Applied Color Science, inc.

1.) A Useful Table of Film and Image Sensor Formats and Sizes:

image_sensor_formats

2.) Read Noise and Shot Noise Explained:

http://info.adimec.com/blogposts/read-noise-versus-shot-noise-%E2%80%93-what-is-the-difference-and-when-does-it-matter

Bayer Pattern Image Sensors

3.) On Beyond Bayer – New CFA Patterns for Enhanced Sensor Performance:

http://www.aptina.com/Aptina_ClarityPlus_WhitePaper.pdf