3 Reasons Crop Sensor is Better than Full Frame

Everyone always argues that Full Frame is better than Crop Sensor. But I'm here to tell you that you can do professional work with a crop sensor. Let's talk about the 3 reasons I beleive crop sensor is better than full frame!

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Intro 0:00
Reason One 0:39
Reason Two 2:59
KEH Camera 4:27
What to look for in a Crop Sensor 5:46
Reason Three 9:04

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[matoolpictures]

This is another reason why I love john branch so much. He simplifies everything. It was after watching his videos I became convinced that I could shoot wedding photography professionally. He just inspires you without trying to. God bless you man!

[diba]

I’m a Fuji X wedding photographer myself and you are absolutely right.

[Reggiebphoto]

Professionals don’t need to compare camera sensor sizes, they need to compare their ledgers. That’s how you tell the true professionals from the amateurs

[AdrianBacon]

I find sensor size to be a preference more than anything. Yes, full frame is better than crop for some things (shooting wide is a lot easier with full frame for example), but there are lots of scenarios where it's either a wash either way, or crop is better. I tend to have both and use each for the things they're best at.

[caesar]

I laughed way too hard at the "why are all my photos in portrait mode" line. 😂😂

[dronepilotcontractors]

I use a Canon 2000D APS-C as I am just learning. As long as you can shoot what you need and provide quality images to a client it does not matter what you use. Your Portfolio will speak for itself as to how good a Photographer you are!

[Psprduction]

I switched from Canon to fuji this year and I’m so much more fun with photography. And everything so much more affordable.

[jimrinaldi]

John, you are spot on. I began with a good quality crop sensor camera and was happy with the results. But I dreamed of full frame. Finally I sprang for a full frame camera and immediately began making comparison shots. Guess what? There was almost no difference between the two in terms of image quality. I do mostly landscape and travel photography and camera weight is also a factor. So I've decided to stick with the brand of crop sensor camera and emphasize the features that are most important to me as well as best quality glass. I am totally happy and don't imagine going any further into full frame any time soon.

I agree with you about dual card slots. Another feature that is important to me, since I photograph all over the place, is GPS. Why do so few cameras have built-in GPS?

Thank you for another great video.

[stefanrhys]

I personally think that if you *want* to shoot crop sensor, go with Fuji. Their range basically specialises in CS, and they’re really good at it — the best imo. Instead of why crop sensors are “better”, I’d say the “advantages” of shooting crop sensor.

I’ve just upgraded from crop to full because the differences in DOF, low light, ISO sensitivity, and true focal length are things that matter to *me*. Gotta know what you need for your own work

[MrGohunter]

Fully agree with you John (as always). Too shallow a depth of field can actually look awful if the camera is in the wrong photographer's hands and it is far more important to get shots perfectly in focus as opposed to the shallowest DoF possible. I've been shooting Fujifilm for many years. I tried a Sony A7 III, but to be honest, I wasn't overly impressed. Heavier, more expensive lenses, plus the body had poor ergonomics compared to Fuji. I soon sold the Sony gear on. Yes, I occasionally get an Uncle Bob (or is it Uncle Buck? 😉) at a wedding say "Oh, you're shooting but I just ask for their email address and send them a link to a gallery. Usually shuts them up and keeps them busy, out of my way as the browse the galley on their phone. As for wedding clients, I have yet to find anyone who is interested in what camera I am using. All they care about is the quality of the end product!

[stanleyeisel]

Mr. Branch, Thank You for giving a whole bunch of photographers “permission” to use crop sensors in a professional context! Love your videos.

[titlecade]

Sensor size doesn't matter that much to me, but autofocus is my biggest concern. I was glad to move over from the XT4 to the XH2 with better processor. The XT4 was great, but when the opportunity came, I couldn't pass it up.

[brentmiller]

Weight and price was my deciding factor when I picked crop sensor. And the older you get, the more important weight is.

[anisahs]

I just got into photography and my first camera that I brought with my own money was the fujifilm xs10 and I absolutely love it!

I bought the camera with the intent of investing myself to be professional and have been photographing my company’s events and personal stuff. The fujifilm colours is just so wonderful to work with and honestly saves me time from editing. The ergonomics is right for me and there’s an abundance of tips and resources from the community.

My bosses and colleagues are happy with the pics I took, and I see myself getting the XH2S in the future. It’s all about working WITH your camera and I’m glad I took the time to use it to hone my skills.

[MarkusPalmHD]

Low light performance is the big one for me. FF just performs better during the party and late hours when the sun has set. And even if the couple might not care about "the best possible gear" - I do, and I love my hobby enough to invest in the best that I can afford.

[DJLazinator]

I shoot with both crop and FF, and for events, travel, street, food, product photography, etc. APS-C is just more practical. I use FF for astrophotography and concerts, and some portraiture, where clients want extra bokeh. -But even then, I seldom shoot shallower than f/1.8 -because of faces needing to be in focus. As for noise, the current generation of Fuji sensors is pretty close to parity with FF now.

[jakphoto]

John, I'm so glad someone respected in the community and with a strong reach and platform is saying all this. Especially the backup recording/dual SD slot. To me that is absolutely the most important part of any camera for professional use. Without doubt.

Also, low light Vs bad light. Goddamn. So right.

I guess you're preaching to the choir with me, but hopefully people get to noticing the points you make.

[alejandroperezsacco]

Hello. Thank you very much for your contribution. I am a social events photographer and I use two Nikon D7200 bodies. I bought them in the second hand market with very few shots. I am very satisfied with the cost-benefit ratio and I also have two memory slots! I prefer to invest my money in lenses and lighting equipment.

[kaneclements]

I know of a pro photographer who has travelled the world, doing lifestyle shoots and foot for top publications. Condé Nast type stuff, top glossy publications. Made a good living. He also writes magazine articles now.

His gear. 2 x Canon 5D MK II (or maybe III?) and 3 x Fuji X-Pro 1s. Multiple bodies for redundancy / failure.

These days as he has more or less retired he also uses his iPhone.

Personally I left Canon because they price their gear way beyond my means. I'm not a pro obviously.

I think it is worth emphasising the lens range available for Fuji. Sigma and Tamron very good. And Viltrox, their 75mm f1.2 a/f is a bit slow, though firmware has already improved it. Yet it is razor sharp and almost totally free of C/A. In the UK £440. I use it on the 40 MP X-T5.

[StrLka]

Love your opinion and your sense of THANK YOU