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4 Megapixels · Cropped smartphone shots & WhatsApp/social saves

How Big Can You Print a 4 Megapixel Photo?

A 4 MP sensor produces 1732 × 2309 px in 4:3 smartphone mode or 1633 × 2449 px in 3:2 full-frame camera mode. At 300 DPI it prints at 5.77" × 7.7", and at 150 DPI on stretched canvas it reaches 11.55" × 15.39".

DPI4:3 Sensor (1732×2309)3:2 Sensor (1633×2449)Viewing DistancePrint Rating
300 DPI5.77" × 7.7" (14.7×19.6 cm)5.44" × 8.16"0.9 ftExcellent (300+ PPI)
240 DPI7.22" × 9.62" (18.3×24.4 cm)6.8" × 10.2"1.2 ftVery good (240–299 PPI)
200 DPI8.66" × 11.54" (22×29.3 cm)8.16" × 12.24"1.4 ftWall-ready / good at viewing distance (150–239 PPI)
150 DPI11.55" × 15.39" (29.3×39.1 cm)10.89" × 16.33"1.9 ftWall-ready / good at viewing distance (150–239 PPI)
120 DPI14.43" × 19.24" (36.7×48.9 cm)13.61" × 20.41"2.4 ftFair — large/distant viewing only (100–149 PPI)
100 DPI17.32" × 23.09" (44×58.6 cm)16.33" × 24.49"2.8 ftFair — large/distant viewing only (100–149 PPI)

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Quick sizes:

300 DPI (Fine Art)

5.77" × 7.7"

14.7 × 19.6 cm · Close inspection

200 DPI (Wall Sharp)

8.66" × 11.54"

22 × 29.3 cm · Standard canvas

150 DPI (Poster/Canvas)

11.55" × 15.39"

29.3 × 39.1 cm · Viewed 3+ ft away

100 DPI (Wall Mural)

17.32" × 23.09"

44 × 58.6 cm · Viewed 5+ ft away

Quality Verdict at 16" × 20"

108 DPI

Fair

OK for large pieces viewed from across the room (about 4+ feet). Soft up close — consider a smaller size or 2×–4× upscale.

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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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