Camera Resolutions - Worth Upgrading?
A while ago I was deliberating if I should change from my IXUS v3 to a IXUS 400. I didn't really quite know if it's worth to pay more for a new camera just to get that extra 1 megapixel of resolution. Then I chanced upon this little information that helped me decide if I should give the new camera a go, so here it is:
Seems like it's only good to upgrade if it's 2 megapixels and above, so it was a no-go for IXUS 400. Now if only I can get my hands on a Canon Powershot S2 IS ... =)
(Source: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canong5/)
Resolution upgrades and if they make sense:
* 2 -> 3 megapixels - 1,225,728 more pixels - 64% increase (Average)
* 2 -> 4 megapixels - 1,951,488 more pixels - 102% increase (Good)
* 2 -> 5 megapixels - 3,118,848 more pixels - 162% increase (Very good)
* 3 -> 4 megapixels - 725,760 more pixels - 23% increase (Not worth it)
* 3 -> 5 megapixels - 1,893,120 more pixels - 60% increase (Average)
* 4 -> 5 megapixels - 1,167,360 more pixels - 30% increase (Not worth it)
Seems like it's only good to upgrade if it's 2 megapixels and above, so it was a no-go for IXUS 400. Now if only I can get my hands on a Canon Powershot S2 IS ... =)
(Source: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canong5/)
