Image size and quality

You can choose image size (number of pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the kind of images you want to shoot. The image size is shown by the number of pixels (dots) (horizontal × vertical), which compose an image. For example, a 4M (2304×1728) size image indicates that there are 2304 pixels horizontally 1728 vertically. The larger the number of pixels, the larger the image size. You can select an image quality level from Fine (high quality) or Standard.

Each has a different compression ratio. When you select Fine and make the image size larger, you get better quality. However, the amount of data needed to preserve your image is larger and the number of images recordable in the “Memory Stick” is fewer. Choose an image size and quality level appropriate to the kind of images you want to shoot by checking the table below.

1)The default setting is [4M]. This size can give the highest image quality using each camera.

2)This option records images in a horizontal to vertical proportion of 3:2 to match the size of the print paper used.

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Short description of the image size

The following illustration shows a brief image using the maximum image size and the minimum one.

2304

 

 

 

Display size: 4M

 

 

 

 

 

640

 

1728

 

Image size: 4M

480

 

2304 pixels × 1728 pixels = 3981312 pixels

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Display size: VGA (E-Mail)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Image size: VGA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

640 pixels × 480 pixels = 307200 pixels

Examples based on the image size and image quality

Image size

 

 

Examples

4M 1) (2304×1728)

Larger

• For printing A4 size or fine A5 size images.

3:2 2) (2304×1536)

 

 

 

3M

(2048×1536)

 

 

• For printing postcard size images.

 

 

 

 

1M

(1280×960)

 

 

 

 

 

 

• For shooting a lot of images, attaching images to e-mail, or

VGA (E-Mail)

Smaller

(640×480)

posting images to your home page.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Image quality

Examples

(Compression ratio)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fine

Low compression

• To shoot or print with better quality.

 

(looks better)

 

 

 

 

 

• To shoot more images.

Standard

High compression

 

 

 

(normal)