Until a few years ago, before mirrorless cameras came onto the market, one thing was certain: Full frame = better performance (except on rare occasions, of course). APS-C at that time was relegated to niche tasks. Sports photographers preferred the APS-C crop for extra reach, or for macro photography, some opted for the crop to have a virtually increased magnification.
Never would a professional photographer have chosen an APS-C body to work directly in the field (wedding photographers, fashion photographers, event photographers, etc. etc.)
Today, things have changed a lot, and thanks to the development and spread of mirrorless cameras, some APS-C sensors have caught up with Full Frame, such as Sony's IMX571 adopted by Fujifilm's flagships and the brand new Sony a6700.
More and more professionals have made the radical choice of the cropped sensor, and they certainly haven't made a mistake. Below are some advantages of the new sensors found in mirrorless cameras.
- Lower weight and bulk of camera bodies
- Significantly lower weight and bulk of lenses, especially those with generous apertures.
- In some areas, it's a pro that an APS-C lens with the same aperture produces less blur
- Dedicated flashes require less power
- Lower price than FF for both bodies and lenses.
The choice is yours!
