Resolution

50 megapixels

What 50 megapixels means in pixels, prints, file sizes and sharpness.

8,660×5,774
Pixels (3:2)
28.9×19.2 in
Max print at 300 DPI
≈54 MB
RAW file (compressed)

50 MP in pixels#

Aspect ratioPixel dimensions
3:28,660 × 5,774
4:38,165 × 6,124
16:99,428 × 5,303
1:17,071 × 7,071

Maximum print sizes#

ResolutionQualityInchesCentimetres
360 DPIExceptional (close inspection)24.1 × 16.0 in61 × 41 cm
300 DPIPhoto-lab standard28.9 × 19.2 in73 × 49 cm
240 DPIFine-art inkjet36.1 × 24.1 in92 × 61 cm
200 DPILarge wall print43.3 × 28.9 in110 × 73 cm
150 DPIPoster, viewed from 1 m+57.7 × 38.5 in147 × 98 cm
100 DPIBillboard / banner86.6 × 57.7 in220 × 147 cm

Typical file sizes#

FormatSize per image
JPEG (high quality)≈16 MB
RAW 14-bit (lossless compressed)≈54 MB
RAW 14-bit (uncompressed)≈88 MB
TIFF 8-bit≈150 MB
TIFF 16-bit≈300 MB

Pixel size at 50 MP#

SensorPixel pitchDiffraction starts ≈
Full frame4.16 µmf/6.2
APS-C2.71 µmf/4.0
Micro Four Thirds2.12 µmf/3.2
1-inch1.62 µmf/2.4
1/1.3" phone1.18 µmf/1.8

Other resolutions#

Frequently asked questions#

How big can I print 50 megapixels?

28.9 × 19.2 inches at 300 DPI, or 58 × 38 inches at 150 DPI for posters.

Is 50 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