How many mega pixels is standard for a general camera?

Question by Fortune Cookie: How many mega pixels is standard for a general camera?
I am looking for a new camera and i am considering the Nikon Coolpix S400, which is a 12 megapixel camera. I need my camera to be quality and take really good pictures but I do not need a professional camera. It also had a 4x zoom so does that factor in at all?


Best answer:

Answer by mykwilwin
12 is real good.. i think most are 5-10 with pretty good pics

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How many megapixels does your digital camera have?

Question by gripz2010: How many megapixels does your digital camera have?
and how many do you think a good camera needs? what is the best type of camera?


Best answer:

Answer by Mr. Mac
This might sound dumb but my camera has 12.1. I am a photographer so I need that many MP. I would say that 7 is a perfectly fine MP to have. That is the size of a standard poster. I would also say that canon is the best type of camera and would suggest the canon powershot.

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Comfortable, Versatile Construction
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