242megapixel

242megapixel refers to a very high resolution image sensor, meaning it is capable of capturing an image with approximately 242 million pixels. A pixel is the smallest controllable element in a picture. The total number of pixels in an image is the product of its width and height in pixels. Therefore, a 242-megapixel sensor would have a very large number of individual light-sensitive sites.

Such high resolutions are typically found in specialized applications rather than consumer-grade digital cameras. For instance, scientific imaging, aerial photography, and high-end professional photography that requires extreme detail and the ability to make very large prints or crop extensively without losing quality might utilize sensors of this magnitude. The sheer amount of data generated by a 242-megapixel sensor is substantial, requiring significant processing power, storage capacity, and high-speed data transfer capabilities. Cameras equipped with sensors of this resolution are generally expensive and designed for specific, demanding use cases. The development of such high-resolution sensors is an ongoing area of advancement in digital imaging technology.