Have you ever wondered what the difference is between 2K and 1080p resolution? We will explain all the differences and more in our latest blog post.
1080p (also referred to as “Full HD” or “FHD”) is currently the video broadcasting standard in North America and Europe. A 1080p native resolution is 1920 pixels horizontally and 1080 pixels down vertically.
720p and 1080p are referred to by their number of vertical pixels. However, once you get to 1440p and above they are commonly referred to by their pixels horizontally.
2K (also referred to as “1440p”, “Quad HD”, or “QHD”) is quite the upgrade to 1080p. A 2K native resolution is 2560 pixels horizontally and 1440 pixels vertically. It is referred to as QHD because it has 4 times the pixels as 720p. These added pixels allow for a more detailed recording. When you zoom in on a 2K video, it will retain more clarity compared to a 1080p video. Most digital projectors used in theaters are 2k resolution. Hence why it is referred to as cinema resolution. This allows cinemas to use bigger pictures without losing any detail.
Resolution Size Comparison
Even if you don’t have a 2K monitor to watch the videos in its native resolution, it will still look better than 1080p. Shooting in 2K allows you to crop your videos without the loss of HD resolution. As a result, you are able to digitally zoom and pan, as well as increase the sharpness and image color, without losing any video quality.
2K is great for reading license plates or street signs as you will have less noise and artifacts when you zoom in. Our Q800PRO will be our first 2K dash cam in North America. If you are looking for a 2K dash cam that still has great low light performance, check out the Q800PRO!