Some DSLR cameras boast more than 20 megapixels.
More megapixels (MP) can mean better quality when it comes to pictures taken with a digital SLR (DSLR) camera, which is the kind that lets you change lenses. Models typically range from roughly 10 to 21 MP, although some professional DSLR cameras use more than 35 MP.
10 to 12 Megapixels
Though most DSLR cameras have at least 12 MP, the Olympus E-3, E-450 and E-520 all have roughly 10 MP, as does the full-featured Canon EOS-1D Mark III. Leica's $6,500 M8 professional camera operates at only 10.3 MP.
12.1 to 18 Megapixels
The Nikon D300s and Sony DSLR-A500 are two widely available 12-MP cameras, while the Pentax K-7 is a 14-MP camera that also shoots 720p video. Canon's popular T2i and 7D DSLR cameras shoot at around 18 MP with the added bonus of full 1080p HD video.
More than 18 Megapixels
Unless you're shooting photos that will be displayed in large sizes, such as posters or even billboards, you probably don't need more than 20 MP. The $2,400 Canon 5D Mark II is a popular model that shoots at 21.1 MP, while the Leica S2 and Pentax 645D are high-end professional models that use more than 35 MP.
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