For most photographers and shooting scenarios, 12-16 megapixels are more than enough. However some
photography specialties such as commercial, fashion, or landscape may prefer higher resolutions.
Here is a table
showing the relationship between megapixels and potential print sizes and print qualities for various resolutions:
It's important to note that these are rough estimates and the actual print size may vary depending
on the quality of the image and the capabilities of the printer. In general, it's a good idea to have more megapixels than you need to ensure that you have enough resolution for high-quality prints.
Note: As print size increases, so does the viewing distance. Meaning massive billboards on the side of a highway are typically printed at just 10 - 50 pixels per inch because they are viewed from farther away.
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Higher megapixel counts generally result in higher-quality images, but there are other factors to consider as well, such as the size of the camera's image sensor and the quality of the camera's lens.
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