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Photo vs. Picture

The main difference between Photo and Picture is that Photo is captured by a camera, whereas a Picture is a form of representation of a person.

Key Differences

Photos are making process come into being early in the 60s; conversely, picture-making process an older process.
A photo can be just an image, while the picture could be a cinematic film, portrait, etc.
Janet White
Jun 25, 2020
A photo created with a camera by using hands, whereas the picture is generally drawn or made by hand.
Word photo is a restricted term to use; on the other hand, word picture is less restricted term to use and also has multiple meanings.
Photo is always a photo, although the picture could also be a photo.
Samantha Walker
Jun 25, 2020
The Photo is only a photograph; on the flip side, the picture is the proper presentation of something.
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Photo is a professional short term. However, the picture is a general term.
Word photo is used for the camera image on the converse word picture used for any painting.
Harlon Moss
Jun 25, 2020
As compared to the photo Creating a picture is much effort demanding art.
Photo making is an easy process; contrarily, picture making is a difficult process.
Every person can capture a photo; in contrast, capturing a picture and create your memories on a piece of paper is only done by a skilled man.
Harlon Moss
Jun 25, 2020

Comparison Chart

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Taken by a camera
Painting, drawing, etc
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Origin

Came into 19th century
Came into use in the 15th century

Word Derived From

Short form of a photograph
Latin word 'pictura'

Verb Meaning

The informal verb means to take a picture
Represent in a picture

Drawing Form

Drawing with light
Drawing with paints and colors
Aimie Carlson
Jun 25, 2020

Photo and Picture Definitions

Photo

A photograph.

Picture

A visual representation or image painted, drawn, photographed, or otherwise rendered on a flat surface.
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Photo

To photograph or take photographs.

Picture

A visible image, especially one on a flat surface or screen
The picture reflected in the lake.
Focused the picture on the movie screen.

Photo

(informal) A photograph.

Picture

A vivid or realistic verbal description
A Shakespearean picture of guilt.

Photo

(informal) A photo finish.

Picture

A vivid mental image.

Photo

(informal) A digital picture of any kind.

Picture

A person or object bearing a marked resemblance to another
She's the picture of her mother.

Photo

(transitive) To take a photograph of.

Picture

A person, object, or scene that typifies or embodies an emotion, state of mind, or mood
Your face was the very picture of horror.

Photo

A contraction of Photograph.

Picture

The chief circumstances of an event or time; the situation
How does the new boyfriend figure in the picture?.

Photo

A picture of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide; recorded by a camera on light-sensitive material

Picture

A movie.

Picture

A tableau vivant.

Picture

To make a visible representation of
In this photo, the mayor is pictured with several aides.

Picture

To form a mental image of; visualize
I pictured my grandfather as a young man coming to America.

Picture

To describe vividly in words; make a verbal picture of
Pictured their heroism in glowing language.

Picture

A representation of anything (as a person, a landscape, a building) upon canvas, paper, or other surface, by drawing, painting, printing, photography, etc.

Picture

An image; a representation as in the imagination.

Picture

A painting.
There was a picture hanging above the fireplace.

Picture

A photograph.
I took a picture of the church.

Picture

A motion picture.
Casablanca is my all-time favorite picture.

Picture

Cinema as a form of entertainment.
Let's go to the pictures.

Picture

A paragon, a perfect example or specimen (of a category).
She's the very picture of health.

Picture

An attractive sight.
The garden is a real picture at this time of year.

Picture

The art of painting; representation by painting.

Picture

A figure; a model.

Picture

Situation.
The employment picture for the older middle class is not so good.
You can't just look at the election, you've got to look at the big picture.

Picture

(MLE) A sample of an illegal drug.
If you want me to buy your weed I’ll need a picture.

Picture

(programming) A format string in the COBOL programming language.

Picture

(transitive) To represent in or with a picture.

Picture

(transitive) To imagine or envision.

Picture

(transitive) To depict or describe vividly.

Picture

The art of painting; representation by painting.
Any well-expressed image . . . either in picture or sculpture.

Picture

A representation of anything (as a person, a landscape, a building) upon canvas, paper, or other surface, produced by means of painting, drawing, engraving, photography, etc.; a representation in colors. By extension, a figure; a model.
Pictures and shapes are but secondary objects.
The young king's picture . . . in virgin wax.

Picture

An image or resemblance; a representation, either to the eye or to the mind; that which, by its likeness, brings vividly to mind some other thing; as, a child is the picture of his father; the man is the picture of grief.
My eyes make pictures when they are shut.

Picture

To draw or paint a resemblance of; to delineate; to represent; to form or present an ideal likeness of; to bring before the mind.
I have not seen him so pictured.

Picture

A visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface;
They showed us the pictures of their wedding
A movie is a series of images projected so rapidly that the eye integrates them

Picture

Graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface;
A small painting by Picasso
He bought the painting as an investment
His pictures hang in the Louvre

Picture

A clear and telling mental image;
He described his mental picture of his assailant
He had no clear picture of himself or his world
The events left a permanent impression in his mind

Picture

A situation treated as an observable object;
The political picture is favorable
The religious scene in England has changed in the last century

Picture

Illustrations used to decorate or explain a text;
The dictionary had many pictures

Picture

A form of entertainment that enacts a story by a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement;
They went to a movie every Saturday night
The film was shot on location

Picture

The visible part of a television transmission;
They could still receive the sound but the picture was gone

Picture

A graphic or vivid verbal description;
Too often the narrative was interrupted by long word pictures
The author gives a depressing picture of life in Poland
The pamphlet contained brief characterizations of famous Vermonters

Picture

A typical example of some state or quality;
The very picture of a modern general
She was the picture of despair

Picture

Imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind;
I can't see him on horseback!
I can see what will happen
I can see a risk in this strategy

Picture

Show in, or as in, a picture;
This scene depicts country life
The face of the child is rendered with much tenderness in this painting

Photo vs. Picture

A camera captures the photo. A picture is a form of representation of a person. The Photo is a type of Picture. A picture could be a painting, drawing or hand sketch of a person, of an object or a landscape. Visual representation of a paper is known as a photo. Visual representation of anything on a screen or flat surface is also known as a picture. A photo visual image is just like a simple picture. A picture covers all types of visual images.

It takes only a few seconds to click a photo. To take pictures of someone or something needs dedication, and it isn’t an easy task to do—the Photo made by capturing the light from medium to electronic sensor. A picture can be generating by hands or by computer generator system. It also said that all photos are pictures. However, all pictures are not photos.

Word photo is first recorded in 1893 by Sir John Herschel, by joining the two simple words, i.e., Photo and graph and then later on photo word appeared in the English language. Word picture first coined in 1375-1425 in late Middle English. The Photo can be anything created by a photocopier, scanners, etc. A picture refers to talent and artwork. Creating a photo is easy, and anyone can do this. Capturing a picture is a skill demanding art. Photo embedded on CCDs or CMOS chip etc. A picture can create a simple piece of paper.

What is Photo?

Word photo comes from the Greek words “phos” means “light” and “Graphe,” meaning “drawing or writing. A photo created when the photographic film (the light-sensitive surface) captures the light and creates an image by the lens of the camera into a new visual representation. Whatever an object is a person, a scene pr a thing it can be photographed. Word photo and photograph come from Middle English, which derived from the word “picture,” and word picture derived from the basic principle of “pingere” means “to take pictures.” This world-first coined in the 1800s.

There is no need for special talent To take a photo although it is captured by just using hands in just a few minutes and later on printed on any paper. The lens of the camera captures the image; the lens of the camera captures the sensitive visible wavelengths of light. This light then embedded on a photographic film or electronic image sensors like CCD or CMOS chips etc. and changes into a product that the human eye can easily see.

In 1822 first photograph engrave by using the bitumen heliography technique that is invented by “Nicephore Niepce.” Another photo of the real-world scene captured by using the camera obscura. This practice isn’t sensitive enough. For better quality, later on-camera exposure is used. In 1829, Niepce collaborated with Louis Daguerre to work out for more sensitive and improved processes. New methods of developing photos are available in 1861 and become easily available until the 1940s and 1950s; however, until the 1960s, pictures are black & white.

What is Picture?

The term photo originally derived from a Latin word that is “Picture” means a painting or art of the painting. So that’s why word picture is related to painting. A picture could also be a simple photograph or a simple drawing. The Picture is elaborating the visual depiction of a scene. In a photographic sense, the Picture will be a person or a landscape where different groups of color paints are like an object on a flat material like paper. A picture is a pleasant gadget for most of the people and just simply a picture to some people.

A picture also said as graphic art. A picture makes a clear image of what we need to represent. The Picture is a generic name and covers all the representation subjects like scenery, images, people, food, and many other images that are made by paints, pencils, pens, printing press, and other digital, mechanical, or chemical technology. A picture also related to make images of anything or anyone with the help of memory, recollection, and art according to the mentality and concept.

Recreating pictures by the artist is also a mind-numbing, long-delayed, or time-managing process. Making pictures mainly by drawing and painting is an effort demanding task and need commitment, time, and talent from the artist. In the past, there is no other way to create pictures expect art, talent, and extraordinary hard work. But now, it is easy to create a picture by using your skills and technique of photography.

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