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Expert: John Oliverio - 2/20/2004


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hi there,
what factors determine quality of digital pictures? can 3 megapixel camera get the same quality shots as 5 mp or 8 mp?
would appreciate your explanation.
tony


Answer
Tony,

For the most part, the number of pixels has little to do with quality.  Really, all a lot of pixels gets you is a big picture.  Some things that determine actual picture quality is the quality of the lens (and the type of lens) and how well the camera is programmed.  So, a 3mp digital SLR with a high-quality lens will make a better image than a 5mp point and shoot camera that has a typical p/s lens. I could make the 5mp picture bigger when I print it, but the actual picture quality (sharpness, color, distortion, etc.) will not be as good.

John

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I can answer questions about point and shoots and 35mm SLR`s from the 1960s to present. I can also handle most questions on digital cameras from "camera" makers, like Nikon, Olympus, Canon, Sony, etc. Though usually I`m not too familiar with the driver interface, as 3rd party devices for download are more efficient. Sorry, but I can no longer answer questions about the value of old cameras.

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