2,121×1,414
Pixels (3:2)
7.1×4.7 in
Max print at 300 DPI
≈3 MB
RAW file (compressed)
3 MP in pixels#
| Aspect ratio | Pixel dimensions |
|---|---|
| 3:2 | 2,121 × 1,414 |
| 4:3 | 2,000 × 1,500 |
| 16:9 | 2,309 × 1,299 |
| 1:1 | 1,732 × 1,732 |
Maximum print sizes#
| Resolution | Quality | Inches | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|---|
| 360 DPI | Exceptional (close inspection) | 5.9 × 3.9 in | 15 × 10 cm |
| 300 DPI | Photo-lab standard | 7.1 × 4.7 in | 18 × 12 cm |
| 240 DPI | Fine-art inkjet | 8.8 × 5.9 in | 22 × 15 cm |
| 200 DPI | Large wall print | 10.6 × 7.1 in | 27 × 18 cm |
| 150 DPI | Poster, viewed from 1 m+ | 14.1 × 9.4 in | 36 × 24 cm |
| 100 DPI | Billboard / banner | 21.2 × 14.1 in | 54 × 36 cm |
Typical file sizes#
| Format | Size per image |
|---|---|
| JPEG (high quality) | ≈1 MB |
| RAW 14-bit (lossless compressed) | ≈3 MB |
| RAW 14-bit (uncompressed) | ≈5 MB |
| TIFF 8-bit | ≈9 MB |
| TIFF 16-bit | ≈18 MB |
Pixel size at 3 MP#
| Sensor | Pixel pitch | Diffraction starts ≈ |
|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 16.97 µm | f/25.3 |
| APS-C | 11.08 µm | f/16.5 |
| Micro Four Thirds | 8.65 µm | f/12.9 |
| 1-inch | 6.60 µm | f/9.8 |
| 1/1.3" phone | 4.80 µm | f/7.2 |
Cameras with about 3 megapixels#
- Sigma SD10 3.4 MP
- Sigma SD9 3.4 MP
- Canon EOS D30 3.1 MP
- Nikon D1 2.7 MP
- Nikon Coolpix 995 3.3 MP
- Olympus C-730UZ 3.2 MP
- Olympus C-310 Zoom 3.2 MP
- Olympus C-350 Zoom 3.2 MP
- Olympus C-740UZ 3.2 MP
- Minolta Dimage 5 3.1 MP
- Olympus C-3000 Zoom 3.3 MP
Other resolutions#
Frequently asked questions#
How big can I print 3 megapixels?
7.1 × 4.7 inches at 300 DPI, or 14 × 9 inches at 150 DPI for posters.
Is 3 MP enough?
For phone screens and social media, yes — but cropping room is limited.
Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources