| Real Image | Virtual Image |
| The image is formed when rays of light meet at a point after reflection/refraction is called real image | The Image is formed when rays of light appear to meet (when diverging rays are extended ) at a point is called a virtual image |
| It is formed on the different side as that of the object | It is formed on the same side of the object |
| Real Image are Inverted | Virtual Image are erect |
| Real Image can be obtained on a screen | Virtual Image cannot be Obtained on a screen |
