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Just as speed seekers chase megahertz for that fast-processing rush, today's photographers are playing a new numbers game with megapixels in pursuit of the ultimate image. But we learned in the PC arena that speed is only part of the total computing equation, and the same concept holds true for digital cameras: You can't judge quality by pixels alone.
If not by the magical megapixel number, how do you decide which camera is right for you? Don't worry, we'll help you weed through the myths and jargon to pick the perfect one. Megapixels are just the beginning. The quality of a camera is the sum of all its parts: image sensor, exposure controls, and lens quality, to name just a few.