Limitations of Capture Resolution in Small-format Image Receivers

Abstract

Safety video surveillance systems have been relying on the technological achievements and developments of the consumer market in a number of respects from the very beginning. It is no different in the case of Ultra HD (4K). Although in spite of the fact that the market penetration of the ultra-high definition Broadcast technology is considerably slower than previously predicted, 4K-resolution slowly but surely infiltrates into the domain of video surveillance systems.

More and more manufacturers include Ultra HD cameras in their portfolios. The question, however, is rather simple: is this sector really prepared to implement this technology? Does higher resolution actually provide more information? Have all the opportunities provided by full HD been fully exploited, or is there still room for improvement in this area?