This sensor would still have larger photosites than a modern 8 megapixel point-and-shoot, so it's well within the realm of possible. However, as is always a problem with increased pixel counts, noise will almost certainly become problematic. However, at 50 megapixels, we're talking about noise with such a fine grain to it that it wouldn't be visible in normal prints. For surveillance use, however, full-res noise is an important issue (why else have the resolution?)
Personally, for digital photography, I'd rather see an emphasis on dynamic range, like what Fuji is doing. Currently, that's a digicam's biggest problem, IMO.
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stretchsje @ Jun 4th 2007 1:18PM
This sensor would still have larger photosites than a modern 8 megapixel point-and-shoot, so it's well within the realm of possible. However, as is always a problem with increased pixel counts, noise will almost certainly become problematic. However, at 50 megapixels, we're talking about noise with such a fine grain to it that it wouldn't be visible in normal prints. For surveillance use, however, full-res noise is an important issue (why else have the resolution?)
Personally, for digital photography, I'd rather see an emphasis on dynamic range, like what Fuji is doing. Currently, that's a digicam's biggest problem, IMO.