Chasing The Truth About 48Mp vs 12Mp Photo Quality - Download Free DJI Air 3 Samples

I dive into the 48MP vs. 12MP photo quality debate with the DJI Air 3 drone. Join me as I explore the differences and provide FREE sample photos for download ⬇️

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[harrisongould]

A true test is, “How do they print?” A 48MP image should enlarge to a 27” x 18” print. Based on 300ppi. That would AMAZING 😮!

[chriscflint]

I have just downloaded the images (DNG RAW) and checked them in Photoshop 2023 on a 5K Monitor (iMAC) the file size of the one is 279 Megabytes and the other 69.8 Megabytes, which mathematically just happens to be a multiplier of 4 (Bayer array split into 4) so for sure each pixel when on separately holds the information as each would when combined into a 4 array. One thing I cannot see is any difference in quality/sharpness between the two when enlarged up to 400% (Same image size not canvas size, which means I am looking at the same sized image on the screen). Which we are never going to do to make a picture unless it is for a bill board and pixelation is not an issue. In summary to me it makes no difference if it is 12 meg or 48meg other than the SD card will fill up a lot faster.

[BrianKushner]

I've never liked the 48meg thingy. One of the bummers on the air3 for me is the 12 mp photo when the air 2S has 20. Step back for sure. So is sensor size.

[hestkjaer]

Is it just me or is the Air3 pretty often misaligned with the horizon?
I find that I pretty often has to reset it.. - I could also see it in your stiching pics.

[Herkulez]

I just bought the air 3 but in the menu i can only see and choose 12’mp, another thing i domt see is style where i can drag down the sharpness . Why is that ?

[hiresmedianzold]

Hello from NZ! Love the channel Henrik 🤙Is it just my eyes or does the 12MP images look better?

[femiomomo]

Hi you mentioned some software in this video which you were going to do a video on but I see no signs of the video of this software, as you did not state the name I cant say what is was called.Did you do the video?

[garyhagestead]

I believe the difference between the two images' contrast is a result of the 12 MP image being in High Dynamic Range (HDR) mode, and the 48 MP image being in normal mode. Note the silhouettes of the buildings out on the horizon. They are darker on the 12 MP photo compared to the 48 MP one. HDR is apparently not being applied to the 48 MP photo.

[AetherScout]

Does the 48mp mode on the air 3 still suffer with the same chromatic aberrations and colour shifts as much as the mini 3 Pro in high dynamic range photos and and in the small? It'd be interesting to see seeing as they both use the same omnivision ov48c sensor?

[williampurper]

I compared the 12mp and 48mp DNG files and was a little disappointed with the amount of noise in the image. The files that DJI makes available on the website have much less noise. What did you think of this issue? It's not the quality I would like, especially thinking about the possibility of printing the photographs.

[garyguest]

To be honest, the only way to test it is under low light. There has been a major flaw with the Air 3 in low light. However, after talking to DJI, they have informed me they are working on this. It's high noise and chromatic aberration at low iso's. I sent my first Air3 back, and it has been replaced. The replacement has been slightly better. However, I still have to use third-party software to clean up the image. There has been a new software update overnight, which I am keen to try later today. I feel dji will overcome this issue. It's an amazing drone. Thank you for the great videos. I always enjoy watching them. 😊

[mykhuzaimi]

How about filter above and below camera, is it same. Cause different aperture camera

[sdjdrones]

How do I get the Air 3 into cruse control

[steveborghardt]

I downloaded the samples from your site - I have to say I wasn't overly impressed with the Air 3 photos as compared to what I get from my Air 2 S. I think the 48mp is a gimmick. The photos are really 12mp. I'm keeping my Air 2S for now as I have more room to push and pull the raw files at 20mp. Wake me up when the air 3s or the air 4 launches. Thanks for this video.

[mickue]

If I use single photos I prefer the 48mp they give me a bit more details. If I do panoramas, the 12mp is enough for me, especially when I do AEB.

[mikezite]

It would be nice if we could see a comparison photo test with the Air3 and Mini3Pro at 48mp 24mm wide. I only use Mini3Pro for aerial photos and would like to see if it is worth upgrading to the Air3 but, only if there is a big difference. Thank You!

[StartLivingNow]

Great video and information thank you watching from New Brunswick Canada.🙂

[zoltanreisz]

The fact:
2K: (most monitor) 1920x1080 -> 2 MPx
4K: 3840x2160 ->8.2 Mpx
printing a 6x10 cm photo card (300 dpi): 711x1181 ->8.4 MPx
printing a 6x10 cm photo cad with a spec. (1200 dpi) Canon photo printer: 2834x4724 -> 13 Mpx

If you want to print a poster, 48 MPx is the way to go

[yomango]

Nice video..I will be waiting for a DJI Air 3 S coming next year hopefully . :))) The image quality is not good enough to upgrade from the DJI Air 2 S .

[danielthomas]

Thank you for this very interesting. I have downloaded some pictures.... And I am a bit disapointed by the image quality... in photo mode of course.... miss a lot of details.... looks mostrly like the mini 3 pro.... I think I will move on his big brother... Thank you again...