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Because the sensors are so much smaller on the non-DSLRs the noise is always going to much higher that a DSLR of the same generation.


So are you saying sensor development and/or noise reduction is completely evolved to the theoretical limit? I honestly don't know but my point was "in the long run" and not trying to suggest the 8800 was the "long run" arrived today.

What if Nikon was to package a stripped down D2X body (including the D2X sensor) with the 18-200 VR DX? With the 1.5 sensor factor, the 18-200 is "like" a 27-300 (35mm). Now with the D2X cropping feature of 2X, you have a self-contained camera capable of 600mm (35mm equivalent) f5.6. Obviously, that's not going to cost $500 but you get the idea. Package it with built-in wireless and a 2 gb internal flash memory and it could be completely sealed up. Did I miss something?