2.1 is a big jump over my less-than-1mp camera Andy.... And to be honest, for what I use it for, there's no point going 4/5/6mp as the price tag ain't worth it for me. I did look at a couple of the ISUX II cam's which are virtually the same but 3.2mp, but they were selling for more money than I had to spend... So in about an hour when the battery is charged I'll give it a go and see how it fairs