Know your gear - Camera - Photography

The way you approach architectural photography will depend on the kind of camera you choose. 

While you can make excellent architectural photos with almost any camera, your choice may also be influenced by the purpose for which your photographs are to be used. Megapixels can make a difference as the frame 

Full Frame Cameras 

Full frame DSLRs like the Nikon D800 and the Canon EOS 5D Mark III,  produce images that have good dynamic range and minimum noise, even at high ISO settings. Most camera companies havea wide range and minimum noise, even at high ISO settings. Most camera companies have a wide range of wide angle lenses - from those that offer variable focal lengths to those that have a wide aperture and IS. 

The only downside to these cameras is that they are bulky, considerably expensive and require plenty of investment for good optics. 

Cropped Sensor DSLRs

The additional reach provided by using a DSLR with a cropped sensor can be an advantage in certain situations that demand the use of telephoto focal lengths. Also, these cameras have lighter optics. 

Compact Cameras 

These cameras, usually, have wide 28mm lenses, some going as wide as 24mm. Various modes in the camera allow you to shoot vivid colors easily. Some never compact cameras even allow us to make panoramas and HDRs by using an in-camera mode. Many compact cameras even offer RAW and hot shoe capabilities. 

A large sensor helps produce better tones. 

The Mirror-less advantage 

Mirrorless systems like the Sony NEX promise high image quality without the bulk of DLSRs, while having the versatility of interchangeable lenses. Additional, a few mirrorless systems have some very goof wide angle lenses that are cheap, sharp and more economical than their full frame counterparts.