What is Megapixels?
Image resolution.
Short answer
High-MP bodies need sharper lenses, faster cards and more storage.
Megapixels when buying a camera (mirrorless & compact)
Image resolution.
Why it matters: 24–33 MP prints large and crops comfortably; 45 MP+ only helps landscape and studio work.
Look for: High-MP bodies need sharper lenses, faster cards and more storage.
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