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The Megapixel Myth

by Khalid Hosein on February 22, 2007

If you’ve ever discussed digital cameras, inevitably you’ve heard someone ask “How many megapixels does that camera have?” There seems to be a perception in digital photography that more megapixels equate to a better camera. While a camera’s megapixel count can have a significant impact on image quality, a simple More-Is-Better approach is inadequate. In this article we’ll try to understand megapixels, examine why you might want more, and, believe it or not, look at why you might not want more.

Source: TechLore

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