Nikon SLR Cameras

What is the difference between 1080p and 720p?

Michael G
Michael G

I'm thinking about buying a camera and I'm debating on two; the Nikon D3100, which has 1080p HD Video option and the Nikon D5000 which has the 720p as the best HD option. Yet the D5000 has a flip out screen so I can capture better angles.

***I was wondering if they is a major difference if played on an HD TV, normal TV, and computer screen?

GeauxSaints79
GeauxSaints79

You're giving up 360p for better angles. It's up to you. The 3100 shoots a better picture.

Yikes
Yikes

1080p - 720p = 360p

HuRiCaNe MaStEr
HuRiCaNe MaStEr

1080p is better than 720p, period. 1080p there a more pixels per sq.cm than in 720p and therefore, 1080p provides better quality. If your computer has a HD screen the 1080p will provide much better quality than the 720p. On a regular TV (720p) there would be no difference since the 1080p will downgrade to 720p. However the difference will be obvious on a HD TV, especially on larger screen or from far away.

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