RAW photo
An unprocessed digital image file captured directly from a camera sensor, preserving original detail.
How big is it?
30 MB · data
Data · example
A little perspective
RAW photo vs Compressed song: data size comparison
The data size of a RAW photo is about 3.57 times the data size of a compressed song.
BYTES OF DATA
An unprocessed digital image file captured directly from a camera sensor, preserving original detail.
A digital audio recording of a song compressed at a constant bitrate for efficient storage.
Measurements, assumptions & sources +
RAW photo
Data: 30 MB; example.
A chosen 30 MB camera RAW file. Camera and compression mode matter.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked data is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Compressed song
Data: 8.4 MB; example.
A 3.5-minute song at a constant 320 kbit/s, excluding container overhead.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked data is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why this measurement?
Why we use 30 MB
We compare the data size of a RAW photo. This is an illustrative comparison value, not a claim that every example is the same.
A chosen 30 MB camera RAW file. Camera and compression mode matter.
The picture identifies the subject; the diagram compares the recorded values. How calibrated comparisons work →
Recorded properties
Dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 MB | Not recorded | example |
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Nearest lower valueDigital informationCompressed song8.4 MBDataA digital audio recording of a song compressed at a constant bitrate for efficient storage.
Nearest higher valueDigital informationJames Webb Space Telescope raw exposure100 MBDefined raw-exposure data volumeA James Webb Space Telescope raw exposure is the unprocessed digital data captured by one of the telescope's detectors during an observation.Sources and method
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