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Can someone show me example pictures taken with a 12 megapixel digital camera? I'm getting a new digital camera shortly, and I want to see the difference between a 12 megapixel camera and a 6. (my old one was a 6) no i'll see the difference. my sister just got a new digital camera and it's like a 10 mp i believe and look at this picture she took of a butterfly at the zoo it looks almost fake!>

Thomas replied: "here are some examples from the Canon SD 950 -and- some from the Sony W200 "

john r replied: "I have a 10 mp Nikon. Holla if you want one of mine."

Psycmixer replied: "You will not see the difference anything over mega pixels will go unnoticed unless you are doing pics to be printed like 10 feet wide but for news or published media 6 to 8 is fine. and great for 8x10s."

fhotoace replied: "You will never see the differences on your computer monitor. The typical image on the Internet is 640x480 pixels at 72 DPI ... a 12 MP camera is capable of hundreds of times that resolution. If you truly want to see the difference, you will have to allow one of us to send you a full file of a image taken at 12 MP ... what you did not indicate was what size sensor you want. A 12 MP sensor that is only 8.8 x 6.6 mm is going to be quite different from a 12 MP sensor that is 23.7 x 15.7 mm or even 36 x 24 mm. These image files will be from 3.5MB to 5MB depending upon the choices made in the cameras menu, when choosing the resolution and quality of the image files."

Pooky replied: "Again, agreed with fhotoace. But here is one for you to see now. This is a JPG file (converted from Canon RAW) taken with Canon 5D. It's so big I can't really e-mail it so it's parked here for two weeks. (Already compressed a little, too.) The original RAW file is even larger. Thank goodness for cheap Compact Flash cards nowadays. As fhotoace stated, this is from a full frame DSLR--and honestly I do think with a smaller (especially Point-and-shoot) with "equal" MP count, it may not look the same. But anyway, please feel free to download and look at it. It is an ordinary photo taken outdoor at work. I used Canon 24-70 mm f 2.8 L lens. And here is a proofsheet of a bunch of them. They're smaller, but you can at least zoom in and look. Note: first photo was taken with the original Digital Rebel (6 MP). This file is in Adobe Acrobat format (PDF). The rest were taken with 5D. "

What is the best digital 12 megapixel camera i can get with these requirements...? Under $200 would be great. It should be able to take pictures in B&W and maybe sepia? I like to have the different setting for snow, beach, documents, night, portrait.. the usual. i know i'm picky, but my 12mp Olympus broke and i loved that camera, the only thing i didn't like about it was that it couldn't shoot in black and white or sepia. please help!

sidler replied: "well more or less in ur budget u can have a look at sony cybershot t-90 and sony w-210 here is link for more info on t90 here u can read abt w-210 along with others with there approx prices too hope this helps u"

Leo replied: "Before I start, I'd like to clear up a misconception. Higher amounts of megapixels do not give you better quality pictures. In fact, they usually give you the opposite. Megapixels only affect how big your pictures can be printed while still retaining a decent resolution. I would suggest looking into the Canon Digital Elph line of cameras. They tend to be a bit more expensive than their competitors, but they are considered the best or close to the best in their respective classes for picture quality. Another suggestion, don't buy from stores like Best Buy. Specialty shops will generally have cheaper prices. After you're done researching, I would recommend looking at these sites to compare prices. Good luck in your search. My final piece of advice. Consider how big you print out your pictures, and then decide on how many megapixels you need in your camera. It may save you money and give you a better picture in the end. "

jeffy replied: "i recommend Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 12MP Digital Camera with 5x MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7 inch LCD""

selina_555 replied: "Leo is right - squashing too many megapixels into the TINY sensor on a P&S camera only makes the quality worse, you get more grain/noise. 6 megapixels is about perfect for a small P&S camera. About those picture modes, consider this: the color accent option seems to be a current fad that teenagers are all excited about. The camera keeps one color and turns everything else black and white. I would never use such a feature for the following reasons: • You are very limited in what you can do. • The function isn't always reliable or accurate. The camera's idea of "red" might be different to yours. It will often include/exclude areas that you don't want to have included/excluded. • Imagine if you just happened to take your best photo ever, but instead of having a real color photo, you only have some partial b&w thing that might look totally awful. You'd kick yourself. • If you do the "Selective or Partial Desaturation" (as it is called correctly) in post processing, you have much more control over it, and will get a way better result. Plus you can keep your original color version, too. This also applies to any color effects done in camera like b&w, sepia or color swap - you're better off NOT to. Doing such things on the computer gives you MUCH better control and a much better result. If you don't have your own image editor, you can go to and use their effects menu which makes it very easy."

10 Megapixel Dslr or 12 Megapixel Digital camera? Was Just checking out some cameras, and was wondering. Whats better? a 10 Megapixel DSLR, or a 12 Megapixel Digital Camera? Seems like a simple enough question, and im pretty sure i know the answer considering the price difference, But Could somebody please explain why for me please?

KT replied: "It depends on if you're a casual photographer or if you want more professional photos. Hopefully this will help: "With an SLR camera it is usually easier to capture high quality photos, but there is a price. Entry level SLR camera prices are two to three times higher than high-end point-and-shoot camera prices. SLR cameras also have a learning curve, and require the user to learn a little about how a camera works." Here's the difference between the two: "1. What is SLR? SLR refers to Single Lens Reflex, or a camera that has one single lens to both view a scene and capture an image. What this means, to the casual photographer, is the picture you take will be the same as the image you view through the lens. It also means you can change the lens to take telephoto or wide angle photos. The most appealing aspect of an SLR camera is the ability to adjust the camera's settings manually, so that a seasoned photographer generally knows what the finished picture will look like before it is ever viewed. 2. What is Point-and-Shoot? A point-and-shoot camera uses one lens to view the scene, and a separate lens to capture the desired image. This means the image captured will not be the actual image viewed by the photographer, but only a close approximation. For most casual photographers, the image is so close you won't recognize the difference. Point-and-Shoot cameras require very little manual adjustment (if any), and operate like the name describes. Focus is usually automatic.""

redhzkingswood replied: "Not really much between them, the higher Megapixels are really not that much use unless you are shooting adverts for billboards. Up to 6 or 8 is plenty. As far as the DSLR, it does have moving parts that can wear out, that is the only thing against them, otherwise you do get a more accurate idea of what your are shooting by looking straight through the lens. Honestly though, you could probably get just as good results with a $200 Canon or Kodak camera. They all use basically the same circuit boards and processors.."

Pey replied: "High mega pixel settings may not be best. It takes longer to process and may not be needed unless required for very large pictures or enlarging small parts of pictures. Maximum print size for a 3 mega pixel setting is 8 x 10 inches. ... 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. Click the source link for other camera tips and help with making digital cameras work better."

fhotoace replied: "First ... pixels are not the big deal that marketing people tend to make them seem Second, DSLR sensors are over 15 times larger than P&S cameras. This means that intrinsically, DSLR cameras have higher resolution and can provide far better images just based upon the size of the sensor, however there are many other features DSLR's have that make them superior. * Interchangeable lenses from fisheye to extreme telephoto * Fully adjustable by the photographer * Part of a system of cameras and lenses."

kgl_m replied: "DSLRs are better and give better quality pictures because the sensors are bigger and they provide more manual control."

Is there a big difference between a 10 megapixel and a 12 megapixel digital camera? with a 10 megapixel could i blow up the pictures and it not look so blocky

potlock420 replied: "10= 10,000 pixels and 12=12,000 pixels. Not that much in image quality"

Coley B replied: "the average person wouldn't notice the difference although a pro could tell you the better quality."

aspwizard replied: "For what is considered "Magazine Quality" prints, the biggest size print you can make from a 10 MP is 12.91" x 8.64" and for the 12 MP it is 14.30" x 9.34" That is assuming all things equal. I point and shoot camera has a smaller sensor than a dSLR, and in most cases (if not all) you will get a better picture out of a 10MP dSLR than out of a 12 MP point and shoot camera."

sole replied: "It's a common misinterpretation that more pixels = better pictures. Higher megapixels does not automtically mean better pictures. I suggest you ask about the "sensor size" of the camera you are looking into. The bigger the sensor size, the better the resolution of the picture, the better the image. just imagine catching raindrops with a cup rather than a swimming pool, that's how a small sensor captures light form your images in contrast to a bigger sensor size. Good luck!"

only_oreos replied: "It all depends on what you medium you intend to use your pictures for. If it's for a magazine spread printed at A4, then a 12 MPX camera will give you marginally more realestate than 10MPX, the difference is hardly noticeable. If it's for viewing onscreen at resolutions upto 1280 pixels (usually lower), there will be no difference at all."

12 megapixel digital camera help? I am trying to find a 12 Mp digital camera, where it won't have a lot of features but can take good pictures, around $200-250 area. a digital camera with auto-stability feature for those with a shakey hand would be a plus.

timberspine replied: "kodak has some pretty good ones if you want 'em cheap but if you're looking for quality, canon is really great. also, there are many good photographers out there who advocate using a 6 megapixel camera and not going all out for more mega-pixels. their rationale: 6 MP is optimal resolution; more megapixels does not equal better quality. just an FYI."

mydnyte6 replied: "Try Sony cybershot, but I think its gonna cost you more than $250. For price comparison try or ebay. Good Luck!!"

Edwin replied: "Clever marketing has led people to believe that "the more pixels the better". Unfortunately this is not always true. Visit shutterbug.com and do a Search for "pixel packing". The article was in the Nov. 2007 issue. When more pixels are stuffed into a small sensor each pixel must be smaller and packed closer together. This isn't a problem until you use a higher ISO like 400 although some high pixel count digicams actually begin to lose image quality at ISO 200. A quality camera from Panasonic or Canon or Sony or Nikon or Olympus or Sigma or Pentax with 6 to 8 megapixels will give you excellent image quality."

I want to buy a 12/13/14 megapixel digital camera...help? Heya, I'm going on holiday in 2 weeks and I'm looking to buy a high quality digital camera because the one I have right now is a 5.3 megapixel sony cybershot. I was looking at those 3: or I do not want to spend more than £300 really. Can anyone recommend any other cameras of any brand (doesn't have to be panasonic or sony)? It must have video function, high quality night time photography, good zoom function, be more than 12 megapixels... Please help me pick which one is best from the above! thank you :) Thanks so much for the advise so far. Around an hour ago, I started to consider a DSLR camera. The reason is that between now and next August, I am going on 5 holidays and I really would like an amazing camera to allow me to capture some of my best moments. What do you think of DSLR cameras? I wouldn't mind going over my budget for a robust, high quality camera - just give me some help and advise pleaseeeey :) Many thanks

Honey replied: "go for kodak digi camera only if u really wanna experience the real quality of this much mega pixel quality moreover i tell u mega pixel isn't a picture clarity unit, is memory covering unit go to sony, panasonic whatever u hv in ur mind then go to kodak showroom and try to capture some hightly motioned moment,,trust only kodak would be able to capture the frame with more accuracy thats bcoz kodak follow basic principles of capturing snaps and it doesn't the original picture anymore after capturing i wud say u go for kodak only its cheap too, moreover clarity also matter to hv living snapshots"

JAMES D replied: "I'm afraid I can't comment on the cameras you've mentioned. As far as features and brand go, I'm sure they're ok, but I can't find any reviews I trust so...... The only thing I would say, is that Mp count is by no means a measure of quality. For a while now it has been accepted that cramming more and more pixels onto the small compact camera sensors is actually detrimental. Especially to their performance in low light. Pics taken at night, hand held and at high ISO will be very noisy indeed and disappointing. It's true to say that virtually all compacts are pretty pants at 400-800 ISO and above, but with 12+ Mp then it's a fair bet that the ones you mention will among the worst performers. The only way they'll be useable at high ISO is if they have heavy handed noise reduction software built in which will take the sharpness off the end result. Anyway, on that basis I've tried to find a couple of alternatives you may want to look at. I chose them because of brand, features, MP count (figuring around 8Mp is a good level) and then most importantly, they come highly recommended on dpreview.com. Review Review If you really want to go to town on a seriously quality compact, then have a look at this. A bit over your £300 budget, but one you could have a hell of a lot of confidence in Review"

barefootliam replied: "Panasonic Lumix comes to mind. Having said that, if you could get a used Canon digital rebel /300D or 400D (for example), an SLR, and if it came with a good lens, it would be massively better than the smaller cameras... but, bigger, harder to carry, and harder to learn to use. I use a Canon 450D with a 17-85 stabilised lens and a 50 mm f/1.8 lens (the 1.8 means a wide aperture opening, which in turn lets in more light, so works in the dark, but the 50mm means it doesn't zoom; you can get into a complicated world of lenses very quickly!) An 8 megapixel SLR with a good lens will take massively better pictures than a 15 megapixel point-and-shoot. They will look clearer, will have more detail and better colours, and will be sharper. On the other hand, if we're talking holiday snaps and not fine art, the convenience of the all-in-one cameras can't really be beaten, go with the Lumix. There's always something better, you can spend ₤10,000 on camera gear and you've only just got started at the pro end. With the SLR you end up carrying around a backpack or a bulky camera bag. You can compare my pics at (dSLR) with the ones at (Casio EXILIM point-and-shoot)."

bigcol65 replied: "THE NEW FUJI S100 FS HAS EVERYTHING YOU NEED FORGET KODAK NOT IN THE SAME LEAGUE IT HAS 28-420MM OPTICAL ZOOM TOP QUALITY VIDEO AND ALL THE PROGRAMS FOR DIFFIRENT SHOOTING SITUATIONS AND AT AROUND £360 A SUPERB BIT OF KIT"

COLIN T replied: "DONT buy the Sony's - they make great TV's, shame they cannot make a reliable digital camera! Why are you besotted with mega-pixel count for gods sake. Surely you are not another of these people who think the higher the mega-pixel count the better the camera or the picture. LENS. LENS. LENS. It is the quality of the lens that makes or breaks the camera. the electronics record what the lens passes' through. You dont need a DSLR to get amazing pictures, you buy an slr so that you can have a choice of lenses. Most people nowadays do not really want to carry a hefty gadget bag full of lenes around while on holiday. Take a look at a Panasonic LX2 - it's capabilities will almost certainly exceed yours."

Can Casio Exilim 12.1 megapixel digital camera take pics underwater with no case? so my friend had a dfferent camera that was taking pics underwater without a case or anything. My casio camera has the underwater feature on it but does it need a case? i dont want to ruin my cmera.

whatshouldmyemailbe replied: "nope, no casio camera has the ability of taking pictures underwater without a case sorry, the setting is for when you do have a underwater case"

Is the Samsung - 12.2-Megapixel Digital Camera, the one with the screen in front of the camera too is good? I want a camera and I think this camera is good because it has a screen in front of the camera to and i like to take pics of me and my friends. Is it a really good camera and does it have flash

fhotoace replied: "Here are the specs on that camera. As you can see, it does have a built-in flash"

AndrewM replied: "It's pretty average. You can find plenty of great compact cameras with a flip screen so that you can see yourself. The Samsung only shoots in automatic, the aperture is limited, overall it's just a normal automatic camera that normally sells for $100. It just has a silly screen in front. It does have flash. It has some funny self timers too. So unless you are highly educated in the ways of photo composition and you can't turn your eyes at all to the side, you can only look directly into the lens, then I suggest getting a coolpix with a flip screen; that's where the back screen folds out so you can see it from the front. Honestly it's a really bad camera."

Digital camera advice.. Canon PowerShot SD780 IS 12 Megapixel.. GOOD OR BAD? Canon PowerShot SD780 IS 12 Megapixel Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom, 2.5" LCD, Optical Image Stabilizer, ISO 3200, & UA Lens How is that camera? I'm looking to buy a new camera.. where obviously the pictures come out nice. I was thinking about buying those professional cameras but i was tired it's like extra zoomed and brings out every pore and every pimple.. so what do you guys think about this camera, how's the quality and what's an idea of how the pics might turn out? Any other really good quality cameras?

robertslope replied: "When it comes to how many megapixels a camera has don't instantly go for the biggest number. the human eye can only resolve about 3 megapixels. Only get a high pixel count if you're planning to make giant prints of your photos."

Elvis replied: "it is new it is good wait a few weeks and the price will come down"

is a 12.0 megapixel digital camera a good quality camera? im going to buy one and i would like to know if its a good camera .its a olympus camera .

Paul R replied: "If it's an olympus DSLR or PEN camera, they yeah, it's good. If it's a compact then its actually a little on the high side, in my experience 10 & 8 megapixel cameras out perform the 12 & above MP models. It's not all about resolution, the 12MP models have smaller pixels and so catch less light meaning they need a bit of amplification which means more noise. The difference in print quality between an 8MP and 12MP is invisible at anything below A3 sized. If you are printing that big then it's a DSLR you want."

mxrox17 replied: "i was looking for a new camera recently when my 2 month old canon powershot sd1100 broke. i was looking around and read a lot of reveiws from consumers at places such as amazon and walmart and reveiws from consumer reports. it turns out people who mlultiple cameras end up asaying the 10mp cameras sometimes out do the 12 megapixels ones. im not a professional photographer but i do take pictures very often. i have purchased a canon powershot sd1200 and are very satisfied with. i have not owned a 12mp camera but according to reveiws anything over 10 mp doesnt look much different from 10mp or 8mp cameras."

Elvis replied: "yes it is"

fhotoace replied: "If you are looking at a DSLR, 12 mp seems to be the sweet spot right now. The professional Nikon D3 has the lowest noise at high ISO, mainly due to the large size of the sensors and a 12 mp full frame sensor (of course the on-board electronics is important as well) The Nikon D3x, has twice the pixel count and while it has very high resolution, it suffers from the same noise issues because of its smaller sized pixels, so is NOT the choice of sports or news photographers who many times find themselves shooting "action" in low light situations. I am sure there is a sweet pixel number on the sensors used in P&S cameras whose sensors are 15 to 30 times smaller than their DSLR counterparts, however I have not read anything the alludes to what that number is. Maybe 8, but in reality you would have to actually run your own tests to see which produces the best image under the conditions you find yourself shooting most of the time."