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Sony a1 II camera on a brick wall
Sony’s stacked sensors were a major achievement, but new documents suggest it is working on a cryptic third “⍺” layer

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

NEWS A future outlook document shares a glimpse of what Sony's future sensor design could look like, with a third layer

NEWS
Rumor claims Samsung might switch to SONY sensors for the S26 Ultra

By Ben Andrews Published

Is Samsung set to abandon its own ISOCELL sensors for its next flagship phone?

Android Phones
Sensor sizes compared - 1/7in, 1in, Micro Four Thirds, APS-C, and Full-Frame
Bigger camera sensors are rarely better - here's proof

By Ben Andrews Published

We bust the myth that increasing sensor size gets you better image quality

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Digital Cameras
Stop making camera phones thinner: it's bad for photography

By Ben Andrews Published

OPINION The phone industry thinks we want super-slim phones. I don't.

OPINION
Is the base-model Galaxy S26 getting a long-overdue camera upgrade?

By Ben Andrews Published

New rumor suggests the vanilla S26 might feature a new sensor for its primary camera

Android Phones
Panasonic Lumix S9 camera in white outside on a wooden bench in front of a tree
Panasonic Lumix S9 review: a compact content creation powerhouse that leaves photographers wanting

By Gareth Bevan Last updated

Review The Lumix S9 is a pocket-sized full-frame camera with an appealing price – but is the focus too much on influencers?

Review
Your camera sensor is mostly blind, but that could be about to change

By Ben Andrews Published

New start-up Eyeo has developed sensor tech that could radically improve image quality, while still being compatible with existing sensor construction

Tech
Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II
What is aperture in photography? The "f-number" is actually key to taking better photos

By Lauren Scott, Hillary K. Grigonis Last updated

TUTORIAL What is aperture in photography? Here's what you need to know – and how it affects your images

TUTORIAL
What is exposure?
What is exposure in photography?

By James Artaius Last updated

WHAT IS It's the foundation of every image you take, so what exactly IS exposure in photography?

WHAT IS
Cheap Canon camera deals
The best cheap Canon camera

By Lauren Scott Last updated

These are the best cheap Canon cameras if you're looking to balance performance and affordability

Cameras
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