How many megapixels is 8K?

8K resolution refers to a display or video resolution of 7680 x 4320 pixels. To calculate the number of megapixels:

7680×4320=33,177,600pixels33.2megapixels7680 \times 4320 = 33,177,600 \, \text{pixels} \approx 33.2 \, \text{megapixels}

Summary:

  • 8K resolution is approximately 33.2 megapixels.
  • This is four times the resolution of 4K (which is around 8.3 megapixels) and 16 times the resolution of 1080p (Full HD, which is about 2.1 megapixels).

So, 8K is a very high resolution and is primarily used for ultra-high-definition displays, video recording, and cinema where extremely fine detail is needed.

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