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This Fujifilm X10 looks really interesting...

Oct 29, 2011 11:08AM PDT

I'm particularly intrigued by the larger image sensor.

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Fujifilm Super Sensor
Oct 30, 2011 12:32AM PDT

Indeed, it is interesting and has been for many years.

Fujifilm originally called it the Super Sensor.
They have been fiddling with it for a long time.
Originally they were trying to extend the dynamic range.

HDR information:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_dynamic_range_imaging

To gain an advantage you have to be someone who likes to experiment.
The typical point & shoot photographer will probably not see any advantage.

The sensor is larger than the typical sensor assembly in most point & shoot cameras.
It is just a tad larger than the Canon G12 and Panasonic LX5 sensors.
But it is not near the size of DSLR sensors.

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Good to know...
Oct 30, 2011 12:44AM PDT

So if I've gotten your drift here, I may be over thinking the bridge camera sensor size component unless I immediately fall directly into the money pit of buying a DSLR and all its accouterments, which you know I'll just have to buy!!! Can't just have one lens, can we???? Wink Laugh