Definition of «grainy pictures»

The phrase "grainy pictures" means photos that have small, rough dots or specks on them, which can make the image look unclear or fuzzy.

That means you get a 5 - megapixel rear sensor that takes grainy pictures in the best of circumstances and blurry ones in low light. (pcmag.com)
Yeah, I now seek at least less grainy pictures from my smartphone especially after coughing up nearly Rs 20,000. (indianexpress.com)
Scientists still managed to obtain a few grainy pictures that will help them plan for the upcoming rendezvous. (sciencemag.org)
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