Shooting options

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Selecting a resolution and quality
Learn how to change the image resolution and quality settings.
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
Fine
Normal
The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.

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 (22" x 34").
4000 X 3000: Print on A1 paper (22" x 34").
4272 X 2848: Print on A1 paper (22" x 34") in wide ratio
(3:2).
4224 X 2376: Print on A2 paper (17" x 22") in panorama
ratio (16:9) or play back on an HDTV.
3264 X 2448: Print on A3 paper (17" x 11").
2592 X 1944: Print on A4 paper (8 1/2" x 11").
2048 X 1536: Print on A5 paper (5 3/4" x 8 1/2").
1024 X 768: Attach to email.
The paper sizes in inches are approximate.