The megapixel count on your camera doesn't matter
Hey everyone, Prof. Dr. Zeeshan Bhatti back with another dive into the tech world. Today, we're tackling one of the most persistent marketing myths in consumer electronics: the cult of the megapixel.
If you’ve ever shopped for a phone or a camera, you’ve been bombarded with the message: "More Megapixels = Better Camera." It’s a simple, easy-to-compare number that companies love to flaunt. But as the insightful article by Rafi Letzter from Tech Insider pointed out, and as any seasoned photographer will tell you, this is a massive oversimplification. In fact, for the vast majority of us, the megapixel count on your camera doesn't matter one bit past a certain point.