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is higher megapixel the better? (image quality)
because i have a 2 mp camera and my brother has a 7 mp camera....when i compared the difference of photos.....i don't see any difference!.....
so that made me wonder???
i heard 4 or 5 megpixels are good enough for everyday pictures.....
Answer
In general higher resolution (more megapixels) means better image quality. There may be situations where that isn't true (i.e. where the higher resolution camera has a low quality lens and the lower resolution camera has a great lens) but generally more megapixels = better image quality.
There may be several reasons why you're not seeing any difference in the images.
1. Many times I've seen people unknowingly using cameras at lower resolutions than the camera is capable of. That lets you put more photos on your memory card, but the quality will be lower. If a 2MP camera and a 7MP camera are both set to 1MP resolution, they're going to look pretty much the same. Check to see if both cameras are shooting at their highest resolution.
2. If you're viewing the images on the camera display or on a PC screen, the resolution of the display or screen is far lower than the maximum resolution of the camera, so you probably won't see any difference. If your PC display is set to 800x600 resolution, that's less than 1/2 megapixel being displayed, so the images will look pretty much the same. Even a 19" monitor set to 1280x1024 is only about 1.25MP, so that's still far less than the maximum resolution of either camera.
3. If you're printing photos at 4x6, you probably won't see much difference. The differences will show up when you get to larger prints like 8x10 or larger. Like with the screen, the smaller size of the print isn't going to show the differences between the cameras. Large prints usually will show the differences.
If you're doing any image editing, having a higher resolution camera can be important. Say you have a photo of Uncle Frank at the beach and you decide you want to crop it down so that the lifeguard stand on the right and that goofy kid who jumped into the picture in the background on the left aren't in the photo and all you have is a nice close-up of Uncle Frank with the sand and water behind him. When you crop the image to only show the parts you want, you're reducing the effective resolution of the photo. If you crop out 1/3 of the image on the right and 1/3 of the image on the left, what remains is only the center 1/3 of the original image. If you shot the original at 7MP, that means that you have about 2.33MP left, because you threw away 2/3 of the image. If you shot the original image at 2MP, that leaves you with only about 0.67MP. You'll probably notice the difference between 2.33MP of image and 0.67MP of image in a 4x6 print.
So if you're going to be doing any image editing and/or printing at larger sizes, having a higher resolution camera may be a good idea. If you're doing just snapshots that you'll be printing at 4x6 or maybe 5x7 or just viewing on a PC screen, then you may not see any benefit to having a 7MP camera over a 2MP camera. And if the 7MP camera is set to shoot at a lower resolution, then there may be no difference at all.
In general higher resolution (more megapixels) means better image quality. There may be situations where that isn't true (i.e. where the higher resolution camera has a low quality lens and the lower resolution camera has a great lens) but generally more megapixels = better image quality.
There may be several reasons why you're not seeing any difference in the images.
1. Many times I've seen people unknowingly using cameras at lower resolutions than the camera is capable of. That lets you put more photos on your memory card, but the quality will be lower. If a 2MP camera and a 7MP camera are both set to 1MP resolution, they're going to look pretty much the same. Check to see if both cameras are shooting at their highest resolution.
2. If you're viewing the images on the camera display or on a PC screen, the resolution of the display or screen is far lower than the maximum resolution of the camera, so you probably won't see any difference. If your PC display is set to 800x600 resolution, that's less than 1/2 megapixel being displayed, so the images will look pretty much the same. Even a 19" monitor set to 1280x1024 is only about 1.25MP, so that's still far less than the maximum resolution of either camera.
3. If you're printing photos at 4x6, you probably won't see much difference. The differences will show up when you get to larger prints like 8x10 or larger. Like with the screen, the smaller size of the print isn't going to show the differences between the cameras. Large prints usually will show the differences.
If you're doing any image editing, having a higher resolution camera can be important. Say you have a photo of Uncle Frank at the beach and you decide you want to crop it down so that the lifeguard stand on the right and that goofy kid who jumped into the picture in the background on the left aren't in the photo and all you have is a nice close-up of Uncle Frank with the sand and water behind him. When you crop the image to only show the parts you want, you're reducing the effective resolution of the photo. If you crop out 1/3 of the image on the right and 1/3 of the image on the left, what remains is only the center 1/3 of the original image. If you shot the original at 7MP, that means that you have about 2.33MP left, because you threw away 2/3 of the image. If you shot the original image at 2MP, that leaves you with only about 0.67MP. You'll probably notice the difference between 2.33MP of image and 0.67MP of image in a 4x6 print.
So if you're going to be doing any image editing and/or printing at larger sizes, having a higher resolution camera may be a good idea. If you're doing just snapshots that you'll be printing at 4x6 or maybe 5x7 or just viewing on a PC screen, then you may not see any benefit to having a 7MP camera over a 2MP camera. And if the 7MP camera is set to shoot at a lower resolution, then there may be no difference at all.
Looking for a camera?
Q. I was looking to buy a digital camera to take pictures of my daughter, like outside, or running, and everything else kids like to do. She is one so she won't sit still so I need something that won't blur. Thanks!
Answer
There are so many cameras out there it is difficult to say which is best, but digital is definitely the way to go. The following link will be very helpful as it list most of the cameras out there with prices. http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/ ...
What gives a camera its picture quality? The following information should help you know what to look for in a camera.
The short answer is that it is mostly the skill of the photographer that produces high quality pictures. The lens and camera are very important, but the ability to set the scene, adjust the cameras settings, and hold the camera very still or use a tripod with auto or remote shutter actuation when required is what gets the great pictures.
Many of the new cameras come with only an LCD screen. Would suggest that you find one that also has an optical view finder because the LCD screen is almost impossible to see in bright sun.
Higher mega pixels may not really be the best thing to look for. It is more expensive, takes longer to process, and may not be needed unless you are making a really large picture or blowing up a small part of a picture. http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=398&pq-locale=en_US&_requestid=2039 ...
Lots of great camera tips in these two links. http://www.danscamera.com/Learning/going_digital/#resolution ...
http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=38/10468/6368/333&pq-locale=en_US ...
Check this camera. FUJIFILM - FinePix 10.0-Megapixel Digital. This is more camera for the money.
Wide-angle shooting, a 12x optical zoom and picture stabilization mode combine in this camera for exceptional shooting performance, even at a distance. Plentiful scene modes, autofocus and automatic white balance controls make this camera a snap to operate. Life time Warranty (Parts & Labor).You may be able to find it on the Internet for a lower price ($144), but be careful of the vendor.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8879234&type=product&productCategoryId=pcmcat152400050001&id=1212192673855 ...
This could be the best slim line camera. It's PINK!
http://shopping.yahoo.com/p:Sony%20Cyber-shot%20DSC-W150%2FR%20Digital%20Camera:1995337750;_ylc=X3oDMTB0bjZzaWNuBF9TAzk2NjMyOTA3BHNlYwNmZWVkBHNsawNlbGVj ...
The information about my camera is just to show that you don't need the biggest and best. Just know how to use the one you have.
My camera has 5.2 mega pixel, but I use 3 most of the time because it gives great results, is faster, and takes less memory. Also, it only has a 3 x optical zoom and 7x digital zoom. I never use the digital zoom because making pictures larger works better on the computer. This is an old camera, but everyone is impressed with the quality pictures it takes ... like magic.
Check with the Geeks in several stores and compare prices. Ask what cameras they own, but don't believe everything you hear. Once you select a camera read all about it in the owner's manual. You may be able to view the owners manual at this link. http://www.retrevo.com/s/digital+camera ...
The source links will show most of the cameras out there with prices and help make your digital cameras work better.
There are so many cameras out there it is difficult to say which is best, but digital is definitely the way to go. The following link will be very helpful as it list most of the cameras out there with prices. http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/ ...
What gives a camera its picture quality? The following information should help you know what to look for in a camera.
The short answer is that it is mostly the skill of the photographer that produces high quality pictures. The lens and camera are very important, but the ability to set the scene, adjust the cameras settings, and hold the camera very still or use a tripod with auto or remote shutter actuation when required is what gets the great pictures.
Many of the new cameras come with only an LCD screen. Would suggest that you find one that also has an optical view finder because the LCD screen is almost impossible to see in bright sun.
Higher mega pixels may not really be the best thing to look for. It is more expensive, takes longer to process, and may not be needed unless you are making a really large picture or blowing up a small part of a picture. http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=398&pq-locale=en_US&_requestid=2039 ...
Lots of great camera tips in these two links. http://www.danscamera.com/Learning/going_digital/#resolution ...
http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=38/10468/6368/333&pq-locale=en_US ...
Check this camera. FUJIFILM - FinePix 10.0-Megapixel Digital. This is more camera for the money.
Wide-angle shooting, a 12x optical zoom and picture stabilization mode combine in this camera for exceptional shooting performance, even at a distance. Plentiful scene modes, autofocus and automatic white balance controls make this camera a snap to operate. Life time Warranty (Parts & Labor).You may be able to find it on the Internet for a lower price ($144), but be careful of the vendor.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8879234&type=product&productCategoryId=pcmcat152400050001&id=1212192673855 ...
This could be the best slim line camera. It's PINK!
http://shopping.yahoo.com/p:Sony%20Cyber-shot%20DSC-W150%2FR%20Digital%20Camera:1995337750;_ylc=X3oDMTB0bjZzaWNuBF9TAzk2NjMyOTA3BHNlYwNmZWVkBHNsawNlbGVj ...
The information about my camera is just to show that you don't need the biggest and best. Just know how to use the one you have.
My camera has 5.2 mega pixel, but I use 3 most of the time because it gives great results, is faster, and takes less memory. Also, it only has a 3 x optical zoom and 7x digital zoom. I never use the digital zoom because making pictures larger works better on the computer. This is an old camera, but everyone is impressed with the quality pictures it takes ... like magic.
Check with the Geeks in several stores and compare prices. Ask what cameras they own, but don't believe everything you hear. Once you select a camera read all about it in the owner's manual. You may be able to view the owners manual at this link. http://www.retrevo.com/s/digital+camera ...
The source links will show most of the cameras out there with prices and help make your digital cameras work better.
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