Smallformat
Small format is an imaging category that describes capture media and devices producing images smaller than those used in medium- or large-format photography. In practice, it most often refers to 35 mm film systems and to digital cameras with sensors smaller than a typical full-frame sensor. The classic example is the 36 by 24 millimeter frame used in 35 mm film, which became the standard for mass-market cameras in the mid-20th century.
In practice, small-format equipment is valued for portability, affordability, and speed. Lighter bodies and smaller lenses
Historically, the designation contrasts with medium-format systems that use larger capture areas such as 6x4.5 cm,
Digital small-format sensors include APS-C and Micro Four Thirds, among others, with newer cameras adding 1-inch