.Zoom Factor

The digital zoom factor depends on the image size (page 53) and on whether Single SR Zoom is enabled or disabled.

 

Maximum zoom factor where image

 

Image size

deterioration can be suppressed

Total maximum

Single SR Zoom:

Single SR Zoom:

zoom factor

 

 

Off

On

 

16M

8.0X

12.0X

32.0X

 

 

 

 

3:2

8.0X

12.0X

32.0X

 

 

 

 

5M

14.4X

21.6X

57.6X

 

 

 

 

VGA

57.6X

86.2X

127.5X

 

 

 

 

Zooming with Super Resolution (Single SR Zoom)

Super resolution technology makes it possible to expand the zoom range in which image deterioration is minimized. For information about the effective zoom factor ranges in which Single SR Zoom is effective, see page 46.

1.In the REC mode, touch “MENU”.

2.Drag upwards and downwards until you find “Single SR Zoom”.

3.Touch “Single SR Zoom”.

4.Touch “On”.

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. Some BEST SHOT scenes, HDR, HDR Art, Slide Panorama

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Recording Images