APS-C

Also known as APS-C sensor, crop sensor. Category: Lighting and optics

APS-C is a sensor format of roughly 23 x 15 mm, smaller than full frame. It crops the field of view by a factor of about 1.5 to 1.6, so a 50 mm lens frames like a 75 to 80 mm lens on full frame.

How PhotoRobot uses it

PhotoRobot's camera resolution guide explains that APS-C sensors capture less of the scene with a given lens and require different settings and stronger lighting, and recommends full-frame cameras for product photography. Its Depth of Field Calculator supports Canon APS-C as well as full frame.

See on photorobot.com

  • Full-frame sensor: A camera sensor the size of 35 mm film (36 x 24 mm), preferred for product photography.
  • Crop factor: The ratio between full frame and a smaller sensor, used to compare fields of view.
  • Depth of field: The distance range in front of and behind the focus point that appears acceptably sharp.

Where this term appears on photorobot.com

Mentioned on 6 pages of photorobot.com:

  1. Understanding Camera Resolution for PhotoRobot Customers (Manual)
    In product photography, full-frame sensors have better low-light performance, and often greater dynamic range than APS-C sensors.
  2. Recommended Cameras for PhotoRobot Systems (Manual)
    Affordable models with a smaller APS-C sensor can be a disadvantage.
  3. Depth of Field Calculator for Studio Photography (Page)
    The calculator is for everyday studio and product photography on full-frame and Canon APS-C cameras, with metric and imperial units.
  4. DSLR vs Mirrorless Cameras in 2020: Comparison and Review (Blog)
    This APS-C mirrorless camera, introduced in late 2019, has risen to the top spot in the mirrorless camera wars, and is definitely worth consideration as the go-to for enthusiasts willing to spend a…
  5. Jewelry Photography - Behind the Scenes Production (Blog)
    Macro photography of jewelry calls for an SLR camera with either an APS-C or Full Frame sensor.
  6. Packshot Photography - What is it, and How to Produce It (Blog)
    Most commonly, photographers use full frame (35 mm width) APS-C (24 mm) camera sensor sizes.

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