The primary difference between 16mm and Super 16 is the size of the frame. Standard 16mm film utilizes a 4:3 aspect ratio, meaning it has a width to height ratio of 4:3 or 1.333:1. Super 16 uses a wider frame with an aspect ratio of 16x9, which translates to an image width that is 1.78 times greater than its height (or 1.78:1). This allows for more information to be captured in each shot while still maintaining the same resolution as standard 16mm film — although some Super16 cameras can capture higher resolutions as well. Additionally, because of its increased width, Super16 requires lenses with different focal lengths than those used on regular-sized frames in order to maintain the same field of view when shooting wide shots.