LTLPrintsLarger Than Life
6 Megapixels · Early DSLRs & 2x telephoto phone crops

How Big Can You Print a 6 Megapixel Photo?

A 6 MP sensor produces 2121 × 2828 px in 4:3 smartphone mode or 2000 × 3000 px in 3:2 full-frame camera mode. At 300 DPI it prints at 7.07" × 9.43", and at 150 DPI on stretched canvas it reaches 14.14" × 18.85".

DPI4:3 Sensor (2121×2828)3:2 Sensor (2000×3000)Viewing DistancePrint Rating
300 DPI7.07" × 9.43" (18×24 cm)6.67" × 10"0.9 ftExcellent (300+ PPI)
240 DPI8.84" × 11.78" (22.5×29.9 cm)8.33" × 12.5"1.2 ftVery good (240–299 PPI)
200 DPI10.61" × 14.14" (26.9×35.9 cm)10" × 15"1.4 ftWall-ready / good at viewing distance (150–239 PPI)
150 DPI14.14" × 18.85" (35.9×47.9 cm)13.33" × 20"1.9 ftWall-ready / good at viewing distance (150–239 PPI)
120 DPI17.68" × 23.57" (44.9×59.9 cm)16.67" × 25"2.4 ftFair — large/distant viewing only (100–149 PPI)
100 DPI21.21" × 28.28" (53.9×71.8 cm)20" × 30"2.8 ftFair — large/distant viewing only (100–149 PPI)

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Quick sizes:

300 DPI (Fine Art)

7.07" × 9.43"

18 × 24 cm · Close inspection

200 DPI (Wall Sharp)

10.61" × 14.14"

26.9 × 35.9 cm · Standard canvas

150 DPI (Poster/Canvas)

14.14" × 18.85"

35.9 × 47.9 cm · Viewed 3+ ft away

100 DPI (Wall Mural)

21.21" × 28.28"

53.9 × 71.8 cm · Viewed 5+ ft away

Quality Verdict at 16" × 20"

133 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.

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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