The number of pixels in an image is referred to as resolution. In the case of 720p and other formats, the number refers to the image’s pixel height in a 16:9 aspect ratio. So 720p refers to a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels, while 1080p refers to a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, and so on. 4K is a little different; if the height rule still applied, it would be termed 2160p. Today, we’ll compare 720p to 1080p, and 4K. These are the four most popular resolutions on the market of the sports video camera, and to the best of our ability, we’ll describe the differences between them.
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720p HD
The ‘original’ HD standard, 720p HD, has since been surpassed by even higher resolutions. It usually refers to a 16:9 display with 720 pixels on the wide side and 1280 pixels on the long side. As a result, the standard is frequently written as 1280 x 720. 720p is still the primary display resolution standard in entry-level TVs, cameras and smartphones, despite the fact that it is only called ‘basic’ HD nowadays. In many nations throughout the world, it is still the industry standard for broadcast HD sports video cameras. For example, many teams that live stream games or use systems such as Hudl Sideline with their endzone camera, can opt for 720p video quality for a smoother video stream at times.
1080p Full HD
1080p is frequently referred to as “Full HD.” A 1080p video camera has 1,080 rows multiplied by 1,920 columns for a total of 2,073,600 pixels, which is more than twice as many as a 720p display. For many years, 1080p has been the industry standard for high-definition screens, and the vast majority of material (that is, television broadcasts, sideline video camera, shows, and movies) are created and distributed in this resolution.
4K Ultra HD
4K, sometimes known as “Ultra HD” or UHD, is the next level of HD. Technically, it’s a bit misnomer because a 4K TV screen is made up of 2,160 rows and 3,840 columns of pixels; that is why this resolution is sometimes referred to as 2160p. That’s 8,294,400 pixels or four times the resolution of a Full HD 1080p display and nine times the resolution of a 720p monitor. This is what is known as a high pixel density.
Depending on the purpose of how you will use your video or even watch your video, will help you decide which video option is best for you. For example, if you are live streaming a soccer game, then most likely you will be filming in 720p or 1080p. However, if you are choosing to watch your favorite movie at home, you may opt for a 4K video experience.