Digital Camera Megapixel War Ending
Posted on November 2, 2005
The megapixel war going on between digital camera manufacturers has ended with cheap 5-megapixel cameras. Manufacturers are now trying to win over buyers with special camera features. Vnunet says manufacturers are now focusing on features rather than resolution.
Aspokesman for Premier Image Technology told Vnunet, "Five to eight megapixels is already sufficient for almost all users."
Prices for the cameras are falling quickly. The spokesperson says prices for the cheapest 8-megapixel models have fallen below $300. He also says manufacturers of lower-priced models will have to add features like optical zoom and anti-shake in order for their phones to sell in this touch pro-consumer market.
Half of all U.S. households also own a digital camera already so that makes buyers more choosy. They aren't going to buy a new camera unless it is a good deal and has improvements they find attractive. Cheap digital cameras is good news for consumers. There should soon be more deals between digital camera manufacturers and photo sharing services to try and sell consumers a camera and a subscription to a service.
