Selecting a resolution and quality

Learn how to change the image resolution and quality settings.

Selecting a resolution

As you increase the resolution, your photo or video will include more pixels, so it can be printed on larger paper or displayed on a larger screen. When you use a high resolution, the file size also increases.


	When taking a photo
1		In Shooting mode, press [	].
2		Select Shooting → Photo Size → an option.

Option Description

4320 X 3240: Print on A1 paper (23" x 34").

4320 X 2880: Print on A1 paper (23" x 34") in wide ratio (3:2).

4320 X 2432: Print on A2 paper (17" x 22") in panorama ratio (16:9) or play back on an HDTV.

3648 X 2736: Print on A3 paper (12" x 17").

2592 X 1944: Print on A4 paper (8 1/2" x 11").

1984 X 1488: Print on A5 paper (5 3/4" x 8 1/2").

1920 X 1080: Print on A5 paper in panorama ratio (16:9) or play back on an HDTV (5 3/4" x 8 1/2").

1024 X 768: Attach to email.

The paper sizes in inches are approximate.

When recording a video

1	In the	mode, press [	].
2	Select Movie → Movie Size → an option.
	Option	Description

1280 X 720 HQ: For high-quality play back on an HDTV.

640 X 480: For play back on a standard, analog TV.

320 X 240: To post on a web page.

Selecting image quality

The camera compresses and saves the photos you take in JPEG format. Higher quality images result in larger file sizes.

1	In Shooting mode, press [	].
2	Select Shooting → Quality → an option.

Option Description

Super Fine: Capture photos in super high quality.

Fine: Capture photos in high quality.

Normal: Capture photos in normal quality.

The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.

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