An imaging apparatus includes: first and second light receiving elements that photoelectrically convert light, capable of being controlled independently from each other and arranged in a predetermined arrangement; imaging control means, for controlling the first and second light receiving elements; image signal processing means, for obtaining image signals based on the output of the first and/or second light receiving elements and for generating image data; photometry means, for measuring photometric values; imaging condition determining means, for determining imaging conditions including exposure and dynamic range, based on photometry results; judging means, for judging whether flash is to be emitted, based on the photometry results; imaging method selecting means, for selecting a first imaging method when flash is not emitted, and a second imaging method when flash is emitted; and control means, for driving the imaging element and the image signal processing means according to the selected imaging method.