APS-C

The Canon EOS 60D, a typical APS-C format camera

Advanced Photo System type-C (APS-C) is an image sensor format approximately equivalent in size to the Advanced Photo System "classic" negatives of 25.1 × 16.7 mm, an aspect ratio of 3:2.

CCD Sony ICX493AQA 10.14(Gross 10.75) Mpixels APS-C 1.8" (23.98 x 16.41mm) sensor side

Sensors approximating these dimensions are used in many digital single-lens reflex cameras (DSLRs), Mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras (MILCs), and a few large-sensor live-preview digital cameras. These include the Sony DSC-R1, Sigma DP1 and Leica X1. APS-C size sensors are also used in a few digital rangefinders (e.g., the Epson R-D1).

Such sensors exist in many different variants depending on the manufacturer and camera model.^[1] All APS-C variants are considerably smaller than 35 mm standard film which measures 36×24 mm. Because of this, devices with APS-C sensors are known as "cropped frame", especially when used in connection with lens mounts that are also used with sensors the size of 35mm film: only part of the image produced by the lens is captured by the APS-C size sensor. Sensor sizes range from 20.7×13.8 mm to 28.7×19.1 mm. Each variant results in a slightly different angle of view from lenses at the same focal length and overall a much narrower angle of view compared to 35 mm film. This is why each manufacturer offers a range of lenses designed for its format.

Comparison with other formats

The quality of the image from an APS-C sensor is higher when compared to a smaller sensor due to its larger size which allows it to collect more light. However, compared to a full-frame camera, image quality is lower, particularly at high ISO values (shooting with little light).

Brand designations

Drawing showing the relative sizes of sensors used in most current digital cameras.

Most DSLR and third party lens manufacturers now make lenses specifically designed for APS-C cameras. The designations by brand include:

Canon: EF-S, EF-M
Fujifilm: X-Mount
Konica Minolta: DT
Leica: T or TL
Nikon: DX
Pentax: DA
Samsung: NX
Sigma: DC
Sony: DT, E (it's APS-C if not FE designated)
Tamron: Di II
Tokina: DX

Multiplier factors

A crop factor (sometimes referred to as a "focal length multiplier", even though the actual focal length is the same) can be used to calculate the field of view in 35 mm terms from the actual focal length. The most common multiplier ratios:

1.7× — Sigma DP1, Sigma DP2, Sigma SD15, Sigma SD14, Sigma SD10, Sigma SD9, Canon EOS DCS 3^†
1.62× — Canon EOS 7D^†, 7D Mark II, 50D^†, 60D^†, 70D^†, 80D, 550D (T2i)^†, 600D (T3i/X5)^†, 650D (T4i/X6i)^†, 700D (T5i/X7i)^†, 750D (T6i/X8i), 760D (T6s/8000D), 1100D (T3/X50)^†, 1200D (T5/X70)^†, 1300D (T6/X80); Canon EOS M, M2 (sold in Asia only), M3 (not sold in North America until Oct 2015)
1.56× — Nikon D3100^†^[2]
1.55× - Sony Alpha 58,^[3] Nikon D3200^†^[4]
1.54× — Pentax K20D,^†^[5] Samsung NX5^†, Samsung NX10^†, Samsung NX11^†, Samsung NX100^†,^[6] Sony NEX-5†^[7]
1.53× — Pentax K-3,^[8] K-S1,^[9] K-S2, K-5 II^†, K-5^†, K10D^†, K200D^†, Ricoh GR,^[10] Nikon D3300^†, Nikon D5300^†, Nikon D5500, Nikon Coolpix A,^[11] Sony NEX-7,†^[12] Sony NEX-6,^[13] Sony A6000^†,^[14] Sony A6300, Sony Alpha 77, Sony Alpha 77 II, Sony Alpha 65, Sony Alpha 57, Sony Alpha 37, Sony Alpha 580, Sony Alpha 500, all Samsung NX except NX5, NX10, NX11, NX100
1.52× — All Nikon DX format DSLR cameras except D3100, D3200, D3300, D5300, and D5500; Pentax K-30^†, K-01,^[15] K-50,^[16] K-500;^† all Fujifilm interchangeable lens X-system cameras and X100 series; Sony Alpha 100;^[17] Sigma SD1, Sigma SD1 Merrill, Sigma DP1 Merrill, Sigma DP2 Merrill
1.3×^‡ — Canon EOS-1D Mark IV^†, 1D Mark III^†, 1D Mark II^† (and Mark II N), EOS-1D^†, Kodak DCS 460^†, DCS 560^†, DCS 660^†, DCS 760^†, Leica M8, M8.2

Notes:

^†Discontinued

^‡ A 1.3× Focal Length Multiplier is also known as APS-H. Actual multiplier factor is 1.255x for the 1D Digital, 1.28× for the Canon EOS-1D Mark III and 1.29× for the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV. Leica M8 is 1.33x

APS-C lens formats

Canon, Nikon, Pentax and Sony have developed and designed lenses specifically for their cameras with a lens factor (more fully, lens focal length conversion factor) or "crop factor" with most of the brands use 1.5× crop factor, except Canon uses a 1.6× crop factor. APS-C cameras use a smaller area to form the image than traditional 35 mm cameras, and so lenses used on APS-C format cameras have a correspondingly narrower field of view. For example, a 28 mm lens is a wide angle lens on a traditional 35mm camera. But the same lens on an APS-C camera, with a lens factor of 1.6× (relative to a standard full-frame 35mm format camera), has the same angle of view as a 45 mm (28 mm × 1.6 lens factor) lens on a 35 mm camera—i.e. a normal lens.^[18] Several third-party lens manufacturers, such as Tamron, Tokina, and Sigma, also manufacture a range of lenses optimised for APS-C sensors.

Canon introduced the Canon EF-S line of lenses in 2003 alongside the 300D. These lenses place the rear of the lens closer to the camera's sensor (referred to as short back focus). This has several benefits, including lighter lenses and a narrower field of view (which implies "longer" zoom). EF-S lenses are compatible with Canon's APS-C digital SLRs, with the exception of the early Canon EOS D30, Canon EOS D60, and Canon EOS 10D, which predated the introduction of the mounting system. EF-S lenses will not physically mount on Canon's full-frame digital or 35mm film SLRs. More recently, the company introduced the EF-M line for its EOS M series of mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras (MILCs). EF-M lenses will not physically mount on any Canon SLR, whether film or digital. The rear of an EF-M lens is considerably closer to the sensor or film plane than that of an EF (full-frame/35mm) or EF-S lens, making it necessary to ensure that the EF-M lens will not mount on the other bodies. Canon sells an optional adapter that allows EF-M bodies to accept all EF and EF-S lenses.

Nikon makes DX format lenses for their line of APS-C digital cameras. These can be physically mounted to all Nikon digital and film SLR camera bodies since 1977. These lenses generally exhibit vignetting at shorter focal lengths when mounted on Nikon film bodies, but are typically usable at longer focal lengths. When mounted on a Nikon FX (full-frame) digital body, by default the camera will automatically adjust the viewfinder to depict the DX frame area and crop the captured images to the DX image size. This can be overridden by the user if desired.

Pentax produces the DA line for their APS-C cameras. These lenses are available in focal lengths that offer similar field-of-view as lenses previously available for 135 film. The trademark compact design of the DA limited series takes advantage of the smaller APS-C format with the lenses under 40mm and is fully usable on 135 Film with the DA Limited Lenses over 35mm focal length. All DA lenses can be mounted on Pentax film bodies, albeit with increased vignetting. All fixed focal lengths in the rugged DA* series cover 35 film format fully.^[19]

Sony has two lines specifically designed for their APS-C cameras—the DT line for their A-mount DSLRs and Alpha SLTs, and the E-mount for their Alpha MILCs. The DT lenses can be mounted on any Sony A-mount camera, but are specifically designed for the DSLR-A100 up to DSLR-A700 series of APS-C-format DSLRs, the earlier Konica Minolta 5D and 7D, and the most recent APS-C Alpha SLTs. DT lenses can be mounted on full-frame models like the DSLR-A850, DSLR-A900, and SLT-A99 in "crop" mode, where the frame is cropped and the resolution is roughly halved. E-mount lenses are compatible with all of the company's APS-C MILCs, from the NEX-3 and NEX-5 through the current A3000, A5100, and A6300. In addition, they can be mounted on Sony full-frame MILCs (A7/A7R/A7S, A7R II, A7S II) in "crop" mode (the company also produces E-mount lenses designated as "FE", which cover the entire full-frame image circle).

References

↑ Bockaert, Vincent. "Sensor Sizes". Archived from the original on 2011-04-15. Retrieved 2012-04-05.
↑ Nikon D3100 Sensor Info & Specifications
↑ Sony SLT-A58 vs. Sony SLT-A77 - Sensor Comparison
↑ Nikon D3200 Sensor Info & Specifications
↑ Pentax K20D Sensor Info & Specifications
↑ Samsung NX100 Sensor Info & Specifications
↑ Sony Alpha NEX-5 Sensor Info & Specifications
↑ Pentax K-3 Sensor Info & Specifications
↑ Pentax K-S1 Sensor Info & Specifications
↑ Ricoh GR Sensor Info & Specifications
↑ Nikon Coolpix A Sensor Info & Specifications
↑ Sony Alpha NEX-7 Sensor Info & Specifications
↑ Sony Alpha NEX-6 Sensor Info & Specifications
↑ Sony Alpha a6000 Sensor Info & Specifications
↑ Pentax K-01 Sensor Info & Specifications
↑ Pentax K-50 Sensor Info & Specifications
↑ Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 vs. Sony SLT-A37 - Sensor Comparison
↑ "Crop Sensor (APS-C) Cameras and Lens Confusion". Bobatkins.com. Archived from the original on 13 December 2010. Retrieved 2010-12-30.
↑ "Compatibility of DA Lenses on Full Frame". RiceHigh's Pentax Blog. 2012-03-22. Retrieved 2012-04-05.

External links

Bob Atkins: The Future of Digital - Full Frame or APS-C? written in 2004
Vincent Bockaert: Focal Length Multiplier Digital Photography Review, written in 1998
Fred Kamphues: The digital crop factor explained, written in 2005
Zack Smith: SSensor Pixel Size as a Determinant of Digital Camera Image Quality, written in 2007

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