1,732×1,155
Pixels (3:2)
5.8×3.9 in
Max print at 300 DPI
≈2 MB
RAW file (compressed)
2 MP in pixels#
| Aspect ratio | Pixel dimensions |
|---|---|
| 3:2 | 1,732 × 1,155 |
| 4:3 | 1,633 × 1,225 |
| 16:9 | 1,886 × 1,061 |
| 1:1 | 1,414 × 1,414 |
Maximum print sizes#
| Resolution | Quality | Inches | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|---|
| 360 DPI | Exceptional (close inspection) | 4.8 × 3.2 in | 12 × 8 cm |
| 300 DPI | Photo-lab standard | 5.8 × 3.9 in | 15 × 10 cm |
| 240 DPI | Fine-art inkjet | 7.2 × 4.8 in | 18 × 12 cm |
| 200 DPI | Large wall print | 8.7 × 5.8 in | 22 × 15 cm |
| 150 DPI | Poster, viewed from 1 m+ | 11.5 × 7.7 in | 29 × 20 cm |
| 100 DPI | Billboard / banner | 17.3 × 11.6 in | 44 × 29 cm |
Typical file sizes#
| Format | Size per image |
|---|---|
| JPEG (high quality) | ≈1 MB |
| RAW 14-bit (lossless compressed) | ≈2 MB |
| RAW 14-bit (uncompressed) | ≈4 MB |
| TIFF 8-bit | ≈6 MB |
| TIFF 16-bit | ≈12 MB |
Pixel size at 2 MP#
| Sensor | Pixel pitch | Diffraction starts ≈ |
|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 20.79 µm | f/31.0 |
| APS-C | 13.57 µm | f/20.2 |
| Micro Four Thirds | 10.59 µm | f/15.8 |
| 1-inch | 8.08 µm | f/12.0 |
| 1/1.3" phone | 5.88 µm | f/8.8 |
Cameras with about 2 megapixels#
- Olympus C-150 2 MP
- Olympus C-220 Zoom 2 MP
- Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1 2 MP
- Canon EOS D2000 2 MP
- Canon EOS C300 2.1 MP
- Kodak Charmera 1.6 MP
- Canon EOS C100 2.1 MP
- Canon EOS C100 Mark II 2.1 MP
Other resolutions#
Frequently asked questions#
How big can I print 2 megapixels?
5.8 × 3.9 inches at 300 DPI, or 12 × 8 inches at 150 DPI for posters.
Is 2 MP enough?
For phone screens and social media, yes — but cropping room is limited.
Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources