720p Vs. 1080i, Which is better? Options

[kdx80boy]

I was wondering which of those 2 (720p or 1080i) is better. Also, does anybody have some pics of the same picture in the 2 different formats.

if this is in the wrong forum please feel free to move it.

[Carlo210]

Read the faqs.

Second of all, how can we give you pictures of the different resolutions? A picture of 1080i wouldn't be possible since your monitor is running in progressive.

Do yourself a favor and do some research (not a troll response, a constructive one). Go and google in whatever you need to know. That's what I did, and I learned a helluva lot (plus with the help of the helpful fellas here).

[twistedsymphony]

which ever format your display supports natively is the better format
^ and that's the truth

[Carlo210]

which ever format your display supports natively is the better format
^ and that's the truth

I'd have to agree with that.

[scooby_dooby]

Read the faqs.

Second of all, how can we give you pictures of the different resolutions? A picture of 1080i wouldn't be possible since your monitor is running in progressive.

It's true that you can't capture interlacing in a screenshot, so a screenshot of 1080i would look identical to 1080p.

It's true that the best resolution is your native TV res, however what if the guy hasn't purchasd his set yet?

1080i is a higher resolution, so it will be crisper. 720p is progressive scan, so in theory should be smoother.

IMO it doesn't really matter, get whatever TV sets looks the best and is in your price range.

[JMan8108]

on my mitsibishi diamond 1080i feeds look just a very very small bit clearer (EX-Fox sports games are 720p and ESPN sunday night is 1080i) But im sure its different depending on the tv.

[scooby_dooby]

well it's 1280x720 resolution VS 1920x1080 so it's quite a bit higher in resolution.

[kdx80boy]

My point in asking is I have not bought the tv yet. If I go with CRT, I will get 1080i. But if I go with lcd, I will get 720p. Hence my asking.

[twistedsymphony]

it totally depends on how you define "better"

In most cases it comes down to the quality of the display rather than the resolution you're displaying. the differences between a CRT and an LCD have a much more dramatic effect on the picture quality outside of the resolutions they support. in terms of refresh rates, response time, scaling lag, natural aliasing/anti-aliasing, color quality, black levels, contrast ratios, etc.

^all of those factors have a much higher effect on how good the picture looks then whether or not the display does 1080i or 720p.

Though if you're that hung up on resolution AFAIK CRTs are the only display type that can natively support both (much like a PC CRT Monitor)

[miggidy]

on my mitsibishi diamond 1080i feeds look just a very very small bit clearer (EX-Fox sports games are 720p and ESPN sunday night is 1080i) But im sure its different depending on the tv.

It's the other way around dude. ESPN HD runs at 720p.
And last time I checked (and I doubt they've changed anything) Fox's HD telecasts run at 1080i.

[ericdude]

It's the other way around dude. ESPN HD runs at 720p.
And last time I checked (and I doubt they've changed anything) Fox's HD telecasts run at 1080i.

Fox and ABC do 720p, NBC and CBS do 1080i. Don't know about ESPN.

[CrisK]

ESPN is 720p.

[kdx80boy]

Thanks for all the help. I think I got my answer. I think I'm gonna stay with the CRT as I still think they look the sharpest.

Moderator can go ahead and shut down this post if you like.

[JMan8108]

ESPN is 720p.

u sure??? im pretty sure SNF is in 1080i and I know as a matter of fact that CBS is 1080i and Fox is 720p

[Ballz2TheWallz]

well it's 1280x720 resolution VS 1920x1080 so it's quite a bit higher in resolution.

1280x720 vs 1920x540(with the illusion of 1920x1080)