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<blockquote data-quote="hark" data-source="post: 765702" data-attributes="member: 13196"><p>No, it isn't just about the number of pixels although more pixels definitely helps. I'll explain below.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>My experience was very similar to BF Hammer's. My first DSLR was a D90. It was a great starting point, but I found it had limitations. In the past, I volunteered for my local high school's drama department, and I used it to make 20"x30" posters. Its low light performance (shooting at ISO 1600 or higher) brought noise - and with the smaller size sensor (less pixels), enlargements showed the limitations of what the body could do. </p><p></p><p>As several other Nikonites did at that time, I jumped on the bandwagon and purchased a refurbished D7100. The larger sensor with a higher pixel count definitely helped for enlargements, but the sensor still had its limitations when using an ISO above 1600 (although it was definitely better than the D90 sensor). I used to shoot 35mm film with an N90s and really wanted an FX body. So I purchased a D600 - and WHOA! What a HUGE difference in quality for its images! The D600 had the oil spot issue, but I was able to move to a D610 because of it.</p><p></p><p>The thing is I really wanted the reach of a DX body for wildlife and eventually upgraded to the D7200. The size of the sensor between the D7100 and D7200 is the same (pretty sure they have the same number of pixels), but from what I read, those sensors weren't made by the same manufacturer. I believe one was Sony, the other Toshiba. And <strong>BOOM!!!</strong> What a noticeable difference in quality when it came to using high ISO's on the D7200! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>But my journey still continued. Eventually I went with a D750 for FX which brought in a slight improvement of its sensor over the D610 as well as a big improvement with focusing in low light situations. I was taking photos during Worship (no flash), and there was a noticeable difference in speed with auto-focusing. </p><p></p><p>Then not knowing if Nikon is going to continue making the D500, once again I upgraded my DX body while keeping one of my two D7200's as a backup. The D500 sensor is slightly smaller than the sensor of the D7200, but there is a noticeable improvement with its high ISO quality. The thing is the D7500 uses the same sensor as the D500 - so for now both of these bodies have the best DSLR DX sensor.</p><p></p><p>BUT...here is a question for you. Have you considered using a flash in low light situations instead of upgrading to another body? Flash will allow you to work with a much lower ISO and could be an alternative option...unless you feel you've reached the limits of what your D3100 has to offer. And that is definitely a possibility for you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hark, post: 765702, member: 13196"] No, it isn't just about the number of pixels although more pixels definitely helps. I'll explain below. My experience was very similar to BF Hammer's. My first DSLR was a D90. It was a great starting point, but I found it had limitations. In the past, I volunteered for my local high school's drama department, and I used it to make 20"x30" posters. Its low light performance (shooting at ISO 1600 or higher) brought noise - and with the smaller size sensor (less pixels), enlargements showed the limitations of what the body could do. As several other Nikonites did at that time, I jumped on the bandwagon and purchased a refurbished D7100. The larger sensor with a higher pixel count definitely helped for enlargements, but the sensor still had its limitations when using an ISO above 1600 (although it was definitely better than the D90 sensor). I used to shoot 35mm film with an N90s and really wanted an FX body. So I purchased a D600 - and WHOA! What a HUGE difference in quality for its images! The D600 had the oil spot issue, but I was able to move to a D610 because of it. The thing is I really wanted the reach of a DX body for wildlife and eventually upgraded to the D7200. The size of the sensor between the D7100 and D7200 is the same (pretty sure they have the same number of pixels), but from what I read, those sensors weren't made by the same manufacturer. I believe one was Sony, the other Toshiba. And [B]BOOM!!![/B] What a noticeable difference in quality when it came to using high ISO's on the D7200! :) But my journey still continued. Eventually I went with a D750 for FX which brought in a slight improvement of its sensor over the D610 as well as a big improvement with focusing in low light situations. I was taking photos during Worship (no flash), and there was a noticeable difference in speed with auto-focusing. Then not knowing if Nikon is going to continue making the D500, once again I upgraded my DX body while keeping one of my two D7200's as a backup. The D500 sensor is slightly smaller than the sensor of the D7200, but there is a noticeable improvement with its high ISO quality. The thing is the D7500 uses the same sensor as the D500 - so for now both of these bodies have the best DSLR DX sensor. BUT...here is a question for you. Have you considered using a flash in low light situations instead of upgrading to another body? Flash will allow you to work with a much lower ISO and could be an alternative option...unless you feel you've reached the limits of what your D3100 has to offer. And that is definitely a possibility for you. [/QUOTE]
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