In layman’s language, a Megapixel means a dot on the picture.In tech parlance,
MP is one million pixels.
when the common says more the mega pixels , better the quality of picture.
Right?
Wrong ! Mega pixel has very little to do with the quality of photograph.
Its a sales gimmick.
Quality of photo depends on your skills not on MP!
If it is not quality what else MP is for?
It’s for the size of the photograph.
A 16 MP can get you 16.40" x 10.88" size at 300 PPI(Pixels per inch).
Do you really need that size?
When was the last time you got your digital photos printed?
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Do not take my word on Mega pixel!
Read an article from The New York Times that appeared way back in 2007
So the moral is ,
Don't get perturbed when you see ads for 16 MP.
Your good old 5 MP is not yet obsolete!
If you are buying a new one,do not pay for MP.
Pay for other features like light sensor and pixel quality (not MP), zoom ratio etc.
These far more important!
These far more important!