Separating SD, HD, Full HD, 4K and 8K
Format distinction
| FORMAT | SD | HD | Full-HD | UHD | 4K | 8K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Format name | Standard Definition | High Definition | High Definition / 2K | Ultra High Definition | Hi-Vision System (HV) | Super Hi-Vision System (SHV) |
| Resolution in pixels | 720 × 576 | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 × 2160 | 4096 × 2160 | 7680 × 4320 |
| Mega-Pixel | 0,41 | 0,92 | 2,07 | 8,29 | 8,85 | 33,18 |
| Aspect ratio | We use 16:9. In the past we used 4:3 | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 | 17:9 by cropping to 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Other info | Used by Digital Cinemas (DCI) | TV format in Japan from 2020 on |
