Setting the image resolution and quality
Resolution and quality settings determine the pixel size (dimension), image file size, and compression ratio for your images. These settings affect the number of images that can be stored in memory, or on an SD memory card. As you get to know the camera, it is recommended that you try each quality and resolution set- ting to get an appreciation for the effects that these settings will have on your images.
Higher resolution and higher quality images offer the best photographic results but produce large files sizes. Therefore, fewer images will take up more memory space.
High resolution and quality settings are recommended for printed output and situ-
E ations requiring the finest detail. Lower resolution/quality images take up less memory space and may be quite suitable for sharing images via 
button on top of the camera repeatedly to select the settings that you prefer. As you press this button watch the Status LCD.
Resolution & Quality:
The camera provides 2 resolution modes and 3 quality modes, which can be
changed cyclically by pressing the |
| button. The cyclical order is | ➔ | ||
➔ | ➔ | ➔ | ➔ | ➔ repeat. |
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Resolution & quality indicators on the status LCD
In the 
mode: shows the resolution & quality settings of the image to be re- corded
In the 
mode: shows the resolution & quality settings of the recorded image
The table below shows the approximate shots that you can take at each setting based on 8MB internal memory or a 8MB SD memory card.
Resolution | Quality | Compression | 8 MB | 8MB SD |
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| ratio | internal | memory |
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| memory | card |
1600x1200 | Fine | 8:1 | 10 | 9 |
pixels | Normal | 12:1 | 15 | 14 |
| Basic | 20:1 | 20 | 18 |
800x600 | Fine | 4:1 | 40 | 37 |
pixels | Normal | 8:1 | 60 | 56 |
| Basic | 16:1 | 80 | 75 |
*The above data shows the standard testing results. The actual capacity varies according to the shooting conditions and settings.
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