Do the MP (megapixels) really matter?
Do the megapixels really matter? There are so many cameras that have higher megapixels and are cheaper than those with lower megapixels e.g., the Nikon D7000 has 16.2 MP and the Sony A65 has 24Mp and the one with the higher megapixels is cheaper. So what does this really mean? Does the MP categories the true camera and picture value or?
Well it needs to have a high mp but the other big factor is the lens, with a bad lens it just won't focus
Well, I think that if you are on a budget and just need a simple camera, the cheaper but higher MP is best for choice. Nikon D7000 may have a less MP and is more costly but what really matter are the lenses that can be added onto the camera.
Yes. Especially if you are into desktop publishing.
But the megapixels only tell you the resolution of printed images. If you want to resize an image, larger images require more magapixels to not look blocky and pixelized.
There's more to sensor performance than the number of pixels jammed on a sensor.
Here is how the D7000 and A65 sensors compare
http://www.dxomark.com/...nd2)/Nikon
More on pixel counts
It all depends on the features of the camera and how big the sensor is on the camera. SLR or DSLR cameras have large sensors. The bigger the sensor, the bigger the picture can be blown up without Being pixelated. Also, Nikon is a way better brand than Sony when it comes to cameras. I personally prefer Canon. I'm sure the Nikon features better zoom and other good features that result in good quality photo taking. Other price jacking things are stuff like autofocus and tons and tons of manual picture taking settings and options to give the photographer more control over his/her camera.
But the main answer to your Question is no. The amount of megapixels does not define a true camera. You could buy a Canon EOS Rebel T2i (my camera) which is a 18.1Mp DSLR camera. The Quality is phenomenal! You can blow it up big and still looks amazing. Now, lets say you set the camera on 12Mp resolution. Take a picture. Blow it up big. It will still look true and beautiful.
A better example would be like an iPhone 5. They have a 8mp camera. And let's say you take a 18mp DSLR and set it on 2mp. You both take a picture of the same thing, perfectly focused and everything. The DSLR will still do Better than the iPhone even thought the iPhone was on 8mp and the DSLR was set on 2mp.
Low light performance is the key. The D700 only have 12.1 MP, yet it's low-light performance is remarkable. For me, those MP are just of their marketing scheme. You do know that, the resolutions are actually lost when you mount a lens onto the lens mount? It will be even more aggravated if you mount a low quality lens on it
It does, but it not THE factor as some sellers would make you think.
I don't think the amount of MPs is vitally important. Anything above 12 MP will produce a good sharp image which can be printed into about A3 size.
I started digital with a 3mp camera and progressed through to my current 18mp DSLR
Looking back on to some of my older photos, they still look perfectly sharp and print well.
My 5mp phone camera also takes exceptionally good photos!