Resolution Explained: Megapixels 101: 4MP vs 2MP

» Kirk - 4MP vs 2MP

In response to message posted by nynavey:

My 4MP Camera

My Dad's 2MP Camera we bought for $149 at Amazon for his 70th BDay.

Both links above will give our Coop credit if you use them to buy. I paid under $300 for my 4MP but I think Sharp was trying to introduce their first camera and were buying market share since nobody had reviewed them. I did my own review (I'm an electrical engineer who designed optical communication stuff for 20 years so I have fun with optical equipment) and found it was an excellent camera that saved me many hundreds of dollars at the time.

I would have to wonder about the 2MP camera you mentioned too...is it lighter and therefore harder to steady? There could be several factors that contribute to a poor photo with it. Great topic of discussion!

#1 The 2MP, yes it is much lighter so that is probably the reason. It fits well in a pocket while the 4MP has a nice big "handle" to grab that holds 4 AA cells. The 4MP is very easy to steady by comparison.

#2 The 2MP took some good pictures outdoors in good light so I think it is a matter of holding it steady.

We were worried my Dad would not like the camera but he LOVES it. It is very easy to upload into both his MAC and my portable PC I brought on vacation. It also allows you to view the photos on a TV. The 4MP is much more fun as it has so many settings and adjustments once you get off "auto" but it can also lead you astray.

-- posted by Kirk