Are Megapixels a Marketing Ploy Now?
Apr 12, 2023 15:13:20 #
markwilliam1 wrote:
How is it possible that my new iPhone 14 Max Pro can have a 45 Megapixel sensor? All my Sony cameras top out at 24 megapixels? I realize that More is Better but don’t understand how they can have that many megapixels on such a small sensor!
Megapixels have always been a marketing ploy. Only pixel peepers are really or should be concerned about them. Most people view images on a computer/phone screen or from a few feet away at a gallery show. Unless you're printing above A3 size images you don't need anything over 16mp. JMHO
And they can have that many megapixels on the small sensor cause they're packed closer together.
Apr 12, 2023 15:25:43 #
TheShoe
Loc: Lacey, WA
fetzler wrote:
There are NO cell phones with 200 MP.
Samsung marketing would disagree with you.
Apr 12, 2023 16:34:14 #
A great lens can turn 5 megapixels into art. 45 megapixels can't do the same for a mediocre lens.
Apr 12, 2023 16:35:28 #
hoosier500 wrote:
A great lens can turn 5 megapixels into art. 45 megapixels can't do the same for a mediocre lens.
Or a mediocre photograph.
Apr 12, 2023 17:50:47 #
yssirk123 wrote:
Not all pixels are created equal.
The size of the pixels are more important than the amount and you don't need anymore than 24 megapixels unless you print large prints.
Apr 12, 2023 18:24:20 #
Apr 12, 2023 18:43:30 #
Dennis833 wrote:
The size of the pixels are more important than the amount and you don't need anymore than 24 megapixels unless you print large prints.
For my work, it does matter how many pixels I want and need. On my high resolution screens the difference is apparent. I have owned Sony 24mp A7III and 24mp A9, and also 50mp A1, and 61mp A7RIV and using my same top resolving lenses, there is a very noticeable difference in ultimate image resolution and detail in my images with my 50mp A1, and 61mp A7RIV vs similar images taken with my 24mp A7III and 24mp A9. Just physics.
It may not matter to some, but for me and my clients it does matter. As much as I loved and used my 24mp fullframe cameras to make great shots, I love the image quality, greater resolution and greater detail of my shots even more with my fullframe 50mp and 61mp cameras. And not talking about big blowups. And I need more than 24mp to shoot 8K video with my cameras, an important ability.
Cheers and best to you.
Apr 12, 2023 19:19:44 #
JimBart
Loc: Western Michigan
Everything goes back to the early days of digital where everything was based on pixel numbers. A lot of people are still convinced that the more pixels you have, the clearer, sharper, and better picture you will get. Great marketing
Apr 12, 2023 19:25:38 #
Apr 12, 2023 21:49:23 #
Pixobo: " Do two cameras with the same number of megapixels have the same quality of the photo? No, because sensor size is more relevant when it comes to picture quality. If you have a smartphone with a small sensor, it just can’t produce the same quality as the camera with a bigger sensor. Sensors are there to collect the light and that way every pixel is physically larger than in a smartphone with a small sensor. In addition to the size of the sensor, there are other factors that also have a great affect on the quality of the photos, photosite area, size and the quality of the camera lens and the image processor. "
When comparing cameras with the SAME size pixels and same size sensor, simply said, more megapixel represents a higher possible resolution of the photo. That results in a photo with more details.
Cheers and best to you all.
When comparing cameras with the SAME size pixels and same size sensor, simply said, more megapixel represents a higher possible resolution of the photo. That results in a photo with more details.
Cheers and best to you all.
Apr 12, 2023 21:51:47 #
If we gave two people a digital camera and lens, and after a week we learned one camera has twice as many pixels at the other, who do you think was the better photographer?
Apr 12, 2023 21:57:00 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
If we gave two people a digital camera and lens, and after a week we learned one camera has twice as many pixels at the other, who do you think was the better photographer?
The one who actually understood the ? and had skills.
Apr 12, 2023 22:29:47 #
bikinkawboy
Loc: north central Missouri
CHG_CANON wrote:
The greatest things in digital photography are the pixels.
After reading your profound statement, it made me realize that the greatest thing in biscuits and gravy is the gravy. And the biscuits too.
Apr 12, 2023 22:36:24 #
The 45 mega pixel setting isn’t on by default. It’s only available using the 1x magnification setting. Any other magnification setting will be 12mp at most. To use the 45 mp follow the steps in the attached image. But beware, you’ll eat up your available storage quickly.
Apr 12, 2023 22:38:42 #
The whole point of owning a camera with the most megapixels is that you don’t have to explain things with words.
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