megapixel

noun

mega·​pix·​el ˈme-gə-ˌpik-səl How to pronounce megapixel (audio)
-ˌsel
: one million pixels

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The 360-degree lens captures everything around the drone at 8K/60fps in HDR, with stills up to 120 megapixels – footage that can be exported straight or reframed entirely in post-production. Omar Kardoudi march 27, New Atlas, 27 Mar. 2026 The camera has been updated to a 48 megapixel system and its C1X modem promises faster cellular speeds. Shawn Chen, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026 The camera has been updated to a 48 megapixel system and its C1X modem promises faster cellular speeds. Shawn Chen, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026 The main camera has a large 1-inch-type sensor, and the same 50-megapixel resolution as the ultrawide and selfie camera. Dominic Preston, The Verge, 28 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for megapixel

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First Known Use

1983, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of megapixel was in 1983

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“Megapixel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/megapixel. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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megapixel

noun
mega·​pix·​el
-ˌpik-səl
: one million pixels
a two-megapixel digital camera
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