what is the difference between a 6 mega pixels dslr camera and a 10 mega pixels dslr camera?

If you always plan and compose your pictures perfectly, you don't need a whole lot of pixels. These days, I'd say that 5 MP or even 4 MP is fine for the average snapshooter and this can be obtained without unreasonable expense. If you want to allow for cropping, which means enlarging only a portion of your image, the more pixels the better.

Imagine taking a scenic view and then noticing that the middle 20% of the photo would make an even better picture. Suppose you take a picture of a whole group of people and Aunt Clara really, really looks great in the picture, but everyone else looks lousy. If you have the pixels to work with, you can still make a decent print of Aunt Clara that she would be happy to have. If you buy an 8-to-10 MP camera and don't want to TAKE large photos, you can always set the camera to a lower file size. You can never go the other direction, though. Unless the cost is a major issue, buy the camera with more pixels. You will never be sorry that you did, but you might one day be sorry that you didn't.

I have a few photos on Flickr to include in a discussion on how many pixels are enough. Go to my page at http://www.flickr.com/photos/samfeinstein/ Near the top, click on "tags." In the "Jump to" box, enter the word "Pixels" and then press the "GO" button. Some of the pictures are from a 4 MP or even 3 MP camera, showing you what you might expect without any cropping. I think they are quite acceptable. Some of the pictures are from a 10 MP camera (the swan and the pansies), showing the value of having those large images so that you can crop a smaller image out of the original picture and still end up with a satisfactory image. There is one VGA picture, just to show what you could expect from 640 x 480 pixels - not much.

Ken Rockwell has an interesting article on pixels and the pixel wars: http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/mpmyth.htm

Having said all that, though, pixels are not the only measure of image quality. The sensor size is important as well as the image processing software included in the camera. (See http://www.flickr.com/photos/7189769@N04/476181751...

You need to read reviews if you want a critical understanding of image quality for particular cameras. Try http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/ for more information on the cameras you are considering. Pixels are not the decision maker, but they are the tie breaker, so go for the higher pixel count.

You can go there and click on "Buying Guide" and then "Features Search" to specify how many pixels you want to look at.

You can also go to http://www.steves-digicams.com/default.htm and click on "Our reviews," where you will find catagories of cameras arranged by pixel count.

If it's a good camera, with good components, then the difference is that you'll have more pixels per square inch. The 10 mega pixel camera will allow you to do some serious cropping where as the 6 mega pixel not as much (although more than most people who just take family photos will do). If you try to crop too much with a lower pixel camera, you end up with a picture that looks like it's made up of little tiny squares (pixels) rather than a fluid 35mm type picture.

When going for the 10 mp, remember too....those pictures will take up TONS of space in your PC.

More pixels does not always mean a better picture!!!!

Hello,

The more the megapixels the bigger the print you can make. With a 6 MP camera you can easily blow up a photo to 11x14 with no pixelation visable. With a 10MP camera, you can make poster size or bigger with no pixelation. If you are looking to do a lot of large size prints, then the more MP you have the better. If you are just going to make standard size prints, then a 6 Mp camera will be fine. You will have to consider price. A 10MP camera will set you back at least 1,000. You can get a 6MP camera for about 450-700.

Donna

Major differences include a different sensor/shutter design, LARGER SENSOR, interchangeable lenses. The larger sensors mean they are packing more detail on a larger space, instead of packing them onto a small area with a digital camera. In addition, the interchangeable lenses give you flexibility in terms of what you want to do vs the fixed digital camera. In addition, a DSLR will come with all manual controls. Standard. If you want to go into photography, then DSLR is a great route so long as you begin to stock up on lenses. Not changing lenses? then a point and shoot is significantly more convenient, and cheaper. I guess that's the gist of digicams vs dslr cameras in terms of physical differences.

In short, the 10 megapixel camera will give you more pixels per inch, which means better quality. If you have that strong of a camera (very good), you can make poster size prints without any noticeable photo degradation.

One takes pictures with 4 mega pixels more.

my suggestion

go to yahoo shopping

digital cameras

digital camera GUIDE

be sure to check titles on the left side

the guide should answer your questions

depends on makes, models in everyway except two

megapixels and price

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price