.Zoom Factor

The digital zoom factor depends on the image size (page 34) and on whether Single SR Zoom is enabled or disabled.

 

Maximum zoom factor for

 

Image size

undeteriorated resolution

Total maximum

Single SR Zoom:

Single SR Zoom:

zoom factor

 

 

Off

On

 

14M

4X

6X

16X

 

 

 

 

3:2

4X

6X

16X

 

 

 

 

16:9

4X

6X

16X

 

 

 

 

10M

4.7X

7.1X

19X

 

 

 

 

6M

6.1X

9.2X

24.5X

 

 

 

 

3M

8.4X

12.6X

33.7X

 

 

 

 

VGA

27.0X

40.4X

63.8X

 

 

 

 

Zooming with Minimal Loss of Snapshot Resolution (Single SR Zoom)

Super resolution technology is used to analyze the image, and then interpolation is performed to avoid loss of overall resolution that occurs when using zoom. For information about the effective zoom factor ranges in which Single SR Zoom is effective, see page 49.

1.In the REC mode, press [SET].

2.Use [8] and [2] to select the second Control Panel option from the bottom (MENU) and then press [SET].

3.Use [4] and [6] to select the “Quality” tab.

4.Use [8] and [2] to select “Single SR Zoom” and then press [6].

5.Use [8] and [2] to select “On” and then press [SET].

NOTE

•Single SR Zoom is effective when you want to capture delicate textures.

•Single SR Zoom does not work during movie recording.

•The following functions are disabled when shooting with Single SR Zoom. Continuous Shutter, Triple Self-timer, Make-up Mode, some BEST SHOT scenes

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Snapshot Tutorial