Resolution Comparison
High Definition Compared to Standard Definition
(Measured in Pixels)
1. Standard Definition (SDTV) – DTV: 480i (720 x 480, interlaced)
2. Enhanced Definition (EDTV) – DVD:
- 480p (720 x 480, progressive)
- 480p-wide (854 x 480, progressive)
3. High Definition (HDTV) – DTV, HD Discs:
- 720p (1280 x 720, progressive)
- 1080i (1920 x 1080, interlaced)
- 1080p (1920 x 1080, progressive)
4. HD-DVD – Blu-Ray only
Resolution Chart
