Summary
In comparison to a 50 inch 16x9 TV a 42 inch 16x9 is...16% smaller diagonally and 29% smaller by area as a 16x9 display.
16% smaller diagonally and 29% smaller by area as a 4x3 display.
Screen Size Comparison
42 inch 16x9 display vs 50 inch 16x9 display
| StatsUse cm | 42 inch 16x9 | 50 inch 16x9 | |
| Width | 36.61 inches | 43.58 inches | |
| Height | 20.59 inches | 24.51 inches | |
| Area | 753.76 inches² | 1068.25 inches² | |
| As a 4:3 Display | 34.32 inches | 40.86 inches | |
| As a 16:9 Display | 42.00 inches | 50.00 inches | |
| As a 2.35:1 Display | 39.78 inches | 47.36 inches | |
| In Comparison | 42 inch 16x9 | 50 inch 16x9 | |
| Actual Aspect Ratios | 16.00% smaller diagonal 29.44% smaller area | 19.05% larger diagonal 41.72% larger area | |
| As a 4:3 Display | 16.00% smaller diagonal 29.44% smaller area | 19.05% larger diagonal 41.72% larger area | |
| As a 16:9 Display | 16.00% smaller diagonal 29.44% smaller area | 19.05% larger diagonal 41.72% larger area | |
| As a 2.35:1 Display | 16.00% smaller diagonal 29.44% smaller area | 19.05% larger diagonal 41.72% larger area | |
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