Asking about megapixels?

Question

I am looking into a digital camera to buy.
I think....megapixels is those little tiny dots that make up a image, am I correct on that part so far? If so.... Tell me the best digital camera megapixels is the lowest number or the highest number ?

Answer 1

pixels are the dots: a megapixel is 1 billion of them. Since more pixels = higher resolution pictures, a higher megapixel number is better. If you just want a good camera without spending a whole lot of money, 3-5 megapixels should be fine. Also, you should be able to find some conveniently sized cameras that aren't too expensive at this megapixelage.

Answer 2

Yes, megapixels are the little things that make up the image. The higher the megapixel number, the better the picture.

You can get a nice Canon point and shoot digital camera in the 6 mega pix range for $200-$300. If you want to get a professional SLR digital camera that has 8+ megapixels, you can spend from $800 to $4000. It really depends on the type of stuff you're going to be photographing and how serious you want to get. You probably won't be able to see the difference between 6 and 8 megapixels as far as image quality goes.

Answer 3

Contrary to the majority, the more megapixels doesn't always produce the best image quality; it takes a high quality lens to go with those megapixels. Nov'06 Consumer Reports shows a Kodak EasyShare Z7000 with 4 megapixels produced better image quality than an 8 megapixel HP R927. It also showed a Canon PowerShot A520 with 4 MP had better image quality than say a 6 MP Olympus FE-140. So don't get into the megapixel hype.
For MOST photographers 4 to 6 or 7 megapixels would be sufficient. So again, the quality of the lens in conjunction with MP will give you excellent image quality, not just the amount of megapixels.

Answer 4

You are correct so far. So in general the more megapixels the more quality in a picture you can get, but also the greater the memory you will need. To me the standard digital camera will have about 4-5 megapixels. So a good one will have 5-6 megapixels. My suggestion to you is go on ebay and look for a camera. You can litterally save hundreds of $'s. It's safe to buy from ebay except when I buy I only use paypal because if the seller is a fraud paypal will cover any damages done because of the fraud.

Answer 5

I agree with Vintage (above).

Far, far, far too much importance is put on the megapixel rating of cameras. It's an interesting measurement to compare two similar cameras, but it should not be the #1 consideration in choosing a camera like many people treat it.

Salespeople will try to sell you megapixels because "more" makes the camera seem better. But it's not always true. My camera is "only" 6 megapixels. But it cost over $1,000. How can that be if megapixels are so important? (Hint: Megapixels aren't as important as you might think!)

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Answer 6

It really depends on what size prints you intend to make from your pictures.

Here's some info on what print sizes work with certain megapixel resolutions:

5 MP = 2592 x 1944 pixels
High Quality: 10 x 13 inches
Acceptable Quality: 13 x 19 inches

4 MP = 2272 x 1704 pixels
High Quality: 9 x 12 inches
Acceptable Quality: 12 x 16 inches

3 MP = 2048 x 1536 pixels
High Quality: 8 x 10 inches
Acceptable Quality: 10 x 13 inches

2 MP = 1600 x 1200 pixels
High Quality: 4 x 6 inches, 5 x 7 inches
Acceptable Quality: 8 x 10 inches

Answer 7

You'll want at least 5. That'll give you a clear 8X10 picture, if not more. Anything more than that is extra cost, and is only worth it if you plan on doing a lot of fancy editing or blowing up of the photos to poster size. To me, what is even MORE important is getting a camera that has a short elapse time between when you click the button and when the picture is "developed." I hate missing a good shot while the camera thinks, but I also hate setting it to take multiple shots in a row. It is just a personal thing, though. A good zoom is nice, too.

Answer 8

the number of megapixels a camera should have is 3 if you want good images, 3-10 mega pixels should be great.

Answer 9

Yes you are correct. 5 megapixels is usually 2500 dots wide by 2000 dots high = 5000000 dots in total.

High megapixel pictures contain more detail. Between 5 and 7MP is recommended for modern cameras. 3MP is for cheap and nasty cameras these days but if its just for basic photos then it is fine for that.

Canon and Sony are good camera manufacturers.

Answer 10

higer is definitly not the best way to go! i tell everyone this, this was also on the news here in chillicothe on channel 10 news! if only printing 8x10 a 3mb and a 10mp shows no difference! trust me! I TRIED IT! i had a 0.3mb camera and printed 8x10 all the time! i got me another and got a 6mp and printed a 8x10, it was the same! your printer will reduce or resize the images as you print them people! what do you think the dpi stands for? higher only means biggger files! more a room hog! on cameras, all you would need is a 3mp! i got mine set for 3 and i can show anybody my pics i have taken! perfectally clear! all the higher megapixils are for is for poster and larger sizes!