APS-C Sensor (1.5×) vs. 1/2.3-Inch Sensor (6.17×4.55 mm)
Comparing 2 standards across 9 specifications. 9 key differences identified.
The Standard APS-C Sensor (measuring 23.5 × 15.6 mm with an active area of 366.6 mm² and a 28.21 mm diagonal) operates with a 1.53× (commonly rounded to 1.5×) crop factor relative to 35mm full frame. Standardized across Sony E-mount (Alpha 6000 series), Nikon DX (Z50, D500), and Fujifilm X-mount systems, it is the most popular interchangeable-lens enthusiast format.
The 1/2.3-Inch Sensor format (measuring 6.17 × 4.55 mm with an active area of 28.07 mm² and a 7.66 mm diagonal) is the historical standard for point-and-shoot digital cameras, superzoom bridge cameras, action cameras (GoPro Hero 3 through Hero 10), and entry-level consumer camera drones, operating with a 5.64× crop factor.
Specification Comparison Table
9 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
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Dimensions (Width × Height)
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23.5 × 15.6 mm (approx. 23.6 × 15.7 mm depending on silicon fab) | 6.17 × 4.55 mm (0.243 × 0.179 in) |
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Diagonal Dimension
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28.21 mm | 7.66 mm |
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Active Surface Area
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366.6 mm² (approx. 42.4% of 35mm full frame) | 28.07 mm² (approx. 3.25% of 35mm full frame) |
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Crop Factor
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1.53× (Standard 1.5× focal length multiplier) | 5.64× (5.6×) |
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Native Aspect Ratio
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3 : 2 (1.50 : 1) | 4 : 3 |
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35mm Equivalent Calculation
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A 35mm lens yields the field of view of a 53.5mm lens on full frame (35 × 1.53) | — |
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Camera Systems
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Fujifilm X-T5/X-H2/X100VI, Sony A6700/FX30, Nikon Z50/Zfc, Ricoh GR III | — |
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Pixel Pitch (Typical 12 MP)
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— | Approx. 1.55 µm |
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Historical Deployments
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— | GoPro Hero 3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10, DJI Mavic Mini / Mini 2, Nikon Coolpix superzooms |