Pixel

What is pixel ?
A pixel is the smallest portion of an image or display that a computer is capable of printing or displaying.


What is pixel density ?
  • Pixel density describes the sharpness and clarity. 
  • It is usually measured in PPI (Pixels Per Inch) which refers to number of pixels present per inch on the display. 
  • Higher the pixel density higher is the sharpness of the content. 
  • Pixel Density is calculated based on the resolution and size of the display.
Formula : Pixel Density= Root((Horizontal Number of Pixel^2) + (Vertical Number of Pixel^2))/Screen Size.


Reason behind Picture quality :
  • Camera image sensor size is the reason for picture quality.
  • Image sensors are made up of photo sites, each photo-site correspond to pixel in an image.
  • For clear image we need large photo site.
  • Larger the size of the photo site more light it can capture as a result the image will be more clear even in low light condition.


Conclusion :
  • Higher resolution is important if you want to print large images (like banners).
  • For capturing crisp images we need big image sensor and decent resolution camera.