Basic Functions
Image Size and Quality Specifications
The PowerShot A50 can take pictures with the following screen sizes and qualities.
Size/QualityCompression FormatFile Size
Basic | Large/Fine (1280 x 960) | JPEG High Quality | 320 KB | |
Large/Normal (1280 x 960) | JPEG Normal | 170 KB | ||
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Functions | Small/Fine (640 x 480) | JPEG High Quality | 120 KB | |
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Small/Normal (640 x 480) | JPEG Normal | 65 KB | ||
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| CCD RAW (1280 x 960) | No Compression | 1560 KB |
•Large and Small sizes cover the exact same scope but reproduce the images with differing numbers of pixels. On computer monitors the Large format is displayed at 1280 x 960 pixels, while the Small is displayed at 640 x 480 pixels.
•You can change the size and quality settings with the Menu feature in the Auto, Program or Stitch Assist mode before shooting an image. (p. 70)
•In the Continuous mode, the default size and quality settings are Small/Fine or Small/Normal. (p. 49)
•Figures noted herein reflect standard shooting conditions established by Canon. Actual file sizes will vary among photographic subjects.
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