Resolution

100 megapixels

What 100 megapixels means in pixels, prints, file sizes and sharpness.

12,247×8,165
Pixels (3:2)
40.8×27.2 in
Max print at 300 DPI
≈108 MB
RAW file (compressed)

100 MP in pixels#

Aspect ratioPixel dimensions
3:212,247 × 8,165
4:311,547 × 8,660
16:913,333 × 7,500
1:110,000 × 10,000

Maximum print sizes#

ResolutionQualityInchesCentimetres
360 DPIExceptional (close inspection)34.0 × 22.7 in86 × 58 cm
300 DPIPhoto-lab standard40.8 × 27.2 in104 × 69 cm
240 DPIFine-art inkjet51.0 × 34.0 in130 × 86 cm
200 DPILarge wall print61.2 × 40.8 in156 × 104 cm
150 DPIPoster, viewed from 1 m+81.6 × 54.4 in207 × 138 cm
100 DPIBillboard / banner122.5 × 81.7 in311 × 207 cm

Typical file sizes#

FormatSize per image
JPEG (high quality)≈33 MB
RAW 14-bit (lossless compressed)≈108 MB
RAW 14-bit (uncompressed)≈175 MB
TIFF 8-bit≈300 MB
TIFF 16-bit≈600 MB

Pixel size at 100 MP#

SensorPixel pitchDiffraction starts ≈
Full frame2.94 µmf/4.4
APS-C1.92 µmf/2.9
Micro Four Thirds1.50 µmf/2.2
1-inch1.14 µmf/1.7
1/1.3" phone0.83 µmf/1.2

Other resolutions#

Frequently asked questions#

How big can I print 100 megapixels?

40.8 × 27.2 inches at 300 DPI, or 82 × 54 inches at 150 DPI for posters.

Is 100 MP enough?

More than enough for nearly anything; it mainly helps heavy cropping and very large prints.

Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources

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