8,396×5,598
Pixels (3:2)
28.0×18.7 in
Max print at 300 DPI
≈51 MB
RAW file (compressed)
47 MP in pixels#
| Aspect ratio | Pixel dimensions |
|---|---|
| 3:2 | 8,396 × 5,598 |
| 4:3 | 7,916 × 5,937 |
| 16:9 | 9,141 × 5,142 |
| 1:1 | 6,856 × 6,856 |
Maximum print sizes#
| Resolution | Quality | Inches | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|---|
| 360 DPI | Exceptional (close inspection) | 23.3 × 15.6 in | 59 × 39 cm |
| 300 DPI | Photo-lab standard | 28.0 × 18.7 in | 71 × 47 cm |
| 240 DPI | Fine-art inkjet | 35.0 × 23.3 in | 89 × 59 cm |
| 200 DPI | Large wall print | 42.0 × 28.0 in | 107 × 71 cm |
| 150 DPI | Poster, viewed from 1 m+ | 56.0 × 37.3 in | 142 × 95 cm |
| 100 DPI | Billboard / banner | 84.0 × 56.0 in | 213 × 142 cm |
Typical file sizes#
| Format | Size per image |
|---|---|
| JPEG (high quality) | ≈16 MB |
| RAW 14-bit (lossless compressed) | ≈51 MB |
| RAW 14-bit (uncompressed) | ≈82 MB |
| TIFF 8-bit | ≈141 MB |
| TIFF 16-bit | ≈282 MB |
Pixel size at 47 MP#
| Sensor | Pixel pitch | Diffraction starts ≈ |
|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 4.29 µm | f/6.4 |
| APS-C | 2.80 µm | f/4.2 |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.19 µm | f/3.3 |
| 1-inch | 1.67 µm | f/2.5 |
| 1/1.3" phone | 1.21 µm | f/1.8 |
Cameras with about 47 megapixels#
- Nikon Z8 45.4 MP
- Nikon Z9 45.7 MP
- Nikon Z7II 45.7 MP
- Leica SL2 47.3 MP
- Leica Q2 47 MP
- Nikon Z7 45.8 MP
- Nikon D850 45.4 MP
Other resolutions#
Frequently asked questions#
How big can I print 47 megapixels?
28.0 × 18.7 inches at 300 DPI, or 56 × 37 inches at 150 DPI for posters.
Is 47 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