Why a 100 MP Camera Doesn’t Always Mean a 100 MP Reproduction!
Our 100-megapixel camera captures incredible detail. But when we photograph artwork, the final image you receive may contain fewer megapixels than the full sensor offers. Here's why — and what we can do about it.
Native Sensor Aspect Ratio vs. Artwork Shape
The Fujifilm GFX100S II has a 4:3 sensor (11648 × 8736 pixels = 101.2 MP). Most artwork is not in this aspect ratio — common paintings may be 3:2, 5:4, 1:1 (square), or panoramic.
To photograph only the artwork (and not include background), we crop the image.
Effect: You lose pixels from the sides or top/bottom, depending on the painting’s shape.
To photograph only the artwork (and not include background), we crop the image.
Effect: You lose pixels from the sides or top/bottom, depending on the painting’s shape.
Effective Megapixels by Aspect Ratio
| Artwork Shape | Approx. MP After Crop | % of Full Sensor |
| 4:3 (ideal) | ~94 MP | up too 94% |
| 3:2 | ~87 MP | ~86% |
| 5:4 | ~80 MP | ~79% |
| 1:1 (square) | ~65 MP | ~64% |
Native Sensor Aspect Ratio vs. Artwork Shape
The Fujifilm GFX100S II has a 4:3 sensor (11648 × 8736 pixels = 101.2 MP). Most artwork is not in this aspect ratio — common paintings may be 3:2, 5:4, 1:1 (square), or panoramic.
To photograph only the artwork (and not include background), we crop the image.
Effect: You lose pixels from the sides or top/bottom, depending on the painting’s shape.
To photograph only the artwork (and not include background), we crop the image.
Effect: You lose pixels from the sides or top/bottom, depending on the painting’s shape.
Original Art Examples
“Ideal” Original Art Size
“Ideal” Original Art
Square Original Art Size
Panoramic Original Art Size
