Image size and image quality
Changing image size affects the number of pixels in each image. The greater the image size, the larger the file size. Choose image size based on the final use of the image - smaller images will be more suitable for web sites whereas larger sizes will produce higher quality prints.
LCD monitor | Number of pixels | |
(hor. X vert.) | ||
| ||
2816 | 2816 X 2112 | |
2272 | 2272 X 1704 | |
1600 | 1600 X 1200 |
640640 X 480
Approximate file sizes
Quality | Size | 2816 X 2112 | 2272 X 1704 | 1600 X 1200 | 640 X 480 |
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Fine |
| 3050 KB | 2050 KB | 1100 KB | 270 KB |
Standard |
| 1600 KB | 1100 KB | 620 KB | 180 KB |
Economy |
| 870 KB | 620 KB | 380 KB | 140 KB |
FINE Fine -
STD. Standard - the default setting. (JPEG)
ECON. Economy - the smallest file sizes. (JPEG)
Image quality controls the rate of compression, but has no effect on the number of pixels in the image. The higher the image quality, the lower the rate of compression and the larger the file sizes. If economical use of the memory card is important, use the economy mode. Standard image quality is sufficient for normal usage. The fine mode produces the highest quality image and the largest image files.
Image size and quality must be set before the picture is taken. Changes are displayed on the LCD monitor. Changes made on one menu affects all exposure modes except movie. Image size and quality must be reset manually. See navigating the recording mode menu section on page 44.
If image size or quality are changed, the frame counter displays the approximate number of images that can be recorded at that setting on the installed memory card. One memory card can contain images with differing sizes and qualities. The number of images that can be stored on a memory card is determined by the size of the card and the file size of the images. The actual file size is determined by the scene; some subjects can be compressed further than others. See the chart on the following page.
Approximate number of images that can be stored on a 16MB memory card Fine
Standard
Economy
Camera Notes
The frame counter indicates the approximate number of images that can be stored on the memory card at the camera’s image quality and size settings. If the settings are changed, the frame counter adjusts accordingly. Because the counter uses approximate file sizes, the actual image taken may not change the counter or may decrease it by more than one. When the frame counter displays zero, it indicates no more images at the image size and quality settings can be captured. Changing those settings may allow more images to be saved to the card.
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