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10 Megapixels · Compact travel cameras & Micro Four Thirds crops

How Big Can You Print a 10 Megapixel Photo?

A 10 MP sensor produces 2739 × 3651 px in 4:3 smartphone mode or 2582 × 3873 px in 3:2 full-frame camera mode. At 300 DPI it prints at 9.13" × 12.17", and at 150 DPI on stretched canvas it reaches 18.26" × 24.34".

DPI4:3 Sensor (2739×3651)3:2 Sensor (2582×3873)Viewing DistancePrint Rating
300 DPI9.13" × 12.17" (23.2×30.9 cm)8.61" × 12.91"0.9 ftExcellent (300+ PPI)
240 DPI11.41" × 15.21" (29×38.6 cm)10.76" × 16.14"1.2 ftVery good (240–299 PPI)
200 DPI13.7" × 18.25" (34.8×46.4 cm)12.91" × 19.36"1.4 ftWall-ready / good at viewing distance (150–239 PPI)
150 DPI18.26" × 24.34" (46.4×61.8 cm)17.21" × 25.82"1.9 ftWall-ready / good at viewing distance (150–239 PPI)
120 DPI22.82" × 30.43" (58×77.3 cm)21.52" × 32.27"2.4 ftFair — large/distant viewing only (100–149 PPI)
100 DPI27.39" × 36.51" (69.6×92.7 cm)25.82" × 38.73"2.8 ftFair — large/distant viewing only (100–149 PPI)

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Quick sizes:

300 DPI (Fine Art)

9.13" × 12.17"

23.2 × 30.9 cm · Close inspection

200 DPI (Wall Sharp)

13.7" × 18.25"

34.8 × 46.4 cm · Standard canvas

150 DPI (Poster/Canvas)

18.26" × 24.34"

46.4 × 61.8 cm · Viewed 3+ ft away

100 DPI (Wall Mural)

27.39" × 36.51"

69.6 × 92.7 cm · Viewed 5+ ft away

Quality Verdict at 16" × 20"

171 DPI

Wall-ready

Good for stretched canvas, posters, and framed wall art viewed from about 2+ feet. Slightly soft under a loupe.

Ready to Print

Where to print a 16×20 poster print

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ShutterflyHas standard photo sizes

Everyday photo prints, 4×6 to 24×36 enlargements, and tabletop frames.

Best for: Standard photo enlargements (4×6, 5×7, 8×10, 11×14, 16×20) and gift orders.

Choose 16×20 on their site after you open the link.

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Artist-designed peel-and-stick wall murals, art prints, and gallery frames.

Best for: Room-scale wall murals, botanical/retro/kids themes, and independent artist prints.

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