Fujifilm: Photo Tips: How many pixels does my camera need to have to take great pictures?

Question

How many pixels does my camera need to have to take great pictures?

Answer

Pixels do not determine the quality of the image; they determine how big the image is. How good the image looks is determined by the quality of the pixels, the lens and the camera's processing power. Think about the biggest size of print you will ever require and choose the right number of pixels. If in doubt use our specially developed Pixel Calculator to find the MegaPixel figure that's right for you.

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