HDTV

High-definition television (HDTV) provides a resolution that is substantially higher than that of standard-definition television.

HDTV may be transmitted in various formats:
 * 1080p - 1920×1080p: 2,073,600 pixels (~2.07 megapixels) per frame
 * 1080i - 1920×1080i: 1,036,800 pixels (~1.04 MP) per field or 2,073,600 pixels (~2.07 MP) per frame
 * A non-standard CEA resolution exists in some countries such as 1440×1080i: 777,600 pixels (~0.78 MP) per field or 1,555,200 pixels (~1.56 MP) per frame
 * 720p - 1280×720p: 921,600 pixels (~0.92 MP) per frame

The letter "p" here stands for progressive scan while "i" indicates interlaced.

When transmitted at two megapixels per frame, HDTV provides about five times as many pixels as SD (standard-definition television).