Which is clearer and better, film camera or digital camera?

Tell you from four aspects that the photos taken by digital cameras and film machines are different.

First of all, the principle is different. It is true that a digital camera projects light onto a photosensitive original through a lens for exposure, and a series of electronic signals are formed after scanning, while a film camera projects light onto a film for exposure. Film photographers sometimes say that film is soul photography, which means that light is sensitive to different degrees on film, thus forming images.

Second, because of the different principles, the photos taken by digital cameras and film machines have different textures. The photos of digital cameras are electronic information, and the photos are usually high-definition and relatively flat. Compared with digital cameras, the photos taken by the film machine are not so high-definition, but there are layers. The photosensitive coating on the film has different reactions to the color and degree of light, and the photo looks very thick. Digital cameras are more exquisite and smooth, and film machines are more vivid and real.

Thirdly, the difference of photosensitive elements leads to the difference of light resistance between digital cameras and film machines. The film is tolerant and rich in details. There are countless silver salt particles on the film. A film of 135 probably has tens of millions to 100 million particles. The more professional the film, the more particles there are, not to mention the professional 4*5 film negative. These particles can be understood as pixels. The more pixels, the better the color. Similarly, due to physical properties, a single silver salt particle can accommodate two or even several differences. A pixel of a digital camera can only accommodate one color, and the color will be worse than the film.

Fourth, finally, the colors are different. Whether it is a digital camera or film, the photos taken are all machines with their own post-production, and the real world is not completely photographed. Digital cameras are more realistic, and different films will have different color styles when shooting the same scene. Some are sensitive to green, so the photos are bluer, while others are sensitive to red, so the photos are redder.

There is almost no difference between the photos taken by digital camera and film machine except for their different colors and styles. The influencing factor of film is the quality of lens and development scanning. Generally speaking, the film has stronger operability and richer means of operation, and the photos taken by digital cameras are what they look like.