What should I focus more on when buying my next digital camera for more quality in photos zoom or megapixels?
I have a Kodak c315 5 mgapx and 5 digital zoom. Now its ok but as I become more interested in photography I would like higher quality work.
Pixels vs. Optical Zoom
Both factors are important, but neither one is the bottom line, decision maker. I’d rather have a digital SLR with 6 MP than a point and shoot with 10 MP if you are only considering image quality. When it came to my pocket-sized point and shoot camera, though, I chose pixels over optical zoom, because I can always crop in the computer. I have three pictures for you to check out. Read the captions carefully so you understand exactly what you are looking at. This series is comparing the difference between optical and digital zoom, but it also shows the value of a decent number of pixels. Be sure to hit “All sizes” and then “Original” to appreciate the differences.
Personally, I would think 6 or 7 MP is perfectly adequate for almost any shooting short of pro level photography. Put this behind a camera that zooms to an equivalent of 130-200 mm and there is little that you can’t shoot other than some wildebeests half a mile away. You COULD go with a camera that boasts BOTH features, like the Canon S3-IS or S5-IS or the Sony DSC-H2 or DSC-H9. Then we’d have to have the whole discussion about image quality and sensor size, but that’s a whole different matter…
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