Megapixels.

[HiRez]

More megapixels = better quality.

Don't pay any attention to those saying "it's all about the sensor" or "it's all about the lens" or "it's all about the photographer's eye for a scene," it's 100% about megapixels.

If you have a camera with more megapixels then it takes better pictures.
This will get complaints...


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pixel

Worst post ever. Or did I miss the sarcasm?

 

[LittleCanonKid]

Worst post ever. Or did I miss the sarcasm?

You missed it. Didn't catch the white text? I didn't until it was pointed out.

 

[toxic]

Except that even for the Mark II, it can't fully match the D700's light-gathering ability.

Downsize the 5D image to 12MP, and the difference is negligible.

 

[telecomm]

Downsize the 5D image to 12MP, and the difference is negligible.

There's an interesting editorial article about that theory here.

 

[luminosity]

Downsize the 5D image to 12MP, and the difference is negligible.

Of course. But, you have to downsize, which underscores the point.

 

[AlaskaMoose]

I love the Nikon D40, i dont think megapixels matters a lot. only for if your printing huge prints or your blowing up a huge poster.

i have used the nikon d40 its a great camera just get a nice big aperture lenses and your good go

i currently use a Canon Rebel XSi, love it. 12mp to me is just right. i take better pictures than a friend who sports a 50D (15mp i beleive) but i guess its cause hes using the kit lenses and i was using a rented 24-105L

Extra MP can be very useful. For example, when taking a photo and then "zooming" and cropping. For the work I do, my 40D at slightly over 10MP is perfect.