In regards to a digital camera, is more mega pixels (MP) better?

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In regards to a digital camera, is more mega pixels (MP) better?

Answer 1

not more is not always better ther is a megapixle myth



The marketing race for "more megapixels" would like us to believe that "more is better". Unfortunately, it's not that simple. The number of pixels is only one of many factors affecting image quality and more pixels is not always better. The quality of a pixel value can be described in terms of geometrical accuracy, color accuracy, dynamic range, noise, and artifacts. The quality of a pixel value depends on the number of photodetectors that were used to determine it, the quality of the lens and sensor combination, the size of the photodiode(s), the quality of the camera components, the level of sophistication of the in-camera imaging processing software, the image file format used to store it, etc. Different sensor and camera designs make different compromises.



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http://www.dpreview.com/learn/?/key=Pixel_Quality

http://www.dpreview.com/learn/?/Glossary/Camera_System/pixels_01.htm

Answer 2

yes, the more mega pixels, the better. MPs are in charge of how good and clear your picture will come out in the end.

Nowdays there are a lot of slim, cute cameras that are also of good quality. Your sony choice sounds good, I and a lot of people I know have cameras from their CyberShot line.



Keep in mind, 7 and more mega pixels are pretty high quality, usually professionals choose those. Since you are not a proffessional photographer, choose smthing around 5-6 MPs.

Answer 3

Sony T1. More megapixels = more detail = better photos.

Answer 4

The more mega pixels the better the picture.

The smallest unit of light is a pixel. Mega just means 1000.

Thus, 7.2 MP means 7200 pixels.

When buying a digital camera do the following:

1. Establish your price range

2. Find the cameras in your price range that have the most pixels. This will provide you your selection.

3. Determine what features you want. This will narrow it down to the top 10 or so cameras.

4. Buy the camera that is at the top of your list.



Good luck

Answer 5

the higher the megapixels, the better the camera is and of course it's more money. the sony dsc-t1 is good, it can record video clips or use it as a camcorder.

Answer 6

The higher the mega-pixels does not nessicarily mean the better the camera, all point and shoot cameras have the same size cmos sensor in them whether they are 5mp or 10mp.



The difference is the spacing between the pixels on the cmos sensor. The more megapixels you have in a camera the more prone you are to noise and camera aftifacts.



This is why most ps cameras can only produce decent quality photos at lower ISO.



Check out www.dpreview.com to find out which camera performs better.