4,899×3,266
Pixels (3:2)
16.3×10.9 in
Max print at 300 DPI
≈17 MB
RAW file (compressed)
16 MP in pixels#
| Aspect ratio | Pixel dimensions |
|---|---|
| 3:2 | 4,899 × 3,266 |
| 4:3 | 4,619 × 3,464 |
| 16:9 | 5,333 × 3,000 |
| 1:1 | 4,000 × 4,000 |
Maximum print sizes#
| Resolution | Quality | Inches | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|---|
| 360 DPI | Exceptional (close inspection) | 13.6 × 9.1 in | 35 × 23 cm |
| 300 DPI | Photo-lab standard | 16.3 × 10.9 in | 41 × 28 cm |
| 240 DPI | Fine-art inkjet | 20.4 × 13.6 in | 52 × 35 cm |
| 200 DPI | Large wall print | 24.5 × 16.3 in | 62 × 41 cm |
| 150 DPI | Poster, viewed from 1 m+ | 32.7 × 21.8 in | 83 × 55 cm |
| 100 DPI | Billboard / banner | 49.0 × 32.7 in | 124 × 83 cm |
Typical file sizes#
| Format | Size per image |
|---|---|
| JPEG (high quality) | ≈5 MB |
| RAW 14-bit (lossless compressed) | ≈17 MB |
| RAW 14-bit (uncompressed) | ≈28 MB |
| TIFF 8-bit | ≈48 MB |
| TIFF 16-bit | ≈96 MB |
Pixel size at 16 MP#
| Sensor | Pixel pitch | Diffraction starts ≈ |
|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 7.35 µm | f/11.0 |
| APS-C | 4.80 µm | f/7.1 |
| Micro Four Thirds | 3.75 µm | f/5.6 |
| 1-inch | 2.86 µm | f/4.3 |
| 1/1.3" phone | 2.08 µm | f/3.1 |
Cameras with about 16 megapixels#
- Nikon Coolpix P1100 15.9 MP
- Olympus PEN E-PL9 16 MP
- Nikon Coolpix P1000 16 MP
- Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III 16 MP
- Panasonic Lumix DC-GX850/GX800 16 MP
- Leica X-U 16 MP
- Leica TL 16 MP
- Fujifilm X-A2 16 MP
- Fujifilm X-T10 16 MP
- Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II 16 MP
- Nikon Coolpix P900 16 MP
- Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 16 MP
- Fujifilm X-T1 16 MP
- Nikon D4S 16.2 MP
- Leica X 16 MP
- Pentax XG-1 16 MP
- Fujifilm FinePix S9200 16 MP
- Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 16 MP
- Fujifilm X-A1 16 MP
- Fujifilm X-E2 16.3 MP
- Fujifilm X-M1 16 MP
- Nikon Df 16.2 MP
- Olympus OM-D E-M1 16 MP
- Pentax K-50 16.1 MP
- Sony NEX-3N 16 MP
- Sony NEX-5T 16 MP
- Nikon Coolpix A 16.2 MP
- Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 16 MP
- Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR 16 MP
- Olympus PEN E-PL5 16.1 MP
- Fujifilm X-E1 16.3 MP
- Nikon D4 16.4 MP
- Sony Alpha 37 16.1 MP
- Sony Alpha 57 16.1 MP
- Sony NEX-F3 16 MP
- Fujifilm X-Pro1 16.3 MP
- Olympus OM-D E-M5 16 MP
- Pentax K-01 16.3 MP
- Pentax K-5 II 16.3 MP
- Leica X2 16 MP
- Pentax X-5 15.9 MP
- Nikon Coolpix S800c 15.9 MP
- Samsung Galaxy Camera 16 MP
- Nikon D5100 16.2 MP
- Fujifilm FinePix HS20EXR 16 MP
Other resolutions#
Frequently asked questions#
How big can I print 16 megapixels?
16.3 × 10.9 inches at 300 DPI, or 33 × 22 inches at 150 DPI for posters.
Is 16 MP enough?
Yes — plenty for web, 4K displays (8.3 MP) and A3 prints.
Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources