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CCTV Megapixel Guide

A megapixel is equal to one million pixels. Digital images are made up of thousands of these tiny, tile-like picture elements.

The more pixels, the higher the image resolution. Resolution relates primarily to print size and the amount of detail an image has when viewed on a computer monitor at 100%.

CCTV Megapixel Guide

	Increased Resolution
	Standard MP Resolution	MegaPixels	Benefit
VGA	640 x 480	0.3	None
HDTV(720p)	1280 x 720	0.9	300%
1.3MP	1280 x 1024	1.3	425%
2MP	1600 x 1200	2	625%
HDTV(1080p)	1920 x 1080	2.1	675%
3MP	2048 x 1536	3	1025%
5MP	2592 x 1944	5	1640%

CCTV Megapixel Resolution

Increased Resolution
- Improved image quality
- Upgrade potential for existing projects

Reduced Number of Cameras
- Wider Field of View means less cameras needed to cover the same area
- Reduced installation time, saving money
- Reduced cabling, housings
- Installation costs are reduced