Why lower resolution sensors ARE NOT better in low light

It's a common myth that cameras with lower resolution perform better in low light, BUT IT'S NOT TRUE! We explain why, and show real world comparisons to prove it. Find out why it's OK to choose a high resolution camera for low light photography.

Read our in-depth article explaining the concepts from this video:
https://www.dpreview.com/articles/5365920428/the-effect-of-pixel-and-sensor-sizes-on-noise/2

DPReview's Studio Scene Comparison tool:
https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/image-comparison

0:00 - Intro
1:19 - Canon 5D Mark II vs. Nikon D700
2:59 - Sony a7S
3:42 - The printing experiment
5:20 - 11x17" prints
6:54 - 22x33" prints
8:06 - Printing conclusion
8:40 - What's going on?
9:52 - Advantages of low megapixel cameras
11:23 - DPReview Studio Comparison Tool
11:58 - The wrap

Special thanks to Resolve Photo in Calgary
https://resolvephoto.ca/

Music provided by BeatSuite.com
http://www.beatsuite.com

Rental equipment provided by The Camera Store
http://www.thecamerastore.com

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