4,243×2,828
Pixels (3:2)
14.1×9.4 in
Max print at 300 DPI
≈13 MB
RAW file (compressed)
12 MP in pixels#
| Aspect ratio | Pixel dimensions |
|---|---|
| 3:2 | 4,243 × 2,828 |
| 4:3 | 4,000 × 3,000 |
| 16:9 | 4,619 × 2,598 |
| 1:1 | 3,464 × 3,464 |
Maximum print sizes#
| Resolution | Quality | Inches | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|---|
| 360 DPI | Exceptional (close inspection) | 11.8 × 7.9 in | 30 × 20 cm |
| 300 DPI | Photo-lab standard | 14.1 × 9.4 in | 36 × 24 cm |
| 240 DPI | Fine-art inkjet | 17.7 × 11.8 in | 45 × 30 cm |
| 200 DPI | Large wall print | 21.2 × 14.1 in | 54 × 36 cm |
| 150 DPI | Poster, viewed from 1 m+ | 28.3 × 18.9 in | 72 × 48 cm |
| 100 DPI | Billboard / banner | 42.4 × 28.3 in | 108 × 72 cm |
Typical file sizes#
| Format | Size per image |
|---|---|
| JPEG (high quality) | ≈4 MB |
| RAW 14-bit (lossless compressed) | ≈13 MB |
| RAW 14-bit (uncompressed) | ≈21 MB |
| TIFF 8-bit | ≈36 MB |
| TIFF 16-bit | ≈72 MB |
Pixel size at 12 MP#
| Sensor | Pixel pitch | Diffraction starts ≈ |
|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 8.48 µm | f/12.6 |
| APS-C | 5.54 µm | f/8.3 |
| Micro Four Thirds | 4.33 µm | f/6.4 |
| 1-inch | 3.30 µm | f/4.9 |
| 1/1.3" phone | 2.40 µm | f/3.6 |
Cameras with about 12 megapixels#
- OM System Tough TG-7 12 MP
- Sony FX3 12 MP
- Sony α7S III 12 MP
- Sony FX6 12 MP
- Sony α7S II 12 MP
- Pentax Q10 12 MP
- Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 12.1 MP
- Pentax Q7 12 MP
- Olympus Stylus 1 12 MP
- Canon PowerShot SX280 HS 12 MP
- Pentax MX-1 12 MP
- Canon PowerShot S110 12.1 MP
- Canon PowerShot SX50 HS 12.1 MP
- Olympus PEN E-P3 12.3 MP
- Canon PowerShot S100 12.1 MP
- Fujifilm X-S1 12 MP
- Olympus PEN E-PM1 12 MP
- Pentax Q 12.4 MP
- Fujifilm X10 12 MP
- Olympus PEN E-PL1 12.3 MP
- Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 12 MP
- Pentax K-r 12.4 MP
- Olympus E-5 12.3 MP
- Pentax K-x 12.4 MP
- Fujifilm FinePix S1800 12 MP
- Fujifilm X100 12 MP
- Pentax Optio H90 12 MP
- Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ10 12 MP
- Pentax X90 12 MP
- Olympus E-620 12.2 MP
- Nikon D300S 12.3 MP
- Nikon D3S 12.1 MP
- Nikon D5000 12.3 MP
- Olympus PEN E-P1 12.3 MP
- Olympus PEN E-P2 12.3 MP
- Sony Alpha 500 12.3 MP
- Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 12 MP
- Leica X1 12 MP
- Olympus E-30 12.2 MP
- Canon EOS 450D 12.2 MP
- Nikon D700 12.1 MP
- Nikon D90 12.3 MP
- Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 12 MP
- Nikon D3 12 MP
- Nikon D300 12.2 MP
Other resolutions#
Frequently asked questions#
How big can I print 12 megapixels?
14.1 × 9.4 inches at 300 DPI, or 28 × 19 inches at 150 DPI for posters.
Is 12 MP enough?
Yes — plenty for web, 4K displays (8.3 MP) and A3 prints.
Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources