As we were planning for our trip to Spain in Nov 2010, we were wondering if the Memory in our digital camera is sufficient. After some research, we manage to obtain a table that can tell us the memory and storage requirements.
MP (megapixel) setting:
A: Will give you GOOD quality prints at:
B: Will give you BETTER quality prints at:
C: Will give you BEST quality prints at:
| A | B | C | |
| 1MP | 5" x 7" | 4" x 6" | Wallet |
| 2MP | 8" x 10" | 5" x 7" | 4" x 6" |
| 3MP | 8" x 10" | 8" x 10" | 5" x 7" |
| 4MP | 11" x 14" | 8" x 10" | 5" x 7" |
| 5MP | 11" x 14" | 11" x 14" | 5" x 7" |
| 6-7MP | 16" x 20" | 11" x 14" | 8" x 10" |
| 8MP | 17" x 22" | 16" x 20" | 8" x 10" |
| 10MP | 20" x 30" | 17" x 22" | 11" x 14" |
Camera megapixels
A: # of images on a 128MB memory card
B: # of images on a 256MB memory card
C: # of images on a 512MB memory card
D: # of images on a 1GB memory card
| A | B | C | D | |
| 4MP | 91–100 | 171-189 | 362-400 | 724-800 |
| 5MP | 70-78 | 141-157 | 283-313 | 565-625 |
| 6MP | 57-63 | 113-125 | 226-250 | 452-500 |
| 8MP | 38-42 | 75-83 | 151-167 | 301-333 |
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