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DPReview reports on the latest Phase One Industrial medium format aerial camera, the iXU180. This is a 10,328 x 7760 sensor at an optical size of 53.7 x 40.4. Using a bigger sensor means….more light collecting capabilities but at a cost. The pixel size is actually almost exactly the same as the Ricoh GR, what I consider to be a great KAP camera, however you get ALOT more pixels - in fact you get 64MP MORE with its 80MP sensor. Given the newer sensor in it you would also expect it to have marginally better sensitivity meaning it should perform slightly better in low light. Being an “as designed” aerial camera its also more robust. It supports a range of interchangeable lenses, but at 1kg for the body and 500g for the lens its not a light option.

Clearly a great product to fly with!