[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ] Camera

image quality

How good a photo or video looks overall in detail and colour.

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

Image quality describes the overall fidelity of a photo or video, combining detail, colour, dynamic range, and noise — not just megapixels.

See noise and dynamic range.

Where image quality Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is image quality?

How good a photo or video looks overall in detail and colour.

What terms are related to image quality?

Related Camera terms include ring flash, focus speed.

Related Technical Terms

ring flash
A circular flash that gives even, shadow-free illumination. Camera
focus speed
How quickly a camera can change focus between subjects. Camera
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