Sensor format

1/2.3" sensor

The classic superzoom, action-cam and drone sensor. Makes 24–2000 mm equivalent zooms possible in a small body but limits low-light quality.

6.17×4.55 mm

Dimensions

5.64×

Crop factor

28 mm²

Area (3% of FF)

-4.9

Stops of light vs full frame

4:3

Aspect ratio

5.3 µm

Circle of confusion

About 1/2.3" sensor#

The classic superzoom, action-cam and drone sensor. Makes 24–2000 mm equivalent zooms possible in a small body but limits low-light quality.

Typical cameras: Nikon P1000, GoPro HERO, DJI Mini, Panasonic ZS series.

Compared to other formats#

Lens needed for the same framing#

Full-frame focal length	Equivalent on 1/2.3" sensor	Horizontal angle
14 mm	2.5 mm	102.4°
24 mm	4.3 mm	71.9°
35 mm	6.2 mm	52.9°
50 mm	8.9 mm	38.4°
85 mm	15.1 mm	23.2°
135 mm	23.9 mm	14.7°
200 mm	35.4 mm	10.0°

Equivalent aperture for depth of field#

On 1/2.3" sensor	Full-frame equivalent
f/1.4	f/7.9
f/2	f/11.3
f/2.8	f/15.8
f/4	f/22.6
f/5.6	f/31.6
f/8	f/45.2

Cameras with a 1/2.3" sensor sensor#

362 cameras in our database.

Frequently asked questions#

What is the crop factor of 1/2.3" sensor?

5.64× (diagonal 7.7 mm vs 43.3 mm for full frame).

How big is a 1/2.3" sensor sensor?

6.17 × 4.55 mm, an area of 28 mm².

Is 1/2.3" sensor good in low light?

At the same exposure it gathers 4.9 stops less total light than full frame, so expect roughly that much more visible noise at equal print size. Modern processing narrows but doesn't erase the gap.

Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources