EPSON Sales Training5/01 EPSON and EPSON Stylus are registered trademarks and Print Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. PhotoPC is a registered trademark of Epson America, Inc. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.Megapixel CCD sensorsHyPict Image Enhancement TechnologyMultiple resolution modesEPSON ClearOptics Glass LensContentsThis technical brief provides detailed information on the following topics, related to all EPSON digital cameras:Image qualityImage storageColor LCD monitorEase of UseFull automatic to manual controlsFile uploads and video outputVoice recordingPicture modesPRINT Image Matching technologyVersatilityImage QualityMegapixel CCD sensorsEPSON digital cameras include a one megapixel, two megapixel, or three megapixel CCD sensor, which determines the resolution of the images. Each megapixel contains one million pixels. A CCD is made up of an array of photosensors (CCD elements or photosites) that are able to record a unique image detail. Each photosensor (or CCD element) creates an electrical charge proportional to the amount of light it receives and sends the charge to an A/D (Analog to Digital) converter inside the camera. ttttttttOne, two, and three megapixel cameras produce excellent 4 x 6-inch and 5x7-inch prints. The key difference lies in the quality of the image enlargements. The key differences between a one megapixel, two megapixel, and three megapixel CCD sensor are:tttBecause a higher resolution image contains more detail, you can:Enlarge an image without losing a significant amount of detail.Print an image to a high resolution output device (such as an EPSON Stylus ink jet printer or a printing press)many industry analysts believe that the quality of images captured with two megapixel digital cameras is good enough to replace traditional film-based cameras.Higher resolution produces greater detail1152 x 864 pixels (1.09 million pixels CCD)1280 x 960 pixels (1.25 million pixels CCD)One Megapixel CCDKey DifferencesImage resolutionUp to 5 x 7 inch enlargementsIdeal use for images with low compressionTwo Megapixel CCDUp to 8 x 10 inch enlargementsThree Megapixel CCDUp to 11 x 14 inch enlargements1600 x 1200 pixels2048 x 1536 pixels