Digital BW, The Print

Other than the greater bit depth of the A-D converter...

All else being equal: Larger pixel = greater signal to noise ratio and when
coupled with greater bit depth => greater dynamic range


> From: Steve Kale <stevekale@...>
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> Note my "all else being equal".  I thought this was a key issue behind the
> PhaseOne backs being able to deliver 12 f-stops of dynamic range.  A larger
> pixel can for a given exposure to light capture more information.  What am I
> missing?
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