Crop Sensor

A crop sensor is a specialized camera sensor used in digital photography, especially with DSLR and mirrorless cameras. It captures a smaller portion of the scene compared to full-frame sensors, similar to cropping a photo after taking it. This means crop sensors are more compact and affordable, but they also have a different field of view, making lenses seem more zoomed-in. They’re great for versatility and portability but may have slightly different image qualities and depth of field effects than larger sensors. Overall, crop sensors are an efficient choice for many photographers balancing cost, size, and performance.