http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/eng/Image.../FinePix-S5-ProI just thought that I'd like to mention the Fuji sensor again, because it appears to have almost 14(13.71) stops worth of DR. The sensor technology makes a huge difference, IME. I just wish they had a full-frame high resolution version of it...
But it does make great looking shots. Very film-like.
S5 Pro
DR: 13.71 (12.96 at ISO800, still!)
Tonal Range: 8.49 bits
Color Sensitivity: 22.2 bits.
Color Response: 81.85
Nikon D3X
DR: 12.84
Tonal Range: 8.67 bits
Color Sensitivity: 22.2 bits
Color Response: 78.68
Amazing isn't it? Other than resolution, this just barely edges out the newest Bayer Sensor toy. Not by much, mind, you - the D3x is by far the closest to the Fuji Sensor to date. The A900, for instance, is a huge amount lower than either:
A900:
DR: 11.18 (ouch)
Tonal Range: 7.97 bits.
Color Sensitivity: 20.8 bits
Color Response: 87.22 (note - about the highest they've tested!)
Just... 6MP isn't enough. Not even close... Love the look of the S5's shots, but its 6MP is noticeable with even a tiny bit of enlargement.