Look at your mega-pixel vs. budget

<1>$30�$100
1-2 Very good Web graphics. Acceptable prints up to 4"?6" $50�$350
2-3 Excellent Web graphics. Good prints up to 5"?7" $150�$400
3-4 Excellent prints up to 4"?6". Very good prints up to 10"?12"
$200�$500
4-5 Excellent prints up to 5"?7". Very good prints up to 11"?14"
$250�$600
5-6 Excellent prints up to 8"?10". Very good prints up to 16"?20"
$400�$750
>6 Excellent prints up to 16"?20" and beyond $800�$15,000
Bigger is better when it comes to resolution. You can always set your camera to take smaller resolution photos, but you can�t increase the camera�s maximum resolution. Buy the highest resolution camera you can afford that also has the other features you desire. On the other hand, balance is the watchword. Many professional photographers use 4 to 6 mega-pixel cameras on a daily basis.