Megapixels vs. Printed Image Size?

MichelinMan · 06-05-2008, 06:59 PM

Looking for information on exactly that.

What size is your camera in megapixels? What is the largest image you have had printed from it? How did they turn out?

Also, is there any type of chart or guideline on approximations for megapixels to printed image size? I realize it won't be the same across all cameras/brands, but I'm looking for a starting place.

Thanks!

WaWa · 06-05-2008, 07:04 PM

Check this out... Design215 megapixels comparison and maximum print size charts

plummy · 06-05-2008, 07:46 PM

printed off an 11x14 once from a 5mp and it doesn't look all that bad. it is a landscape/sunset photo so clarity wasn't a priority but doesn't look grainy on a matte finish

Mitch F · 06-05-2008, 08:39 PM

thats cool. i printed off a 12x18 from my xti today and it came out pretty good, but it was a sunset shot too, so colors > resolution

06-05-2008, 06:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
MichelinMan Senior Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 198 From: Under a roof My Camera: Canon S5 and XTi	Megapixels vs. Printed Image Size? Looking for information on exactly that. What size is your camera in megapixels? What is the largest image you have had printed from it? How did they turn out? Also, is there any type of chart or guideline on approximations for megapixels to printed image size? I realize it won't be the same across all cameras/brands, but I'm looking for a starting place. Thanks!

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06-05-2008, 07:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
WaWa Member Joined: May 2008 Posts: 30 From: Kennewick, Wa My Camera: Sony H3	Check this out... Design215 megapixels comparison and maximum print size charts

06-05-2008, 07:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
plummy Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 170 From: Pooptown My Camera: one pixel of awesome	printed off an 11x14 once from a 5mp and it doesn't look all that bad. it is a landscape/sunset photo so clarity wasn't a priority but doesn't look grainy on a matte finish

06-05-2008, 08:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mitch F Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 56 From: Belligham WA My Camera: Canon Rebel XTi	thats cool. i printed off a 12x18 from my xti today and it came out pretty good, but it was a sunset shot too, so colors > resolution