Is a 6megapixel digital camera sufficent for routine 4x6 and 8x10 prints or is it worth going for 8-10mp?

Answer 1

If you always plan to compose your pictures perfectly, you don't need 10 MP. If you want to allow for cropping, which means enlarging only a portion of your image, the more pixels the better.

Imagine taking a scenic view and then noticing that the middle 20% of the photo would make an even better picture. Suppose you take a picture of a whole group of people and Aunt Clara really, really looks great in the picture, but everyone else looks lousy. If you have the pixels to work with, you can still make a decent print of Aunt Clara that she would be happy to have.

If you buy a 10 MP camera and don't want to TAKE large photos, you can always set the camera to a lower file size. You can never go the other direction, though. Unless the cost is a major issue, buy the 10 MP camera. You will never be sorry that you did, but you might one day be sorry that you didn't.

Answer 2

A 4x6 photo can be achieved with a 2.1 mp. An 8x10 by 5 mp. 6 mp will get you 11x14s. The megapixel war is over where camera development is concerned. Average photosnappers are starting to look for different features to decide between cameras, such as advanced shock absorbance so you can take clearer pictures at arms length, etc.

Answer 3

definite, get a minimum of a 7 megapixel digital camera. this is going to furnish an exceptionally sturdy high quality image for 8x10 prints. From value attitude, this is properly well worth the extra few funds than settling for a 6 or 5 megapixel digital camera. Canon and Sony make some remarkable 7 MP cameras. I have been given mine from eBay, basically be careful you get a broker than has ninety 9% or extra useful comments score and a minimum of a few hundred transactions. wish this helps!

Answer 4

It's more than adequate for 4x6 prints, and I think it would stand up to pretty close scrutiny on 8x10 - though I haven't printed any at that size.

My 4mp Kodak camera looks great at 4x6 - so I think you should be OK

Our wedding photos where done on a professional 10mp camera - and they blow up to A3!!

Answer 5

Yes, 6 is plenty.

Megpix vs. Max Print Size
3 11" x 14" (28 x 36 cm)
4 20" x 30" (50 x 75 cm)
5 20" x 30" (50 x 75 cm)
6 30" x 40" (75 x 100 cm)

Answer 6

6MP is plenty for 8x10, the major advantage of 8MP and higher is you've got the ability to crop smaller sections of the image and still get excellent quality (and since many 8MP cameras are newer than 6MP models, their imaging algorithms and color rendition is often better- but that's because you're looking at a newer generation of electronics than a camera manufactured a couple of years ago, not because of the megapixel count) For example, the Nikon D50 is a flat-out excellent 6MP camera.

I get great 5x7s from my ancient 3.3 mp Coolpix. You'll be fine with 6MP.

Answer 7

I can remember reading digital camera reviews when the first 2 megapixel cameras were coming out... They said that for people who wanted only 3x4 prints the 1 megapixel was fine... 2 megapixel was better for 5x7 and 8x10 enlargements...

So I'd say 6megapixels is plenty unless you want to enlage to wall size or bigger...

Answer 8

I was making good 8x10 prints from a 3 megapixel camera. 6 is fine.

If you do a lot of cropping, then maybe it is time to move up to a higher megapixel. It's all up to you. What do you think?

Answer 9

Depending on the image size (width and height), you can get great prints at 300 dpi. So if your picture is 2048 x 3096 pixels, you can print 6.8 x 10 inches in excellent quality.

At 150 dpi, you may get acceptable quality but it depends on the picture and the paper. Generally it should work out.

Answer 10

I have a kodak 5 megapixel and the pic are amazing so i think that you will have no worries using a 6 mp camera