Comparison of 4K against all the available consumer video resolutions

4K and 1080P resolution (Ultra HD resolution) variants

Here are a comparison of 4K and 1080p resolution, and other commonly used resolutions.

Ultra-high-definition television: 3840 x 2160 px,  1.78:1 (16:9), 8,294,400 px

Ultra-wide-television: 5120 x 2160 px, 2.37:1 (21:9), 11,059,200 px

Native DCI 4K resolution: 4096 x 2160 px, 1.90:1, 8,847,360 px

CinemaScope DCI 4K cropped: 4096 x 1716 px, 2.39:1, 7,028,736 px

Flat DCI 4K cropped: 3996 x 2160 px, 1.85:1, 8,631,360 px

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