MEGAPIXEL? Does it Even MATTER? ( A7S III vs A7R V vs A7IV )

out of curiosity, i compared a 12 megapixel camera to a 61 megapixel camera to a 33 megapixel camera! A7S III vs A7R V vs A7IV . I was shocked by the results! really want to know what you guys think about this! do we really need a 61 megapixel camera or a7siii's 12megapixel is good enough?!

you can download all RAW photos in the link down below :

GEARS ON THIS VIDEO :
SHOT ON : SONY A7IV
LENS : SiGMA 16MM F/1.4

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[dirtysouthtiger]

So many people have lost their minds over high MP cameras unless you're into deep cropping. A HD computer monitor only shows 2MP, 4K shows 8MP and Facebook/Instagram displays 2MP photos. Considering PPI and DPI, a comparison of MP is better on a printed photo from a normal viewing distance relative to the size of the photo.

[PrinsonBan]

Yes! I am a beginner photographer/videographer. And this video helps me focus on my skills rather than a lot of big budget gear at the moment. Thank you, Love from Nepal 🇳🇵❤️

[OhItsTeddy]

Great videos. been very helpful while thinking of buying things i dont need

[aboynamedjamil]

Can you do the same test with better glass? The 50mm 1.8 doesn't have the ability to really take advantage of the resolution of the R series cameras.

[azmathiffath]

i am subscribing your channel because of genuine review and i was planning to buy a7r4 but after watching your review i am happy with my a7s 3 with 120 fps shooting, now a days nobody needs more pixels people are happy with iphone cameras. thanks alot ermia take care.

[dris]

Just output from raw to the MP you want. In Adobe Camera Raw for example you can set your output resolution. I have compared R6 II files output from ACR to 45 MP to the R5 and it's very hard to tell the difference, even viewed at 100% on a 5K monitor. If you use the "Enhance" feature first, in my case the R6 files actually looked more detailed than the R5. Thus I save $2000 by getting the R6 II which I could spend on lenses AND I save file space and only uprez when I need to (to crop or print very large).

[FelixChamber]

That is reassuring that I cant go wrong between those.
Did you shoot that video on the a7siii?
Constructive criticism: the audio couldve been better synced here.

[EsEf]

Been doing constant research on a new camera, and this video helped tremendously. You sold me on the A7S III

[not_real]

photographers need to have a crystal clear understanding of what they want to do with their final products. are they planning on doing really large prints for a gallery? if so they definitely will want the higher megapixel count so that they can make those larger prints while still allowing people to get close and personal with their work to see all of the finer details in the art. for example, a 4;3 aspect ratio 60mp photo is going to allow you to make a print that is about 17.6 inches by 13.6 inches at 500 dpi. and that dpi setting is for if you are wanting/planning for the viewers to look at the photo from about a foot away (which is probably the closest anyone MIGHT get to a photo just to see those extra fine details); however, most people will be farther than that, allowing you to print with less dpi and create larger pieces. but so many photographers have higher megapixel counts than they actually end up needing to be able to use their cameras to the fullest. there is no need to have a 60mp sensor if the largest print you plan on making going to be 8x10 inches at 300 dpi. if you do the math, that is only 7 "megapixels" being printed out

[oldDan-lc]

Those high contrast shots look almost identical but why does the A7RV look 10x better than the other 2 in that outside shot with the 85mm

[LY]

What MP is the camera your using in this video?

[marcioventura]

You can see the difference looking at the eye. The Photo A was obviously the lowest one. Photo B and C got me good, but I think above 33 MP is the kind of thing that will only notice if you use for a larger area, and it doesn't need to be an outdoor. It can be a family album, a frame on the wall. And you will need it if you have to crop, so... Yes, it does make difference. Really.

[benjaminkoo]

@2:37 the 61mp hair seems softer, good to know 20+mp will be good enough with the right lens, good vid!

[AJ-emrb]

a 4k monitor is just 8 megapixels and only if you use every single pixel in the screen. high resolution is just for cropping

[PC-oztz]

This video is misleading imo... Because the target (its condition) for each tri-shot set's element was not exactly the same.

[Funnykid]

Gotta say, i love the amount of data and crop i get out of my sony A7RV. Definitely cant stay as sharp with my old nikon d5100, but thats a huge comparison between a cropped sensor and mirrorless full frame.

[jrsaintfilms]

where did you get those cool signs in the background the chinese letter one etc

[capers]

I did pick the 61 mp sensor. I noticed the difference but it was in her face

[arizona-rk]

I can tell you as someone who's first commercial camera was a canon 30d 12 megapixel camera that it still takes perfectly good photos as long as you don't need to crop. I(f you shoot wildlife and have to crop 80% of your pictures then megapixels count.

[adamadel]

Good video but you are comparing a portrait images!
Go out, shoot some landscape, crop and zoom in and you will know the difference