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A pixel is the smallest unit of a digital image, while resolution refers to the total number of pixels in an image, often expressed as width x height (e.g., 1920x1080). In essence, resolution determines the clarity and detail of an image based on the number of pixels it contains.
Pixels refer to tiny illuminations in an image. These little illuminations show up on displays because when they come together to make an image. Whereas resolution is used to describe the number of pixels on a computer screen, usually quoted as width × height, with the units in pixels: for example, "1024x768" means the width is 1024 pixels and the height is 768 pixels.
A pixel is usually represented as a square, but in reality, it can be any shape depending on the display technology and resolution.
Magnification refers to the degree to which an object appears larger under a microscope. Resolution is the ability of a microscope to distinguish between two closely spaced objects. Contrast is the difference in intensity between the object and its background, which helps to make the object stand out.
1 pixel does not have a fixed measure in nanometers as it depends on the resolution of the display. In general, the size of 1 pixel can vary from around 300-400 nanometers in older displays to less than 100 nanometers in high-resolution displays.
Magnification refers to the increase in apparent size of an object, while resolution is the ability to distinguish between two separate objects. Magnification is about making an object bigger, while resolution is about how clear and detailed the image is.
"Actual pixels" refers to viewing an image on a screen at a 1:1 ratio, where each pixel in the image corresponds directly to a pixel on the screen. This allows you to see the image in its true size and resolution without any scaling or interpolation.