Photography & Imaging

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Megapixel Count

Total pixels of an image in millions.

Formula

MP = \frac{W \times H}{10^6}

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Variables

MPMegapixels

WWidth (px)

HHeight (px)

Example

6000×4000: MP = 24

Did You Know?

Beyond about 300 pixels per inch the eye can't resolve more detail, so huge megapixel counts matter mainly for cropping.

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