If you’re on a tight budget, a 720p webcam may not be a terrible idea as a temporary solution. Resolution is only one aspect of digital cameras, so the final quality of the image will depend on other factors, including lens, sensor, pixel size, electronics and more. Provided your camera records otherwise high-quality videos, 720p shouldn’t be a deal-breaker for a beginner. That said, viewers can definitely tell the difference between 720p and 1080p on large-screen TVs, although, it is barely noticeable on most smartphones and laptops.