does that mean its better?
2007-11-29 15:54:31 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
is 7 better than 5?
2007-11-29 15:54:47 · update #1
More megapixels does not always equate to image quality. The size of the sensor plays an important role. Cramming more megapixels into a small sensor may cause excessive digital noise at relatively low ISO settings such as ISO 400.
Visit shutterbug.com and do a Search for "The Pros and Cons of Pixel Packing".
2007-11-29 23:28:18 · answer #1 · answered by EDWIN 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends. Usually the more the better but you won't notice a difference between a 5 and a 7 mega pixel camera. Every 4 mega pixels if I remember correctly you can notice a difference. But I seen pictures taken with a older digital camera and that wasn't even a 1 mega pixel camera and they looked great. I mean real old like it used a floppy disk to store pictures.
2007-11-29 23:58:56 · answer #2 · answered by lepus_arcticus 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's all in the lens.
You could have a 7 mega pixel with a crappy lens thats bad
or a lower mega pixel camera with a very good lens that takes better pictures.
I have on of those old 1 mega pixel cameras that takes a floppy disk for memory. If you stick to snapshot size I defy you to tell the difference. But, enlarge it to an 8 x 10 you start to see the flaws in the picture.
2007-11-30 01:54:46 · answer #3 · answered by Jeremy M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having more megapixels just means you can have larger pictures with higher resolution.. meaning, photos won't be pixelated. But the megapix is not the only thing to consider when purchasing a camera. You also have to check the features. It really depends on what you'll use the camera for.. I mean, is it for professional use? Or just to take photos of yourself with friends and family? Go to a camera store, and make sure the guy orients you on the features of each camera you're eyeing. Don't merely rely on the megapix count.
2007-11-30 00:01:56 · answer #4 · answered by Pinay Backpacker 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes it means that the pictures will have much more detail than one with fewer mega pixels. The photo will be sharper when you blow it up!
2007-11-30 04:31:30 · answer #5 · answered by maidinheels 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It mostly means more noise...
Why should you need more than 5 mp ?
5 mp are already more than enough for an excellent 12"x18" print !
A good 5 mp will be far better than a medium 7 mp...
2007-11-30 03:54:06 · answer #6 · answered by deuxiemerideau.110mb.com 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means you can get larger pictures at a higher resolution.
Yes, 7 is substantially better than 5.
2007-11-29 23:57:05 · answer #7 · answered by Danni D. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you blow it up, yes. But just because it is 2 more megapixels doesnt mean anything. The clearness of the picture mainly comes from the lens, where the pic sees through.
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2007-11-30 00:43:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its way better, and yes 7 is better than 5
2007-11-29 23:57:53 · answer #9 · answered by ***I Know Rite*** 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't think so. I'd take a 5 mp canon over a 7 mp kodak any day of the week.
2007-11-30 00:22:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋