Selecting the image size for use (t step 4 in “Read This First”)

Pixel

Many pixels (Fine image quality and large file size)

Few pixels (Rough image quality but small file size)

Example: Printing in up to A4 size

Example: An attached image to be sent by e- mail

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The default settings are marked with .

Image size

Usage guidelines

 

 

6M (2816×2112)

Larger

Up to A4/8×10"print

 

 

 

 

3:21) (2816×1872)

 

 

Match 3:2 Aspect Ratio

 

 

3M (2048×1536)

 

 

Up to 13×18cm/5×7"print

 

 

 

 

2M (1632×1224)

 

 

Up to 10×15cm/4×6"print

 

 

 

 

VGA (640×480)

Smaller

For E-mail

 

 

 

 

16:92)(1920×1080)

 

 

Display On 16:9 HDTV3)

1)Images are recorded in the same 3:2 aspect ratio as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc.

2)Both edges of the image may be cut off when printing (page 102).

3)By using a Memory Stick slot or USB connection, you can enjoy higher quality images.

 

Movie image size

Frame/Second

Usage guidelines

 

640(Fine) (640×480)

Approx. 30

Display on TV (high quality)

 

 

 

 

 

640(Standard) (640×480)

Approx. 17

Display on TV (standard)

 

 

 

 

 

160 (160×112)

Approx. 8

For E-mail

 

 

 

 

•The larger the image size, the higher the quality is.

•The more frames per second you played back, the smoother playback can be.

Selecting the image quality (compression ratio) in combination (page 47)

You can select the compression ratio when digital images are saved. When you select a high compression ratio, the image lacks the fineness of detail, but has a smaller file size.

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