How many megapixels does your camera have? Mine has about 10 megapixels. But how much of it do you really need for a print? Here’s a small reference table to outline the pixels required to print some common sizes. This assumes that you print them at 200 dpi (dots per inch).
| Print Size (in.) | Diamension in Pixels | Megapixels |
|---|---|---|
| 3½ x 5 | 700 x 1000 | <1 |
| 4 x 6 | 800 x 1200 | 1 |
| 5 x 7 | 1000 x 1400 | 1.5 |
| 8 x 10 | 1600 x 2000 | 3.2 |
| 11 x 14 | 2200 x 2800 | 6 |
So just in case you thought the pictures taken with your old 2 megapixel cameraphone were a waste, don’t give up hope yet. Retouch them to your liking and feel free to press the print button when you are satisfied. And if you want do bookmark this post – those reference tables do come in handy.
Depends on the camera too. You can buy any 10MP point n shoot at best buy today and it won’t even compare to the quality that came out of my old 2MP D1 I had back in the 90’s … of course I paid $6,000 for the body. Megapixels is a feature more for the marketing department and not the photography department.
So true. What camera you suggest… not so expensive but pro? I want a camera that captures little details… Bugs, tiny flowers, etc…. ; ·)P.