2,449×1,633
Pixels (3:2)
8.2×5.4 in
Max print at 300 DPI
≈4 MB
RAW file (compressed)
4 MP in pixels#
| Aspect ratio | Pixel dimensions |
|---|---|
| 3:2 | 2,449 × 1,633 |
| 4:3 | 2,309 × 1,732 |
| 16:9 | 2,667 × 1,500 |
| 1:1 | 2,000 × 2,000 |
Maximum print sizes#
| Resolution | Quality | Inches | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|---|
| 360 DPI | Exceptional (close inspection) | 6.8 × 4.5 in | 17 × 12 cm |
| 300 DPI | Photo-lab standard | 8.2 × 5.4 in | 21 × 14 cm |
| 240 DPI | Fine-art inkjet | 10.2 × 6.8 in | 26 × 17 cm |
| 200 DPI | Large wall print | 12.2 × 8.2 in | 31 × 21 cm |
| 150 DPI | Poster, viewed from 1 m+ | 16.3 × 10.9 in | 41 × 28 cm |
| 100 DPI | Billboard / banner | 24.5 × 16.3 in | 62 × 41 cm |
Typical file sizes#
| Format | Size per image |
|---|---|
| JPEG (high quality) | ≈1 MB |
| RAW 14-bit (lossless compressed) | ≈4 MB |
| RAW 14-bit (uncompressed) | ≈7 MB |
| TIFF 8-bit | ≈12 MB |
| TIFF 16-bit | ≈24 MB |
Pixel size at 4 MP#
| Sensor | Pixel pitch | Diffraction starts ≈ |
|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 14.70 µm | f/21.9 |
| APS-C | 9.60 µm | f/14.3 |
| Micro Four Thirds | 7.49 µm | f/11.2 |
| 1-inch | 5.72 µm | f/8.5 |
| 1/1.3" phone | 4.16 µm | f/6.2 |
Cameras with about 4 megapixels#
- HP Photosmart M407 4.1 MP
- Nikon D2H 4.1 MP
- Sigma SD10 3.4 MP
- Sigma SD9 3.4 MP
- Nikon Coolpix 4500 4 MP
- Canon EOS-1D 4.2 MP
- Olympus E-10 3.8 MP
- Kodak EasyShare DX6490 4 MP
- Kodak EasyShare C330 4 MP
- Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC43 4 MP
- HP PhotoSmart R607 4.1 MP
- Kodak EasyShare DX6440 4 MP
- Leica Digilux 1 3.8 MP
Other resolutions#
Frequently asked questions#
How big can I print 4 megapixels?
8.2 × 5.4 inches at 300 DPI, or 16 × 11 inches at 150 DPI for posters.
Is 4 MP enough?
For phone screens and social media, yes — but cropping room is limited.
Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources