Information about CCD Size

[info.edp]

Hello everybody,

I want to know the difference between CCD size like 1/2" and 2/3".
I want information abt the various areas for which the above specifications are used.
What exactly it means?
Please if anybody can provide me with technical details i am thankful.
thanx in advance.

regards,
Info.

[russ_watters]

Those are its physical dimensions.

[info.edp]

Hello,
Thank you for the reply. Of course it is a physical dimension, but exactly is the purpose of these diffrences in physical dimensions ? I mean to say that what effect does these dim. have in real application ?

Thanks in advance.

Info.edp.

[Guybrush Threepwood]

if the size is bigger you have more pixels on it (and pay more for it of course....)