Don't be fooled by the hype.

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Don't be fooled by the hype.
Don't be fooled by the hype.

The hype around needing more megapixels in a camera stems from the belief that higher megapixel counts lead to better image quality.

More megapixels mean more detail can be captured, allowing for larger prints and the ability to crop images without losing sharpness.

However, beyond a certain point, the benefits become less noticeable, especially for everyday photography. Other factors like sensor size, lens quality, and image processing also play a significant role in overall image quality.

The hype is partly(mostly) driven by marketing, but for most users, more megapixels don't always translate to better photos.

Subject, composition and presentation also play a major part in creating a "good" image.

(I just happened to be using a Sony camera today - I am not singling Sony out, all camera marketing departments are guilty of this hype).

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Taken on: August 12, 2024
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Camera: Sony ILCE-6300, f/4.0, 1/160 sec, 18mm (=27mm), ISO 320 (more info) (hide info)
Camera: Sony ILCE-6300
Lens: E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS
Aperture: f/4.0
Exposure Time: 0.006 sec (1/160)
Focal Length: 18mm (35mm equivalent: 27mm)
ISO: 320
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program: Program AE
Exposure Mode: Auto
Metering Mode: Multi-segment
White Balance: Auto
Color Space: Unknown (-1)
Software: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3.6 (Windows)
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