QVGA, VGA, and WVGA

Resolutions:

• QVGA: 320 x 240 pixels
• VGA: 640 x 480 pixels
• WVGA: 800 x 480 pixels (or variations)

Usage: These smaller formats were used in older mobile devices and some low-quality video systems.

SD (Standard Definition)

Resolution: 480p (720 x 480 pixels) in North America and 576p (720 x 576 pixels) in Europe.

Usage: This format is used in older TV broadcasts and some low-quality web content.

Full HD (FHD)

Resolution: 1080p (1920 x 1080 pixels)

Usage: Common in most modern televisions, monitors, and streaming services.

2K

Resolution: 2048 x 1080 pixels

Usage: Primarily used in the film industry, as an intermediate format between HD and 4K.

4K Ultra HD (UHD)

Resolution: 2160p (3840 x 2160 pixels)

Usage: Popular in next-generation TVs, movie content, and streaming platforms with high-quality content.

Digital Cinema (DCI 4K)

Resolution: 4096 x 2160 pixels

Usage: Standard in the digital cinema industry, with a slightly different resolution compared to 4K UHD.

8K Ultra HD

Resolution: 4320p (7680 x 4320 pixels)

Usage: Used in some advanced TVs and experimental content. Still not common due to a lack of available content and hardware limitations.

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

Image Quality: Not a resolution format, but a technology that enhances the color range and contrast of the image.

Usage: Improves the quality of 4K and HD videos by providing more vivid colors and deeper blacks.

IMAX

Resolution: Varies, but IMAX movies generally have a quality superior to 4K and a large-screen format.

Usage: Used in IMAX theaters with special cameras and projections.