Low light test - CMOS vs. CCD sensors (Digital cameras)

I test the image quality and noise difference between the CMOS sensor in my Canon T1i and the CCD sensor in my Canon SD780is digital cameras. Interesting! The CMOS sensor seems to have much better low light sensitivity. The CCD has many advantages but low light is not one of them.

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[CaleidoskopicaM3NTE]

__ REALLY, CCD is much Better than CMOS

The SRL CAMERAS ( like Canon T1i) are semi-proffesionals and provide high quality. SRL cameras cannot compare with COMPACT cameras like Canon SD780is ( standard quality )

further SD780is is Old, your CCD sensor is outdated.

[nate42nd]

@CaleidoskopicaM3NTE I have a new video up with the Canon S95 if you haven't seen it. It's sensor isn't outdated. It's one of the best smalls sensors made.

[NLS87]

you're so stupid, the P&S camera has such a small sensor, it can't compare...

[nate42nd]

@NLS87 Yea, it's stupid to compare cameras to give smart people an idea of what differences they will see between them. I need to try to get smart. Maybe as smart as you someday. Have a good day.

[James6874]

Are you seriously comparing a $230 12.1 mp point & shoot to an $800 EOS Rebel T1i SLR ???

the t1i may have better low light capability but for $500 I'd carry a light...or flip on the light switch..

A better comparison would be $429 14.1 mp PowerShot SX30 IS (point & shoot) to the $650 12.2 mp EOS Rebel XSi SLR..... comparing a $800 SLR to a $230 point and shoot .... thats almost funny...

[nate42nd]

@James6874 I explain what the cameras are. CCD sensors will not do as well no matter how expensve the camera is...but point taken. It's not a perfect comparison. Have a good one.

[LIiutaio]

You compared two differents sensor's size!

[LIiutaio]

BSI CMOS compare...

[MeLinhLam]

I wonder how you're gonna compare a V6 to an I6? I bet you will use an Accord and dyno against a Supra.

Idiot

[FasteningBeeps]

:/



[subiesvx]

What's your point??? If your goal is to compare a CMOS sensor to a CCD you need make your comparison using cameras that are comparable in all other respects too. If you don't think the optics used with the sensor matter, you are sadly mistaken. With a larger higher quality lens it is possible to focus much more light on a sensor (regardless of type) than with a smaller lower quality lens. There are so many uncontrolled variables in your "test" that it's silly and pointless.

[jege41]

If you are not sure that a 1.8 lens would be the variable in producing a low light photograph, versus the CCD over the CMOS in low light then Mr you better study up on Photography 101.

Well done video though even if your not really sure on what you are talking about.

[rceed]

@nate42nd yes,you need same sensor size to compare. SD780 is 6.16 x 4.62 = 28,4592 mm2. Rebel is IPS-C, which is 22.2 x 14.8 = 328,56mm2. That's 11.5 times more light. Look how the equal sized sensors compare.

[kynancecove]

I thought I would throw my pennies worth in I shoot MOVIES in a point & shoot FUJI SUPER CCD on my 4 Fuji F20's and the quality is fantastic vlittle noice for a small sensor P+S I would advice all to check this camera out . so good little Bro of the famous CAMERA OF THE YEA FUJI F30& F31FD. Saying that I am on the search on a budget CMOS P+s @ 1080p WITH NO MANUAL FOCUS[ im P aralysed ] DECENT SUTO FOCUS

[mathieuemi666]

low light: 1st thing to consider: sensor size. 2nd thing: aperture. 3rd thing: sensor technology.

To compare CCD and CMOS you need similar cameras with same settings. Otherwise that's not a test.

Canon for example has very identical cameras one with CMOS, and one with CCD.

[VideoGuyNC]

The reason CMOS cameras tend not to have as much noise in low light is due quite simply to it's poor image quality! The plague of CMOS sensors is that they produce a great amount of image white noise which blurs detail and resolution. So, your artifacting is still there - however; the CMOS is blurred enough to hide it. Also, you can't compare a point and shoot to a DSLR. Compare more equal cameras, and you'll see that CCD is best