3,464×2,309
Pixels (3:2)
11.5×7.7 in
Max print at 300 DPI
≈9 MB
RAW file (compressed)
8 MP in pixels#
| Aspect ratio | Pixel dimensions |
|---|---|
| 3:2 | 3,464 × 2,309 |
| 4:3 | 3,266 × 2,449 |
| 16:9 | 3,771 × 2,121 |
| 1:1 | 2,828 × 2,828 |
Maximum print sizes#
| Resolution | Quality | Inches | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|---|
| 360 DPI | Exceptional (close inspection) | 9.6 × 6.4 in | 24 × 16 cm |
| 300 DPI | Photo-lab standard | 11.5 × 7.7 in | 29 × 20 cm |
| 240 DPI | Fine-art inkjet | 14.4 × 9.6 in | 37 × 24 cm |
| 200 DPI | Large wall print | 17.3 × 11.5 in | 44 × 29 cm |
| 150 DPI | Poster, viewed from 1 m+ | 23.1 × 15.4 in | 59 × 39 cm |
| 100 DPI | Billboard / banner | 34.6 × 23.1 in | 88 × 59 cm |
Typical file sizes#
| Format | Size per image |
|---|---|
| JPEG (high quality) | ≈3 MB |
| RAW 14-bit (lossless compressed) | ≈9 MB |
| RAW 14-bit (uncompressed) | ≈14 MB |
| TIFF 8-bit | ≈24 MB |
| TIFF 16-bit | ≈48 MB |
Pixel size at 8 MP#
| Sensor | Pixel pitch | Diffraction starts ≈ |
|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 10.39 µm | f/15.5 |
| APS-C | 6.78 µm | f/10.1 |
| Micro Four Thirds | 5.30 µm | f/7.9 |
| 1-inch | 4.04 µm | f/6.0 |
| 1/1.3" phone | 2.94 µm | f/4.4 |
Cameras with about 8 megapixels#
- Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS3 8 MP
- Olympus FE-310 8 MP
- Olympus E-330 7.4 MP
- Canon EOS 30D 8.2 MP
- Leica Digilux 3 7.4 MP
- Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 7.4 MP
- Olympus E-500 8 MP
- Canon EOS 350D 8 MP
- Olympus E-300 8 MP
- Ricoh GR Digital 8.1 MP
- Canon EOS 20D 8.2 MP
- Nikon Coolpix 8700 8 MP
- Canon EOS-1D Mark II 8.2 MP
- Konica Minolta Dimage A2 8 MP
- Olympus C-8080 Wide Zoom 8 MP
- Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F828 8 MP
- Canon PowerShot Pro1 8 MP
- Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30 8 MP
- Canon PowerShot S80 8 MP
- Nikon Coolpix L15 8 MP
- Nikon Coolpix L20 8 MP
- Fujifilm FinePix S5800 8 MP
- Olympus FE-340 8 MP
- Ricoh Caplio 500SE 8.1 MP
Other resolutions#
Frequently asked questions#
How big can I print 8 megapixels?
11.5 × 7.7 inches at 300 DPI, or 23 × 15 inches at 150 DPI for posters.
Is 8 MP enough?
For phone screens and social media, yes — but cropping room is limited.
Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources