[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ] Camera

ISO

Sensor sensitivity; higher ISO brightens but adds noise.

Also known as: ISO sensitivity

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

ISO — Sensor sensitivity; higher ISO brightens but adds noise.

This camera term is part of the CompareTech technical dictionary and helps you read specifications, comparisons, and benchmark data across its device database.

See also: 35mm equivalent shutter speed.

Related Technical Terms

35mm equivalent
A focal length normalized to full-frame cameras. Camera
shutter speed
How long the sensor is exposed to light. Camera
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