10 Bit vs 12 Bit Video Digital to Analog

[Vancouver]

Can anyone tell me what the difference is, or what one should expect between a 10 bit and 12 bit Video to Analog converter?

 

[Doug917]

10 bits will give lower digital resolution than 12 bits. More information can be stored in 12 place-holders compared to 10.

0000000000 10
000000000000 12

A lot of the quality of the video also depends on the quality of the converter chips as well. A great 10-bit chip can still outperform a crappy 12-bit one.

 

[Vancouver]

10 bits will give lower digital resolution than 12 bits. More information can be stored in 12 place-holders compared to 10.

0000000000 10
000000000000 12

A lot of the quality of the video also depends on the quality of the converter chips as well. A great 10-bit chip can still outperform a crappy 12-bit one.

so whats the end result of a good 12 bit chip?