Aperture (f-number) to Equivalent aperture (f-number, DoF basis) for Action camera 1/2.3" class
1 Aperture (f-number) = 5.6 Equivalent aperture (f-number, DoF basis) ยท camera-equivalence calculation for Action camera 1/2.3" class
Direct Answer
On Action camera 1/2.3" class, f/5.6 corresponds to about f/31.36 on a full-frame depth-of-field basis
This result uses the fixed Action camera 1/2.3" class sensor profile (crop factor 5.6).
For 1.4 Aperture (f-number), this corresponds to 7.84 Equivalent aperture (f-number, DoF basis) on Action camera 1/2.3" class.
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5.6 Equivalent aperture (f-number, DoF basis)
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Formula: equivalent_f = f_number x 5.6. Why: this page keeps Action camera 1/2.3" class fixed, so crop factor and sensor width stay explicit for every calculation.
Action camera 1/2.3" class: a sensor profile with crop factor 5.6 and sensor width (horizontal) 6.4 mm, used as the fixed framing basis for this page.
Aperture (f-number): a camera-equivalence quantity in this family that depends on the selected crop model.
Equivalent aperture (f-number, DoF basis): a camera-equivalence quantity in this family that depends on the selected crop model.
This route is useful when you know the actual lens aperture on Action camera 1/2.3" class and want the full-frame depth-of-field equivalent.
This page is sensor-profile dependent rather than universal because camera equivalence changes with sensor geometry (Action camera 1/2.3" class).
Common Conversion Values
| Aperture (f-number) | Equivalent aperture (f-number, DoF basis) |
|---|---|
| 1.4 | 7.84 |
| 2 | 11.2 |
| 2.8 | 15.68 |
| 4 | 22.4 |
| 5.6 | 31.36 |
| 8 | 44.8 |
| 11 | 61.6 |
| 16 | 89.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which sensor assumptions are fixed for aperture f-number to full-frame equivalent f-number?
Aperture f-number to full-frame equivalent f-number is fixed to Action camera 1/2.3" class, crop factor 5.6, sensor width 6.4 mm.
How do I reverse f to eq f for Action camera 1/2.3" class?
Use the opposite-direction page for Action camera 1/2.3" class to convert equivalent aperture (f-number, dof basis) back to aperture (f-number) with the same sensor assumptions.
Can aperture f-number to full-frame equivalent f-number replace full lens-design simulation?
No. Aperture f-number to full-frame equivalent f-number provides framing and geometry approximations, not full optical-model behavior.
Does equivalent f-number change exposure?
No. Equivalent f-number here is for depth-of-field comparison only. Exposure (light transmission) does not change.