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surplusshooter · Jul 8, 2012, 10:09 AM

The CMOS/BSI-CMOS sensors have been proven to be far superior to the CCD sensor in all areas except for one. The CMOS/BSI-CMOS sensors are far superior in these areas; they use less power, they dissipate less heat, they have much fast data thoughput speeds (great for movies) they are less complex and much cheaper to manufacture. The CCD sensor has only one advantage and that is better still image quality.

TCav · Jul 8, 2012, 10:34 AM

Give it a rest, would you?

Nobody cares but you.

surplusshooter · Jul 9, 2012, 9:17 AM

Request granted. I will give it a rest. However, people that ask: "which is better and for what use, the CMOS vs CCD vs BSI/CMOS ? " I honestly feel that this is a very reasonable and legitimate question. I am sure that I am not the only one that cares about what the answer to this question is.

TCav · Jul 9, 2012, 10:45 AM

The appropriate question is ...

Quote:

Which is the best camera for the kind(s) of photos I want to take?

The question ...

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Which is the best technology for making image sensors?

... ignores all the other technology that goes into making a good digital camera, and so is irrelevant to the first, appropriate question.

surplusshooter · Jul 9, 2012, 2:37 PM

"TCav", you are absolutely correct. It does not matter what type of sensor (CCD, CMOS, or BSI/CMOS) is in any model of any brand of a digital camera in regards to the best overall picture quaslity. Without the proper processor, sub-assemblies and a good lens to go with it, the sensor type is completely irrelevant. "TCav", I am sincerely sorry and I appologize if I offended you with my opinions as to what I thought was the best sensor type. I was simply sharing the information that I gained in my research on this subject because I too wanted to know which type of sensor technology was the best for "still" image quality. I admit that I did not take into account all the other factors that go along with it.

Jul 8, 2012, 10:34 AM	#12
TCav Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Washington, DC, Metro Area, Maryland Posts: 12,268	Give it a rest, would you? Nobody cares but you. __________________ The lens is the thing. 'Full Frame' is the new 'Medium Format'. A good camera helps a good photographer; it doesn't make one. If you're going to use a filter, make it a good one.

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Jul 8, 2012, 10:09 AM	#11
surplusshooter Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 132	The CMOS/BSI-CMOS sensors have been proven to be far superior to the CCD sensor in all areas except for one. The CMOS/BSI-CMOS sensors are far superior in these areas; they use less power, they dissipate less heat, they have much fast data thoughput speeds (great for movies) they are less complex and much cheaper to manufacture. The CCD sensor has only one advantage and that is better still image quality.

Jul 9, 2012, 9:17 AM	#13
surplusshooter Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 132	Request granted. I will give it a rest. However, people that ask: "which is better and for what use, the CMOS vs CCD vs BSI/CMOS ? " I honestly feel that this is a very reasonable and legitimate question. I am sure that I am not the only one that cares about what the answer to this question is.

Jul 9, 2012, 2:37 PM	#15
surplusshooter Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 132	"TCav", you are absolutely correct. It does not matter what type of sensor (CCD, CMOS, or BSI/CMOS) is in any model of any brand of a digital camera in regards to the best overall picture quaslity. Without the proper processor, sub-assemblies and a good lens to go with it, the sensor type is completely irrelevant. "TCav", I am sincerely sorry and I appologize if I offended you with my opinions as to what I thought was the best sensor type. I was simply sharing the information that I gained in my research on this subject because I too wanted to know which type of sensor technology was the best for "still" image quality. I admit that I did not take into account all the other factors that go along with it.