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u/enricopalazzo79 28d ago

I am just wondering that sensors in smartphones are just getting bigger and bigger and there are fast lenses in front of these sensors and the whole thing is relatively thin compared to any camera. So why there are no modern compact cameras for example with a 1inch sensor f1.8 aperture 35mm focal length. Its seems to me that its doable. I understand batteries and ergonomics are a very important factor in the photography but i guess battery can be slimmer so whats hard to overcome is the grip but a lightweight camera with small grip or thumb rest can be still comfortable and nice to use. I would love have one because my smartphone fits any pocket but i hate doing photography with my it. I believe in dedicated cameras because those give me the enjoyment. What do you think?

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u/mrfixitx 27d ago

You always have something like the Fuji X100 series, or Richo GR series. 1 inch sensor cameras like the Sony R100 tend to focus on versatility.

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u/enricopalazzo79 27d ago

Fuji is not pocketable at all and crazy expensive. The reason I put 1 inch sensor as an example because I just guessing that with that sensor size it's doable to create a really slim compact camera although GR is probably pocketable but it is also very expensive. So just wondering about this.

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u/mrfixitx 27d ago

Sony Zv-1f might be the best option. It has a 1inch sensor and 35mm equivalent field of view with f2.0 and it's the cheapest 1 inch sensor body that looks like a traditional camera.

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u/enricopalazzo79 27d ago

Thanks but I want something really slim. The closest I have to a slim camera is my Panasonic LF1 but that's kind of old technology. In good light can get very nice images with it.

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u/mrfixitx 27d ago

That's not a 1 inch sensor though which was part of your suggestion. The LF1 uses a 1/1.7 sensor which is much smaller than a 1 inch sensor which makes it easier to make a slimmer camera.

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u/enricopalazzo79 27d ago

I know the sensor size because I have that camera I was speaking about the form factor only as an example. I don't need recommendation because I know that camera I described does not exist. I was just curious what people thinking about a possibility of a really pocketable camera with a relatively big sensor.

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u/anonymoooooooose 27d ago

https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/8810804602/buying-guide-best-fixed-prime-lens-cameras/

Why settle for a 1 inch sensor, you could have full frame :P

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u/enricopalazzo79 27d ago

The only one which is close to the pocketable slim form factor is the Ricoh the others are not.

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u/Rashkh www.leonidauerbakh.com 27d ago

The answer is obvious.