Is 5MP equal to 4K?
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No, 5MP (megapixels) is not equal to 4K. Here's why:
Resolution Breakdown:
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4K Resolution:
- 4K resolution refers to a display or video resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels (UHD 4K) or 4096 x 2160 pixels (DCI 4K).
- This gives a total of approximately 8.3 megapixels. 3840×2160=8,294,400pixels≈8.3MP
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5MP Resolution:
- 5 megapixels typically refers to an image resolution of 2560 x 1920 pixels (or some variation depending on aspect ratio).
- This gives a total of 5 million pixels, or 5 MP. 2560×1920=4,915,200pixels≈5MP
Comparison:
- 4K Resolution: Approximately 8.3 MP (3840 x 2160 pixels).
- 5MP Resolution: 5 million pixels (2560 x 1920 pixels).
Summary:
- 4K resolution is a higher resolution than 5MP, as 4K has 8.3 megapixels, which is about 66% more resolution than 5MP.
- 5MP is a lower resolution compared to 4K, so it is not equivalent.
Thus, 5MP is not equal to 4K. 4K resolution refers to a video display resolution, while 5MP typically refers to the resolution of still images captured by a camera.