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24 Megapixels · iPhone 15/16 default 24 MP mode & Sony/Nikon/Canon 24 MP mirrorless

How Big Can You Print a 24 Megapixel Photo?

A 24 MP sensor produces 4284 × 5712 px in 4:3 smartphone mode or 4000 × 6000 px in 3:2 full-frame camera mode. At 300 DPI it prints at 14.28" × 19.04", and at 150 DPI on stretched canvas it reaches 28.56" × 38.08".

DPI4:3 Sensor (4284×5712)3:2 Sensor (4000×6000)Viewing DistancePrint Rating
300 DPI14.28" × 19.04" (36.3×48.4 cm)13.33" × 20"0.9 ftExcellent (300+ PPI)
240 DPI17.85" × 23.8" (45.3×60.5 cm)16.67" × 25"1.2 ftVery good (240–299 PPI)
200 DPI21.42" × 28.56" (54.4×72.5 cm)20" × 30"1.4 ftWall-ready / good at viewing distance (150–239 PPI)
150 DPI28.56" × 38.08" (72.5×96.7 cm)26.67" × 40"1.9 ftWall-ready / good at viewing distance (150–239 PPI)
120 DPI35.7" × 47.6" (90.7×120.9 cm)33.33" × 50"2.4 ftFair — large/distant viewing only (100–149 PPI)
100 DPI42.84" × 57.12" (108.8×145.1 cm)40" × 60"2.8 ftFair — large/distant viewing only (100–149 PPI)

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Quick sizes:

300 DPI (Fine Art)

14.28" × 19.04"

36.3 × 48.4 cm · Close inspection

200 DPI (Wall Sharp)

21.42" × 28.56"

54.4 × 72.5 cm · Standard canvas

150 DPI (Poster/Canvas)

28.56" × 38.08"

72.5 × 96.7 cm · Viewed 3+ ft away

100 DPI (Wall Mural)

42.84" × 57.12"

108.8 × 145.1 cm · Viewed 5+ ft away

Quality Verdict at 16" × 20"

268 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.

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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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