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Jmac · 11-24-2005, 02:21 PM

As was said, Megapixels are still important, but not the end-all-be-all spec of a camera.

You should first determine the size of pictures you want, then look at all the cameras within that megapixel range.

As a general guideline, you should look at the following Megapixel ranges (or higher) for these size pictures.

4"x6"
Minimum = 0.5 MP
Good = 1.3 MP

5"x7"
Minimum = 0.8 MP
Good = 2.0 MP

8"x10", 8"x11.5" or 8"x12"
Minimum = 2.0 MP
Good = 5.0 MP

10"x15"
Minimum = 3.1 MP
Good = 7.9 MP

12"x18"
Minimum = 4.4 MP
Good = 11.3 MP

16"x24"
Minimum = 7.9 MP
Good = 20.2 MP

So, basically, what this means is that if you're only going to make 4"x6" prints from it, a higher quality 2.0 MP camera will serve you better than a lower quality 4.0 MP camera. However, if you go up to 8"x10" prints, you would probably be better off with the 4.0 MP camera.

11-24-2005, 02:21 PM	#247
Jmac Willing to sell body for a few minutes on RS Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Duncan, BC Posts: 10,128 Thanked 5,568 Times in 2,107 Posts Failed 231 Times in 90 Posts	As was said, Megapixels are still important, but not the end-all-be-all spec of a camera. You should first determine the size of pictures you want, then look at all the cameras within that megapixel range. As a general guideline, you should look at the following Megapixel ranges (or higher) for these size pictures. 4"x6" Minimum = 0.5 MP Good = 1.3 MP 5"x7" Minimum = 0.8 MP Good = 2.0 MP 8"x10", 8"x11.5" or 8"x12" Minimum = 2.0 MP Good = 5.0 MP 10"x15" Minimum = 3.1 MP Good = 7.9 MP 12"x18" Minimum = 4.4 MP Good = 11.3 MP 16"x24" Minimum = 7.9 MP Good = 20.2 MP So, basically, what this means is that if you're only going to make 4"x6" prints from it, a higher quality 2.0 MP camera will serve you better than a lower quality 4.0 MP camera. However, if you go up to 8"x10" prints, you would probably be better off with the 4.0 MP camera.