When it comes to photography, there are a few key specs that you’ll want to look for when purchasing a new camera. One of the most important is megapixels.
But do you really need a camera with high megapixels? Most people think that the higher the number of megapixels, the better the camera is. If that’s still on your mind I recommend you check out this post before you continue.
Fujifilm GFX100S
A serious medium format choice combining ulta high resolution with fantastic video capabilities.
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In this blog post, we’ll take a look at 13 of the best high-megapixel cameras available in 2022 to help you decide which is the right one for you. So whether you’re looking for a professional-grade camera or something more affordable, we’ve got you covered!
In order of the cameras which scored highest on our site, here are the best megapixel cameras rated by CameraReviews:
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The higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture.
102 MP
Sensor Format
Refers to the most commonly used sensor sizes.
Medium Format
Sensor Size
The sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture.
44 x 33 mm
Frame Rate
The number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode.
5 fps
Autofocus Points
Autofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings.
425
Pros
Great image quality—better than comparable DSLRs
6 stops of image stabilization
A good level of customization
Good ergonomics
Lightweight for a medium format camera
Cons
Low-resolution viewfinder
Autofocus performance varies depending on the lens
Poor AF tracking and not available when shooting video
Unreliable face and eye detection
Short battery life
With a whopping 102 megapixels, the Fujifilm GFX100S is the highest megapixel camera in our database of currently available cameras.
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The higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture.
61.2 MP
Sensor Format
Refers to the most commonly used sensor sizes.
Full Frame
Sensor Size
The sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture.
23.8 x 35.7 mm
Frame Rate
The number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode.
10 fps
Autofocus Points
Autofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings.
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The higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture.
51.4 MP
Sensor Format
Refers to the most commonly used sensor sizes.
Medium Format
Sensor Size
The sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture.
32.8 x 43.8 mm
Frame Rate
The number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode.
3 fps
Autofocus Points
Autofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings.
27
Pros
Affordable for a medium format
Incredible 51.4 MP sensor resolution
Autofocus works well in low-light
Excellent low-light performance with high ISO settings
Durable weather-sealed body
Cons
Autofocus (AF) can be slow
AF points are only found around the center of the frame
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The higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture.
51 MP
Sensor Format
Refers to the most commonly used sensor sizes.
Medium Format
Sensor Size
The sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture.
44 x 33 mm
Frame Rate
The number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode.
3 fps
Autofocus Points
Autofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings.
425
Pros
Fantastic Fujifilm image quality
6.5 stops of in-body image stabilization
Small and relatively light
Dual-tilt screen for portrait and landscape formats
Artistic Film Simulation modes
Cons
Unreliable face and eye detection, unavailable in Continuous AF
Slow contrast-detect autofocus
Slow 3 fps continuous shooting rate
No 4K Ultra HD video
16-shot stitching only works with a tripod and static subjects
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The higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture.
50.6 MP
Sensor Format
Refers to the most commonly used sensor sizes.
Full Frame
Sensor Size
The sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture.
24 x 36 mm
Frame Rate
The number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode.
5 fps
Autofocus Points
Autofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings.
61
Pros
Fabulous sensor and image quality
Excellent AF system with face detection and tracking
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The higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture.
50.1 MP
Sensor Format
Refers to the most commonly used sensor sizes.
Full Frame
Sensor Size
The sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture.
24 x 35.9 mm
Frame Rate
The number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode.
30 fps
Autofocus Points
Autofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings.
759
Pros
Large sensor captures tons of detail
High frame rate of 30 fps
Eye tracking (human, animal, and bird)
Easy customization
Silent shooting for quiet situations
Incredible 8K/30p Ultra HD video
Cons
Expensive
Highest frame rates only for JPEG, HEIF, and lossy compressed RAW files
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The higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture.
50 MP
Sensor Format
Refers to the most commonly used sensor sizes.
Medium Format
Sensor Size
The sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture.
32.9 x 43.8 mm
Frame Rate
The number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode.
2.3 fps
Autofocus Points
Autofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings.
0
Pros
Impressive 51 MP image sensor resolution
Accurate autofocus (AF) with near-total frame coverage
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The higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture.
47.3 MP
Sensor Format
Refers to the most commonly used sensor sizes.
Full Frame
Sensor Size
The sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture.
24 x 36 mm
Frame Rate
The number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode.
10 fps
Autofocus Points
Autofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings.
225
Pros
Incredible image quality
Wide max aperture of f/1.7
Fast 20 fps burst rate with the mechanical shutter
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The higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture.
47.3 MP
Sensor Format
Refers to the most commonly used sensor sizes.
Full Frame
Sensor Size
The sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture.
24 x 36 mm
Frame Rate
The number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode.
9 fps
Autofocus Points
Autofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings.
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The higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture.
46 MP
Sensor Format
Refers to the most commonly used sensor sizes.
Full Frame
Sensor Size
The sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture.
23.9 x 35.9 mm
Frame Rate
The number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode.
30 fps
Autofocus Points
Autofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings.
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The higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture.
45.75 MP
Sensor Format
Refers to the most commonly used sensor sizes.
Full Frame
Sensor Size
The sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture.
23.9 x 35.9 mm
Frame Rate
The number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode.
10 fps
Autofocus Points
Autofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings.
439
Pros
High-resolution image sensor
Rapid 1/8000 s shutter speed
Excellent AF system
Dual memory card slots
Great 4K video at 60 fps
Cons
Disappointing battery life of 420 shots
Tilt screen has limited flexibility
Limited lens range
Slow frame rate of 10 fps in continuous shooting speed
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The higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture.
45.7 MP
Sensor Format
Refers to the most commonly used sensor sizes.
Full Frame
Sensor Size
The sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture.
23.9 x 35.9 mm
Frame Rate
The number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode.
9 fps
Autofocus Points
Autofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings.
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The higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture.
45.7 MP
Sensor Format
Refers to the most commonly used sensor sizes.
Full Frame
Sensor Size
The sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture.
23.9 x 35.9 mm
Frame Rate
The number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode.
7 fps
Autofocus Points
Autofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings.
153
Pros
Fantastic overall image quality
Excellent 3D continuous AF tracking
Sharp 4K / 30p Ultra HD video
Long, 1,840-shot battery life
Durable, weather-sealed construction
Cons
No customizable shooting presets
Slow autofocus in Live View
Needs an expensive XQD card
Rolling shutter noticeable in 4K video
Slow 7 fps or 9 fps with an expensive battery grip
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So there you have it, our top 9 picks for the best high megapixel cameras on the market right now. Keep in mind that resolution is not everything; a camera with great features and optics will take much better photos than a camera with more pixels but inferior specs.
Make sure to consider other factors such as price, features and portability when making your decision. And be sure to check out our camera comparison tool to find the perfect model for your needs.
With that said, if you are looking for a camera that can capture extremely high-resolution images, any of these models would be a great choice. And if you do invest, don’t forget to take advantage of those extra pixels – crop in close on your subject for an amazing level of detail!
Fujifilm GFX100S
A serious medium format choice combining ulta high resolution with fantastic video capabilities.
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