yep; most not full-frame (same size as a frame of 35mm film) DSLRs, including DX
have a sensor which is the same size as the defunct APS(C) film format whereas the sensor in a point & shoot digicam will be barely the size of your smallest finger nail (and many are even smaller)
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custard, Sat 23 May 2009, 19:56,
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have two extra points for
your background knowledge
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Rotating Wobbly Hat That's not a banana. THIS is a banana., Sat 23 May 2009, 19:58,
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