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

For printing in A4 size or high density images in A5

 

 

 

 

size

 

 

 

 

 

 

3:2* (2816×1872)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3M (2048×1536)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2M (1632×1224)

 

 

For printing in postcard size

 

 

 

 

 

 

VGA(E-Mail)

 

 

For recording a large number of images

 

(640×480)

Smaller

For attaching images to e-mail or creating web pages

 

 

 

 

 

 

16:9(HDTV)**

 

 

For viewing images on a wide TV or Hi-Vision

 

(1920×1080)

 

 

compatible TV***

 

 

 

 

 

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

**Both edges of the image may be cut off when printing (page 84).

***You can enjoy even higher picture quality by connecting the camera via a “Memory Stick” slot or a USB connection.

Selecting the image quality (compression ratio) in combination (page 31)

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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