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Shooting photos at a lower resolution

Posted by Lima on 1/19/2009, 4:04 pm

I have read that DSLRs use much larger sensors than PnS cameras and therefore an 8MP DSLR will produce a much better pic than my 8MP PnS Canon SX100 camera.

Having said that, what if I take photos at lower resolution with my camera (5MP, 3MP, etc); will the entire area of the sensor chip (1/2.5 CCD) be used as compared to taking at 8MP resolution?
If yes, would my camera take better pictures at lower MPs? (since the ratio of sensor size to MP is now higher)

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Shooting photos at a lower resolution - Lima 1/19/2009, 4:04 pm
- Thanks! - Lima 1/24/2009, 1:38 pm
- ANSWER - HOST 1/21/2009, 2:27 pm
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