RED are now the undisputed kings of DxOMark's contentious rating system, and their new 35. 4MP Helium 8K sensor has recently attained 108 points – the highest overall score ever. The RED Epic Dragon was the first sensor to score above 100 on the scale, and got 101 points.
Both the Dragon and Helium sensors are physically pretty similar, although the Helium packs more pixels at around 3. 65 microns each, which is roughly equivalent to APS-H in DSLR terms.
DxOMark calls the 8K Helium a 'solid upgrade' over the 6K Epic Dragon, with improved noise ratings, dynamic range, color depth, and ISO performance.
The 6K Epic Dragon had a DxOMark dynamic range rating of 14. 8 stops in reality, while the Helium now has a rating of 15. 2 stops. Both cameras however had an advertised dynamic range of 16. 5+ stops.
As the two RED cameras were prototypes when tested, they won't officially be added to the rank. But you can still compare them to other cameras such as Hasselblad's medium format models, Sony's full-frame mirrorless beasts, and the best from Pentax, Nikon, and Canon.
RED Helium 8K Specs:
• 35. 4MP CMOS sensor
• 75 fps 8K capture at 2. 4:1 (8392 x 3456)
• 60 fps RAW full 8K resolution
• 120 fps at 4K resolution (240 fps at 2K)
• 300 MB/second data readout
• Captures in 16-bit RECODE RAW or Apple ProRes or Avid DNxHR/HD
• Super 35-format sensor (29. 90 mm x 15. 77 mm)
• Integrated dual-channel audio
• Integrated REDLINK WiFi antenna
• Upgrade path to WEAPON 8K VV (when available)
2017-1-12 03:00
