It differs from its predecessor, the DP1x, because its lens now includes one "F" Low Dispersion glass element to correct aberrations, and its resolution has grown by moving from Foveon's 14.6-megapixel APS-C size image sensor to the 46-megapixel APS-C image sensor found in the company's flagship SLR, the Sigma SD1 Merrill.

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The incredible image quality and performance starts with an 18 megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor and Canon's superb DIGIC 5 Image Processor.

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Although the authors note that the findings in the paper still require further study, they noted some interesting characteristics of each planet, labeled b, c, d and e in the image to the right.

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We're looking at a revamped but still tiny CX sensor, this time with the resolution bumped up to 14 megapixels (instead of 10) -- a move that likely won't do much for the camera's overall image quality or low light performance relative to APS-C or Micro Four Thirds shooters.

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As far as internals go, the unit features a 16.1 megapixel APS-C sensor (like last year), boasting a top ISO of 16, 000 and new Bionz image processor.

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