Doug, I found the minimum resolution to use (experimenting) is roughly 1200 X 900 and the maximum is roughly 1600 X 1200. I've had my Sony DSC-70 for several years. Although it's only a 3.3 megapixel, the secret of the quality is the glass Carl Zeiss lens. I know, when I was shopping for cameras, The DSC-50 (same camera - plastic lens) was lots less money and produced lots less quality. I don't think either camera is available new any longer. Other than that, i don't know. BTW, I did opt for a standard membership (got rid of the adds). I don't see any other differences, with exception of a 200 picture limit. I also found the best way to download shots off of Funtigo, is to go to the left upper corner, go to hi-resolution and save the pic with the right click. It's much faster than their download instructions. Love the pics. I know how difficult it is to bring more on line... But, please do. Bill