8,216×5,477
Pixels (3:2)
27.4×18.3 in
Max print at 300 DPI
≈49 MB
RAW file (compressed)
45 MP in pixels#
| Aspect ratio | Pixel dimensions |
|---|---|
| 3:2 | 8,216 × 5,477 |
| 4:3 | 7,746 × 5,809 |
| 16:9 | 8,944 × 5,031 |
| 1:1 | 6,708 × 6,708 |
Maximum print sizes#
| Resolution | Quality | Inches | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|---|
| 360 DPI | Exceptional (close inspection) | 22.8 × 15.2 in | 58 × 39 cm |
| 300 DPI | Photo-lab standard | 27.4 × 18.3 in | 70 × 46 cm |
| 240 DPI | Fine-art inkjet | 34.2 × 22.8 in | 87 × 58 cm |
| 200 DPI | Large wall print | 41.1 × 27.4 in | 104 × 70 cm |
| 150 DPI | Poster, viewed from 1 m+ | 54.8 × 36.5 in | 139 × 93 cm |
| 100 DPI | Billboard / banner | 82.2 × 54.8 in | 209 × 139 cm |
Typical file sizes#
| Format | Size per image |
|---|---|
| JPEG (high quality) | ≈15 MB |
| RAW 14-bit (lossless compressed) | ≈49 MB |
| RAW 14-bit (uncompressed) | ≈79 MB |
| TIFF 8-bit | ≈135 MB |
| TIFF 16-bit | ≈270 MB |
Pixel size at 45 MP#
| Sensor | Pixel pitch | Diffraction starts ≈ |
|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 4.38 µm | f/6.5 |
| APS-C | 2.86 µm | f/4.3 |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.23 µm | f/3.3 |
| 1-inch | 1.70 µm | f/2.5 |
| 1/1.3" phone | 1.24 µm | f/1.8 |
Cameras with about 45 megapixels#
- Panasonic Lumix S1RII 44 MP
- Canon EOS R5 Mark II 45 MP
- Nikon Z8 45.4 MP
- Nikon Z9 45.7 MP
- Canon EOS R5 44.8 MP
- Nikon Z7II 45.7 MP
- Nikon Z7 45.8 MP
- Nikon D850 45.4 MP
Other resolutions#
Frequently asked questions#
How big can I print 45 megapixels?
27.4 × 18.3 inches at 300 DPI, or 55 × 37 inches at 150 DPI for posters.
Is 45 MP enough?
More than enough for nearly anything; it mainly helps heavy cropping and very large prints.
Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources