How many Mega-pixels do I need?
One of the confusing things in choosing a digital camera is deciding how many mega-pixels to search. The answer depends on what you plan to do with the finished pictures.
First, you need to understand what a pixel. As for fingerprints, a pixel simply means a colored dot that makes up the image. One megapixel equals one million pixels. The more mega-pixel camera, increased is the amount of information recorded.
The easiest way to decide what to look for is to know what size prints you can print from the camera. A chamber of a mega-pixel is fine for those who are not printing photos but rather just post them online. A small print, say 4 x 6, acceptable print this camera.
A camera of 2 mega-pixel enable you to produce a good quality 5 x 7 prints and sound, full 8 x 10 prints. When you reach 4 mega-pixels you can print an excellent quality 8 x 10 prints and acceptable 11 x 17 prints and a 5 megapixel camera allows you to print the high-quality 11 x 17 copies.
Most families find a camera in the range of 3.2 mega-pixel is the best option. The quality of the 5 x & y 8 X 10 prints is very good but the files on your computer are not
so great that you have to worry about not having enough space.
Any camera 5 mega-pixels is unnecessary for all but professional photographers, and even then, only those who have need for poster-size prints find many mega-pixels worth the money. Most freelance photographers are 4 or 5 megapixels be enough for excellent quality prints.
The choice is yours. Look at what you plan to do with your photos and then decide.
In most cases spending the money to increase the optical zoom and less mega pixels, is the best option.
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