Can analog outperform digital? [closed]

What is the physical limits of analog film? I understand that a film projector has way more moving parts compared to a digital projector and cost more, but can a digital projector out project a mechanical projector for better viewing?

Taking the best analog film and the best digital processor which would play the movie the sharpest on a screen today? and what is physically possible or with in human perception?

I'm not asking about the method of recording but the method of projecting and the resolution achieved by the projectors alone. It kind of reminds me of the lumberjack and the machine I think, but in this case it is analog vs digital in a resolution race and the limits are what physics would allow.

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Analogue projectors don't have a resolution. It's entirely dependent on the size and grain of the film. In general, raw analogue film has a much higher "resolution" than digital formats.

[IMAX digital] has a maximum perceived resolution of 2.9K, compared to traditional IMAX 70mm projection, which has an estimated resolution of 12K.

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Analog signals use less bandwidth than digital signals. Analog signals provide a more accurate representation of changes in physical phenomena, such as sound, light, temperature, position, or pressure. Analog communication systems are less sensitive in terms of electrical tolerance.

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