Resolution

18 megapixels

What 18 megapixels means in pixels, prints, file sizes and sharpness.

5,196×3,464
Pixels (3:2)
17.3×11.5 in
Max print at 300 DPI
≈20 MB
RAW file (compressed)

18 MP in pixels#

Aspect ratioPixel dimensions
3:25,196 × 3,464
4:34,899 × 3,674
16:95,657 × 3,182
1:14,243 × 4,243

Maximum print sizes#

ResolutionQualityInchesCentimetres
360 DPIExceptional (close inspection)14.4 × 9.6 in37 × 24 cm
300 DPIPhoto-lab standard17.3 × 11.5 in44 × 29 cm
240 DPIFine-art inkjet21.6 × 14.4 in55 × 37 cm
200 DPILarge wall print26.0 × 17.3 in66 × 44 cm
150 DPIPoster, viewed from 1 m+34.6 × 23.1 in88 × 59 cm
100 DPIBillboard / banner52.0 × 34.6 in132 × 88 cm

Typical file sizes#

FormatSize per image
JPEG (high quality)≈6 MB
RAW 14-bit (lossless compressed)≈20 MB
RAW 14-bit (uncompressed)≈32 MB
TIFF 8-bit≈54 MB
TIFF 16-bit≈108 MB

Pixel size at 18 MP#

SensorPixel pitchDiffraction starts ≈
Full frame6.93 µmf/10.3
APS-C4.52 µmf/6.7
Micro Four Thirds3.53 µmf/5.3
1-inch2.69 µmf/4.0
1/1.3" phone1.96 µmf/2.9

Cameras with about 18 megapixels#

Other resolutions#

2 MP3 MP4 MP5 MP6 MP8 MP10 MP12 MP14 MP16 MP20 MP24 MP26 MP30 MP33 MP36 MP40 MP42 MP45 MP47 MP50 MP60 MP61 MP100 MP102 MP150 MP200 MP

Frequently asked questions#

How big can I print 18 megapixels?

17.3 × 11.5 inches at 300 DPI, or 35 × 23 inches at 150 DPI for posters.

Is 18 MP enough?

Yes — plenty for web, 4K displays (8.3 MP) and A3 prints.

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