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13th of 74 in 12 Megapixels
20th of 82 in Canon

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jeevan sethu 6 pts

October 27, 2006 1:01 AM

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Difference between 10 and 12 megapixels IN CANON.

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Joe (topfeeg) 14260 pts

October 27, 2006 10:35 AM

Here is a basical chart that shows you the difference in printing sizes

10 Megapixels will print 3872 x 2592.
At 300ppi (highest quality) = 12.91" x 8.64",
200ppi = 19.36" x 12.96",
150ppi = 25.81" x 17.28"

12 Megapixels will print 4290 x 2800.
At 300ppi = 14.30" x 9.34",
200ppi = 21.45" x 14.00",
150ppi = 28.60" x 18.67"

ppi refers to pixels per inch, the more the better quality, higher resolution.

So basically if this chart is too technical then I can simplify it by saying that you can print larger images with a 12MP camera because of the higher resolution when expanded in print size. Only really important if you are planning on printing or publishing.

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jeevan sethu 6 pts

October 29, 2006 10:02 AM

Thanks Mr.Joe. You really explained very technically, I can give 1 lack points to this site for helping beginners with the hands of you experts.

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Jose 1 pts

December 25, 2007 10:58 AM

Thankyou for helping me understand the importance of getting more Megapixels.

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Difference between 10 and 12 megapixels IN CANON.

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