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How much memory will I need for my digital camera?

How much memory will I need for my digital camera?

     

Short Answer:

To shoot at least 100 photographs, or the equivalent of three rolls of film, the amount of memory that you will need is:
For a 1 Megapixel Camera: 64 Megabytes (about 180 pictures)
For a 2 Megapixel Camera: 128 Megabytes (about 140 pictures)
For a 3 Megapixel Camera: 128 Megabytes (about 105 pictures)
For a 4 Megapixel Camera: 256 Megabytes (about 130 pictures)
For a 5 Megapixel Camera: 256 Megabytes (about 100 pictures)
For a 6 Megapixel Camera: 512 Megabytes (about 160 pictures)


Long Answer:
The factors determining the amount of memory you will need are: 1) The resolution of the images ...

Technical Answer:
To determine how much memory you will need for your digital pictures, you must: 1) Determine for wh...