There was a time when people would buy their computer based on the gigahertz. After the gigahertz race, now people are running after megapixels. What are you going to do with all those extra pixels?  Is the megapixel the most important criteria to selecting a digital camera?

Not necessary. If you can print an A3 size print from a 6MP (megapixel) do you need bigger than that?

From this article:

Digital camera makers continue to squeeze ever more megapixels into their products. But does that make for better pictures?

Some experts say no. Image quality isn’t improving, they say, and some fear it may actually be degrading as the megapixel race escalates.

Also consider the fact, that higher megapixel, mean bigger image sizes, which require more memory costs.

So unless you are into professional photography, your buying decision shouldn’t only be based on megapixel. Especially when you are starting with your first point-and-shoot camera. You could also save a 100 dollars by just selecting one model older with lower megapixel.

Related article: 25 things you must know before buying digital camera

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