Megapixels

More pixels = bigger prints


• More megapixels means larger prints

• More megapixels doesn't necessarily mean better quality

Digital Camera Resolution vs. Print Size

Pixel Count Image Size in Pixels Max Print Size (inches)
Less than 1 megapixel 640 x 480 or 600 x 800 Web page or email only / 3 x 5
1.0 megapixels 1,154 x 852 4 x 6
1.3 megapixels 1,280 x 960 5 x 7
2.3 megapixels 1,600 x 1,200 8 x 10
3 megapixels & up 2,048 x 1,536 or larger Larger than 8 x 10
Sizes based on 200 pixels per inch output - generally the minimum for acceptable quality prints
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