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Question about Megapixels....................

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Kelley (Texas)

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Can a camera like the Nikon 5700 which is rated at 5 megapixels produce a sharp 8 X 11 size color photo? Kelley (Texas) :)
 
In my opinion ... yes ... it would produce a decent print.

At an aspect ratio of 8/11, a 5 mp camera would produce an image of approximately 1900 by 2600 pixels. This results in a pixel per inch of around 240 (1900/8 or 2600/11). It is often recommended that for a good print a dpi of around 300 should be used. While 240 is not quite there it should result in an excellent print. Even 150 or so can produce a pretty good print especially if viewed from normal viewing distances.

Hope that helps. :wave:
 
Among my 5 digital camers, one is a 5700. A fun camera. It will produce fine 8 x 10 prints. Be advisied that Nikon experienced problems with the sensor on this and eairler Coolpix cameras. Nikon will fix the sensor problem for free.
Frank EastBay
 
5 Megapixel cameras...have you ever had any experience with the Sony DSC-H1? Thanks for the information about the sensor problem. Kelley (Texas) :)
 
Yes it would (just) ... but I'd bet you wouldn't visually notice much of a difference. ;)

Once you get over approximately 5 or 6 mp other factors usually become more relevant. Even when considering megapixels their size, configuration, sensor, etc also impact the final image quality. Often people get too focussed on megapixels alone.

Good luck and let us know how things turn out.

:wave:
 
Fred, I've had good results with cameras having at least 4.0 mp. Good lens quality is important, too.

I just purchased a Panasonic FZ50 which is the most versatile camera I've ever owned!

Good luck!
 
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