This is important because the higher the megapixel, the greater the image quality.
The Photo option allows you to either view images pre loaded on the device or actually taking them via the included 1.2 megapixel camera.
The current crop of high megapixel consumer digicams with ' super macro ' facilities should also give good imaging.
Both cameras offer a 1/2.5-inch CCD and 6.0 effective megapixel resolution to produce images that stay sharp even when significantly enlarged.
The 8... more megapixel sensor on the Cybershot DSC-N1 will meet the requirements of the most demanding photographers.