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20 Megapixels · 1-inch enthusiast sensors (Sony RX100) & Canon R6

How Big Can You Print a 20 Megapixel Photo?

A 20 MP sensor produces 3873 × 5164 px in 4:3 smartphone mode or 3651 × 5477 px in 3:2 full-frame camera mode. At 300 DPI it prints at 12.91" × 17.21", and at 150 DPI on stretched canvas it reaches 25.82" × 34.43".

DPI4:3 Sensor (3873×5164)3:2 Sensor (3651×5477)Viewing DistancePrint Rating
300 DPI12.91" × 17.21" (32.8×43.7 cm)12.17" × 18.26"0.9 ftExcellent (300+ PPI)
240 DPI16.14" × 21.52" (41×54.7 cm)15.21" × 22.82"1.2 ftVery good (240–299 PPI)
200 DPI19.36" × 25.82" (49.2×65.6 cm)18.25" × 27.39"1.4 ftWall-ready / good at viewing distance (150–239 PPI)
150 DPI25.82" × 34.43" (65.6×87.5 cm)24.34" × 36.51"1.9 ftWall-ready / good at viewing distance (150–239 PPI)
120 DPI32.27" × 43.03" (82×109.3 cm)30.43" × 45.64"2.4 ftFair — large/distant viewing only (100–149 PPI)
100 DPI38.73" × 51.64" (98.4×131.2 cm)36.51" × 54.77"2.8 ftFair — large/distant viewing only (100–149 PPI)

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Quick sizes:

300 DPI (Fine Art)

12.91" × 17.21"

32.8 × 43.7 cm · Close inspection

200 DPI (Wall Sharp)

19.36" × 25.82"

49.2 × 65.6 cm · Standard canvas

150 DPI (Poster/Canvas)

25.82" × 34.43"

65.6 × 87.5 cm · Viewed 3+ ft away

100 DPI (Wall Mural)

38.73" × 51.64"

98.4 × 131.2 cm · Viewed 5+ ft away

Quality Verdict at 16" × 20"

242 DPI

Very good

Looks like 300 PPI at normal handheld or wall distance. Accepted by every major lab.

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.

Society6

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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