How does the size/quality of an image taken on KODAK High Definition 400 Film compare to that of an image...?

Question

....taken by a 2.0 MP Digital Camera?

The Scenario: My good 7 MP digital camera is unavailable at the moment and I need to be able to take pictures. I have only two options as I see.

1) Use my antiquated 2.0 MP Fujifilm FinePix 2600 digital camera.

--or--

2) Run down to my local CVS and buy some "high-quality" "high-definition" film and a cheap $10 camera.

Which option will give me better quality, larger size pictures?

Answer 1

Film of course.

Answer 2

A lot of National Geographic photographers still use film cameras. I'm imagine part of that is because they're familiar with film but it's also because film still takes superior images.

Answer 3

First off, use film. If you want better photos get 100 speed film. 400 speed is a bit more grainy and really only applicable in low light or sports applications.

If you can, buy a older used film SLR or rangefinder at your camera store or pawn shop (many pawn shops have some quality film cameras for little $$).  That way you get a decent lens, instead of some plastic piece of junk. I've seen plenty of nice quality used Nikon or Canon film SLR + lens for under $50.

2 MP with an old Fuji lens will take about as lousy photos as my old 2 MP Agfa.