 | | 02/08/2008 5:32 PM |  Alert
| | Does an 8-mega pixel camera take higher-quality pictures than a
4-mega pixel camera if both are set at the same picture size and
compression level?
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| | 02/15/2008 9:31 AM | Alert
| You have just asked a question that many others have. My answer is maybe. How is that. The quality depends on a lot more than just the megapixel count. For example, the quality of lens and electronics both contribute to the quality of the image.
Go to Google and do a search on "megapixel myth." You will find a lot of articles that address this subject.
Here is a link to one from the NY Times: http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9507E1DD113FF93BA35751C0A9619C8B63 | | | |
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| | 02/16/2008 2:47 PM | Alert
| | This is one of the myths that I believe exists just because it makes it easier for camera manufacturers to sell their product with an easy mark of quality. franchise addresses the main point you have to consider and it's worth the time to read up on the 'megapixel myth' if you're planning to buy a new digicam in the next while. | | | |
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| | 03/02/2008 4:34 AM | Alert
| A pixel is basically a dot on the screen/paper that makes up an image. Thus, an image comprises of many of these dots (pixels). A megapixel comprises of 1 million pixels. It is a term used not only for the number of pixels in an image, but also used to express the number of image sensor elements in digital cameras or the number of display elements in digital displays. The more megapixels there are in an image, technically its supposed to be more clearer and detailed.
An average person does not require a camera with high resolutions of 8 mega pixels simply because the minor details would not be too obvious to the naked eye; a 4-5 mega pixel camera or even less might suffice. More might not always mean better, especially if you hardly notice the difference and pay alot for it. However, it would only matter to those who require that amount of detail to in their work, as it makes it easier sometimes. It really depends on the individual and the brand of camera that's chosen. | | | |
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| | 03/19/2008 4:13 AM | Alert
| The more megapixels there are in an image, technically its supposed to be more clearer and detailed.
This single sentence alone tells most of the things. I think 4-5 MP camera is sufficient for the day to day use. If you have to capture minute details or want the picture not to loose the clarity even after zooming reasonably then you should go for higher MP cameras.
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| | 03/19/2008 8:00 AM | Alert
| | I certainly agree there is a megapixel myth, and I think R1986 hit the nail on the head with the reason. People believe that more megapixels is better, no matter what, but really, average folk do not need too many. I can take a shot of my sons with my 4 megapixel everyday camera and one with my 8 megapixel work camera and can hardly tell the difference. A lot comes down to how the pic is saved too. | | | |
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| | 03/20/2008 9:31 AM | Alert
| | it was nice to have some clarification on the Megapixel myth as I am about to buy a camera mobile and I was wondering whether 2.5 MP will be enough or what. But now I think it will be good instead paying double the amount for 3 mp. | | | |
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| | 06/02/2008 1:13 AM | Alert
| | with most cameras nowadays you should be able to get a 4-5 megapixel one for a reasonably affordable price... 2.5 Megapixels to me is not enough maybe 4 megapizels... after all 2 Megapixels cameras are about the same as camera phones.... might as well get a digital camera that's better than a camera phone or just get a camera phone... works either way | | | |
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| | 06/05/2008 5:13 AM | Alert
| | If all the other factors are same,then increase in pixel will definitely increase the quality of pictures.Pixel is the short form of Picture Element.So increase in picture elements will give a high quality picture. | | | |
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