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4:3 Ratio

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Definition: 4:3 ratio is a measurement of the dimensions of a photo. The photo measures at a ratio of four pixels wide by three pixels tall, which calculates to photos measuring about 1.33 times as wide as they are tall.

Other common aspect ratios for digital photography include 16:9 and 3:2. With most digital cameras, you can set the aspect ratio through the menu.

Also Known As: aspect ratio

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