[jetinder]

I want to buy a camera phone with 2 mega pixels but have heard you can get 3.1 megapixel version.

Has any one got photos taken with 2 mega pixel cameras and 3.1 mega pixel cameras. so i can see the difference between them ?

[scharf_10]

To be honest you might be better off posting this in the mobile phone forum because people will have experience of model numbers and probably give you a better answer. Camera phone quality depends on a lot of factors and sometimes you'll find that the 2megapixel images might seem just as good as the 3.1.

As I say, if you post each model number in the mobile phone forum then you'll maybe get a better response.

Sorry I couldn't be of more help.

Scharf.

[BananaTiger]

It's not all about the megapixels I'm afraid. There are sensors, auto-focus, the lens and so forth, and software for that matter. There are so many 2 and 3 megapixels camera-phones out there too. Which ones are you looking at?

[cornburn]

I've not got any sample pics but can tell you neither will produce very good shots, especially in low light. If you just want to use it for photos on the phone then either will look ok, if you want to take decent pics for print, view on the tv etc then I would expect either to be poor as the jump from 2Mp to 3Mp isn't very much. If there's much price difference I'd stick with the 2Mp and use the extra cash to get a nice 5Mp cam for decent shots.

If you post make and model you're looking at then I'm sure someone more knowlegable could comment specifically on those for you

[Just call me Al]

I had the Panasonic Phone with 2 MP camera & it took much better photo's than the Sony 800 i 3MP phone that I now have. I bought the Sony as it had a flash & the Panasonic didn't, well I might as well not bothered as the Sony flash only comes on in very low light (it can't be turned on), so most pictures in dark (but not dark enough for the Sony phone) are blured because of movement. It's Ok in bright outside areas & with the flash when it's dark enough to be triggered. If the Panny had a flash I would have kept it. I'm looking towards the New Samsung as it has a 5MP camera with a 3 x internal OPTICAL zoom & Zenon flash, but you can also have limited control over the flash from what I've read.

[jetinder]

Thanks for your replys, I put my post on here as it is camera related.

The phone i want is a Sony Ericcson W810i, that has 2 megapixel camera, another Sony phone has 3.2 megapixels but i need to know what a photo taken in 2 and 3.2 megapixels looks like.

I need it for snaps and not for real photos for real ones I'll use my trusty and faithfull a Canon EOS 3 which takes brilliant photos.

[senu]

The differences are not clear. A 10Mp image from a point and shoot and a 6Mp from a well sorted DSLR like the Nikon D40 or 8Mp from Canon 350D are not comparable.
The phone cameras will not specify size of sensor , which as with camcorders make a difference
It is the case that a 2MP with a very good lens will not be bothered by a 3.1MP camera with similar sized sensor and Lens not great
Buy your 3.1 Mp if you wish to but I would be surprised if you could tell apart images from a well sorted 2Mp one
I have a Nokia n73 ( 3.2Mp) which is great for what it does but looking at its tiny lens I cannot but wonder if it isnt a marketing gimmick TBH
There are many things that give the camera its output apart from no of photosites and even many of the better camera phones are unlikely to give a £100 "proper" compact any headaches

On these forums Folk are unlikely to enthuse about their camera phones as they will lust after the latest DSLR from Canon Nikon Sony or Pentax
In any case ive moved the thread for you

[M4NN]

i got the 3.2MP SE k800i.
had the nokia 2MP 6300 before.

the 800i is so much better in terms of picture quality, lens, light..brilliant.
a good difference.
SE all the way!...
good luck.

[jetinder]

But what does 2mega pixel and 3.2 mega pixel pics look like ?

[Uridium]

Originally Posted by jetinder

But what does 2mega pixel and 3.2 mega pixel pics look like ?

This Russian mobile phone site has pretty comprhensive reviews of many models with reference photos

http://www.mobile-review.com/index-en.shtml

[vavaclio]

i have some 2mp pics and 3.2mp pics. 2mp was taken on a sony ericsson w800i and 3.2mp taken on sony ericsson k800i.

[vavaclio]

forgot to mention, the first picture is from k800i (3.2mp) and the second one is the 2mp one.

[jetinder]

Both look about the same and the photo quality is good enough for normal snaps, the 3.2 megapixel looks a tiny bit sharper but in photoshop you can sharpen up the 2 megapixel one to be just as sharp.

In 2001 the Canon D30 had around 2-3 mega pixels and that was used by pros of the time.

[Uridium]

Which phones are you looking at Jetinder?

[jetinder]

Originally Posted by Uridium

Which phones are you looking at Jetinder?

Sony Ericson W810i or Sony Ericson w800i

[Uridium]

Originally Posted by jetinder

Sony Ericson W810i or Sony Ericson w800i

If you like SE phones the 3.2Mb cam on the K800i is very highly regarded and this phone is a steal on PAYG at the £70 you can get it for now.

[jetinder]

The W800i looks ok has got a better joy stick than W810i but hasnt got Quad band and i dont like the feel of it, the W810i feels better and has Quad band.

[jetinder]

Today i got the W810i, its a nice phone but doesnt have toys the K800 has but never mind.

Thank you to all who helped me get this phone. .

Had the camera / phone for a few weeks............ the camera seems ok.......