53.4×40 mm
Dimensions
0.65×
Crop factor
2136 mm²
Area (247% of FF)
+1.3
Stops of light vs full frame
4:3
Aspect ratio
46.3 µm
Circle of confusion
About Medium format 53.4 × 40 mm#
Full-size digital medium format used by Phase One and Hasselblad H backs.
Typical cameras: Phase One IQ4, Hasselblad H6D-100c.
Compared to other formats#
Lens needed for the same framing#
| Full-frame focal length | Equivalent on Medium format 53.4 × 40 mm | Horizontal angle |
|---|---|---|
| 14 mm | 21.6 mm | 102.1° |
| 24 mm | 37.0 mm | 71.6° |
| 35 mm | 54.0 mm | 52.6° |
| 50 mm | 77.1 mm | 38.2° |
| 85 mm | 131.1 mm | 23.0° |
| 135 mm | 208.2 mm | 14.6° |
| 200 mm | 308.4 mm | 9.9° |
Equivalent aperture for depth of field#
| On Medium format 53.4 × 40 mm | Full-frame equivalent |
|---|---|
| f/1.4 | f/0.9 |
| f/2 | f/1.3 |
| f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| f/4 | f/2.6 |
| f/5.6 | f/3.6 |
| f/8 | f/5.2 |
Cameras with a Medium format 53.4 × 40 mm sensor#
10 cameras in our database.
Frequently asked questions#
What is the crop factor of Medium format 53.4 × 40 mm?
0.65× (diagonal 66.7 mm vs 43.3 mm for full frame).
How big is a Medium format 53.4 × 40 mm sensor?
53.4 × 40 mm, an area of 2136 mm².
Is Medium format 53.4 × 40 mm good in low light?
At the same exposure it gathers 1.3 stops more total light than full frame, so expect roughly that much less visible noise at equal print size. Modern processing narrows but doesn't erase the gap.
Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources