Resolution

6 megapixels

What 6 megapixels means in pixels, prints, file sizes and sharpness.

3,000×2,000
Pixels (3:2)
10.0×6.7 in
Max print at 300 DPI
≈7 MB
RAW file (compressed)

6 MP in pixels#

Aspect ratioPixel dimensions
3:23,000 × 2,000
4:32,828 × 2,121
16:93,266 × 1,837
1:12,449 × 2,449

Maximum print sizes#

ResolutionQualityInchesCentimetres
360 DPIExceptional (close inspection)8.3 × 5.6 in21 × 14 cm
300 DPIPhoto-lab standard10.0 × 6.7 in25 × 17 cm
240 DPIFine-art inkjet12.5 × 8.3 in32 × 21 cm
200 DPILarge wall print15.0 × 10.0 in38 × 25 cm
150 DPIPoster, viewed from 1 m+20.0 × 13.3 in51 × 34 cm
100 DPIBillboard / banner30.0 × 20.0 in76 × 51 cm

Typical file sizes#

FormatSize per image
JPEG (high quality)≈2 MB
RAW 14-bit (lossless compressed)≈7 MB
RAW 14-bit (uncompressed)≈10 MB
TIFF 8-bit≈18 MB
TIFF 16-bit≈36 MB

Pixel size at 6 MP#

SensorPixel pitchDiffraction starts ≈
Full frame12.00 µmf/17.9
APS-C7.83 µmf/11.7
Micro Four Thirds6.12 µmf/9.1
1-inch4.67 µmf/7.0
1/1.3" phone3.39 µmf/5.1

Cameras with about 6 megapixels#

Other resolutions#

2 MP3 MP4 MP5 MP8 MP10 MP12 MP14 MP16 MP18 MP20 MP24 MP26 MP30 MP33 MP36 MP40 MP42 MP45 MP47 MP50 MP60 MP61 MP100 MP102 MP150 MP200 MP

Frequently asked questions#

How big can I print 6 megapixels?

10.0 × 6.7 inches at 300 DPI, or 20 × 13 inches at 150 DPI for posters.

Is 6 MP enough?

For phone screens and social media, yes — but cropping room is limited.

Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources