Digital Camera Question

[sadb0i]

Can someone show me the difference between a 2 megapixel camera and a 3 megapixel camera as far as picture quality?

Thanks guys!

 

[theNEOone]

you wouldn't be able to tell the difference between pictures up to 1600x1200


=|

 

[RossMAN]

Unless you are PRINTING pictures, you should get the 2MP.

What's your budget and what 2MP/3MP digicams are you considering?

 

[sadb0i]

Originally posted by: theNEOone
you wouldn't be able to tell the difference between pictures up to 1600x1200


=|

so at lets say 1024 x 768 res I won't be able to tell the difference between the 2 megap and 3 megap camera correct?

 

[RossMAN]

If you are going to PRINT pictures I would say

2MP = suitable for 4x6

3MP = suitable for 8x10

 

[sadb0i]

Originally posted by: RossMAN
Unless you are PRINTING pictures, you should get the 2MP.

What's your budget and what 2MP/3MP digicams are you considering?

something under $200. I want something that will just get the job done (taking pictures) and the quality be nice enough so I can tell whose picture I took.

 

[Wingznut]

Camera quality is much more important than megapixel quantity. For instance, I'd take a Canon 2mp over a Kodak 3mp any day!

 

[yllus]

Originally posted by: RossMAN
If you are going to PRINT pictures I would say

2MP = suitable for 4x6

3MP = suitable for 8x10

Agreed, though 3MP is still sort of low for an 8x10 - I'd try for 4MP.

What Ross said - unless you're printing, go 2MP - is entirely accurate. Also realize that taking a picture at your camera's highest resolution - say, 2048x1536 (3MP) and then shrinking it down to post on the Web will mean lesser detail. If you're going to take pictures with the purpose of putting them online, take your pics at ~1024x768.

 

[sadb0i]

Originally posted by: RossMAN
If you are going to PRINT pictures I would say

2MP = suitable for 4x6

3MP = suitable for 8x10

got it. thanks!

 

[sadb0i]

Originally posted by: yllus

Originally posted by: RossMAN
If you are going to PRINT pictures I would say

2MP = suitable for 4x6

3MP = suitable for 8x10

Agreed, though 3MP is still sort of low for an 8x10 - I'd try for 4MP.

What Ross said - unless you're printing, go 2MP - is entirely accurate. Also realize that taking a picture at your camera's highest resolution - say, 2048x1536 (3MP) and then shrinking it down to post on the Web will mean lesser detail. If you're going to take pictures with the purpose of putting them online, take your pics at ~1024x768.

exactly what I would be doing more of. Just putting up images and sending pics to friends...etc. Thats what I needed bro. thanks!

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: sadb0i

Originally posted by: RossMAN
Unless you are PRINTING pictures, you should get the 2MP.

What's your budget and what 2MP/3MP digicams are you considering?

something under $200. I want something that will just get the job done (taking pictures) and the quality be nice enough so I can tell whose picture I took.

I think a 2MP for $200 would be perfect for your needs and stick with a GOOD digicam.

At a quick glance here are some 2MP digicams I would recommend:

These are available at OM.com after $30 off $150 or $50 off $250 coupons

Fuji Finepix A205 for $119.98

Nikon Coolpix 2100 for $169.98

Sony DSC-P3 Cybershot 2.8 for $199.98

Here is a side-by-side comparison of the A205 vs 2100 vs P3

Also check out these Dave's Picks from Imaging-Resource.com

Hope this helps 🙂

 

[sadb0i]

Originally posted by: RossMAN

Originally posted by: sadb0i

Originally posted by: RossMAN
Unless you are PRINTING pictures, you should get the 2MP.

What's your budget and what 2MP/3MP digicams are you considering?

something under $200. I want something that will just get the job done (taking pictures) and the quality be nice enough so I can tell whose picture I took.

I think a 2MP for $200 would be perfect for your needs and stick with a GOOD digicam.

At a quick glance here are some 2MP digicams I would recommend:

These are available at OM.com after $30 off $150 or $50 off $250 coupons

Fuji Finepix A205 for $119.98

Nikon Coolpix 2100 for $169.98

Sony DSC-P3 Cybershot 2.8 for $199.98

Here is a side-by-side comparison of the A205 vs 2100 vs P3

Also check out these Dave's Picks from Imaging-Resource.com

Hope this helps 🙂

Yep! Thanks!

 

[RossMAN]

Does Dell Home charge sales tax in your state?

 

[Brutuskend]

Originally posted by: RossMAN
If you are going to PRINT pictures I would say

2MP = suitable for 4x6

3MP = suitable for 8x10

"With circles and arrows and a paragraph on the back of each one explaining what each one was to be used as evidence against up."

 

[toekramp]

Originally posted by: yllus

Originally posted by: RossMAN
If you are going to PRINT pictures I would say

2MP = suitable for 4x6

3MP = suitable for 8x10

Agreed, though 3MP is still sort of low for an 8x10 - I'd try for 4MP.

What Ross said - unless you're printing, go 2MP - is entirely accurate. Also realize that taking a picture at your camera's highest resolution - say, 2048x1536 (3MP) and then shrinking it down to post on the Web will mean lesser detail. If you're going to take pictures with the purpose of putting them online, take your pics at ~1024x768.

that doesn't make sense to me...wouldn't you just be increasing the dpi in order to shrink the size? i'd seem like you'd actually have a nicer looking photo. but i could just be retarded