6mp consumer vs 6mp slr

wan · 31st October 2006

I can't help wondering why does 6mp consumer camera images is not that sharp despite using da max pixels still can't be compared to using DSLR..... even when using 3mp on SLR. Is it bcoz of CCD or Lens.
Nowadays da consumer camera comes with 10mp models. does dat means sharper pictures?
It sounds like a stupid question, or me belonging to dat category

VR Man · 31st October 2006

Quality of the pixels is different, i.e. size, s/n ratio

Different on board image processing for non RAW files

Lens quality

Kinda like a 2Ghz Pentium 4 computer versus a 2Ghz Duo Core computer.
Both computers are running at 2Ghz, same same but different.

VR Man · 31st October 2006

Originally Posted by wan

It sounds like a stupid question, or me belonging to dat category

I think its a very normal question for many who are new to photography. Dont be shy to ask. It is those that are shy that usually never learn.

On another note, they are also most likely would fall for the salesman sales pitch of "more MP better so better buy this camera".

+evenstar · 31st October 2006

if you downsize and print everything at 4R or S8R, even a 6MP can give you very sharp images.

that aside, a 10MP compact has a smaller sensor than a 10MP DSLR, hence resolving power is not that high.

31st October 2006	#1
wan Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 88	6mp consumer vs 6mp slr I can't help wondering why does 6mp consumer camera images is not that sharp despite using da max pixels still can't be compared to using DSLR..... even when using 3mp on SLR. Is it bcoz of CCD or Lens. Nowadays da consumer camera comes with 10mp models. does dat means sharper pictures? It sounds like a stupid question, or me belonging to dat category

31st October 2006	#2
VR Man Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 345	Re: 6mp consumer vs 6mp slr Quality of the pixels is different, i.e. size, s/n ratio Different on board image processing for non RAW files Lens quality Kinda like a 2Ghz Pentium 4 computer versus a 2Ghz Duo Core computer. Both computers are running at 2Ghz, same same but different.

31st October 2006	#4
+evenstar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 5,453	Re: 6mp consumer vs 6mp slr if you downsize and print everything at 4R or S8R, even a 6MP can give you very sharp images. that aside, a 10MP compact has a smaller sensor than a 10MP DSLR, hence resolving power is not that high. __________________ the SEARCH FUNCTION is there for a reason. USE IT!