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)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1M

(1280×960)

 

 

For printing in postcard size

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VGA(E-Mail)

Smaller

For recording a large number of images

 

(640×480)

For attaching images to e-mail or creating web pages

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16:9(HDTV)**

 

 

For viewing images on a wide TV or a TV compatible

 

(1920×1080)

 

 

with high-vision***

 

 

 

 

 

 

*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 91).

***By using a “Memory Stick” slot or USB connection, you can enjoy higher quality images.

Selecting the image quality (compression ratio) in combination (page 37)

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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