Sensor format

APS-C (Canon)

Canon's slightly smaller APS-C variant with a 1.6× crop factor.

22.3×14.9 mm
Dimensions
1.61×
Crop factor
332 mm²
Area (38% of FF)
-1.4
Stops of light vs full frame
3:2
Aspect ratio
18.6 µm
Circle of confusion

About APS-C (Canon)#

Canon's slightly smaller APS-C variant with a 1.6× crop factor.

Typical cameras: Canon EOS R7, R10, 90D, Rebel series.

Compared to other formats#

Full frame (35 mm)APS-CAPS-C (Canon)Four Thirds / Micro Four Thirds1" (one-inch) sensor1/2.3" sensor

Lens needed for the same framing#

Full-frame focal lengthEquivalent on APS-C (Canon)Horizontal angle
14 mm8.7 mm104.2°
24 mm14.9 mm73.7°
35 mm21.7 mm54.4°
50 mm31.0 mm39.6°
85 mm52.7 mm23.9°
135 mm83.7 mm15.2°
200 mm124.0 mm10.3°

Equivalent aperture for depth of field#

On APS-C (Canon)Full-frame equivalent
f/1.4f/2.3
f/2f/3.2
f/2.8f/4.5
f/4f/6.5
f/5.6f/9.0
f/8f/12.9

Depth-of-field tables for this format#

Frequently asked questions#

What is the crop factor of APS-C (Canon)?

1.61× (diagonal 26.8 mm vs 43.3 mm for full frame).

How big is a APS-C (Canon) sensor?

22.3 × 14.9 mm, an area of 332 mm².

Is APS-C (Canon) good in low light?

At the same exposure it gathers 1.4 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

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