According to Digital Photography Review – “Sharp today announced the six megapixel, 1/1.8″ type RJ21T3AAPT/ST CCD. This new sensor is exactly the same size (type) as used in many current four and five megapixel digital cameras and so will be an attractive option for digital camera manufacturer as an easy way to launch ‘new’ models with more megapixels (it’s sad but people are still buying the numbers game).”

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