glass available for the E-mount. See? Even the 60mp chip is already giving MF a run for its money. Basically, when it comes to resolution, even with current pixel densities sensors are already taking the backseat to lenses in many situations. Increasing density even further will yield very little. Law of diminishing returns.
Instead, I wish they adopted a more efficient aspect ratio. 3:2 is too wide. Vast majority of 3:2 images posted online clearly could benefit from chopping 10-20% of "dead ears" on both ends. A 4:3 or even 5:4 ratio FF sensor with the same pixel density would deliver ~10-20% more practical resolution because cropping wouldn't be necessary. That would benefit everyone. And if they went full gangsta and gave me a 1:1 square sensor, that would have been heaven on Earth!
May 31, 2026 at 11:04 AM
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Manu-K1 wrote:
That said, I'm kind of disappointed that Sony went this direction instead of pushing the resolution envelope. We had 40MP APS-C sensors for a few years. That pixel density would make about 90MP on a FF sensor. I truly expected Sony to give us a 100MP A7R VI that could give MF a run for its money.
I had that 40MP sensor. Also, most of my A7RV shooting is on a copy stand with pixel shift. I'll take as much resolution as I can find. Based on those experiences, I think you'd be disappointed by a 90MP full-frame sensor. Very, very few lenses are going to deliver any tangible improvement outside the dead center compared to a 60MP image.
Fun fact: for my film scanning work the A7RV actually outperformed the 100MP GFX, again, because of better glass available for the E-mount. See? Even the 60mp chip is already giving MF a run for its money. Basically, when it comes to resolution, even with current pixel densities sensors are already taking the backseat to lenses in many situations. Increasing density even further will yield very little. Law of diminishing returns.
Instead, I wish they adopted a more efficient aspect ratio. 3:2 is too wide. Vast majority of 3:2 images posted online clearly could benefit from chopping 10-15% of "dead ears" on both ends. A 4:3 or even 5:4 ratio FF sensor with the same pixel density would deliver ~10-20% more practical resolution because cropping wouldn't be necessary. That would benefit everyone. And if they went full gangsta and gave me a 1:1 square sensor, that would have been heaven on Earth!
May 31, 2026 at 11:03 AM
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Manu-K1 wrote:
That said, I'm kind of disappointed that Sony went this direction instead of pushing the resolution envelope. We had 40MP APS-C sensors for a few years. That pixel density would make about 90MP on a FF sensor. I truly expected Sony to give us a 100MP A7R VI that could give MF a run for its money.
I had that 40MP sensor. Also, most of my A7RV shooting is on a copy stand with pixel shift. I'll take as much resolution as I can find. Based on those experiences, I think you'd be disappointed by a 90MP full-frame sensor. Very, very few lenses are going to deliver any tangible improvement outside the dead center compared to a 60MP image.
Fun fact: for my film scanning work the A7RV actually outperformed the 100MP GFX, again, because of better glass available for the E-mount. See? Even the 60mp chip is already giving MF a run for its money. Basically, when it comes to resolution, even with current pixel densities sensors are already taking the backseat to lenses in many situations. Increasing density even further will yield very little. Law of diminishing returns.
Instead, I wish they adopted a more efficient aspect ratio. 3:2 is too wide. Vast majority of 3:2 images posted online clearly could benefit from chopping 10-15% of "dead ears" on both ends. A 4:3 or even 5:4 ratio FF sensor with the same pixel density would deliver ~10-20% more practical resolution because cropping wouldn't be necessary. That would benefit everyone. And if they west full gangsta and gave me a 1:1 square sensor, that would be hallelujah!
May 31, 2026 at 11:02 AM
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Manu-K1 wrote:
That said, I'm kind of disappointed that Sony went this direction instead of pushing the resolution envelope. We had 40MP APS-C sensors for a few years. That pixel density would make about 90MP on a FF sensor. I truly expected Sony to give us a 100MP A7R VI that could give MF a run for its money.
I had that 40MP sensor. Also, most of my A7RV shooting is on a copy stand with pixel shift. I'll take as much resolution as I can find. Based on those experiences, I think you'd be disappointed by a 90MP full-frame sensor. Very, very few lenses are going to deliver any tangible improvement outside the dead center compared to a 60MP image.
Fun fact: for my film scanning work the A7RV actually outperformed the 100MP GFX, again, because of better glass available for the E-mount. See? Even the 60mp chip is already giving MF a run for its money. Basically, when it comes to resolution, even with current pixel densities sensors are already taking the backseat to lenses in many situations. Increasing density even further will yield very little. Law of diminishing returns.
May 31, 2026 at 10:45 AM
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