Andy wrote:
> "Marvin" <physchem RemoveThis @cloud9.net> wrote in message
> news:12dk2aelucu1ka0@corp.supernews.com...
> | Andy wrote:
> | > When comparing video cameras is the Total Pixel Count more important
> than
> | > Effective Pixel Count regarding the quality of the video?
> | >
> | > Thanks in advance
> | > Andy
> | >
> | >
> |
> | The two are related. Each pixel in the sensor measures one
> | color. The math that converts that to 3-color pixels in the
> | image loses pixels around the edge. What counts for the
> | viewer is the number of pixels in the processed image.
> |
> | Camera makers like to cite the total pixel count, as it is a
> | somewhat larger number.
> |
> | My answer may or may not help you; I had to guess what you
> | mean by "quality".
>
> Thanks, Marvin.
> So to get higher quality video (ie. sharper, better color) I would select
> the camera with the higher "effective pixel count". Is that correct?
>
>
You can use either specification. Just be aware that
manufacturers may use one or the other. In any case, the
difference between 3 Mp and 3.1 Mp is not of much
importance. Color rendition doesn't have much to do with
pixel count. Resolution may also depend on the quality of
the lens.
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